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Would Hayden Patriquin turn down Anna Leigh Waters if she asked him to ditch Anna Bright and team up? Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone tackle that question and much more on Episode 4 of Season 2 of The Line! The PPA Las Vegas Open delivered some shocking results, including Ben Johns going 0–3 on Championship Sunday, Hunter Johnson dominating men's singles, and Hayden Patriquin and Anna Bright dismantling Johns and Waters in mixed doubles. And the drama didn't stop there. After Anna Leigh Waters fell one title short of her 200th career gold medal, Hayden Patriquin celebrated by eating the cake intended for her milestone! Now the PPA Tour heads to Chicago for a 1,500-point event, and the guys are breaking down the draws, new partnerships, potential upsets, and championship probabilities across all five divisions. In this episode: - Ben Johns' stunning Triple Frown on Championship Sunday in Las Vegas - Hayden Patriquin and Anna Bright's statement victory over Johns and Waters - The growing Hayden vs. Anna Leigh rivalry - Would Hayden leave Anna Bright to partner with ALW? - Hunter Johnson's dominant singles performance - Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu's rise in men's doubles - Ben Johns and Jack Sock teaming up in Chicago - JW and Jorja Johnson returning to the mixed doubles draw - Chicago Cup championship predictions and percentages for every division Jimmy and Adam also discuss the expansion of pickleball prediction markets on Polymarket. Who are your picks to win gold in Chicago? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe for weekly pro pickleball analysis, predictions, tournament previews, and behind-the-scenes stories or visit https://pickleball.com for more. #Pickleball #PPATour #TheLine

Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone are back for Episode 3 of The Line, breaking down a wild Arizona Open and making their picks for PPA Las Vegas. Ben Johns and Federico Staksrud were stunned in their first match together by Nico Acevedo and Yuta Funemizu — so what went wrong, and how much did the heat, lighting and unusual schedule play a factor? Then the guys turn to Vegas, where Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio look like the team to beat in men’s doubles. Could Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud meet Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu in a blockbuster semifinal? And which lower seeds are capable of blowing up the bracket? Jimmy and Adam make their upset picks, including Anouar Braham and Luca Mack over Augie Ge and Jack Sock, while Elliott Schupp and John Lucian Goins emerge as another dangerous team to watch. Plus, Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright reunite in women’s doubles, Genie Bouchard returns to pro pickleball for her first event of the new season, and Chris Haworth, Federico Staksrud and Hunter Johnson are separating themselves as the new “Big Three” of men’s singles. Also: does Hayden Patriquin partying in Vegas after turning 21 belong in the handicapping report? Apparently, yes. Subscribe to Pickleball.com for more episodes of The Line and the latest news, analysis and predictions from the pro pickleball tour.

Ben Johns and Federico Staksrud are joining forces in Arizona — and Adam Stone and Jimmy Miller break down what the new partnership could mean for the rest of the men's doubles field. The guys also recap a brutally hot PPA Tour stop in North Carolina, including JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson's huge upset over Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters, before turning their attention to the Veolia Arizona Open. Plus: Anna Leigh Waters sits out women's doubles, leaving a wide-open bracket; the new WPR rankings create some strange draws and bye situations; Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu switch sides; and Adam gives his percentages across men's doubles, women's doubles, mixed doubles, and singles. In this episode: • Ben Johns & Federico Staksrud's new partnership • JW & Jorja Johnson upset Ben & Anna Leigh • Why Anna Leigh isn't playing women's doubles • The wide-open Arizona women's doubles draw • How the new WPR rankings are changing PPA brackets • Alshon & Daescu switch sides • The men's singles "Big Three" • Can anyone challenge Anna Leigh in women's singles? • Adam's Arizona title percentages Polymarket lines for upcoming PPA Tour events are coming soon. Follow along with The Line each week for pickleball betting discussion, matchup breakdowns, and tournament analysis. Subscribe to Pickleball.com for more pro pickleball news, analysis, highlights, and original shows.

