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Joe and Dane open hour 2 of the show talking about the great pitching matchups we will see tomorrow on Opening Day, including Jacob deGrom vs. Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander vs. Blake Snell. Joe and Dane wonder if Conor McGregor’s retirement call had something to do with a sex assault investigation against him in his home of Ireland being made public. The guys go on to talk about some of the moving lines in the Sweet 16, and how Virginia may be one of the best college programs in the country, but they need to make it to the Final Four to become a “blue blood” program. The guys also think Duke is not a perfect team, and can be beaten before getting to the Final Four. Joe and Dane finish the hour questioning the tears made when the Raiders traded Khalil Mack. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the program wondering if the betting odds for Rob Gronkowski showing up at Wrestlemania 35 will hold water. The guys go on to talk about some of the NFL rule changes, including reviewing pass interference calls, with Dane thinking this will slow the game more; Dane and Joe agree that the pass interference rule was to appease the Saints organization, and fans alike. Joe and Dane look at last night’s MLVP battle between James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo, and how this could be a great NBA Finals matchup that no one will see, at least not this year. 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 the NFL making the opening weekend schedule for their 100th season, opening with the Bears and Packers on Thursday night, and putting the Patriots on Sunday night; the guys try to figure out a good opponent for the Pats, thinking the Jets, Chiefs, or Browns would be the most intriguing. The guys talk with Scott Miller of Bleacher Report about the latest moves in MLB, and how the big contracts for Trout, Harper, and Machado will shape the future of baseball. The guys like that Steve thinks the Nationals are still good, even better, without Bryce Harper, and even say they are front runners to win the NL East. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open hour 2 of the show talking about how Alex Rodriguez was sexting a British Playboy Model, asking for threeesomes with now fiance Jennifer Lopez; the model, Zoe Gregory, has been blasting A-Rod on social media since. Joe and Dane talk about some issues they have with legalized gambling, and how people need to pay attention to states that are going through the legal process. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the program wondering who is Center Road, and how this person has been able to keep a perfect bracket through the Sweet 16, knowing this has only happened twice before in the history of NCAA Brackets. The guys go over to the NBA, where Joe and Dane can’t stand seeing Devin Booker score 59 points in a 30-plus blowout loss, and also can’t stomach seeing, and hearing, the horrific injury to Jusuf Nurkic. The guys talk about Conor McGregor abruptly announcing his retirement, but Dane and Joe are calling his bluff. 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 the latest line movements in the Sweet 16 matchups, and how Florida St. may be the only team that can “upset” Gonzaga. The guys talk about how the Lakers are officially out of the playoffs, and how it’s been 14 years since LeBron James has not been in the playoffs, saying we didn’t know who Kim Kardashian was, The Office debuted on TV, and Netflix would send DVDs to homes, the last time LeBron missed the playoffs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open hour 2 of the show talking about how this may be the “chalkiest” NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, saying that the only cinderella team, Oregon, is not really a cinderella story. The guys question how to profit the rest of the tournament, saying you can’t keep betting the favorites, who went 16-0 in the second round. The guys talk about how the AAF needs to lock up Johnny Manziel before the XFL tries to lure him away from the Memphis Express. Looking at some big winners and losers from the weekend, they guys think advertising for Orange Vanilla Coke made a big splash. The guys talk about Rob Gronkowski retiring from the NFL, and wonder if his future will take him to the WWE, or even head to the AAF and hook up with Manziel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the program talking about how the NCAA Tournament’s top teams have not created a big gap with the rest of the field, citing Duke’s struggles against UCF. Joe says the NIT is looking much more interesting, finding a lot of profitable and “out of whack” lines to throw down some wagers. Speaking of Duke, the guys look at how players not named Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett are not the main reason Duke is moving on to the Sweet 16\. The guys talk about how cinderella story is dead for 2019, explaining how UCF’s final putback miss was the nail in the coffin on teams looking at big upsets in the Tournament. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the second hour of the program looking at some of the winners and losers from the first round action, including Nevada seemingly not showing up against Florida. The guys talk about how it will b e tough to bet against Florida St. after one of their players learned his father passed away during their win against Vermont. Dane and Joe think Virginia Tech has a shot to make as far as the Sweet 16, and maybe further, citing how they are part of the strongest conference in the tournament, the ACC. Dane explains he is on UC Irvine, citing how Kansas St. will be without their big man, Dean Wade. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the program recapping all the action from the first 16 games of the NCAA Tournament. Joe and Dane go over the money wagered on all the games, and how the NCAA Tournament is basically “Hell Week” for gamblers. Joe and Dane look at the strong play of Wafford guard Fletcher Magee, who turned to his inner Steph Curry, hitting seven three point shots. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the final hour looking at the final 64 teams, and how tonight’s big betting game should be Yale vs. LSU. Joe and Dane go over the odds in the sports books, and how to make the proper wages throughout the tournament. The guys finish the show giving their picks for every round, all the way up to their National Champions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the second hour of the program looking at some of the lesser known teams in the tournament that can turn some heads. The guys chat with Alphonse Sidney of The Five Reasons Sports Network about the Heat and Dwayne Wade’s farewell tour coming to a head, as Miami looks to lock down a playoff spot. Jay The Sports Keg CEO joins the program to talk about his bracket busters and his Final Four picks, including an interesting pick in Texas Tech. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the program looking at the bracket busters going in to today’s big field of the first 16 games of the 1st round of March Madness. The guys get some advice from Ralph Michaels, who says to not sleep on Yale against LSU, as Ivy League teams have recently seen some success in the last few tournaments. 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 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