Behind The Lines - Presented by inplayLIVE

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219

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Oct 2026

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Welcome to the inplayLIVE Podcast!! In this season of the podcast, tune in each week to Behind The Lines! In this podcast, we won't be giving out picks, predictions, or what parlays we're making (spoiler alert: parlays are a surefire way to lose money). We're not going to tell you the latest scores and stats, but we're here to blow the lid off the tricks and tactics that sportsbooks use to keep bettors in the dark and at a disadvantage. You'll get an inside look at their sneaky strategies and find out how to dodge their traps and pitfalls. Join inplayLIVE CEO Andrew Pace and host Shane Mercer each week to dive deep into all things sports betting, and how to beat the books!

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October 14, 20261 hr 36 min

How Billion-Dollar NFL Teams Keep Throwing Away Wins

How are NFL teams worth billions of dollars still making mistakes that cost them games? Pace, Shane and Gosu break down a weekend of disastrous NFL coaching decisions, from Nick Sirianni's clock management to the Commanders' overtime meltdown and the Bills' questionable late-game decisions. Why do professional coaches keep getting the basics wrong? Plus, Gosu's college football and NFL betting picks, the hidden mathematics behind sportsbook early payouts, Pace's wild Las Vegas casino rewards experiment, and Victor Wembanyama's refusal to endorse sports betting. Episode 185 **CHAPTERS** 0:00 Billion-Dollar Teams, Amateur Mistakes 0:45 Behind the Lines 2:43 NFL Week 5 Overreactions 11:37 Nick Sirianni's Costly Clock Management 25:18 Commanders vs. Giants: An Overtime Disaster 32:49 Seahawks vs. 49ers: Another Coaching Blunder 38:17 Bills vs. Rams: How to Throw Away a Win 44:28 College Football Betting Picks 53:16 NFL Betting Picks 1:00:02 The Truth About NHL Early Payouts 1:04:31 Is Sportsbook Bet Insurance Worth It? 1:11:25 The Roulette Trap: Why Casinos Show You Past Results 1:16:00 Gaming the Las Vegas Casino Rewards System 1:26:26 Why Wembanyama Refuses Sports Betting Sponsorships 1:31:09 Breaking NFL Kicker News 1:33:04 Sydney Sweeney's Latest Betting Ad What's the worst coaching decision you've seen this season? Let us know in the Subscribe for sports betting analysis, NFL breakdowns, betting-market insights and more from Behind the Lines. #NFL #SportsBetting #BehindTheLines 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 here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register...

October 7, 2026Episode 1841 hr 10 min

Everyone Thinks This NFL Play Was Rigged. They’re Wrong.

A viral NFL clip has millions of people asking the same question: was this play rigged? Pace, Shane and Gosu break down what actually happened — and why the obvious explanation might be completely wrong. Plus: NFL overreactions, a deep dive into early-season NHL betting, and why Las Vegas might be falling behind the modern sports betting world. Episode 184 0:00 Is This NFL Play Rigged? 0:32 Behind the Lines 2:49 NFL Week 6 Overreactions 10:21 The Hawkinson Kneel-Down Controversy 38:20 NHL Season Betting Deep Dive 55:32 Prediction Markets vs. Sportsbooks 56:02 Why You Can't Bet in Las Vegas Anymore 59:27 Does the NHL Betting Market Change During the Season? 1:02:50 Betting NHL Underdogs Before the Market Adjusts 1:07:34 inPlayLABS NHL Data & Coaching Tendencies 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 here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register...

September 30, 20261 hr 13 min

Why Trevor Lawrence’s Kneel Cost Bettors Millions

Trevor Lawrence had a clear path to the end zone, and slid at the one-yard line instead. With roughly $9 million wagered across sportsbooks on a Trevor Lawrence rushing touchdown, the decision left bettors stunned, killed one bettor’s shot at a $73,000 parlay, and even led Fanatics to refund losing anytime-touchdown bets. Pace, Shane and Gosu break down one of the strangest betting moments of the NFL season: was there actually anything suspicious going on, or is Hanlon’s Razor enough to explain it? Plus: Pace overreacts to every NFL team, the guys examine the 49ers’ bizarre late-game decision-making against Arizona, Gosu returns after a huge week with his college football and NFL picks, prediction markets continue creeping into traditional sportsbooks, and the NHL season gets underway. Episode 183 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 here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register...