MLP Summer is officially over — and it went out with a bang. On the Season 2 premiere of The Line, Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone break down a wild MLP Finals weekend in New York, including the New Jersey 5s’ championship run, Federico Staksrud’s Finals MVP performance (and celebration), and some of the biggest moments from an unforgettable finish to the MLP season. Then, it’s straight into a brand-new PPA season. The guys preview the PPA National Championships in North Carolina, where brutal heat, new partnerships, a new ranking system, and loaded draws could make things interesting from the opening rounds. They break down: • The biggest takeaways from the MLP Finals • Why fatigue and North Carolina heat could create upsets • Ben Johns’ return to singles — and a first-round matchup with Tyson McGuffin • The new PPA ranking system and its impact on seeding • Ben Johns & Anna Leigh Waters reuniting in mixed doubles • New partnerships including JW Johnson/Tama Shimabukuro and Tyra Black/Gabe Tardio • The unusual Pablo Tellez/Max Freeman lefty-lefty pairing • Predictions and win probabilities across every PPA division • Which underdogs could actually make a run MLP may be finished, but the pickleball season isn’t slowing down. The Line is presented by Polymarket. Think you know what happens next? Put your pickleball predictions to the test on Polymarket.com. Subscribe to Pickleball.com for more pro pickleball analysis, predictions, news, and betting discussion throughout the PPA season.

The Dallas Flash just pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the MLP season. Now, can their Cinderella run survive the St. Louis Shock? Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone recap a wild Newport Beach playoff weekend, including JW Johnson and the Dallas Flash taking down Ben Johns and the LA Mad Drops. The guys break down what went wrong for LA, why JW continues to look like one of the best players in the world, and whether Dallas has any chance of pulling off another massive upset in New York. Then it's time to preview the MLP semifinals. The New Jersey Fives chose Brooklyn—but Jimmy isn't convinced that was the right decision. With Christian Alshon and Rachel Rohrabacher presenting serious matchup problems, could Brooklyn actually knock off Anna Leigh Waters and the No. 1-seeded Fives? Jimmy is willing to call the upset. Meanwhile, Jimmy has a MUCH stronger prediction for the other semifinal: the St. Louis Shock are going to “absolutely obliterate” Dallas. After three years of building one of MLP's strongest rosters—and spending big to do it—is this finally the year St. Louis wins the championship? In this episode: Dallas Flash stun Ben Johns & the LA Mad Drops Is JW Johnson playing like the best player in the world? What went wrong for Ben and the Mad Drops? Why MLP team chemistry matters so much New Jersey Fives vs. Brooklyn semifinal breakdown Can Christian Alshon & Rachel Rohrabacher upset the Fives? The DreamBreaker decision that could change everything St. Louis Shock vs. Dallas Flash predictions Why Jimmy thinks the Shock will destroy Dallas Best MLP Championship value on Polymarket Would a title-less season be a failure for St. Louis? Jimmy's Shock vs. Brooklyn championship prediction The MLP Championship comes down to New York City, and Jimmy and Adam are breaking down the matchups, the odds, and where they see value before the biggest weekend of the season. Visit Polymarket.com to see pickleball prediction markets and put money on your favorite teams and players. Visit Pickleball.com for pro pickleball news, analysis, interviews, highlights, and tournament coverage.

