About this video

• Video Title: Bet The Process Recaps the Ryder Cup and Talks MLB Playoffs
• Channel: Bet The Process
• Speakers: [Unknown] (The transcript does not explicitly name the speakers, but refers to them as "Rufus" and "Jeff" at different points.)
• Duration: 01:05:29

Overview

This video features a discussion on the recent Ryder Cup, analyzing the strategic decisions made by the US and European teams, with a focus on analytics and "process." The hosts also transition to discussing the MLB playoffs, including insights from guest Sean Zerillo, who shares his expertise on baseball betting, player models, and playoff predictions. College football and sports betting markets are also briefly touched upon.

Key takeaways

• Ryder Cup Analysis: The discussion critically examines the US team's strategic choices, such as player pairings and lineup decisions, suggesting a failure in process despite a perceived talent advantage. Europe's approach is presented as more analytically sound and cohesive.
• MLB Playoffs Preview: Sean Zerillo provides an in-depth look at MLB playoff futures, discussing the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers as value bets. He shares insights into his predictive modeling, emphasizing "process data" like pitch and swing selection.
• Betting Market Insights: The hosts and guest discuss the evolving sports betting landscape, highlighting the benefits of platforms like Novig for accessing favorable odds and liquidity.
• College Football Picks: Brief college football picks are offered, with a focus on identifying value in specific matchups, even if they involve less glamorous teams.
• Data and Analytics in Sports: A recurring theme is the importance of data and analytics, not just in player performance but also in strategic decision-making within team sports and betting.

Yes, they do make college football picks. The hosts discuss their recent college football betting performance, with one host going 5-1 on their picks. They specifically mention betting on Arizona and Alabama. They also mention a pick for West Virginia at +20 (which they made at 19.5) and Pittsburgh at -5.5/-6 (having lost a previous bet on them at +4.5).

While they discuss the broader sports betting world and mention "futures markets" in relation to football, they do not make specific NFL picks within this transcript. Their discussion on football is primarily focused on college football.