Is AI About to Take Over Sports Betting? With Dr. Brett Abarbanel
This week, and Behind The Lines' 150th episode, Dr. Brett Abarbanel returns to break down the future of sports betting. Pace and Shane dive into how AI is reshaping betting strategy, the rapid rise of prediction markets, and the growing challenges regulators face as gambling, finance, and technology continue to collide. Plus! Some spiicy book stories, an update to the NBA betting scandal, and more! Episode 150 If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount ...
4 Feb 1h 1min
Does Everybody Lose in Sports Gambling? With Danny Funt
This week, Shane and Pace are joined by investigative journalist Danny Funt to discuss his new book, Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling. The conversation traces the modern gambling boom — from offshore books and regulation to prediction markets, limiting, legislation, and the incentives baked into the system itself. Plus! Look ahead to the Superbowl with Gosu! Episode 149 If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here: inp...
28 Jan 1h 5min
Why the NFL Still Can’t Define a Catch
On this week's episode, Shane and Pace dive into the newest controversy in the NFL - What actually defines a catch? Two nearly identical plays. ruled differently... they dive into the NFL’s catch rules, the idea of “surviving the ground,” and why subjective officiating continues to frustrate fans, bettors, and teams alike. Plus! Alberta joining the regulated market, and some picks for the Superbowl? Episode 148 If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a di...
21 Jan 59min
Why Most Bettors Will Lose in 2026 (And What Winners Are Doing Instead)
Why do most bettors lose — even when they feel like they’re doing everything “right”? In this week's episode, in addition the NFL Playoffs, Pace and Shane break down what exactly is holding bettors back heading into 2026. From misunderstanding variance and timing to misusing data and chasing short-term results, they unpack the structural reasons why common betting strategies fail — and what needs to change to stay competitive in today’s market. If you’re serious about betting long-ter...
14 Jan 1h 6min
Why Sports Betting Is Ripe for Fraud (Former Lottery CEO Explains)
This week, after a deep dive into the NFL playoffs and looking ahead to the insane matchups for football with John, Pace and Shane talk to former lottery CEO and fraud prevention expert Terry Rich for a look into fraud prevention in sports betting. From prop bets to prediction markets, they break down why the risk of fraud is growing — and why better oversight and regulation are becoming unavoidable for the industry as a whole. Episode 146 If you want to join our community - use coupon code B...
7 Jan 58min
NFL Teams Are Playing Overtime Wrong - Here's How – Episode 145
This week, Pace, Shane and Gosu dive deep into the new rules in the NFL and how they're interacting with how teams play (or not) in overtime, and what this means for the league. They look ahead to the NFL playoffs with the usual picks from Gosu, and looking back at 2025, they reflect and look ahead to 2026! If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here: inplaylive.com/members For some Free Sports Investing Training (from one of the world's top live s...
31 Des 20251h 12min
You Can Actually Get PAID to Build Parlays – Here's How - Episode 144
This week, Pace and Shane invite an SX Bet parlay tournament winner, Jackel, onto the show for a discussion on his wins in a tournament that isn't all that it seems - plus, Grind with Gosu for the week ahead in the NFL, and some news shaking the world of sports betting! If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here: inplaylive.com/members For some Free Sports Investing Training (from one of the world's top live sports wagering experts), click h...
24 Des 202542min
The NFL Is Getting Worse—And Here's Proof - Episode 143
The NFL is falling apart. This week, Shane, Pace, and Gosu dive into how team tendencies have shifted dramatically - making games sloppier, less predictable, and the overall quality of play substantially worse. Is the league in decline, or just evolving in ways that hurt bettors? Plus, the weekly grind on NFL and NCAA cards to find edges in the chaos. and data on gambling addiction. If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here: inplaylive.com/members ...
17 Des 202559min