The MLP playoffs are heating up on AND off the court. Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone break down a drama-filled opening round in Dallas, including Zane Navratil's viral confrontation with Casey Diamond, the blue card that followed, Dekel Bar's reaction, and the backstory that may explain why things got so heated in the first place. Then it's time to look ahead to Newport Beach. The guys break down all four second-round playoff matchups and explain why the New Jersey Fives chose Palm Beach, whether the Texas Ranchers have a realistic path to upsetting the St. Louis Shock, and why the LA Mad Drops' decision to select the red-hot Dallas Flash could come back to haunt them. In this episode: * Zane Navratil's viral scream at Casey Diamond * The Zane, Casey Diamond & Dekel Bar drama explained * What Adam witnessed firsthand after the match * SoCal pushes Brooklyn to a DreamBreaker * Will McKinnon and Kaitlyn Campbell's breakout performances * Why the New Jersey Fives chose Palm Beach * Can the Texas Ranchers upset the St. Louis Shock? * Did the LA Mad Drops make a mistake choosing Dallas? * JW Johnson and the Flash enter Newport on a 14-match winning streak * How Rachel Rohrabacher's health could change the playoffs * Columbus Sliders vs. Brooklyn breakdown * Jimmy and Adam's MLP playoff predictions The road to the MLP championship continues in Newport Beach, and Jimmy and Adam break down which favorites should advance—and where the next big upset could be waiting. Visit https://polymarket.com to see pickleball prediction markets and put money on your favorite teams and players. Visit https://pickleball.com for weekly pro pickleball analysis, news, interviews, and tournament coverage.

The MLP playoffs are finally here—and after an unforgettable weekend in Orlando, the championship race is tighter than ever. Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone recap one of the best Major League Pickleball events of the season, including the incredible showdown between the New Jersey Fives and St. Louis Shock, the electric atmosphere inside the Orlando arena, and whether Federico Staksrud's arrival has finally given the Fives the edge over the defending favorites. The guys also break down the playoff bracket, discuss which first-round matchups could produce an upset, share their favorite Polymarket championship values, and preview what should be an incredible postseason. In this episode: Why Orlando may be the perfect future playoff venue California Black Bears' heartbreaking playoff miss Elsie Hendershot and John Lucian Goins continue to shine Ben Johns vs. Anna Leigh Waters delivers another instant classic The incredible New Jersey Fives vs. St. Louis Shock showdown Did Federico Staksrud create doubt inside the Shock? MLP playoff bracket breakdown Which first-round matchup is most likely to produce an upset? Best championship values on Polymarket Behind-the-scenes stories from MLP's early days If you love professional pickleball, MLP strategy, roster moves, betting markets, and behind-the-scenes stories, The Line breaks down everything you need to know every week. Visit https://polymarket.com to see pickleball prediction markets and put money on your favorite teams and players. Visit https://pickleball.com for weekly pro pickleball analysis, news, interviews, and tournament coverage.

Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone recap a wild MLP Chicago event, where JW Johnson led the Dallas Flash to their second consecutive title and extended their winning streak to 11 straight matches. The guys debate whether Dallas is now the best dark-horse championship pick and whether the pickleball world has become too quick to doubt Ben Johns after one off performance. They also discuss Arman Bhatia’s season-ending injury, the Chicago Slice’s surprising youth movement, Anouar Braham’s breakout performance and the increasingly complicated race for the final MLP playoff spots. With Orlando serving as the final regular-season event, Jimmy and Adam break down both groups, identify the most important matches and predict which 12 teams will advance to the playoffs. In this episode: Arman Bhatia’s injury and the SoCal Hard Eights’ next moveThe Chicago Slice’s teenage breakoutJohn Lucian Goins’ resurgenceAnouar Braham shines for MiamiIs JW Johnson currently the world’s best player?Why Dallas could be the ultimate MLP championship sleeperThe California Black Bears’ path to the playoffsCould Brooklyn shut things down in Orlando?How Federico Staksrud changes the New Jersey FivesThe best MLP championship picks on PolymarketWhy betting against Ben Johns is still dangerousJimmy and Adam predict all 12 MLP playoff teams Visit https://polymarket.com to see pickleball prediction markets and put money on your favorite teams and players. Visit https://pickleball.com for weekly pro pickleball analysis, news, interviews, and tournament coverage.

