Battle of the Bets: Lightning-Rangers Game 1, White Sox-Blue Jays and More

06/01/22 • 4 min

June 1: Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) moderates the latest edition of NBC Sports EDGE's "Battle of the Bets", with newly crowned champion John Venezia (@_JohnnyVTV) facing off against challenger Blake Friedman (@BFriedman23). Among the wagers discussed: Lightning vs Rangers Game 1 totals, White Sox-Blue Jays First 5 Innings, Pirates (+220) vs Dodgers (-275) and Robbie Ray over/under 7.5 K’s vs the Orioles.

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NHL Conference Finals Game 1’s + NFL Teams to Make/Miss the Playoffs

May 31: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman)and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) discuss the latest results at the French Open and preview remaining Quarterfinal matches before welcoming Nick Alberga (@thegoldenmuzzy) to handicap the NHL Conference Finals. Nick breaks down where he’s leaning in both Game 1’s, notable props he’s monitoring and who he believes will advance to the Stanley Cup Final. Sara and Drew then shift their attention to NFL teams with win totals of 8.5 this season (Cardinals, Raiders, Dolphins and Vikings) and if they see greater value in wagering on them in the make/miss playoff market. The duo then finish the show with their Edge of the Day, with Sara playing the Eagles (+200) to win the NFC East and Drew believing Rafael Nadal will win the first set (+150) vs Novak Djokovic at Roland-Garros.

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NBA Finals Preview: Game 1 Spread + Total, Series Prices and other Unique Markets

June 2: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman)and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) kickoff the show by reacting to semifinal results at the French Open before bringing in NBA TV’s Chris Miles (@chrismilestv) and NBC Sports EDGE’s Corey Parson (@TheFantasyExec) to handicap the NBA Finals. The group begins with a breakdown of the Warriors (-3.5) as a favorite in Game 1, whether they’ll attack the total (212) and intriguing props Thursday night. The conversation shifts to game-to-game wagering and other series markets before everyone hands out their pick to be crown NBA Champion. Sara and Drew then conclude the show with their Edge of the Day with Sara backing Jaylen Brown (+1200) to win Finals MVP and Drew playing the Celtics (+3.5)