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The Early Edge: A Daily Sports Betting Podcast

CBS Sports, Sports Betting, Sports Gambling, Picks
NBA
NFL
College Basketball
Soccer
NHL
MLB
Super Bowl
Golf
Champions League
Seattle Seahawks
New England Patriots
Betting Strategies
UFC
Sports Betting
Player Props
PGA Tour
NFL Wild Card
UFC 324
Miami
Carolina Panthers

Get your daily bets here FIRST! The No. 1 morning sports betting show and podcast—powered by SportsLine + CBS Sports—delivers the day's best bets in a fast-paced, fun environment, first thing to start your day. Starting at 10 a.m. ET every weekday, The Early Edge goes live on YouTube, breaking down the day’s action across the NFL, college football, NBA, MLB, NHL, college basketball, soccer, and mo... more

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Latest Episodes

We've got side bets, totals, and player props for Thunder vs. Spurs Game 6 from NBA experts David Bearman, Propstarz, and Zack Cimini!

🎙ABOUT THE SHOW

Get your daily bets here FIRST! The No. 1 sports betting show and podcast—powered by SportsLine ... more

Come join Sia Nejad, Mike McClure, Larry Hartstein, Danny Brasco, and Mike Barner as they dish out their picks for Thunder vs. Spurs Game 6,  MLB, Golf, and MORE!

(0:00) Intro

(2:35) Winning Recap

(3:10) Mike's Sinner Takes + French Open Futures

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Join Sia Nejad, Amags, Mike McClure, Buckets, and Calvin Wetzel as they dish out their picks for Canes vs. Habs,  MLB, WNBA, and MORE!

(0:00) Intro

(2:41) Two Recap Screens

(4:56) Hurricanes-Canadiens Bet

(7:50) Miles Mikolas Day?

(10:00)  Cryst... more

Eric Cohen is joined by SportsLine experts Sia Nejad, Patrick McDonald and Jason Sobel to dish out their best bets for the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge

(0:00) Intro + Patrick hits Wyndham Clark outright

(2:00) Storylines this Week

(9:30) First Ro... more

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Recent Guests

Charles Barkley
Celebrity guest introducing Wayfair segment
Wayfair
Episode: Wednesday's BEST BETS: Spurs vs. Thunder Gm 2 + Golden Knights vs. Avs Gm 1 + MLB
Adam Thompson
PropStars athlete/host guest on NBA show
PropStars
Episode: Tuesday's BEST BETS: NBA + NHL + MLB + Champions League
RJ White
CBS Sports analyst, NFL Draft betting contributor
CBS Sports
Episode: NFL Draft: Best Bets, Predictions, and Longshots
George Savarikis
Former PGA Tour player, on-site guest
Golf Channel / Arizona connections
Episode: BEST BETS: 2026 Masters Picks, Odds, One & Done | The Early Wedge
Carl Paulson
Former PGA Tour player
PGA Tour
Episode: BEST BETS: 2026 Masters Picks, Odds, One & Done | The Early Wedge
Ben Whittenstein
Producer and capper, SportsLine contributor
Episode: Monday's BEST BETS: Michigan-UConn Picks + MLB + NBA Props
Calvin Wetzel
Final Four pick contributor
The Early Edge / SportsLine
Episode: Friday's BEST BETS: Final Four Picks + MLB Bets + UFC
Eric Cohen
SportsLine analyst; guest on this episode
SportsLine
Episode: Final Four Predictions! Illinois-UConn and Michigan-Arizona BEST BETS
Chip Patterson
Sports journalist/analyst
CBS Sports
Episode: Final Four Predictions! Illinois-UConn and Michigan-Arizona BEST BETS

Hosts

Sia Nejad
Host with CBS Sports/SportsLine background; central figure in analysis and on-air banter.
Buckets
Energetic host contributing quick takes and audience questions; part of daily bets panel.
Eric Cohen
Primary host figure with on-air leadership in betting breakdowns.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Great host

    Sia and the guys do a good job day in and day out. Well worth your time if you’re a bettor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bluegrass Nole
    United States4 months ago
  • Lots of picks

    Love the amount of picks you guys give out every day and for nfl and cfb

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arthur_Morgan10
    United States7 months ago
  • Foul Language is Prevalent

    giving 3 stars due to only the foul language by Jon Eimer. he now cusses at least once a week. and the pod doesn't come with a "explicit" warning . Eimers outbursts take away from what is otherwise a great sports betting pod

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jobber4Hire
    United States7 months ago
  • Worth a listen

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Chemdude
    7 months ago
  • Daily shows too long now

    Update: Lowered another star due to them adding WNBA. I like the mega preview shows a lot and used to like the daily ones when they were around 20mins but they’ve gotten way too long with the same amount of picks just more useless banter. Myself and everyone I know that gambles likes to bet on stuff we can watch, like the 4 major sports. Always have to skip thru some weird soccer bet in some euro league.

    This Buckets act is literally ruining the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Steamer9456
    Canada8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive notes highlight community and betting insights offered by regulars.
Some reviews call out language or format changes affecting the experience.
Fans appreciate the host banter and daily bet ideas.
Critiques focus on length and occasional ad-heavy reads; some want less banter and more signal.
Listeners like the breadth of sports covered and actionable picks.

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Talking Points

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Wednesday's BEST BETS: Spurs vs. Thunder Gm 2 + Golden Knights vs. Avs Gm 1 + MLB
Q: What is the key metric for the Avs vs Knights series play?
The play focuses on Colorado to win in regulation, using shot volume and opponent weaknesses, particularly Vegas' penalty kill and altitude to justify the edge.
Wednesday's BEST BETS: MLB + NBA + Golf + Soccer
Q: What is your pick for the Yankees vs Mariners game?
Amags shares an under seven runs with a +105 price, citing strong bullpens and favorable weather as reasons it should stay under.
Tuesday's BEST BETS: CBB + Champions League + NBA + NHL
Q: Buckets, what do you think of Syracuse vs. SMU with the five-and-a-half spread?
Tom and Jeff ended up discussing a lean toward over or team totals rather than the stubborn spread, suggesting that a more offense-driven approach could be more profitable given current form and coaching situations.
Thursday's BEST BETS: NBA Picks + College Basketball Bets + Golf
Q: Thoughts on FDU?
I'm on FDU plus five and a half. They have been solid on the road and can keep it close.
Thursday's BEST BETS: NBA Picks + College Basketball Bets + Golf
Q: What do you think about Purdue minus seven?
The opener was low, and they turn the ball over a ton, which will hurt them in the tournament.

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A fast-paced daily betting show built around practical, data-driven picks across a broad sports slate. Regulars and guest analysts dissect current form, course setups, and market moves, weaving in live reads and cross-sport angles (golf, basketball, football, soccer) to give listeners actionable bets and strategy. Notable strengths include a dense, practitioner-focused betting lens, consistent host banter, and sponsor integrations that reflect a strong, ongoing betting ecosystem. This program likely appeals to serious bettors who want quick, high-signal takes delivered in a lively group dynamic, as well as marketers looking for a widely read sports betting audience and regular sponsor exposure.

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