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PGA Best Bets: Players Championship with Sam Wagman | Stephie Smalls Show (Ep 209)
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Professional golf handicapper Sam Wagman joins the Stephie Smalls Show to break down PGA Tour betting picks for THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass and react to early NFL Free Agency chaos.
In the first half, Stephie and Sam dive deep into PGA betting strategy, focusing on course fit, driving accuracy, approach play, and recent form for THE PLAYERS. They discuss top contenders like Collin Morikawa, Scottie Scheffler, and Rory McIlroy, while highlighting betting value on golfers including Min Woo Lee, Jake Knapp, Russell Henley, Nick Taylor, Sepp Straka, Aaron Rye, and Ryan Fox. The show breaks down best bets such as Henley Top 20, Straka Top 30, Nick Taylor Top 40, and outright longshots, plus discussion of sleepers like Corey Conners, Alex Noren, Viktor Hovland, and Xander Schauffele. If you’re betting the 2026 Players Championship, this episode covers key stats, course history, and value plays for PGA DFS and golf betting.
In the second half, the conversation shifts to NFL Free Agency, with reactions to major storylines including Trey Hendrickson’s contract situation, the Jets’ quarterback room with Geno Smith and Carson Wentz, and speculation involving Jimmy Garoppolo. Stephie and Sam also debate roster moves from teams like the Raiders, Titans, Browns, Panthers, Steelers, Falcons, and Commanders, breaking down which franchises improved and which front offices might already be losing the offseason.
Golf betting, NFL rumors, and sharp sports gambling analysis all in one episode.
00:00 - Intro
00:00:59 – Players Championship Preview
00:02:30 – TPC Sawgrass Strategy
00:03:08 – Course Volatility Explained
00:03:48 – Key Approach Distances
00:04:35 – Driving Accuracy Importance
00:05:19 – Chalk Betting Board
00:05:39 – Morikawa One-and-Done
00:07:05 – Morikawa Form Discussion
00:08:16 – One-and-Done Strategy
00:25:17 – Sepp Straka Form
00:26:16 – Aaron Rye Stats
00:27:00 – Ryan Fox Top20
00:29:12 – Fox Recent Form
00:30:21 – Viktor Hovland Bet
00:31:01 – Xander Schauffele Thoughts
00:34:55 – NFL Free Agency Begins
00:36:09 – Falcons Free Agency Critique
00:37:21 – Jets Roster Moves
00:39:05 – Titans Offseason Plan
00:41:34 – Steelers Offseason Moves
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