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You Better You Bet

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NFL
Seattle Seahawks
National Football League
Milwaukee Brewers
Green Bay Packers
Major League Baseball
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Dallas Cowboys
Los Angeles Dodgers
New England Patriots
Denver Broncos
San Francisco 49ers
NBA
College Football
Philadelphia Eagles
Buffalo Bills
Los Angeles Rams
Kansas City Chiefs
New York Yankees

Nick Kostos, the undisputed King of Wagertainment, brings you the best bets, hottest takes, and electric energy. Alongside the sharp and charismatic, Femi Abebefe, Nick covers the biggest matchups, latest line movements, and futures markets like no one else. Expect up-to-the-minute coverage of backdoor covers, bad beats, and the emotional highs and lows that come with every bet. This isn’t just sp... more

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Recent Guests

Brad Evans
Sports betting expert and guest on the show
Bet MGM
Episode: NFL Week 9 Best Bets
Mike Sommich
Part of racingdudes.com and Veason
Episode: NFL Week 9 Best Bets
Colin Wilson
Contributed to Big Bets on Campus
Action Network
Episode: NFL Week 9 Best Bets
Greg McElroy
Former Alabama quarterback, ESPN college football analyst and host of Always College Football
ESPN
Episode: Greg McElroy Joins The Show!
Danny Cannell
Guest on today's show
Episode: Best Bets, Prop King
Rob Bizzola
Guest on today's show
Episode: Best Bets, Prop King
Brian Baldinger
Guest on today's show
NFL analyst
Episode: Best Bets, Prop King
John Fanta
NBC and Peacock teammate, does great work for Fox Sports and the Big E Shoot Around
NBC Sports, Field of 68
Episode: John Fanta Joins The Show!
Matt Moore
NBA analyst from the Action Network and host of the Locked on NBA Buckets podcast
Action Network
Episode: Matt Moore Joins The Show!

Host

Nick Kostos
Host of the show with emphasis on betting analysis and high-energy delivery.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Why little gambling content?

    This show should change its name to “you better listen to these interviews that have little to do with betting.” I miss the gambling content.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Wolverine Nick
    United States3 months ago
  • The Problem Is The Host, Not The Network

    Westwood One is not the problem here. Nick Kostos is the problem. He, along with Jim Rome, are essentially the Westwood One equivalent of Mark Zeno, an ESPN Radio host. What do they have in common, you ask? They are known for biassed, trashy takes that make literally no sense whatsoever. For instance, I know that the Major League All-Star Game was not good, but it did not give people insomnia. Kostos needs to be replaced right away with people who do their homework on sports and come up with rat... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    #KIDZBOPFan
    United States4 months ago
  • Danny Parkins plural

    World Cup is singular.

    Not plural or possessive.

    NBA Finals

    Stanley Cup Final

    Got those. Get this.

    Really hurts your Syracuse credibility.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CGK in PDX
    United States4 months ago
  • Used to be great

    Bring back Ken. Femi was good but Nick and Ken were the best. Now I rarely listed anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TommyMoMo3
    United States6 months ago
  • Bring back bets

    Used to be “No hot take BS just bets and sports” and now it’s a hot take talk show. Very sad as an OG listener. Bring back Femi or Locky.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    big_mike427
    United States7 months ago

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The show is often praised for strong guests and data-driven bets, but criticism centers on host dynamics and format changes.
Highs include informative betting angles and entertaining segments; lows include perceived drift from original betting focus.
Listeners appreciate sharp betting insights and high-energy banter, but some feel the format shifted away from pure betting content toward broader sports talk.

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Greg McElroy Joins The Show!
Q: Where are you at on your former team, Alabama?
McElroy says this is the first season with a roster largely recruited and developed by Kalen DeBoer. Alabama is young but talented, and its improvement in areas such as running the ball and defending it will help indicate the program's direction.
Greg McElroy Joins The Show!
Q: How insane is this, that NFL rookies could be playing college football this year?
McElroy calls the situation a symptom of college football's disorganized eligibility and roster system. He says conferences should establish guidelines, even if those rules face legal challenges.
Collin Wilson Joins The Show!
Q: Who's going to disappoint this year in college football?
Wilson expects Baylor and Iowa to fall short, citing Baylor's defensive problems and concerns about Iowa's defensive line, offensive line and quarterback options.
Collin Wilson Joins The Show!
Q: Do you have a team entering this year, and it doesn't have to mean that they win the national championship, but a team that you feel that way about that people may like, but maybe not like as much as they should?
Wilson picks Oregon as his national championship team, pointing to its experienced defensive line, strong running backs and receivers, and Dante Moore's return at quarterback.
Nick Freidell Joins The Show!
Q: What is your strongest take on this NBA season, and why?
Freidell expects Boston to exceed expectations, citing the roster fit and the coaching staff's ability to establish a rhythm if the players stay healthy.

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A fast-paced, opinion-driven sports betting show that centers on NFL and basketball with a strong emphasis on betting angles, line movements, and future markets. Episodes frequently feature high-profile guests from NFL networks, Yahoo Sports, and major sportsbooks, delivering data-informed previews, bold bets, and quick banter. Notable for its energetic host dynamic, cross-sport analysis, and sponsor integrations, the show often lands on bold forecasts, matchup breakdowns, and long-range implications for bets and rosters. Listeners are likely bettors and fantasy players seeking sharp insights, entertaining takes, and actionable wagering ideas across football and basketball.

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Recent guests on You Better You Bet include:

1. Brad Evans
2. Mike Sommich
3. Colin Wilson
4. Greg McElroy
5. Danny Cannell
6. Rob Bizzola
7. Brian Baldinger
8. John Fanta

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