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From The Cave: Man v Machine Sports Betting Podcast

From The Cave: Man v Machine Sports Betting Podcast

By: Steve Shellman
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This sports betting podcast features expert Vegas handicapper, Brian Reinert, and forecasting guru, Dr. Steve Shellman, From the Cave as they go through the weekly NFL slate comparing, contrasting, and synthesizing winning picks in Man vs. The Machine. They highlight bets where AI and human experts agree and disagree on key games and player props. Drops Wednesdays/Thursdays every week in time to lock in your Human-Machine Teaming best bets of the week. Sponsored by PropJuice: AI Worth the Squeeze and Skybox Sports Network, featuring betting odds, scores and news from all major sports leagues and NCAA.

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Episodes
  • Brian's BACK! Divisional Round Breakdown: Bills-Broncos, 49ers-Seahawks, Texans-Pats, Rams-Bears
    Jan 16 2026

    Brian Reinert returns after a health scare to break down the NFL Divisional Round with Steve Shellman and the PropJuice AI!

    In this special episode, expert handicapper Brian is back and better than ever to tackle all four divisional playoff matchups. Watch as Man and Machine reach rare consensus on every game, with both sides agreeing on spreads and betting angles across the board.

    🏈 GAMES COVERED:
    Bills @ Broncos - Can Buffalo's injured receiving corps overcome Denver's elite defense?
    49ers @ Seahawks - Banged-up Niners without Kittle getting +280 on the money line
    Texans @ Patriots - Brian's BEST BET of the weekend (Pats -3)
    Rams @ Bears - Will weather and Stafford's cold-game struggles doom LA?

    🔥 KEY TAKES:
    Brian's best bet: Patriots -3 over Texans
    All 4 games projected to go OVER despite weather concerns
    49ers money line at +280 is a gift
    Bills now getting +1.5 after line movement

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    52 mins
  • Chiefs ELIMINATED! 🚨 Our Week 1 Prediction Comes True + 3-1 Week Breakdown | Man vs Machine Week 16
    Dec 18 2025

    CHIEFS ELIMINATED FROM PLAYOFFS - WE CALLED IT IN WEEK 1! 🎯

    Brian's bold prediction from our first episode comes true as Kansas City is officially out of playoff contention at 6-8. Coming off a 3-1 crushing week with his Rams best bet hitting big, Brian and the PropJuice AI break down four pivotal Week 16 matchups that will shape the playoff picture.

    🔥 THIS WEEK'S PICKS:
    Rams @ Seahawks (Thursday Night)
    Brian's 5-Star Best Bet: Rams Money Line
    AI: 53% Rams, but tight spread
    Key Stat: Seattle managed only 48 rushing yards vs Colts
    Brian's Bold Take: "This is going to shock people - Rams 35-17"

    Jaguars @ Broncos
    Brian: Denver -2.5
    AI: 58% Broncos Money Line
    Trevor Lawrence on 5-game win streak meets Bo Nix surging offense
    Weather could be factor in Colorado

    Packers @ Bears
    Both picks agree: Bears +1.5
    AI shows 68% probability for Chicago upset
    Revenge game after blocked field goal heartbreak
    Over 46.5 looking strong

    Patriots @ Ravens
    Man vs Machine Split!
    Brian: Ravens -2.5
    AI: 66% Patriots upset on the road
    Biggest disagreement of the week

    🎰 TOP PROPS THIS WEEK:
    Travis Etienne Jr. Over 12.5 Receiving Yards (hits every week!)
    Trevor Lawrence Over 1.5 TD Passes (A+ rated)
    Chicago Team Total Over 46.5

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    Worth the squeeze. 🍋

    ABOUT THE SHOW:
    From the Cave: Man vs Machine pits expert handicapper Brian Reinert against PropJuice's AI models every week. Brian does deep research on team dynamics and betting angles while Steve reveals what the data-driven models project. Sometimes they agree, sometimes they don't - but the debate always delivers winning insights.

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    53 mins
  • Week 15: "I Told You So!" Chiefs Collapse, Playoff Picks & College Football Chaos | From The Cave
    Dec 11 2025

    Brian Reinert returns from his poker hiatus with receipts—his Chiefs playoff prediction is coming true! Week 15 brings heavyweight matchups as Steve and Brian break down Bills @ Patriots (line flip drama!), Packers @ Broncos, the banged-up Lions @ Rams, and Chargers @ Chiefs.

    🔥 THIS WEEK'S PICKS:
    Bills @ Patriots: Line flipped overnight—who covers the chaos?
    Packers @ Broncos: Playoff atmosphere, both teams desperate for a W
    Rams @ Lions: Stafford revenge game vs. injury-riddled Detroit
    Chargers @ Chiefs: One-handed Herbert vs. collapsing KC dynasty

    💰 KEY BETTING ANGLES:
    Chiefs officially eliminated from AFC West—Brian's vindication tour
    Detroit's defensive injuries create opportunity for Rams
    Justin Herbert playing with broken hand and plate
    Patrick Mahomes looking mortal as Chiefs spiral

    🎯 PROP JUICE AI INSIGHTS:
    Man vs Machine consensus picks for all 4 games
    Stafford 3+ TD passes analysis
    Spread ladder strategies for close matchups
    Line movement breakdowns across major books

    PLUS:
    Vegas officiating controversy breakdown
    College Football Playoff debate: Did Notre Dame get screwed?
    Brian's poker tournament success (3-for-3, $40K cashed)
    When to bet more vs. bet less strategy

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    🎙️ From The Cave: Man vs Machine pits expert handicapper Brian Reinert against the PropJuice AI data-driven models every week. Subscribe for weekly NFL picks before kickoff!

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    55 mins
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