Ready Set Bet | May 3, 2026 | Hour 3

In this episode of Ready Set Bet, Matt Brown and Mike Somich dive deep into Sunday night MLB action, focusing on key betting angles like pitcher splits, weather conditions, and team performance. They revisit their successful Detroit Tigers team total over bet, leveraging Jack Leiter’s extreme righty-lefty splits to target at least five left-handed hitters in the lineup. The hosts also discuss the high-scoring Phillies' blowout of the Marlins, taking responsibility for not betting against Chris Paddock’s poor outing despite years of criticizing him. They highlight fun, low-stakes parlays, including a wind-driven home run parlay in Chicago’s Wrigley Field, where 20 mph winds are expected to favor power hitters. The conversation shifts to NFL draft futures, where they advocate for building a portfolio of long-shot quarterbacks like Julian Sayings, Nico, and Sam Levitt, betting on their potential to rise through college football. They also analyze the NBA and NHL playoffs, favoring the under in a tight Game 7 and the Canadian team as a +145 dog in a high-stakes series. The episode closes with a focus on horse racing at Santa Anita, where they recommend horses based on pace, breeding, and trainer trends. The hosts emphasize strategic betting beyond surface stats—prioritizing underlying metrics like OBP, expected ERA, and player health. They caution against overvaluing top prospects like Arch Manning, noting that past draft surprises like Fernando Mendoza and Joe Burrow prove that college football can produce unexpected number one picks. Their overall sentiment is optimistic and analytical, with a strong focus on value, variance, and long-term portfolio building. They encourage listeners to stay engaged with VEASAN’s daily content and subscribe to their network for in-depth betting insights across all sports.