The Sharp Square
Two amateur sports bettors take a more subjective approach to sports betting. The pros use analytics, Jeff and Mike use the eyeball test. There are plenty of podcasts to listen to the ego driven professionals mock the public and tell you how you should bet. This podcast has some fun with it and owns betting as the public.
Episodes
216 episodes
NFL 2025 Week 4; Muster Up the Gusto
Jeff and Mike are talking week 4 including Tampa Bay vs. Philly, Jets Dolphins and more. Jeff talks about betting too many games and how sometimes, it's the best way to figure out your best handicaps.
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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54:30
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post week 3
Jeff had a nice week against the bookies playing 0-2 dogs versus 2-0 favorites. Ugly Betty met Game of Falcon and whooped up on a dirty bird. Jeff thinks the Eagles have a figure it out specialist and the Raiders and Texans make everything look...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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20:19
NFL 2025 Week 3; Woodshed Rout
Jeff is running solo this week with lots of trends and spots for some of the biggest games of the weekend. Mike calls in with picks for a couple of games as well. Deep dives into Baltimore, Cleveland, Tampa, Miami and some thoughts on the tush ...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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49:28
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post week 2
Jeff had another winning week, but can't understand how based on how lousy his decision making was.
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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23:35
NFL 2025 Week2; Couch Scouting
Mike and Jeff are making their picks for week two. Deep dives into Bears vs. Lions, Rams vs. Titans and the Florida fun trip continues with thoughts about the Dolphins and Bucs. The guys also discuss whether line moves based on the prior week n...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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1:04:54
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post week 1
Jeff is going over all the big games from the first weekend of the NFL season. He is owning up to where his bets went wrong, and what predictions came to fruition.
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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17:58
NFL 2025 Week 1; Craigs List Quarterback
It is week one of the gambling season and Jeff has some trends for week one bettors that can help grab the early edge from the bookies. Mike then joins in to play a new investment game. Jeff closes things out with an Ugly Betty and Share of Squ...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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53:19
NFL 2025 NFC Preview; Boxed in by Ghosts
Mike and Jeff are previewing the NFC. Every division, lots of trends and our favorite bets.
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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1:01:58
NFL 2025;AFC Preview; Mouse Trap Tua
Mike and Jeff are previewing the AFC. Looking at division odds and season win totals to find the biggest discrepancies between their sure-to-go-wrong predictions and the betting market to find some bet-on-teams. Jeff discusses some early season...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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57:17
NFL 2025 The Flaw of Big Numbers
Jeff is going into why refinement of the NFL point spread may not be as solid as previously thought. The betting pools and access to information have changed so much, that some reconsideration is required.
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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29:15
NFL 2025; Let's Bet That Parlay!
Jeff is back to kick off the 2025 football gambling season. This one is all about parlays and NO he will not be discouraging you from going for the big score. The case is being made that parlays can be advantageous if common threads are found b...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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36:33
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post Super Bowl
Jeff was too scared to bet against the mysticism that is Patrick Mahomes. The game played out as Jeff saw it, but he still watched in disbelief as the Eagles routed the Chiefs. A good lesson on on when to press your bets and when to walk away, ...
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Season 6
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Episode 62
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15:56
NFL 2025 Super Bowl; Go Money
One more game to chase all the season's bad results. Jeff and Mike are finding ways to bet the big game. From spreads to totals to props and same game parlays. Jeff has 3 factors that must be considered for any game within 3 points. He is also ...
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Season 6
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Episode 61
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58:36
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post Conference Championships
Jeff is going over the two conference championship games and why the referees should not be blamed for Buffalo's loss. He talks about the ref talk diminishing the legendary dynasty that is taking the field each and every week. He then goes into...
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Season 6
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Episode 60
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19:49
NFL 2025 Conference Championships; Bologna February
Mike and Jeff are picking the conference championship games against the spread. Jeff goes into a therapy session about his cliff dive into gambling melancholy and how it led him to his decision for the AFC championship. Mike has to play devil's...
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Season 6
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Episode 59
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45:33
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post Divisional Round
Jeff got crushed by mule field goal kickers and receivers without hands. It was financial ruin as missing out on half points led to the worst playoff round of betting Jeff has faced in two decades. The anger of losing is channeled into a rant a...
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Season 6
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Episode 58
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28:23
NFL 2025 Divisional Round; Leave the One-Bar Helmets at Home
Mike and Jeff are picking all four divisional playoff games against the spread. While taking turns picking their best bets, the other is forced to defend the other side. At the end of the day a handicap for all eight teams is provided so you ca...
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Season 6
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Episode 57
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51:06
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post Wild Card Round
The not so super, Super Wild Card weekend is in the books. Jeff is going over all of the games and where things went well for bettors and which teams fell short.
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Season 6
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Episode 56
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27:43
NFL 2025 Wildcard Weekend; Baker Believers
Jeff and Mike are taking turns picking which playoff games they want to play. Each must defend the other side so nuance for each contest is argued. A great way to get opinions and handicaps for both sides of every game.
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Season 6
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Episode 55
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46:52
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post week 18
It was a wild season finale for professional football and the betting markets. Jeff won despite overlooking the basics of starting quarterback play. He closes by discussing the idea of negatively correlated same game parlays.
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Season 6
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Episode 54
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16:40
NFL 2025 Week 18; Setting Up For Un-Success
Jeff is flying solo this week and breaking down all 16 games for the regular season finale. Every playoff scenario is covered including which teams will be resting starters. A complete guide to everything you need to know before challenging the...
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Season 6
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Episode 53
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52:13
NFL 2024 Hindsight 20/20; post week 17
Jeff only saved his wallet by barely betting yesterday as favorites blew away the dogs making the value of points seem unimportant. Some questionable coaching practices made the end game of some thrillers comical and frustrating. Just another w...
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Season 6
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Episode 52
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11:17
NFL 2024 Week 17; Smoke in the Dumpster
Jeff is flying solo for this episode but is up to the challenge of going over the entire slate of Saturday, Sunday and Monday's games to give you all of the playoff scenarios for each game. Lots of focus on team motivation for the playoff bound...
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Season 6
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Episode 51
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46:55
NFL 2024 Christmas Special; Lots of Angry Elves
Jeff is flying solo on this and giving his thoughts on both Christmas Day games. The market is taking a stand on both games and Jeff is fading the moves in one game and following the tide in the other. Happy Holidays degenerates!
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Season 6
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Episode 50
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15:53