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Joe and Dane open the final hour of the show talking about how the Mariners-A’s games in Japan is coming up on 3 and a half hours long, which is something that MLB is trying to avoid. Looking at Mike Trout finalizing his mega deal with the Angels, the guys look at how other big names getting ready to hit free agency in the next few years will fair in the money markets. The guys finish the show previewing tonight’s play-in games, and give their best betting odds for the NC Central-North Dakota St. game and Arizona St.-St. John’s. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the second hour of the show talking about Ichirio’s farewell tour in Japan, and how today’s game between the Mariners and Athletics may take longer, thanks to Japanese fans giving standing ovations every time Ichirio comes to bat. The guys look at the Nets 25 point 4th quarter comeback win against the Kings, and how it ruined a bet for Joe. Joe says the Lakers are a PR nightmare this season, and try to find some positives, like Anthony Davis rumors, and the possibility that Doc Rivers will coach the Lakers next season. The guys question Conor McGregor trying to get back to the UFC, but also question if the UFC would want Conor back, knowing his personality, and now his legal issues. The guys finish the hour looking at Robert Kraft getting a plea deal in his prostitution arrest, and Joe says to just leave Kraft alone. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the show looking at the Mariners and Athletics “opening the season” in Japan, and talk about the legacy of Ichiro. The guys look at the rest of free agency, including the next home of Dallas Keuchel. The guys look at the NFL, and how the Giants should really chat with the Cardinals about trading for Josh Rosen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the final hour of the show looking at some teams that are being overlooked in the tournament, including Kentucky and Michigan St. The guys also look at how to navigate through wagering the early rounds of the tournament, and how this field of 68 is fairly even in competition. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the second hour of the show looking at some big upsets in the NBA, including the Celtics, who Joe says has fallen to where he thinks they belong, the 5 seed in the East. Dane and Joe agree that although the Nuggets look tough, they may need to lock up the top seed in the West to be a true force, and Joe thinks the Rockets are the true force that can take down the Warriors. The guys give their picks for the play-in tournament games, and how Fairleigh Dickinson and Prairie View will end up in 3-point shootout, as well as a free-throw competition. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the program looking at how New Jersey’s Sportsbook is getting a big payday from people wagering on the NCAA Tournament, and how states need to follow suit, even though Joe knows states like Utah and Florida, may never allow sports wagering. The guys talk about the Rams signing Blake Bortles to backup Jared Goff, and how they find the move as smart in the fact it turns Bortles into a competent backup. The guys try to find new homes for violent players, Vontaze Burfect and Ndamukong Suh, guys with great talent, but bad reputations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The final hour of the show starts with Joe and Dane looking at how Virginia, the top seed in the South, may have the toughest road to the Final Four. The guys also think that if North Dakota St. wins their play-in game against NC Central, they could easily give Duke a very hard time in the first round, even with a healthy Zion Williamson. Dane thinks LSU is falling at their seams, and they may get upset by Yale. Joe and Dane agree that picking the 8 vs. 9 seeds games are the toughest, and use the South’s Ole’ Miss vs. Oklahoma as an example of brutal betting odds. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the second hour looking at some big moments in the NBA last night, including Lou Williams hitting his first ever buzzer-beater, and Giannis dropping 52 points in a loss to the Sixers. The guys look at some NFL news, including the Titans trading for Ryan Tannehill, questioning if he will take over the starting job, or if the move was light a fire under Marcus Mariota. The guys like the Dolphins signing Ryan Fitzpatrick, thinking he is the best bridge-gap quarterback for a team looking to “suck for Tua”. Joe and Dane talk about Johnny Manziel heading to the Memphis Express of the AAF, and how there is going to be a big boost in brand recognition for the worst team in the AAF. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the show talking about how one of the PGA players flipped out on his caddy during this weekend’s Players Tournament. Speaking of Madness, the guys get in to the NCAA Tournament selection, and wonder which of the ACC top seeds (UNC, Duke, Virginia, is the safest bet to make it to the Final Four. The guys look at some of the upset specials, including Oregon and their tough defense, and Dane’s pick, Murray St. The guys also like UC Irvine and St. Mary’s to be possible Sweet 16 teams. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the final hour of the week talking about how favorites were the big winners in conference tournaments, including Zion Williamson and Duke. The guys look at some future prop bets for Odell Beckham, including if he will have more or less than 91.5 catches in 2019; Dane wants to take the under for the fact that OBJ is coming to a new team, and Baker Mayfield will still be looking to find other open receivers. Joe, on the other hand, thinks Mayfield will do everything in his power to get Odell the ball, and will pound the over. