Happy New Year & Happy College Football Playoff! 🏈
In case you missed it on the Prop Queen Pod, we spent time breaking down the College Football Playoff with two guests who I really trust. With a smaller slate and tighter markets, these are the kinds of segments that are worth revisiting.
If you’re unsure of who to bet in today’s playoff games, these episodes are a great place to start.
🎙️ Sam Panayotovich — CFB Playoff Breakdown
Sam joined the pod to talk through how the playoff games are being bet — not just who people like, but how the money is actually coming in. We covered market movement, public vs. sharp action, and why these playoff numbers can feel “fishy” once casual money hits on game day.
He also talked about:
How books manage liability with moneyline parlays
Why favorites tend to get overplayed in small slates
How he approaches playoff games differently than regular-season bowls
If you want a better understanding of how these games are shaping up from a market standpoint, this one’s worth the listen.
🎙️ Mid Major Matt — Matchup-Focused Analysis
Matt focused on how these playoff games could actually play out on the field, especially when it comes to layoffs, rhythm, and early-game pacing.
We talked through:
Why teams that played recently may start faster than teams coming off byes
How neutral-site games and crowd splits factor in
Why first-quarter or “score first” angles can matter more in playoff settings
He also walked through several matchups — including Oregon vs. Texas Tech and Indiana vs. Alabama — with an emphasis on slow starts, early momentum, and situations where live betting may offer better opportunities than pregame bets.
If you like thinking about timing, game flow, and context beyond just the number, this segment is worth watching.
With fewer games on the board, having the right context matters even more. These conversations are meant to help you think more clearly about the playoff slate before placing anything.
Ariel Epstein, known as the Prop Queen, turned her passion for fantasy sports and prop betting into a career. After years of working for other media companies and sportsbooks, it’s time to share her knowledge, preparation and analysis with other sports bettors.
