NFL Week 12: Betting Trends Favoring Underdogs and Favorites
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Resources & Recommendations
Videos & Documentaries
- The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives - A Hulu original series mentioned as now streaming.
People Mentioned
- Anthony Dabundo (Former colleague) - Mentioned in relation to a stat about the Bengals' home offensive performance.
- Bill Barnwell - Referenced for his career EPA per play stats related to Lane Johnson's impact on the Eagles.
- Klepto (Twitter user) - Mentioned for his stat about opponent team totals going under against the Chiefs defense at home.
- Lou Anarumo - Highlighted as the defensive coordinator who has historically troubled Patrick Mahomes with his defensive schemes, especially after a bye week.
Websites & Online Resources
- Action Network (actionnetwork.com) - The primary website for the podcast, where listeners can find betting tools, track picks, and access promotions.
- Action Network Pro (actionnetwork.com/pro) - A premium subscription service offering real-time alerts, money percentages, and player prop projections.
- DraftKings (draftkings.com) - The sponsor of the podcast and a platform for placing bets, including specific props mentioned.
- X (formerly Twitter) - Mentioned as the platform for the "AI Quick Slip Bot" where users can tag @playbook to create quick slip betting links.