The MLP trade market exploded this week, and the championship picture may never be the same. Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone break down the blockbuster trades that sent Federico Staksrud and Millie Rane to the New Jersey Fives, debate whether Orlando got enough in return, and discuss whether the Fives have finally built a roster capable of taking down the St. Louis Shock. The guys also react to Dallas' breakout performance in San Diego, discuss which teams are rising at exactly the right time, preview the Chicago event, and reveal some fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from around Major League Pickleball—including a wild rumor involving Ben Johns. In this episode: The Federico Staksrud & Millie Rane blockbuster trade Are the New Jersey Fives officially a super team? Did Orlando get fleeced? Why Dallas Flash might be a legitimate title contender Updated MLP championship power rankings Chicago event preview and Polymarket predictions California Black Bears' playoff chances Brooklyn injury updates Breaking roster news for the Black Bears The Ben Johns trade rumor that almost happened Every week, Jimmy and Adam break down the biggest stories in professional pickleball, MLP strategy, roster moves, prediction markets, and everything shaping the race for the championship. Visit https://polymarket.com to see pickleball prediction markets and put money on your favorite teams and players. Visit https://pickleball.com for weekly pro pickleball analysis, news, interviews, and tournament coverage.

The St. Louis Shock continue to prove they're the team to beat—but did they also reveal the blueprint for beating the best player in pickleball? Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone break down everything from the MLP Mid-Season Tournament, including the Shock's dominant run, the controversial strategy of freezing out one player, Catherine Parenteau's orange card, and whether the rest of the league should copy St. Louis' game plan. The guys also react to the latest MLP trades, discuss which teams actually improved before the deadline, preview this week's San Diego event, and make their Polymarket predictions for every group. In this episode: Why the St. Louis Shock have separated from the field The strategy that frustrated Anna Leigh Waters and the New Jersey 5s Catherine Parenteau's costly orange card MLP trade deadline winners and losers California Black Bears roster changes Phoenix, Chicago, and Florida roster moves San Diego preview and Polymarket picks Forgotten teams from the league's early days Whether you're following every MLP matchup or just want to understand the biggest storylines shaping pro pickleball, The Line has you covered every week. Visit https://polymarket.com to see pickleball prediction markets and put money on your favorite teams and players. Visit https://pickleball.com for weekly pro pickleball analysis, news, interviews, and tournament coverage.

The MLP Mid-Season Tournament is finally here—and this week's betting board is loaded. Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone preview one of the biggest weekends of the Major League Pickleball season, breaking down the tournament format, the best Polymarket value plays, and which teams have the clearest path to a championship in Grand Rapids. The guys also discuss whether top teams could rest players, which international teams have the best chance to pull off an upset, and why they're putting their money behind the New Jersey Fives and St. Louis Shock. 🏓 Topics include: * Complete MLP Mid-Season Tournament preview * New Jersey Fives vs. St. Louis Shock championship debate * Best Polymarket betting value this weekend * Australia, Europe, Canada & College All-Stars preview * Potential first-round upsets * Chicago Slice vs. Carolina Hogs breakdown * Florida Smash vs. Bay Area Breakers predictions * Why the Columbus Sliders could be a sleeper pick * Playoff implications and championship standings * Beer City Open and Grand Rapids preview Presented by Polymarket and MLP by DoorDash. Subscribe every week for MLP predictions, betting strategy, trade analysis, power rankings, and behind-the-scenes insight from two of the sport's biggest insiders. Visit https://polymarket.com to see pickleball prediction markets and put money on your favorite teams and players. Visit https://pickleball.com for weekly pro pickleball analysis, news, interviews, and tournament coverage. 00:00 Intro 02:35 MLP Mid-Season Format 05:35 Championship Race 07:25 Potential Upsets 09:08 Resting Players? 11:44 Best First-Round Matchups 15:31 Slice vs. Hogs 17:49 Smash vs. Breakers 20:17 Championship Favorites 22:32 Dark Horse Teams 25:32 Beer City Open Preview 28:35 Outro #Pickleball #MLP #MajorLeaguePickleball #BeerCityOpen #TheLine #Polymarket #BenJohns #AnnaLeighWaters #NewJerseyFives #StLouisShock #ProPickleball

