This week on an all-new episode of the Wise Kracks sports betting podcast, cohost Jon Orlando and I sit down with former NFL gunslinger Billy Joe Tolliver. We review a crazy week in sports that includes massive bets, picks, analysis, and an update on how things look one week closer to the Super Bowl.
Plus, we’ve got insider stories from the glorious 1990s-era NFL featuring some of the most iconic players in the game.
Special Guest NFL QB Billy Joe Tolliver
Billy Joe Tolliver played 12 seasons in the NFL and CFL including stints with the Chargers, Falcons, and Saints, and amassed over 10,000 passing yards and 59 touchdowns. In his second act, he became one of the most successful players on the celebrity tour golfer ever, winning the American Century Open an astounding four times.
Jon and I have a fascinating conversation with Tolliver that includes an absolute gem about a former teammate’s rookie season. The rookie? Brett Favre. You’ll have to watch the episode for the full story but suffice to say, sometimes adversity can reveal the most about a person’s character. Tolliver watched the way a struggling Favre reacted to tough times and knew beyond a shadow of a doubt, he was looking at a future superstar.
Will The Cowboys Win It All?
We take a look at our NFL futures predictions and odds for more on who has a chance to make it to the Super Bowl. Billy Joe Tolliver dropped a ton of nuggets on today’s episode but we were particularly interested on this thoughts about whether the Dallas Cowboys have what it takes to make it to the Super Bowl to win it all.Â
Tolliver pointed at coach Mike McCarthy and how important it is for Dak Prescott to stay healthy as major factors. There are a number of major obstacles standing in the Cowboys’ way, including the Washington Football Team and the San Francisco Giants. Both Tolliver and Jon are optimistic about the Cowboy’s chances, but I don’t share the same level of optimism.Â
$257K Bet On Biggest Lock Ever
A bettor on the BetMGM app put a staggering $257,267 on neither the Bills nor the Patriots to score 40+ points. The line was -10,000 which means that a quarter-million dollar bet only pays $2,573. Heading into the game New England averaged 28 for and 15 against to Buffalo’s 29.6 for and 16.5 against. We discuss whether this is a smart bet to take and how the opposite side of the bet looks as a massive long shot. Considering the game’s final score was just 14-10 for the Pats, it looks like the lock of the century was the way to go.
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