NBL Round 1 Review, Overreactions and Picks of the Week
Sebastian Greenway and Karl Beston break down NBL Round 1, analysing every team's performance and then giving their picks of the week.
26 Sept 2023
NBL 24 Season Win Total Over/Under Predictions and Guess the Lines
Karl Beston and Sebastian Greenway return for NBL 24 with their annual famous tradition, The Beston & Greenway NBL Season Win Total Over/Under Podcast, analysing and giving an over/under prediction for each team. They also have a philosophical discussion regarding the state of the NBL and give their picks of the week for Round 1.
31 Aug 2023
FIBA World Cup Round 2 with Andrew Bogut
Karl Beston is joined by host of the Rogue Bogues Podcast and former Boomers star, Andrew Bogut, to discuss Round 2 of the FIBA World Cup and the Boomers' campaign so far. They discuss what can be learned from the previous games and what it means moving forward to their must win game against Slovenia. Lastly, they close the pod out talking about FIBA World Cup title contenders, Ben Simmons saying he wants to play for the Boomers at Paris 2024 and NBL preseason.
22 Aug 2023
FIBA World Cup Preview with ESPN Insider Olgun Uluc
The Beston & Greenway Podcast is BACK for 2023/2024. Karl Beston is joined by ESPN Insider and host of Ball in the Real World podcast, Olgun Uluc, to break down the upcoming FIBA World Cup. They discuss the Boomers prospects and predict the World Cup for every team from the group stage to the final.
7 Feb 2023
NBL Play In Preview, Perth Wildcats Sneak In, Sydney Kings motivation and NBL Play In betting predictions with Kim's Picks
On this episode of The Beston Podcast, Beston discusses:
- A wild last Sunday in the NBL
- Perth Wildcats sneak into the NBL playoffs
- What was the Sydney Kings' motivation in trying to eliminate them?
- NBL Play In Game Previews
- Melbourne United and Adelaide 36ers season post mortems
Beston is then joined by Kim's Picks to discuss NBL Play in betting markets and both give their best bets.
8 Oct 2022
NBL Round 2 Pick the Lines & Adelaide 36ers win over the Phoenix Suns
Karl Beston is joined by Kim to discuss the Adelaide 36ers historic win over the Phoenix Suns. Then, they make picks and predictions for each NBL Round 2 game line.
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Intro Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
28 Sept 2022
NBL 23 Season Win Total Over/Under Predictions & NBL Round 1 Pick the Lines
Karl Beston is joined by Kim from Kim’s Picks for the podcast’s famous NBL Season Win Total Over/Under market predictions for every team (3:25). Then, they pick the lines for every NBL Round 1 game (1:44:30).
We hope you enjoy the podcast, this is not an endorsement of gambling on the games but a way to analyse the sport and if you choose to do so, please gamble responsibly and contact a gambler's helpline if you believe that you need help.
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5 May 2022
NBL Grand Final Preview, Semi Final Retrospective and NBL Betting with Kim from Kim's Picks
In this special NBL Grand Final Preview episode of The Beston & Greenway NBL Podcast, Beston is joined by Kim from Kim's Picks to break down:
- How the Tasmania Jack Jumpers took down Melbourne United and how Beston's season long concerns about Melbourne United came true.
- The Sydney Kings' spectacular display against the Illawarra Hawks.
- NBL Grand Final Preview: breaking down the likely game plan from each team.
- NBL Grand Final Series bets.
- A tribute to Brian Goorjian at the Illawarra Hawks.
You can find Kim on Twitter at @KimJongUnPicks and can find Beston on Instagram and Twitter at @karlbeston.
We hope you enjoy the podcast, this is not an endorsement of gambling on the games but a way to analyse the sport and if you choose to do so, please gamble responsibly.
Intro Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
28 Apr 2022
NBL Semi Finals Preview, NBL Awards, Play In Game and Perth Wildcats Eliminated
In this episode of the The Beston & Greenway NBL Podcast, Beston discusses:
- NBL Semi Final analysis and predictions
- NBL Awards
- NBL Finals Play In Game for NBL23
- Perth Wildcats' season post mortem
Hope you enjoy this podcast, you can find Beston on Twitter and Instagram at @karlbeston
Intro Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
16 Apr 2022
NBL Betting Breakdown Special featuring Kim from Kim's Picks
In this special episode of The Beston & Greenway NBL Podcast, Beston is joined by Kim from Kim's Picks to break down all aspects of NBL betting including:
- Assessing Futures markets for NBL Championship and MVP winners.
- Analysis of the Top 4 teams.
- NBL Round 20 betting picks.
- NBL Round 21 guess the betting lines predictions.
- General betting NBL betting strategies.
- NBA Playoff series and futures markets predictions.
You can find Kim on Twitter at @KimJongUnPicks. Can also find Beston on Instagram and Twitter at @karlbeston.
We hope you enjoy the podcast, this is not an endorsement of gambling on the games but a way to analyse the sport and if you choose to do so, please gamble responsibly.
Intro Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
7 Apr 2022
NBL - Sydney Kings Reign, Perth Wildcats struggle/John Brown III, Illawarra Hawks flying, Melbourne United, NBL Free Agency & Picks of the Week
Join Beston as he breaks down the big issues in the NBL heading into Round 19, including:
- The Sydney Kings reign supreme winning their 11th straight, what makes them so good and is there a way in which they can be stopped?
- Perth Wildcats take their 3rd L in a row at home, where do the problems lie both on and off the court.
- Wildcats' John Brown III exemption request denied by NBL.
- The Illawarra Hawks are flying, are they being overlooked as a championship contender?
- Melbourne United have an up and down weekend. What are United's keys to finals success and what are their weaknesses?
- The South East Melbourne Phoenix's horror show in Cairns. Where to from here? Can they respond in The Throwdown?
