Steve Fezzik Explains Hedging Futures, Teasers & Why Parlays Don’t Work [FULL EPISODE]

VSiN's "A Numbers Game" | January 16, 2026
Two-time SuperContest winner Steve Fezzik returns for Fezzik Fridays, covering everything from hedging futures and teaser pricing to why parlays and mechanical rollover strategies fail in real life.

Fezzik breaks down a real-world national championship betting scenario, explains how bettors should monetize futures positions without giving away value, and details why price sensitivity matters more than “being right.” The conversation also touches on college basketball betting integrity, suspicious first-half betting patterns, and why legalized betting has changed the landscape for both bettors and sportsbooks.

Plus: classic Fezzik stories from the sportsbook floor, old-school ticket-running, and two surprisingly practical life hacks at the end of the segment.

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📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Fezzik Fridays intro & contest winnings celebration
01:15 – Circa awards ceremony & sportsbook marketing psychology
01:40 – Starbucks prices, Vegas markups & Seinfeld/Kramer rant
02:50 – Calorie talk, foam debate & coffee addiction jokes
03:11 – National Championship betting setup: Miami vs Indiana
03:27 – Futures hedging mistakes & no-vig betting lessons
04:45 – Mechanical parlays vs futures (why pros don’t do it)
06:02 – Unit sizing, bankroll discipline & betting myths
07:21 – Public behavior in championship games & moneyline value
08:17 – Betting in person vs apps & casino parking rant
10:08 – Reno casino travel hacks & shuttle strategy
11:14 – Rapid-fire tweets: condiments, TSA, futures, MLB news
16:38 – College basketball betting scandal & point-shaving reality
19:42 – Why fixing totals is easier than sides
20:19 – Legalized betting, exposure & problem gambling concerns
22:07 – NFL & wrestling analogy: “Honky Tonk Man” teams
23:06 – Gambling taxes, 1099s & pro bettor filing
24:11 – NFL playoff betting begins (Seattle, Buffalo, Denver)
25:32 – Teasers explained: pricing, rules & common traps
27:03 – Rams vs Bears weather handicap & cold-weather edge
28:50 – Bears tight end prop bet breakdown
30:01 – Texans vs Patriots short-rest angle & cold weather impact
30:43 – Official picks recap
31:03 – Fezzik life hacks: walking fast & wearing looser clothes

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