THE WINDOW: Sports Betting Podcast Podcast

THE WINDOW: Sports Betting Podcast

Matt Russell
The Window is a sports betting podcast hosted and produced by a professional sports bettor, Matt Russell, from a Canadian perspective. Don’t let the geography fool you, Matt dives deep into NCAA sports, NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL. If you can bet on it, Matt probably has a take on it. Find out how the pros are betting the game and cashing tickets at the window. Matt’s a 2-time Supercontest cash winner, and finally he’s sharing his knowledge about sports betting and the markets. Follow him on twitter: @mrussauthentic
HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER “VACATION” (8.17): Major show announcement and emptying the football notebook
Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down what’s happening with the podcast and why. Then he unloads the notebook on the upcoming NFL and NCAA season.
Aug 17, 2021
1 hr 55 min
LAS VEGAS NFL CONTESTS (7.28): Matty Simo and Jeff Benson
Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) discusses his experiences as he enters his 10th season of competing in the biggest NFL handicapping contests in the world. Matty Simo (@Vegas_Matty) of FootballContest.com joins Matt to discuss changes to the Supercontest and the two Circa Sports contests. Then Jeff Benson (@JeffreyBenson12) of Circa Sports drops by to discuss the thought process for Circa upping their prize pools to $10 million. Finally, Matt breaks down how YOU can join the “Friends of THE WINDOW” Circa Survivor entry.
Jul 28, 2021
1 hr 19 min
HOOP DREAMS (7.26): NBA Draft, Olympic Basketball, and NBA Finals re-‘cap w/ Sheldon Alexander
Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the first weekend of the Tokyo Olympics, which included a big win in the pool. Then Sheldon Alexander (@ShelAlexander) joins Matt to breakdown whether Team USA is a good bet to get it together to win gold. Then the guys debate the Jalens atop the NBA Draft Board and dig into the Raptors being the key movers when it comes to betting draft props. Matt gives out a few reminders on tips for betting any draft, including why the game of ‘musical hats’ might come into play on Thursday.
Jul 26, 2021
1 hr 8 min
TOKYO DRIFT (7.22): Betting the Summer Olympics with Drew Dinsick
Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Drew Dinsick (@Whale_Capper) of NBC’s ‘Bet The Edge’ Podcast, as the two have a rollicking discussion about the Tokyo Summer Games. Drew gives out some gold medal count bets, including why he’s fading the host nation. Matt makes Drew put on the maple leaf, and the two find some bets to make on the Canadians looking for gold in Japan. Finally, in the “Glimpse Round”, Matt peppers Drew with some of the lesser known sports. Will Drew have all the answers?
Jul 23, 2021
1 hr 20 min
ST. GEORGES AND GIANNIS (7.19): British Open recap and NBA Finals w/ Sheldon Alexander
Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the weekend at the British Open and how betting on historical happenings isn’t usually the best angle. Why everything fell the right way for Collin Morikawa and how he’s a lethal weapon when that happens. Then Matt brings in Sheldon Alexander (@ShelAlexander) to discuss the Bucks getting to within one win of an NBA Championship, and whether there’s anything left to bet on for Tuesday night.
Jul 19, 2021
56 min
KOEPKA-PALOOZA? (7.14): British Open Preview w/ ‘Cutmaker Jeff’ and NBA Finals Game 4 Bets
Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Jeff Staley (@CutmakerJeff) to help him breakdown the first British Open in two years. Jeff tells Matt the story of how he started betting on Brooks Koepka every major and the two discuss other contenders for the season’s final major. Then, Matt gives out his plays for the tournament and Game 4 of the NBA Finals with six prop bets and live-betting angles to watch for.
Jul 14, 2021
1 hr 2 min
GOOD THINGS COME IN THREES (7.12): EURO 2020 Final, NBA Finals w/ Sheldon Alexander & weekend recap
Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Sheldon Alexander (@ShelAlexander) to discuss the first 3 games of the NBA Finals and what each team is doing to try to exploit the other, and how we should use that to bet on various props for Game 4. But first, Matt looks back at a wild EURO 2020 final that cashes Italy +800 from before the tournament, why riding with them was a value play versus a bet based on a handicap, and what recreational betting means for betting on soccer.
Jul 12, 2021
1 hr 7 min
IT WAS ALWAYS VASILEVSKIY (7.8): Stanley Cup Playoff Breakdown, NBA Finals Game 2 and EURO 2020
Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the last game of the NHL season, as the Lightning win the Stanley Cup in five games. Matt looks back at the pre-series handicap to evaluate how his bets did. Then Matt breaks down a profitable run in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Then Game 2 of the NBA FINALS has Matt wondering about what will be different from Game 1, and how to bet accordingly. Finally, what to do with an Italy +800 EURO 2020 ticket? Matt decides what he’s doing for Sunday’s final.
Jul 8, 2021
1 hr 6 min
FREAKIN’ OUT, FREAK IN (7.7): Giannis returns but Suns win & Stanley Cup Final Game 5 betting
Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and how the surprise return of The Greek Freak shook up the betting markets and prop bets alike. Also, with his return, how should we treat the series after Game 1. Then Matt looks at what he hopes isn’t the final game of the NHL season, even if it feels that way. Finally, EURO 2020 keeps on thrilling as Italy survives and advances - why, at this stage, it shouldn’t matter how.
Jul 7, 2021
49 min
SO YOU’RE TELLIN ME THERE’S A CHANCE (7.6): Habs win, NBA Finals bets, and EURO 2020
Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, as the Canadiens avoid the sweep. Why the series now feels like fair value for a 3-1 Lightning lead. Then Matt breaks down his bets for the NBA Finals, including a side and player props for Game 1. Finally, Ted Ballantyne (@TedBallantyne) makes his final appearance of the season, to discuss the semi-finals of EURO 2020, and his take on the NBA Finals.
Jul 6, 2021
56 min
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