September 23, 20261 hr 8 min

How Sportsbooks Are Using AI to Target Bettors

Sportsbooks know more about their customers than ever — and according to former employees, AI and customer data are being used to identify which bettors are most valuable, including allegations involving customers who have used responsible gambling tools. Pace, Shane and Gosu break down the reports surrounding DraftKings and FanDuel, where the line sits between ordinary customer targeting and exploiting problem gambling, and what increasingly sophisticated player profiling could mean for winning bettors. Plus, early-season NFL overreactions, sportsbook payout horror stories, college football and NFL picks, Survivor strategy, and everything else the guys are betting this week. Episode 182 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 here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register...

September 16, 20261 hr 7 min

Why I’ve Seen This Sydney Sweeney Ad 450 Times

Sydney Sweeney’s sports betting ad is everywhere ,and whether you love it, hate it, or have somehow seen it 450 times, it’s getting exactly what advertising wants: attention. Pace, Shane and Gosu break down the backlash to Sweeney’s Novig campaign, why the controversy may actually be helping it, and what happens when celebrity marketing sends a wave of recreational bettors into a prediction market. Plus, the latest on gambling tax reform, NFL Survivor strategy, college football and NFL picks, and everything else the guys are betting this week. 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 here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register...

September 9, 20261 hr 13 min

The Worst Beat of My Life Was Worth $16,000

Pace thought he had just won a bet worth $16,000 . The clock hit zero, the celebration started and then one of the worst beats of his life unfolded. The guys break down the insane finish, the $18.6 million traded on the game through Kalshi, and what happened when bettors watched their balances change twice in a matter of minutes. Plus, the latest sports betting news, NFL and CFL action, picks, and everything else the guys are watching this week. Episode 180 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 here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register...

September 2, 202656 min

Why Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Should Scare Sportsbooks

Meta just agreed to an $18 billion settlement — and some experts think sportsbooks should be paying very close attention. Pace, Shane and Gosu break down what the case could mean for the sports betting industry, whether the comparison actually holds up, and where gambling operators could face similar scrutiny. Plus, the guys recap a huge NFL preseason, look ahead to the regular season, break down the latest CFL betting opportunities, and cover the biggest stories from around the sports betting world. Episode 179 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 here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register...

August 26, 20261 hr 11 min

What We Built After Helping Thousands of Sports Bettors

After seven years of sports betting data and helping thousands of bettors, inplayLIVE is turning what they’ve learned into something new: inplayLABS Pace, Shane and Gosu break down the platform, the data behind it, and how years of proven inplayLIVE strategies are being brought together with real-time analysis to help bettors track smarter, understand the situation, and find their edge. Plus, the latest from around the sports betting world and what the guys are watching this week. Episode 178 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 here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register...

August 19, 20261 hr 1 min

What We Learned Betting NFL Preseason

NFL preseason betting can look easy...right up until it isn’t. Pace, Shane and Gosu break down what went wrong, the adjustments they made, and why they still believe there’s plenty of money to be made before the regular season begins. Plus, the latest sports betting news, CFL picks, and what they’re watching across the industry. 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 here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register...

August 12, 202653 min

What We Learned From 800 Professional Sports Bettors

What happens when hundreds of professional sports bettors get together in one place? Pace, Shane and Penny recap BetBash and reveal what surprised them most - from massive betting syndicates and prediction markets to discovering just how unusual their own approach really is. Plus, NFL preseason betting, CFL picks, industry news, and the latest edges from around the sports betting world. Episode 176 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 here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register...