Episode 166

This week, as the NBA and NHL conference finals heat up, we chart the big upsets, the unexpected sweeps, and what it all means for the championship picture. Shane and Andrew examine how rest—or the lack of it—impacts the odds for teams like the Knicks, Thunder, Knights, and Canes, and which underdogs are poised to shake up the postseason.

Off the ice and court, we take a detour into the wild world of collectibles, as Pace details his own high-stakes investments in the Victor Wembanyamba rookie card market, drawing larger comparisons to hype cycles like crypto and NFTs. The episode also goes inside the business of sports betting, with the DraftKings cofounder launching fiery criticisms at prediction market rival Kalshi—raising big questions about liquidity, markets, and what’s truly best for bettors.

And it wouldn’t be Behind The Lines without tackling some classic wagering dilemmas—this week, a UFC personality’s Twitter drama about settling a bet when one party might not have had the funds. To top it off, we preview the upcoming CFL season and tease some big announcements around new betting data access.