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!
Episodes
198 episodes
A Professional Sports Bettor Explains - What Is it Like To Lose?
If you've ever bet on sports, chances are you've lost - but what determines a professional from a casual is how you bounce back and learn from your mistakes. This week, Pace and Shane talk about the week behind them and what it means to lose be...
Sports Betting Is About To Change Forever - A Data Scientist Explains
Prediction markets are taking over just about everything - from news to politics to sports, so this week Pace and Shane invite on a data scientist, Matt Ober from Social Leverage for a deep dive into the collision between sports betting, financ...
Do You Bet On Sports With Your Friends? Here's What It's Like
If you've ever wondered what it's like to be in the greatest sports betting community on planet earth, this week Pace and Shane explain just that - with some somber news for some of those in the community, they touch on how impactful it can be ...
Can You Win Money Betting on NHL and NBA Playoffs?
This week, Shane and Pace dive deep into the upcoming NBA and NHL playoffs and the unique opportunity presented by this time of year in sports - tricks, tips and strategies to beat the books. Plus! Some shady book stories from Pace, and some ne...
Prediction Markets Just Won Big - Here's How
This week, Pace and Shane break down Kalshi’s major legal win, what it means for prediction markets, and why sportsbooks should be paying close attention.They get into the battle with state regulators, the fine print that matters, and ho...
Are Prediction Markets Taking Over Sports Betting?
This week, Pace and Shane take a deep dive into prediction markets, their rise in the industry and what it all means for the ever-changing landscape of sports betting. Plus - Pace's on-the-go sports betting setup from Kelowna!Episode 15...
Why Did This Bet VOID? With Mark Penelton
A hockey bet with thousands across multiple books and odds providers voids - why? This week, Shane is joined by inplayLIVE member Mark Penelton for a deep dive into why, and what it means for the betting industry going forward. Plus - a look in...
Can A Trapezoid Predict Who Will Win March Madness? With Ryan Hammer
This week, Pace and Shane invite Ryan Hammer back onto the show to dive deep into the Trapezoid of Excellence; what it is, how it works, and what it all means for March Madness! Plus - breaking news in the ever-changing world of sports betting....
This Bettor Saw The Dark Side of Sportsbooks
This week Pace and Shane are joined by Scotty Longshot for a deep dive into the side of sports betting most people never see.From long-shot betting and plus-money strategy to shady sportsbooks, account shutdowns, glitchy lines, and susp...
The Bet On Khamenei That Sparked A Payout Controversy
Did Kalshi get it wrong? The market on Iran’s Supreme Leader just paid out — but bettors are arguing about whether the resolution actually followed the rules. This week Pace, Shane, and Gosu dive deep into Khamenei controversy. Plu...
Did They Change The Odds After McDavid Won MVP?
An Olympic parlay paying $25,000 suddenly became $4,000 — after the bet had already hit.Shane and Gosu break down the viral McDavid MVP + points controversy, how correlated parlays are priced, and what this means for bettors going forwa...
How Sharps Are Betting THESE NBA Futures
This week Pace, Shane and Gosu dive into NBA futures and how the sharp money is approaching the board right now. Pace shares some big news from Maui - they talk Olympics bets, the NBA Allstar game and more. John shares some elite futures bets, ...
I Had My Worst NFL Betting Season - Here’s Why It Matters
This week, Pace and Shane unpack the Super Bowl that, let’s be honest… left a lot of fans wanting more. From game flow to betting angles, coaching decisions and more, the guys unpack what made it such a tough watch and what bettors can actually...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
NFL Teams Are Playing Overtime Wrong - Here's How – Episode 145
This week, Pace, Shane and Gosu dive deep into the new rules in the NFL and how they're interacting with how teams play (or not) in overtime, and what this means for the league. They look ahead to the NFL playoffs with the usual picks from Gosu...
You Can Actually Get PAID to Build Parlays – Here's How - Episode 144
This week, Pace and Shane invite an SX Bet parlay tournament winner, Jackel, onto the show for a discussion on his wins in a tournament that isn't all that it seems - plus, Grind with Gosu for the week ahead in the NFL, and some news shak...
The NFL Is Getting Worse—And Here's Proof - Episode 143
The NFL is falling apart. This week, Shane, Pace, and Gosu dive into how team tendencies have shifted dramatically - making games sloppier, less predictable, and the overall quality of play substantially worse. Is the league in decline, or just...
Did Pete Carroll RIG The Raiders Loss? Episode 142
Did Pete Carroll rig the Raiders’ loss? This week, Shane and Pace break down the explosive backlash to the Broncos-Raiders finale, where Carroll’s last-second field goal covered the spread, sparking rigging accusations from Dave Portnoy and fan...
Did This Book Just Ask for a Psychiatrist’s Note? - Episode 141
Did a sportsbook really demand notarized proof Pace isn’t addicted to gambling? Pace reads the insane message word-for-word, break down how far responsible-gaming rules have gone off the rails, and expose which books are now asking for mental-h...
Has A Sportsbook Ever Sent You This Email? With Prashan - Episode 140
Has a sportsbook ever refused to pay you? This week, Pace, Shane and inplayLIVE member Prashan investigate what that's like. Also! Shane and Pace dive deeper into the NBA betting scandal, Canada banning sports betting ads, and more - plus the u...
He Beats Slots for a Living… But You’ll Never See His Face (With Daffy) - Episode 139
He’s never shown his face on YouTube… for a reason. This week Shane goes one-on-one with a secretive advantage slots player who has cracked certain machines for consistent positive expected value. Discover the exact conditions, the math behind ...