E290 - Kevin Roth

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with Kevin Roth, meteorologist and founder of a leading weather analytics platform, to discuss the growing role of weather data in sports betting, the rise of AI-driven models, and how niche expertise can still stand out in an increasingly crowded market.

Hear them discuss:

How Kevin built a 13+ year career turning weather data into actionable insights for DFS players and bettors
The rise of AI-powered weather models and why access to raw data still creates a major edge
Surprising weather-driven outcomes in baseball, including how cold temperatures can outweigh strong winds
Why baseball is uniquely suited for weather modeling—and the challenges of applying similar models to football and other sports
His experience at RotoGrinders and Better Collective, and how layoffs ultimately pushed him to go independent
The balance between content, analysis, and personal life—and why he stepped away from hosting to focus on family
How understanding probability connects weather forecasting and sports betting mindsets
The realities of being a TV meteorologist, from early mornings to the unseen work behind broadcasts
New product innovations, including roof data tracking and simplified weather-based scoring systems
The shift from DFS to sports betting audiences and why betting is now the primary use case for his data

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