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The (Under) Dogs Are Barking! Week 5 Edition

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Time to bounce back from my first non-winning week of the season. When the Baltimore Ravens couldn’t hold on to a 17-point halftime lead against the Buffalo Bills, it dropped me to an unsatisfying 1-1-1 for the week. The good news: Week 5 is upon us, with a new slate of games to seek out some live...

The (Under) Dogs Are Barking! Week 1 Edition

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

It's so easy to bet the favorites. They're supposed to win! It's a lot more fun — and I'd argue a lot more rewarding – to bet on underdogs. That's what I'm all about, and that's what this weekly column is all about. Each week, I'll pick three dogs that will be barking loudly when their games en...

GELFAND & EKSTROM: Two Views on the Kentucky Derby

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The 145th Kentucky Derby runs Saturday afternoon. Here are two perspectives on the race from staff writer Sam Ekstrom and resident gambling guru and columnist Mike Gelfand. Sam: I hadn’t planned on researching the nature of an entrapped epiglottis for this story, but it’s the phrase of the week...

THE MINNESOTA LINE: Super Bowl Prop Madness

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Sam Ekstrom and Mike Gelfand spend the show listening to Colton's Super Bowl prop bets. They involve NBA crossovers and Horizon League point totals. What could go wrong? Music by Hooksounds Become a Zone Coverage Member Today!

THE MINNESOTA LINE: Colton Gets Reckless

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Mike Gelfand, Colton Molesky and Sam Ekstrom share their thoughts on the chalky divisional round and turn their attention to the NFC/AFC Championship games. Colton gets crazy with his bankroll. Music by Hooksounds Become a Zone Coverage Member Today!

THE MINNESOTA LINE: Wild Card Wackiness

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Mike Gelfand, Colton Molesky and Sam Ekstrom discuss the Wild Card round and make their plays on the Divisional playoff games. Will the favorites prevail? Music by Hooksounds Become a Zone Coverage Member Today!

THE MINNESOTA LINE: Playoffs Begin

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Mike Gelfand, Colton Molesky and Sam Ekstrom are back together to start the playoff portion of their bets. Colton's bankroll success has nearly bankrupt Mike. Will Gelfand survive the week? Music by Hooksounds Become a Zone Coverage Member Today!

THE MINNESOTA LINE: Week 17 Picks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Our trio is off for a holiday break, but here are the updated standings after a decisive week for our leader Colton. Colton: $1484 (3-0 in Week 16) Mike: $516 (0-1 in Week 16) Sam: 23-21-3 overall (2-0-1 in Week 16) Even though there's no audio this week, we still have selections from Colt...

THE MINNESOTA LINE: Colton Hosts, Gelfand Roasts + Week 15 Picks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Colton Molesky hosts this episode! He and Mike Gelfand review Week 14! Then they transition into Week 15 selections. Where is Sam? Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower? Music by HookSounds Become a Zone Coverage Member Today!

THE MINNESOTA LINE: Gelfand Doesn't Believe in Hot Streaks + Week 14 Picks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Mike Gelfand, Colton Molesky and Sam Ekstrom review Week 13 and another great gambling moment from Todd Gurley. Then they transition into Week 14 selections. Can Mike string together another unbeaten week to catch up to the Colton? Music by HookSounds Become a Zone Coverage Member T...

THE MINNESOTA LINE: Betting Philosophies & Week 13 Picks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Mike Gelfand, Colton Molesky and Sam Ekstrom discuss some deep, philosophical betting tenets and look ahead to Week 13 in the NFL. Gelfand faces a $1,000 deficit in the bankroll standings and might be getting desperate... Music by HookSounds Become a Zone Coverage Member Today!

THE MINNESOTA LINE: 54-51, Thanksgiving Foods & Week 12 Picks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Mike Gelfand, Colton Molesky and Sam Ekstrom discuss the wild Monday night game, the Thanksgiving slate of football and all their other plays for the weekend. Music by HookSounds Become a Zone Coverage Member Today!

THE MINNESOTA LINE: Mike Hates Parties, Colton Bets a Darts Match + Week 11 Picks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Mike Gelfand, Colton Molesky and Sam Ekstrom review their Week 10 picks as Colton's lead in the bankroll standings grows. They also move forward to Week 11 and discuss the NFL MVP odds. Colton: Giants-Bucs Under 52 ($50), Bears -2.5 vs Vikings ($50), Steelers-Jags Over 47 ($100) Mike: Texans-R...

THE MINNESOTA LINE: Breeder's Cup Laments & Week 10 Picks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Mike Gelfand, Colton Molesky and Sam Ekstrom review Sam's experience at the Breeder's Cup, talk about their average betting performances in Week 9 and look ahead to a tricky Week 10 where many favorites are playing on the road. Music by HookSounds Become a Zone Coverage Member Today...

THE MINNESOTA LINE: Colton Finally Hit a Parlay, Week 9 Picks & Breeder's Cup

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Mike Gelfand, Colton Molesky and Sam Ekstrom are back for more sports betting fun. Colton takes a decisive lead in the bankroll standings with a wild parlay win, Mike ups his bets, and Sam has one foot out the door on the way to the Breeder's Cup. Music by HookSounds Become a Zone C...

THE MINNESOTA LINE: 8 Out of 9 Ain't Bad + Week 8 Picks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Mike Gelfand, Colton Molesky and Sam Ekstrom evaluate their performances last week and look ahead to a tricky Week 8. Colton laments his near-miss on a nine-team parlay. Music by HookSounds

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Mike Gelfand, Colton Molesky and Sam Ekstrom review last week's plays and start fresh with new picks for college football's opening weekend. TOP PLAYS COLTON: Louisville Cardinals +24.5 vs Alabama SAM: Notre Dame -1 vs Michigan MIKE: (waiting for NFL) Music by HookSounds

Double or Nothing - NBA Talk

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Colton Molesky is joined by Tom Schreier, Tim Faklis, Dane Moore and Nick Hamaty to dive into the NBA. They discuss which teams will stay consistent throughout the rest of the season and which teams to ride with at the top of each conference. Then, the group covers which team has a shot at the...