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• Valero Texas Open Picks and Predictions

  Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for the Valero Texas Open live from San Antonio at TPC San Antonio (Oaks). -Discussing top 8 on odds board -1 matchup -1 t10, 1 t20 -3 outrights (30/1, 55/1, 110/1) -Sleeper, 2 FRP, 2 lineups -Scoring, best bet For the latest as far as the world of golf, follow Doc on X @drmedia59 In the VALSPAR25 Golf Preview Podcast, Will Doctor recaps the Houston Open and offers a detailed betting breakdown for the upcoming Valero Texas Open. He opens by acknowledging a disappointing week in Houston, losing 5.5 units, bringing his season total to -53.8 units. Minwoo Lee claimed his first PGA Tour title, winning by one over Scottie Scheffler and Gary Woodland. Though Minwoo only hit 22 of 52 fairways, his dominance on and around the greens—15th in approach and around-the-green, and 2nd in putting—secured the win. Alejandro Tosti, known for his distance (4th at 317 yards), finished T-5 after a solid Sunday despite a rough start. Gary Woodland’s emotional runner-up, his best since brain surgery, was fueled by elite putting and iron play. Scottie Scheffler posted his best putting week of 2025 and nearly chased down Minwoo with a final round 63, birdieing holes 13 through 16. Will’s picks last week largely faltered. Davis Thompson (T-27) had a strong middle stretch but imploded on the greens Sunday with several missed short putts. Mac Meissner (T-39) drove poorly, finishing 67th in strokes gained off the tee, but impressed with iron play. Tony Finau missed a top-20 finish by two shots due to negative iron stats and a disastrous four-putt on Saturday’s 15th hole. Minwoo Lee’s top-20 bet hit, but Mackenzie Hughes lost top Canadian to Taylor Pendrith, who posted three rounds of 65. Looking ahead to the Valero Texas Open, Will previews a course demanding driving accuracy and elite short game on firm Bermuda greens. He dismisses favorites Ludwig Aberg (12-1), Tommy Fleetwood (14-1), Patrick Cantlay (20-1), Hideki Matsuyama (20-1), Keegan Bradley (25-1), and Jordan Spieth (25-1) due to recent struggles, poor pricing, or course history. Corey Conners, despite being 18-1, gets a top-10 pick (+175) based on his consistent form and two past wins at TPC San Antonio. Akshay Bhatia, the defending champion, earns a top-20 nod at even money given his recent top finishes. Will’s outrights include Denny McCarthy (30-1), praised for elite putting and consistent irons; Bud Cauley (55-1), coming off two top-10s with sharp ball striking; and Isaiah Salinda (110-1), a powerful, accurate rookie who dazzled late in Houston. Woodland, fresh off his emotional T-2, is his sleeper pick for a top-10 finish at 4-1. First-round picks are Cauley (+450) and Salinda (+650) to top-10, both teeing off early. His DraftKings lineup features Bhatia, McCarthy, Cauley, Woodland, Salinda, and Meissner, while the PGA Tour Fantasy roster has Bhatia, McCarthy, Cauley, Salinda (captain), Woodland, and Lee Hodges. With potential wind and rain forecasted, Will predicts a winning score of 16-under. His best bet: Salinda to finish top-20 at 3-1. Will wraps by inviting listeners to tune in next Tuesday for Masters coverage and to follow him @DRMedia59. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• CBB Final Four Preview + Best Bets !!

  Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk Final Four betting and give out best bets. 🎯 Conclusion In a tightly packed and highly competitive Final Four, both Griffin Warner and Big East Ben favor the underdogs. They highlight Auburn (+2.5) and Houston (+5) as their picks based on stronger tournament performance, matchup advantages, and coaching stability. Florida's reliance on Walter Clayton and uncertainty around Todd Golden’s off-court controversies cast doubt on their chances, while Duke's depth and reliance on young players could be tested against Houston’s physical defense and efficient offense. Their forecast is rooted in on-court statistics, injury updates, and strategic nuances seen in previous games. 📌 Key Points 🔮 Final Four Quality: Despite being historic, Big East Ben believes 2003's Final Four may still be superior. 📊 Florida vs. Auburn Analysis: Florida is slightly favored, but Auburn’s consistent form and rebounding edge make them strong underdogs. 🧠 Jani Broome’s Injury: Questions surround Broome’s health; he played through pain but may be impaired. 🔥 Walter Clayton’s Clutch Factor: Saved Florida in half their tournament games, showing elite shooting under pressure. 🧱 Tennessee's Collapse: Poor shooting doomed Tennessee against Houston—highlighting Barnes' recurring March struggles. 💥 Houston’s Physicality: Described as "blowing everything up," Houston’s aggressive defense neutralizes offenses. 🚀 Duke's Efficiency: Duke runs elite lob plays and features standout freshman Cooper Flagg, but lacks bench depth. 📉 Rick Barnes Narrative: Continues to be viewed as underperforming in big games, despite strong teams. 💬 Rothstein Spoilers: Rothstein’s tweets accidentally spoiled multiple game outcomes for Ben while watching on delay. 📉 Todd Golden Controversy: Allegations of inappropriate conduct cast shadow over Florida’s run and Golden’s credibility. 🧠 Summary [Griffin Warner (0:15 - 1:03)]: Introduces the podcast and previews the Final Four, noting the unusual all-#1-seed format. [Big East Ben (1:03 - 1:35)]: Pushes back on the “greatest ever” Final Four label, referencing 2003 and questioning KenPom data accuracy. [Griffin Warner (2:03 - 2:54)]: Shares enthusiasm for San Antonio as the host city, anticipating a more centralized experience than past cities like Houston. [Florida vs. Texas Tech Recap (6:08 - 10:11)]: Florida came back from a massive deficit; Clayton's threes and Tech's missed free throws were key. [Alabama vs. Duke Recap (10:11 - 12:12)]: Alabama regressed after hot shooting vs. BYU; Cooper Flagg’s defense shut them down. [Tennessee vs. Houston Recap (12:14 - 14:59)]: Tennessee missed 14 straight threes; Houston capitalized despite inefficient shooting. [Auburn vs. Michigan State Recap (16:09 - 17:14)]: Auburn's Jani Broome dominated; Michigan State’s Jackson Kohler showed unexpected value. [Auburn vs. Florida Preview (20:22 - 30:09)]: Florida’s guard play praised, but Auburn seen as undervalued; concern over Broome's health remains. [Houston vs. Duke Preview (32:11 - 37:55)]: Houston’s structured sets and defense seen as key to disrupting Duke’s offensive rhythm. [Best Bets (38:34 - 38:56)]: Final picks are Auburn +2.5 and Houston +5. Both hosts prefer experienced, physical teams over inconsistent favorites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• MLB Tuesday Preview + Best Bets

  Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner get you set for MLB Tuesday betting. Munaf and Griffin cover the entire Tuesday betting card and offer up best bets. 🎤 Quote Analysis with Speaker Names & Timestamps 🗣️ Munaf Manji (0:09–0:45) Introduces the podcast, recaps Opening Weekend, and transitions to Tuesday’s slate. 🗣️ Griffin Warner (0:55–2:05) Acknowledges a poor 0-2 betting start but expresses optimism. He highlights the Milwaukee Brewers' sweep in New York and their injury-plagued rotation. No betting lines are available for their upcoming game due to an unknown starting pitcher, emphasizing rotation depth issues. 🗣️ Munaf Manji (2:05–3:03) Focuses on the Yankees' power surge, attributing it partially to “torpedo bats,” reportedly used by Stanton last postseason. 🗣️ Griffin Warner (3:03–5:09) Discusses how the Yankees’ home-field power advantage—e.g., a leadoff home run by a catcher—helped sweep the Brewers. Shifts to Rafael Devers’ troubling start (0-for-16, most strikeouts in history to start a season) and criticizes Boston for keeping him in the lineup despite obvious struggles. 🗣️ Munaf & Griffin (5:09–7:04) Question whether to be concerned about the Braves after being swept by the Padres. They agree the early tough schedule (at San Diego and L.A. Dodgers) and Acuña’s absence mean it’s not time to panic. Emphasis is placed on avoiding injury rushbacks. 🗣️ Griffin Warner (7:04–9:18) Critiques the Astros for not locking up Kyle Tucker long-term. Uses this to segue into the analytical complexity of front office roles. Also reflects on the White Sox's fluctuating early performance and the value of backing underdogs like them. 📊 Player & Team Statistics + Analysis ⚾ Rafael Devers (Red Sox) Stat: 0-for-16 start; most strikeouts ever to start a season 🔍 Analysis: Coming off double shoulder injuries, his performance was called out by former Sox players; management may need to sit him. ⚾ Sandy Alcantara (Marlins) Game vs Pirates: 4 BB, 7 K, 2 ER over ~5 innings Career vs Mets: 3–5 record, 3.07 ERA 🧠 Insight: Often lacks run support. Valuable for first five inning bets due to bullpen unreliability. ⚾ Nathan Eovaldi (Rangers) Opening Weekend: 9 K, 1 HR allowed, dominated Red Sox 📌 Betting angle: Favorable K-prop and first 5-inning bets supported ⚾ Corbin Burnes (D-backs) 2024 vs Yankees: 2 starts, 2.45 ERA, 0–2 record, 11 IP, 2 HR allowed 🔍 Analysis: Has dominated Yankees, but Burnes is making his 2025 debut in hitter-friendly Yankee Stadium. Yankees are rare home underdogs. ⚾ Kyle Hendricks (Angels) Career vs Cardinals: 14–4, 2.51 ERA in 28 starts 2024 (last year): 2 starts, 11.1 IP, 0 ER ✅ Betting lean: Strong history supports Angels as value play ⚾ Logan Gilbert (Mariners) Season Debut: 7 IP, 1 ER, 8 K, 0 BB ❗ Concern: Mariners' offense struggles to support great outings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Inside Pitch w/Josh Towers

  Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Pregame's Scott Seidenberg recap the first weekend of the MLB season with the biggest takeaways and betting angles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• CBB Podcast - Elite 8 Preview + Best Bets !!

  Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk CBB Elite 8 betting. Best bets as always. The episode begins with Griffin reacting to buzzer beaters and heartbreaking losses against the spread, particularly referencing Cooper Flagg’s three that ruined Arizona’s first-half cover. Ben joins in recounting Thursday and Friday action, pointing out how random moments like a 40-foot bounce shot can upend expectations. Both hosts discuss Caleb Love’s inconsistencies—capable of both ruining and saving spreads within the same week—highlighting his first-half blunder versus Duke and a miraculous Iowa State game earlier in the year. Griffin then transitions into his frustration over inconsistent officiating, particularly around Duke games. He recounts two clear hook-and-hold plays, only one of which was called, and criticizes the lack of accountability for referees. This leads to a detailed dissection of the Arizona-Duke ending, where Arizona’s Conrad Martinez and Henry Vassar made costly mistakes, giving Cooper Flagg an open lane and handing Duke a halftime spread cover. Griffin places that moment on his “bad beats Mount Rushmore,” alongside Kylan Boswell’s buzzer beater for Illinois. Martinez’s bench role is criticized, though Griffin admits to knowing the player from watching 24 Arizona games this season. The podcast then shifts focus to upcoming Elite 8 games. Texas Tech, six and a half point underdogs to Florida, is labeled “extremely lucky” to advance after surviving Arkansas thanks to a controversial goaltend and jump ball call. Christian Anderson’s performance, a German national team player, is praised, despite his language barrier. Florida, described as explosive and turnover-prone early vs. Maryland, is expected to win convincingly. Griffin calls out Kevin Willard’s distracted coaching at Maryland, speculating he has had one foot out the door toward Villanova for weeks. On Alabama-Duke, with a high total of 174.5, Ben confidently picks the over, citing Duke’s offensive dominance and Alabama’s relentless three-point shooting. Griffin hesitates, noting Alabama’s reliance on variance and possible regression from Mark Sears, who made 10 threes in their last game. Both agree Duke’s size and Cooper Flagg’s defense present problems for Alabama, but Ben insists the scoring will be too prolific for either defense to hold. Michigan State-Auburn is next. Auburn, behind Denver Jones and Aden Holloway, executed a 31–8 run against Michigan. Griffin criticizes Michigan’s recklessness and missed rebounding opportunities. Though MSU won narrowly, they played poorly and relied on Jace Richardson. Ben supports MSU +5, praising Coen Carr’s energy and shooting. Griffin fades MSU, saying they’ve lacked consistency all year and didn’t capitalize even when Mississippi’s stars sat early. The final matchup, Tennessee vs. Houston, has the lowest total of 123.5. Griffin chooses Tennessee +3.5, arguing the spread is too generous for a pick’em-style game. He admires Tennessee’s ability to stifle Kentucky, while Ben calls it “basketball defense pornography.” They recap Houston’s near-disaster against Purdue, where Tugler surprisingly made a key assist, but the game lacked energy despite being played near Purdue’s campus. Both blame lackluster California crowds and stadium sightlines. Player spotlights include Cooper Flagg (projected No.1 pick and elite defender), Christian Anderson, Caleb Love, Mark Sears, and Jace Richardson. The hosts repeatedly bemoan officiating, noting goaltends, jump balls, and foul inconsistencies that influenced outcomes. They also drop a $15 promo code (NIT15) for listeners. Final best bets: Ben selects Over 173.5 in Alabama-Duke, confident in nonstop offense. Griffin takes Tennessee +3.5, expecting a gritty, low-scoring brawl that benefits the dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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