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the second hour of the show looking Golden Tate signing with the Giants, with Joe like the deal, saying he is not going to replace Odell Beckham, but he is a very underrated receiver, and a well-respected veteran that will help the rebuilding Giants; Dane’s issue with this signing is why Tate would not sign with a contender like the Patriots, and also not knowing what the plan is for the Giants. Joe’s biggest issue with the Giants is not understanding why the organization is not cutting ties with Eli Manning, but Dane thinks Eli will bring a mentoring ability to whoever the next QB in New York will be. Joe and Dane question if this situation could have been avoided for the Giants if they had just drafted Sam Darnold last season. The guys look at some MLB futures, and how to bet on win totals for the 2019 season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open up the show talking about buying everything at WalMart, and how Shaquille O’Neal spending almost $70,000 on furniture at WalMart. Joe and Dane look at how the media went crazy for the return of Zion Williamson, and how it will be interesting to see Duke and UNC going up against each other tonight in ACC Semifinals, and again possibly in the 3rd round of the NCAA Tournament. The guys talk about the big upset by West Virginia over Texas Tech in the Big 12 Tournament, and how this could have a big impact on seedings in the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the second hour of the show talking about how it was a bad day for the Giants PR firm, citing how they never mentioned how they acquired Jabril Peppers and their draft picks on social media. Joe and Dane go on to talk about why the Giants, as well as the Steelers, will be okay without their top wide receivers in Odell and AB, respectively, as they agree it takes great ownership and stability, not a diva wide receiver. The guys look at Le'Veon Bell's fantasy value now that he is with the Jets, and Dane explains that he is still a work horse running back, something you look for in the first few rounds of fantasy drafts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the program looking at how Browns fans are starting think of themselves as Patriots fans, and how the Giants and Jets have flipped the stability script in New York. The guys go on to talk about how Le'Veon Bell may have screwed himself out of money, even though he gets his guaranteed money from the Jets. The guys talk about Kyler Murray's pro day in Oklahoma, and how is it shocking that rich celebrities are bribing people to get their kids in to colleges like Yale, Harvard, and USC. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the program looking at how Browns fans are starting think of themselves as Patriots fans, and how the Giants and Jets have flipped the stability script in New York. The guys go on to talk about how Le'Veon Bell may have screwed himself out of money, even though he gets his guaranteed money from the Jets. The guys talk about Kyler Murray's pro day in Oklahoma, and how is it shocking that rich celebrities are bribing people to get their kids in to colleges like Yale, Harvard, and USC. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Dane and Joe open the final hour of the show starts with the guys talking about the Rockets 9 game win streak being halted by the Warriors, and they guys talk about how Houston should be feeling good as they head in to the playoffs. The guys chat with Ralph Michaels about the latest news around conference tournaments, and how to bet on some of tonight's games. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the final hour of the show talking about how the lesser known moves made in NFL free agency, namely the Bills, have put themselves in a better situation to compete in the AFC, adding value in Frank Gore and Cole Beasley. MLB legend Tom Glavine joins the show to preview the Braves, pitchers speeding up the game, and how his golf game compares to that of his pitching partners in Greg Maddux and John Smoltz. The guys finish the hour giving their picks in conference tournaments, and say to look at "margin of win" when it comes to making wagers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the second hour of the show taling about St. Mary's upsetting Gonzaga in the WCC Finals, and Joe saying the loss should not hurt the Bulldogs top seed heading in to the Big Dance. Joe and Dane talk about how Le'Veon Bell got exactly what he wanted, which was guaranteed money, even though people think he left money on the table in Pittsburgh. The guys think that the Patriots are still the toast of the AFC East, and the AFC, but they also think it's not as easy a-go for New England, as the Jets and quietly, the Bills, have made themselves better suited to topple the Patriots. Joe and Dane explain to Giants fans that not all is loss in the Beckham trade, as they now have positioned themselves to rebuild, get their quarterback of the future, better offensive line, and another stud WR, which Joe says "falls from trees"; Dane even says that Beckham's personality might have been too big for the new Giants QB, and compares that to how people think Eli Manning's growth was stunted by Jeremy Shockey's

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the program looking at how Le'Veon Bell signing with the Jets, and the Giants trading Odell Beckham Jr. to Cleveland turned the New York football world upside down. Lost in the whole "shock" of the Giants trading Beckham, Joe and Dane agree that the Giants not only play better without Beckham, they get a nice linebacker/safety hybrid in Peppers; Joe also cautions that the Browns, with the addition of Beckham, now have almost too much personality. The guys go on to talk about how the arrest of Conor McGregor all started because rapper, Blueface, was recording the UFC star dancing and singing at a club to his song, "Thotiana". Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane ope the final hour of the show talking about Russell Westbrook getting in to a heated exchange with Utah Jazz fans, and explains that even though the Jazz fans were acting out, Westbrook needs to be responsible for his own actions, and not threaten fans. The guys look at some NFL teams that are on the losing side of free agency, including the Vikings losing Anthony Barr and Sheldon Richardson (Jets and Browns, respectively), the Texans losing Honeybadger (Chiefs), and the Ravens losing Terrell Suggs, CJ Mosley, and Eric Weddle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers