Behind The Lines - Presented by inplayLIVE
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!
Podcasting since 2020 • 185 episodes
Behind The Lines - Presented by inplayLIVE
Latest Episodes
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 challen...
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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 re...
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Episode 149
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1:05:00
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 w...
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Episode 148
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59:02
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 misu...
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Episode 147
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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 bett...
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Episode 146
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