MLP St. Pete delivered absolute chaos. This week on The Line, Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone break down the St. Louis Shock's dominant run to win the event, the Palm Beach Royals' surprising surge, and the growing list of injuries, substitutions, and roster moves shaking up Major League Pickleball. The guys discuss Casey Diamond's landing spot, Dallas' acquisition of Alix Truong, the controversial St. Louis-Chicago trade proposal, and whether the Shock may have run into a major roster-rule problem. Plus, they preview MLP New York, debate the top Polymarket betting opportunities, and reveal why the New Jersey Fives are the safest bet on the board. 🏓 Topics include: • St. Louis Shock win another title • Why Ben Johns never played mixed in the final match • Kate Fahey's breakout MLP season • Palm Beach Royals stock soaring • Tyson McGuffin's huge weekend despite injury • Casey Diamond's MLP future • Dallas Flash adding Alix Truong • The controversial Shock/Slice trade proposal • Layne Sleeth's injury during a team bonding activity • MLP New York predictions • Best Polymarket picks of the week Subscribe for weekly MLP predictions, trade rumors, betting value, power rankings, roster analysis, and everything happening behind the scenes in professional pickleball. Visit https://polymarket.com to see pickleball prediction markets and put money on your favorite teams and players. Visit https://pickleball.com for weekly pro pickleball analysis, news, interviews, and tournament coverage. 00:00 Intro 03:55 Stock Up 11:20 Stock Down 13:45 Trades 19:41 MLP New York 21:58 Group 2 Predictions 22:29 Easy Money 23:49 Rumors 30:15 Group 1 Predictions 33:34 Trade Deadline Extension #Pickleball #MLP #MajorLeaguePickleball #TheLine #BenJohns #CaseyDiamond #NewJerseyFives #StLouisShock #Polymarket #trades #propickleball

The Major League Pickleball season is heating up. On Episode 2 of The Line, Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone break down the blockbuster Tyra Black-for-Danni-Elle Townsend trade, debate which MLP contenders need to make a move before the trade deadline, and reveal the teams whose stock is rising (and falling) after MLP Austin. They also preview MLP St. Pete, discuss the latest Polymarket odds, identify their favorite betting opportunities of the week, and answer the biggest question facing the league: Can anyone catch the Shock, Sliders, Fives, and Mad Drops? 🏓 Topics include: • Tyra Black traded to the Columbus Sliders • Potential moves involving JW Johnson, Federico Staksrud, and Dylan Frazier • Stock up / stock down of teams and players after MLP Austin • The state of the Dallas Flash • Why the New Jersey Fives men are under the microscope • St. Pete group-by-group predictions • Polymarket's best value bets • Adam Stone's "baby needs diapers" lock of the week Subscribe for weekly MLP predictions, betting insights, trade rumors, power rankings, and unfiltered conversations from inside professional pickleball. Visit https://polymarket.com to see pickleball prediction markets and put money on your favorite teams and players. Visit https://pickleball.com for weekly pro pickleball analysis, news, interviews, and tournament coverage. #Pickleball #MLP #MajorLeaguePickleball #TheLine #Polymarket #BenJohns #AnnaLeighWaters #JWJohnson #TyraBlack

Welcome to "The Line" — Pickleball.com’s new weekly show breaking down pro pickleball's prediction markets on Polymarket and where you should be putting your money. We talk odds, team matchups, insider roster moves, and the biggest storylines across pro pickleball. In Episode 1, Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone preview MLP Austin (6/11—6/14), explain how Polymarket works for pickleball, and debate whether the New Jersey 5s are undervalued, how dangerous the Columbus Sliders are, and which teams could survive (and surprise!) in pool play. Topics include: How Polymarket prediction markets work New Jersey 5s vs. Columbus Sliders odds MLP Austin pool-stage predictions Dallas Flash, Texas Ranchers, SoCal Hard Eights, & Black Bears breakdowns Insider roster notes and trade-market talk Why gambling, fantasy, and prediction markets could help grow pickleball Visit https://polymarket.com to see pickleball prediction markets and put money on your favorite teams and players. Subscribe to https://pickleball.com for weekly pro pickleball analysis, news, interviews, and tournament coverage.