- Free Agency: Lamar Patterson, Keanu Pinder and Bul Kuol discussions in the media.
- NBL Round 19 Picks of the Week
31 Mar 2022
NBL - Perth Wildcats' Double Trouble Weekend, Crown the Kings? United They Fall to Hawks & NBL Round 18 Picks
Join Beston as he breaks down a wild round in the NBL discussing:
- Perth Wildcats' lose two at home, should alarm bells be ringing out west? Do they even need Brown to contend?
- Coach Scott Morrison's controversial press conference.
- Should we crown the Kings as the NBL's best team?
- Were Melbourne United exposed by the Hawks?
- The Hawks are on a run? What has changed and will they make the playoffs?
- South East Melbourne hit a speed bump in Adelaide? Can their season be saved? Why you shouldn't give up on them just yet.
- NBL Round 18 Picks of the Week.
17 Mar 2022
NBL Team Season Win Projections, Round 16 Picks & MVP/GOAT with Michael Houben from The Pick and Roll
Karl Beston is joined by NBL writer Michael Houben from The Pick and Roll to break down:
- NBL Round 15 Fallout
- Team Season Win Total Projections based on remaining schedule
- Where to now for the Bottom 4 clubs?
- NBL Round 16 picks
- NBL MVP and GOAT discussion
Intro Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
11 Mar 2022
NBL Round 15 Preview with Dan Ewing
Karl Beston is joined by Australian television, movie star and Australian basketball ambassador Dan Ewing to discuss NBL Round 15:
- The importance of NBL1/ABA basketball in linking communities and families to the NBL and their experiences playing in it.
- Of the Top 5, who are the legitimate title contenders? Who is favourite?
- Should and will Melbourne United sign an import with their roster spot opening?
- Team salary cap transparency. Should each team’s spending be made public?
- Casper Ware to Adelaide 36ers rumours. Should Adelaide sign Ware despite no chance of playoffs to build the 36ers brand for next season and entertain the fans with a competitive team?
- NBL Round 15 preview and predictions.
You can watch Dan Ewing in Love and Monsters as well as Occupation: Rainfall on Netflix.
Intro music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.
6 Mar 2022
Andrew Bogut: Sydney Kings Ownership, NBL Return, NBA, Retirement, Boomers and NBL Power Rankings
Karl Beston is joined by Andrew Bogut to discuss:
- Sydney Kings ownership.
- Decision to hire an international coach in Chase Buford.
- Cooperation between owners.
- NBA ties and things learnt from NBA owners.
- Motivation for coming back to the NBL.
- The decision to retire from the NBL and Boomers.
- The Boomers era of Bogut, Mills, Ingles, Delly and Baynes.
- The future of the Boomers.
- Choosing college over playing in Europe.
- The criticism faced by returning Australian NBA players, in particular him and Matthew Dellavedova.
- NBL Power Rankings.
- The decision to start the Rogues Bogues Podcast.
You can find Andrew Bogut’s Rogue Bogues Podcast on all major podcasting platforms.
Intro music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.
17 Jan 2022
NBL Round 7 & Team Projections For 2022 with Michael Houben from The Pick and Roll
In this episode of The Beston & Greenway NBL Podcast, Karl Beston is joined by Michael Houben from The Pick and Roll to break down NBL Round 7 and what to expect from each team in 2022:
- Perth Wildcats (4:05)
- Melbourne United (16:00)
- Illawarra Hawks (30:35)
- Sydney Kings (40:20)
- South East Melbourne Phoenix (56:30)
- Brisbane Bullets (1:13:40)
- Cairns Taipans (1:29:35)
- New Zealand Breakers (1:44:12)
- Tasmania Jack Jumpers (1:54:35)
- Adelaide 36ers (2:13:20)
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
14 Dec 2021
NBL Round 2, Throwdown, Bullets Fly in The Jungle & Round 3 Pick the Lines
Karl Beston & Sebastian Greenway break down a wild and controversial round in the NBL discussing:
- The Throwdown: Who won the fight? What to make of the game? (1:57)
- Delly making the NBL nationally and globally relevant (10:20)
- What to make of Melbourne United’s 0-2 start? (14:50)
- South East Melbourne Phoenix’s performance (17:50)
- Bullets win in the Jungle (27:30)
- Don’t worry about the Perth Wildcats (36:50)
- The Freeway Series aka Spygate (47:00)
- Adelaide 36ers recover? (57:10)
- NZ can’t catch a break with health/injury (1:02:50)
- Tasmania Jackjumpers’ ugly weekend (1:11:30)
- Thon Maker: who should be calling? (1:16:00)
- Cairns Taipans sweating on Machado scans (1:20:10)
- Guess the Betting Lines (1:21:00)
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
7 Dec 2021
NBL Round 1 Review, Team Season Win Total Over/Under Predictions & Guess The Lines
Karl Beston and Sebastian Greenway break down a mammoth NBL Round 1 discussing:
- The resilience of the NBL and the clubs in overcoming the financial implications of COVID19 (1:25)
- NBL Team Season Win Over/Unders Predictions and Round 1 Review (11:20)
- Guess the Lines (2:14:00)
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
2 Dec 2021
NBL 22 Season Preview with Cam Tragardh
Karl Beston is joined by NBL commentator and former star Cam Tragardh to preview the NBL 22 season. They break down each team and their chances for the season ahead:
Adelaide 36ers (2:35)
Brisbane Bullets (10:10)
Cairns Taipans (17:39)
Illawarra Hawks (26:50)
Melbourne United (33:50)
NZ Breakers (40:40)
Perth Wildcats (48:07)
SEM Phoenix (57:55)
Sydney Kings (1:06:16)
Tasmania Jackjumpers (1:11:33)
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