Did we just miss the bet of a lifetime? 🤯 The guys kick off this episode breaking down a jaw-dropping line that may have slipped through the cracks—and what it teaches us about spotting true value before it’s gone. From there, things get wild with Bookie Stiff Stories, sharing real-world tales from the betting trenches that prove why getting paid is just as important as making the pick.

We also dive into college football futures, highlighting teams, prices, and angles worth tracking as the season outlook takes shape. Headed to the casino? We break down how to properly use free play—and the mistakes bettors make that turn “free” money into wasted opportunity.

Plus, David tells the story of what first brought him to Las Vegas, setting the stage for a career built around betting, risk, and discipline. And of course, we wrap it up with NFL picks, targeting value and helping you avoid the traps heading into the weekend.

Lock it in, manage the bankroll, and as always—Avoid the Trap.

In this week’s episode of Avoid The Trap, Micah opens up about getting cut off from a sharp book—and what really happened behind the scenes.

The crew gives a fresh update on the Circa Survivor sweat as the pool gets thinner and the pressure gets heavier.

The guys also break down Missouri officially going live with sports betting and what it means for edges in a brand-new market.

To wrap things up, the crew debates whether David will finally dip his toes into prediction markets. Will he take the plunge?

Another packed episode filled with real betting talk, sharp insights, and a few laughs along the way.

In this episode of Avoid The Trap, the crew sits down with Antonio to unpack his unexpected path into the world of sports betting—from his earliest wagers to the moment he realized there was real money to be made. The conversation dives into a question every sharp faces: How far are you willing to go to exploit an edge?

Antonio shares the tactics and grind required to push betting accounts into VIP status, why it matters, and the hidden perks most bettors never get to see. The team also breaks down their NFL picks for the week, highlighting mismatches, market overreactions, and the angles worth attacking.

Finally, they get real about managing betting partners, the challenges that come with them, and how to keep everyone aligned when money—and emotions—are on the line.

Whether you're a seasoned bettor or just curious about the inner workings of the game, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, the crew discusses this past week of accounts getting limited and how they handle moving forward in a tough sports betting landscape.

David dives deep into his in college basketball model as well as Ant discusses his betting operation and he is capitalizing on the upcoming college basketball season.

And as always the crew gives their NFL picks for the week.

Get ready for another great episode of Avoid The Trap!

In this week’s episode of Avoid the Trap, David stumbles onto a massive line mistake and fires away—then Ant weighs in with his take on the situation. Ant also shares a wild behind-the-scenes story from his time at Pinnacle, including how he dealt with a real point-shaving case and what bettors should learn from it today.

The guys dig into a growing problem in the industry: apps quietly siphoning money from pre-limited accounts and what sharp bettors can do to protect themselves. Plus, a breakdown of early-season NBA totals and the key angles they’re targeting.

As always, they wrap things up with their NFL picks for the week.

This week, the crew dives deep into the shifting landscape of sports wagering and sharp angles ahead of both NBA and NFL games.

First up — the explosive story of the NBA and poker/mob-driven sports-betting scandal that’s rippling through the market. We break down what it means for integrity, for sportsbooks, and for bettors who want to stay ahead of the curve.

Then we shift gears into the new frontier: learning how to operate on the Kalshi marketplace. What kind of contract formats are emerging, how liquidity looks, and how you can use them as a portfolio-tool rather than just another bet.

After that we turn our attention to NBA futures: which teams we believe are undervalued, which markets are overheating, and how to find +EV in this mid-season shuffle. We lay out our top NBA futures picks and explain the reasoning behind them.

Finally, we walk you through our NFL Picks of the Week. Whether you're strictly a bettor looking for edge, or just interested in how the betting markets are reacting to dramatic developments — this episode gives you actionable insights, caution flags, and of course, the reminder: stay sharp and avoid the trap.

In this episode of Avoid The Trap, Ant, David, and Micah take a trip down memory lane, sharing wild stories of how they used to exploit soft sportsbook lines and mispriced odds. From sharp plays to early edges, the crew breaks down what the books got wrong — and how they capitalized.

Later, Micah dives deep into bet sizing strategy with Ant and David, discussing smart ways to manage risk and maximize long-term returns.

As always, the guys drop their latest NFL picks and give a fresh update on their Survivor pool — who’s still alive and who’s hanging by a thread?

With Ant on the road, advantage gambler Randy McKay steps in to join David & Micah for an inside look at the world of professional gambling.

Randy opens up about his tough Grandissimo contest loss on the Bills and how seasoned players like him and David mentally handle losing.

The conversation dives deep into advantage play — from slot edges and comps to video poker strategy — revealing how real pros find value beyond the sportsbook. Plus, Randy shares his Vegas advice for beginners and the crew closes out with their NFL picks of the week.

🎙️ A must-listen for anyone who wants to think — and bet — like a pro.