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With the stakes rising higher and higher as we approach Sunday, switching sides for a moment, Dan and Cole move to The Sports Hub held in Boston with the one and only, Jim Murray. Looking at all the odds and considering everything for the NFL's final game of the 2025-26 season, Jim shares his thoughts rolling into Sunday's duel and who he believes hoists the Lombardi Trophy when it's all said and done.    

Looking ahead to Sunday's duel between the final two teams left standing - the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, lots of fans began to pick their favorite ahead of Sunday's kickoff. Taking it to the sidelines for a moment, veteran sports broadcaster who's served as the Seattle Seahawks sideline reporter for the past 15 seasons and counting, Jen Mueller, joins Dan and Cole, breaking down some things to be mindful of ahead of Seattle's long-awaited rematch from Super Bowl XLIX. 

Taking one last look at Sunday's battle between the Seahawks and the Patriots, legendary sports handicapper and the real-life inspiration for the movie Two for the Money, Brandon Lang, joins Dan and Cole ahead of Super Bowl LX's kickoff. Picking who he believes wins it all, Brandon goes on to share a few tips bettors across the country should be eyeing and considering regarding props and spreads for Sunday's finale.

Looking to make some extra cash going into the weekend? Taking a moment to gauge a few spreads and numbers ahead of the weekend's slate of games and reviewing them with someone who knows them best - President, CEO, and Founder of Paramount Sports, Lee Sterling, joins the guys, dropping a few gems and pointers on how to make your wagers win for you!

With baseball season back on the horizon as we enter the month of February, pitchers and catchers look to report to their organizations across the league in just about a week from now, with Spring Training set to follow. Focusing on Houston, the Astros kick off the 2026 season following their annual media luncheon held yesterday at Daikin Park, revealing the Park's new innovative menu options, the latest merchandise, and the season's theme and campaign slogan, "Chase the Fight."  Revisiting yesterday's luncheon, followed by some things mentioned by Astros GM Dana Brown and Manager Joe Espada, Dan and Cole take a moment to review yesterday's event and propose a specific scenario many fans may dread to see happen ahead of the season's initial opening regarding a potential re-signing.  

Now entering February, things look to turn up a notch in the NBA regarding the league's trade deadline approaching, followed by this year's All-Star break shortly after. With the deadline set for Thursday this week at 3 p.m. E.T. to conclude the NBA's legal tampering period for the year, Houston looks to stir the pot a bit after talks buzzing around acquiring the Chicago Bulls' guard Coby White. Taking into account Houston's lack of depth in some areas this season, Dan and Cole weigh out a few scenarios we could possibly see if the Rockets do intend to add the Bulls' young floor general to the roster.  

With pitchers and catchers meeting soon as we approach the start of February, followed by Spring Training set to tee off shortly after, we now move closer to the initial start of the 2026 MLB season. Focusing on Houston, the Astros still waste no time in loading up their roster in hopes of making it back to the postseason after falling short one game just the previous season. Tracking the latest on the Stros', Houston acquires RHP Kai-Wei Teng from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for the Astros minor league catcher Jancel Villaroel. With teams shopping players and prospects before the season's Opening Day, Dan and Cole take a moment to break down the Astros recent trade for Kai-Wei, amongst a few other lateral moves that have been made recently in the organization. 

Turning to the NBA for a moment, the Rockets look to be climbing a slippery slope with their constant ups and downs since the season's opening night against the reigning and defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Standing fourth in the West behind the Denver Nuggets and the San Antonio Spurs, the Rockets run into a hard wall following last night's shocking comeback victory for San Antonio, 111-99. Following yesterday's unfortunate loss, news also broke regarding Houston's Center Steven Adams, undergoing season-ending surgery on his left ankle. Stretching the Rockets' depth even more so now, the guys take a moment and weigh out a few possible scenarios we could see play out ahead of the NBA's trade deadline, February 5th.