NBA Finals Picks, UFC 316 Heat, and a Crockpot Full of Chaos | Stephie Smalls Show (Ep. 124)

Stephie Smalls Show ft. Britton Hess & Colby Marchio

This week’s Stephie Smalls Show is what happens when sharp betting insight meets unhinged storytelling—and we’re absolutely here for it.

Stephie is joined by SGPN regulars Britton Hess (host of Just Win Sports and Daily Dog) and Colby Marchio (resident chaos agent and betting analyst) to talk everything from NBA Finals bets and UFC 316 locks… to friend zone therapy, dumpy athletes, and why crockpots are a sign of emotional stability.

NBA Finals: Fade the Favorites?

Britton Hess goes against the grain with his NBA Finals take—suggesting bettors should fade the hype around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s point totals and take a hard look at underdog value with the Pacers. Stephie agrees there’s blowout potential, but the crew discusses how OKC’s team total may be the sharper play over a full-game line.

They also dive into player props, including Tyrese Haliburton’s shooting upside, and the usage rates of unsung contributors on both rosters. These aren’t your basic ESPN picks—this is betting analysis with receipts.

UFC 316: Hammer These Picks Before the Lines Move

Hess turns up the heat with his 8-page UFC betting breakdown and goes deep on Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili, plus why Kayla Harrison is about to steamroll her way to bantamweight glory. Expect insider insight, sharp prop picks, and a few tinfoil-hat-worthy trilogy theories.

Want chalky parlays that actually make sense? Britton’s got you covered—and he even calls out the one 23-year-old fighter who could explode before summer ends.

Saquon, Snack Wraps, and the Madden Curse

Then Colby Marchio hops on and immediately sets the tone by questioning if Saquon Barkley’s career might be haunted by the Madden Curse now that he’s gracing the cover. Is it a legit jinx or just bad Giants management?

From there, things spiral in the best possible way. What starts as a conversation about snack wraps ends with a scorching crockpot rant, hot takes about dumpy pro athletes, and one-liners that belong in the Hall of Fame of unfiltered sports podcasting.

TL;DR: Why You Should Listen

If you’re betting on the NBA Finals, UFC 316, or just love hearing smart people go absolutely feral on a mic—this is your show. It’s part handicapping, part therapy, and 100% entertainment.

Listen now on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network or wherever you get your pods. And don’t forget: if your date owns a crockpot… they’re probably emotionally available.

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