Make It Rain

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the show with Joe saying a bucket list party event Dane needs to go to is any PGA event, citing how the Honda Classic was just one huge party this weekend; Dane, being to Preakness, accepts the challenge as part of a possible Bachelor Party venue. The guys talk about how the Lakers look discombobulated, and the chances of making the playoffs are looking slimmer as the season winds down; the guys also think LeBron doesn't need the Lakers, or any big market team, to help his brand, thanks to social media. Looking at Bryce Harper being introduced in Philadelphia has the guys talk about how players along Harper's caliber level deserve to be paid the kind of money they are demanding. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The final hour of the show starts with Dane asking Rich if Nick Bosa, along with Zion Williamson, are starting a bad trend of top players sitting out certian time at the collegiate level, in hopes they stay healthy as they prepare to enter the professional ranks. The guys are joined by Jay, The SPorts Keg CEO, to tlak about the best betting odds for UFC 235 this weekend. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane are joined by FNTSY's own Rich Cirminello, live from the NFL Combine, as they guys look at how important Kyler Murray's measurements are not even his biggest shortcoming, something that Rich sees in every quarterback coming in to the 2019 NFL draft. Dane has some issues with the Jets possibly taking Edge Rusher, Josh Allen, but Rich eases his nerves, saying he loves Allen's athleticism. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the show with a sigh of relief, as they can stop talking about MLB colluding to not pay their top players, after Bryce Harper signed his max 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies. Joe and Dane agree though, the Phillies signing Harper does not make them favorites to win the NL East, let alone make it to the World Series. Looking at the NFL Combine, the guys agree that the big issue with Kyler Murray is not his height (5'10), but the fact that he is very slender, unlike his stockier comparison partner in Russell Wilson. Joe and Dane question if Jason Witten is making the right move by coming out of retirement to return as tight end for the Cowboys. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The guys open the final hour of the show giving a quick glimpse at the Haters Bracket. The guys chat with callers, including The Jersey Kid, about how to properly handicap NASCAR races. Former NFL Scout Matt Manocherian joins the show to talk about the upcoming NFL Combine, and promoting his book, The Sis Football Rookie Handbook 2019. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the show looking back at a night of betting wins in the NBA and College Basketball, including how they listened to Ralph Michaels by taking SMU-Cincinnati and the under. Joe and Dane look at some NFL Combine prop bets, and are interested to find out Kyler Murray's exact height. The guys look at the Jets trying to move their #3 draft pick, which is music to the ears of Dane. The guys finish the hour looking at their picks for the NBA playoffs, and how the Celtics look like an easy first round exit. Dane comes up with the outline for a Make it Rain Haters Tournament Bracket. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the show talking about how the Lakers may have beaten the Pelicans, and LeBron was having fun with his teammates, but they did not cover. Meanwhile, the guys agree that they love watching the Sacramento Kings, and will be enjoying watching them make a run at the playoffs. Joe explains that Johnny Manziel, after having chats with the XFL, has been released by the Montreal Alouettes, and has been thrown out of the CFL; the guys question if Manziel is back to his crazy partying ways. Over to baseball, the guys talk about the Giants making a big offer to Bryce Harper, but Dane sees the Giants as a strange pick for Harper, thinking they are in "MLB purgatory". Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The final hour of the show starts with Joe and Dane talking with Erik Boland of Sporting News about the Yankees Spring Training, and how the team is making great moves by extending Aaron Hicks, and getting a guy like Troy Tulowitzki on the cheap. Dane and Joe look at how LeBron James is no longer the best player in the NBA, citing how he has too many distractions surrounding him, and is putting too much blame on everyone else for the Lakers woes. Joe and Dane take the advice of Ralph Michaels from SportsWagerTalk.com about taking teams like Loyola and taking the under with Cincinnati. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the second hour of the program with Joe giving his top picks for the weekend's PGA Tournament, The Honda Classic. Dane and Joe find it exciting that they can bet on the NFL Combine, and look at some prop bets they may want to wager. Going over to baseball, Joe thinks the ROckies did the right thing with giving Nolan Arenado a contract extension, instead of having an issue like Bryce Harper, and not having to shell out a ton of money to keep their home grown players; the guys also explain why analytics are unkind to Bryce Harper. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the program with Joe asking Dane what his perception of Florida is, noting a stupid crime story that had nothing to do with Robert Kraft. Joe and Dane are baffled at the NFL's stance on marijuana, after suspending Cowboys DE Randy Gregory for the use of weed; Joe thinks this has something to do with the next bargaining agreement. The guys agree that nobody is noticing that great basketball being played among the smaller market teams like Denver, Oklahoma City, and Utah, and needs to be recognized. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The final hour of the show starts with Joe and Dane talking about how the Knicks beating the Spurs was great, but that also the Spurs are on a bit of downfall of their own. Going over to baseball, Joe says he is trying to get use to players like Paul Goldschmidt wearing new uniforms, and Dane says there are still plenty of guys not name Bryce Harper out there without teams; the guys wonder if Craig Kimbrel will sit out the season if he doesn't get the contract he wants. The guys talk about how the Lakers, falling out of playoff mode, need LeBron James to take some of the blame for the team struggles, instead of blaming everyone else. Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com joins the show to talk about the Red Sox Spring Training, and where the team stands with trying to bring back Craig Kimbrel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the show wondering if Bryce Harper will end up as a Phillie by tomorrow, and where Anthony Davis will be playing come next season. The guys look at some ideas for fun March Madness brackets to do, including a suggestion by Producer, Chris Bivona, of finding the best show or movie between Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Network TV. The guys look at this weekend's golf action, and how Tiger Woods looked strong at the WGC-Mexico Championship. Week 3 of the AAF is in the books, and Joe is finding a lot of excitement in the league, but also wonders what will happen to the college game when the XFL joins the football ranks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the show with Joe feeling bad for the other guys on the prostitution sting list that were plastered all over the media, but also says people need to stop thinking Kraft should give up the Patriots in light of this issue. The guys talk about how the people were able to bet on the Oscars for the first time, and how the leaked best director winner did not win the award; Video Producer, Venmo Brian, explains how he has a connection to the main leaker in the Oscar controversy. Looking at some scores from the NBA this weekend, the guys tell people that the Warriors are not a profitable team when it comes to making wagers, and how the Knicks beating the Spurs last night did net you a big money maker. The guys finish the hour looking at the controversy surrounding the Ole' Miss basketball team kneeling during the National Anthem over the weekend. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The final hour of the show starts with Joe and Dane explaining why you should bet overs on sub .500 basketball teams, citing tonight's game between the Bulls and Magic, where the over/under is 216; Joe says both teams could easily eclipse that mark. Joe and Dane question if Jim Boeheim will be on the sideline for Syracuse, knowing he is devastated that he accidentally killed a man. Dane and Joe agree that come next year, all football eyes will be on the product rivalry between the AAF and the XFL, as they battle for reign of "second best football league". Mike Decourcy of SportingNews.com joins the show to talk Big 10 hoops, Zion's near future with Duke and the NCAA Tournament, and the enigma that is Minnesota basketball. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The second hour of the show starts with the guys questioning if Zion Williamson should play again for Duke, or shut it down for the rest of the season? Joe could care less, he just wants Zion to do what's best for him. The guys look at the how the Rockets best feature is self-implosion, with Dane saying that James Harden can't play "hero ball" if the Rockets want to get far in the playoffs. Joe says the Miami Heat are a team to keep an eye on, as their competitiveness makes them profitable from a betting perspective. Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show to talk about the drama around Antonio Brown, Le'Veon Bell, and the Steelers ownership. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the show recapping all the action in the NBA's first night back from All-Star break, with Joe saying the Eastern Conference playoff run is going be fun, to say the least. The guys bring up how the media can be too sensational, after seeing headlines that Syracuse Head Coach, Jim Boeheim, killed a man in a car crash, when in reality, it was an unfortunate accident. Talking about Syracuse's opponent this weekend, Duke, Joe questions if Zion Williamson plays again this season, but also says he just hopes Zion "does what he wants to do". Looking at some betting lines for the NBA this weekend, Joe and Dane agree that the tanking teams are "offense first," and will be good for taking overs. Joe also ends the hour talking about how he will be looking at some betting lines for the Academy Awards on Sunday. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The final hour of the show starts with Joe and Dane calling last night's college games profitable, but also notice Nike stock go down a little bit this morning, after Zion Williamson's sneaker exploded. Joe and Dane agree that UNC looks like a top seed heading in to March Madness. The guys look at how LeBron James and the Lakers may miss the playoffs this year, and Joe says LeBron can only blame himself, citing how he worries more about his brand, and not his team. The guys look at the market for Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell, and wonder if teams like the Rams or Eagles would make an offer for one of the Pro Bowlers; Dane thinks the Colts would be a great spot for Bell. The guys look at some early betting lines for tonight's NBA action, as well as this weekend's AAF games. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The second hour of the show starts with Joe and Dane recognizing that the TV ratings for last night's college basketball games had to have skyrocketed, and Joe explains if you bet on San Diego St., you won big, as they took down #6 Nevada. The guys seem shocked that LaVar Ball has not said anything about Zion Williamson's sneakers blowing up, and think that will happen before Bryce Harper signs a contract. Over to the NBA, the guys talk about LeBron James "activating playoff mode", and question if the Lakers even make it to the playoffs. Scott Miller of Bleacher Report joins the show to talk about how Manny Machado and Bryce Harper are changing the free agency landscape for the future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the show thanking Nike and Duke for losing out big; Joe and Dane agree though, Zion or not, UNC looked like the better team in last night's game. The reality now for Duke and Coach K becomes, what do you do with Zion Williamson the rest of the season, as Duke now looks mediocre without their top player; Dane says the real question is what does Zion do, as he looks to become a top NBA draft pick, a la Nick Bosa and Ohio St? The one team the guys are excited about is Syracuse, as they see the trend of bubble teams starting to pick up the pace. Going over to baseball, the guys wonder if the Phillies will pay Bryce Harper what he wants, which reports are saying is about 10 years, and $325 million; Dane says Harper should consider taking a shorter contract with a team like the Giants. The guys finish the hour wondering if Colin Laepernick will be playing in the NFL, namely the Panthers, in 2019. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The final hour of the show starts with Joe and Dane talking about how tonight's game between Duke and North Carolina may be the biggest game, especially from a betting prespective, of the season, even bigger than most of the upcoming tournament games. Joe and Dane give their trendy pick for the night, taking Evansville-Illinois St. under. Bob Knightengale of USA Today joins the show to talk about how Manny Machado's contract with the Padres with effect Bryce Harper, and the future of free agency in MLB. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers