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Betting Above The Rim

Betting Above The Rim

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 Hosted by Coach James Young, this twice-a-week review of NBA and College Basketball will keep you updated on everything on and off the court. By combining in-depth basketball analysis, betting strategies, and engaging discussions on sports and pop culture, this podcast will inform, entertain and inspire you. Basketball
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  • 190: 6/19: Tyrese Haliburton Injured Prior to Game 6 + Scuffles in Fever vs Sun Game

    190: 6/19: Tyrese Haliburton Injured Prior to Game 6 + Scuffles in Fever vs Sun Game
    Jun 19 2025
    A lot of action in the NBA and WNBA to uncover. Coach James Young will take you through the continuation of the NBA Finals and the rest of the WNBA Season.


    On our Tip Off Topics, we recap Game 5 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder take a commanding 3-2 series lead over the Pacers. In addition, Tyrese Haliburton had suffered a strain in his right hamstring, which could be the difference maker with the Pacers chances to capture the title. In the WNBA, there were two scuffles that took place during Wednesday’s Fever/Sun game. Should there have been better officiating throughout the game? In addition, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu made a major impact in their close win over the Dream.


    On our Award Tour, we take a look at the updated win totals for these three WNBA teams as the season goes along: Liberty, Storm, and Valkyries. Should we take the over to under for each team?


    Lastly on Coach’s Scouting Report, we preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals as well as two games in the WNBA. Coach gives you a best bet for each matchup.
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    23 mins
  • 189: 6/17: Magic Land Desmond Bane in Trade + Caitlin Clark to Win 2025 MVP & More

    189: 6/17: Magic Land Desmond Bane in Trade + Caitlin Clark to Win 2025 MVP & More
    Jun 17 2025
    Some breaking news dropped in the NBA as well as a lot of updates in the WNBA, which Coach James Young will uncovered on this episode.


    Our Tip Off Topics include the blockbuster trade in the NBA as the Grizzlies send Desmond Bane to the Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and future picks. Does this trade help or hinder both teams?
    In addition, the Rockets bring back big man Steven Adams on a three-year $39 million extension. He made an impact down the stretch and into the playoffs so let’s see how he can help Houston make a playoff push next season. In the WNBA, Caitlin Clark put on a show on Saturday in her first game back from injury against the Liberty to hand New York their first loss of the season. Also, the Aces place their star A’ja Wilson in concussion protocol after suffering a head injury this past week. Furthermore, as the Sky won on Sunday, Angel Reese recorded her first career triple-double and the impact of Hailey Van Lith needs to be addressed as well.


    On our Award Tour, we update the win total odds for the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever. Can the dynamic duo of Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray along with the surprising Dream team
    continue their great level of play? With Caitlin Clark back in the lineup, are the Fever still on the best teams in the WNBA? In addition, we take a look at the WNBA MVP odds. It’s basically a foot race between Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark. Who takes it all?


    Lastly on Coach’s scouting report, we preview all the five games on docket on Tuesday. Coach will give you a best bet for each matchup.
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    23 mins
  • 188: 6/13: Pacers Take 2-1 NBA Finals Series Lead + What’s Wrong With The Aces?

    188: 6/13: Pacers Take 2-1 NBA Finals Series Lead + What’s Wrong With The Aces?
    Jun 13 2025
    The Indiana Pacers defended home court to take a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals, there are some WNBA games to recap and preview, along with some updated futures markets in the NBA and WNBA. All of that and more will be discussed with Coach James Young on this episode.

    On our Tip Off Topics, we recap Game 3 of the NBA Finals as Indiana takes down OKC. How will the rest of the series go? Will OKC find a way to even back up the series or will the Pacers find as way to make it closer to reach the promise land?
    In addition, reports show that the Rockets, Mavericks, Hawks, and Timberwolves rejected the Knicks from interviewing their respective head coaches for the open Knicks head coaching position. Are the Knicks really scrambling and is it time to hit the panic button in New York? Slow, we recap the Wednesday (06/11) slate of WNBA games, including Paige Bueckers ma making her return from concussion protocol and putting up a historic 30+ points.

    On our Award Tour, we update the series odds for the NBA Finals and see where we can still find some value after three games have concluded. In addition, we update two teams in the WNBA with their wins totals in the Aces and Mercury. Should we take the over or under with the way those two respective teams are playing to start the 2025 season?


    Lastly on Coach’s Scouting Report, we preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Can the Thunder find a way to steal a game on the road or will the Pacers chip away to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Also, Coach has a buzzer beater on his opinion regarding the NCAA’s new coach’s challenge rule for basketball. Is this beneficial or a detriment to the league?
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    23 mins
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