In the latest SBC Podcast episode, I sit down again with Dylan, co-founder of Pinnacle Odds Dropper (POD), to take a deep dive into sharp betting, market efficiency, and the lessons from analysing over 345,000 logged bets.
We explore how the software helps advantage bettors track steam moves, why Pinnacle remains the barometer for bookmakers, and what our August 2025 independent SBC review uncovered. Dylan also shares insights on CLV, market limits, niche sports, and the growing challenges facing US bettors under new tax rules.
You can listen to Episode 92 FREE now via Apple / Spotify / YouTube and all other major podcast directories (search Smart Betting Club)
If you’re keen to explore the data and learn more about POD, make sure you also check out our in-depth review in SBC Issue #155. Access Issue 155 and the entire 19 year back catalogue with a SBC Membership
You can also support the SBC Podcast by visiting our podcast sponsor, Matchbook. You can get 150 days, commission free with them via this link.
HOW POD WORKS & WHY IT MATTERS
– The evolution of Pinnacle Odds Dropper as a top-down “chasing steam” alert service
– How the in-built bet tracker has logged over 450,000 bets since launch
– Independent SBC review: 345,000-bet dataset reveals where edges really lie and on what sports
WHICH SPORTS DELIVER THE BIGGEST EDGES
– Basketball’s “killer combo” of ROI and strike rate
– Soccer’s vast sample size, overs vs unders trends, and higher ROI on away sides
– High ROI surprises in baseball and volleyball vs the pain of betting NFL
CLOSING LINE VALUE & MARKET LIMITS
– Why CLV is the best early indicator of profitability & the stats that prove it.
– How Pinnacle market limits act as a proxy for confidence and edge significance
– Should you apply filters or follow Franco’s “bet everything” approach?
SHARP BOOKS & MARKET EFFICIENCY
– Is Pinnacle still the sharpest? Latest data says yes, within 0.24% of perfect efficiency
– Where rivals like FanDuel and Circa are catching up in niche sports
– Why bettors should map out which books are sharp for which markets
– The occasional reality of market manipulation and how to handle it
PRACTICAL BETTING STRATEGIES
– Using POD with soft books, exchanges, and even in-person kiosks
– Case study: a hedge fund manager using POD to manage exchange exposure
– How successful users treat betting as volume-driven and sport-agnostic
– Why bankroll growth depends on embracing variance, not avoiding it
Want to Learn More?
This podcast follows on from our major review of Pinnacle Odds Dropper in SBC Magazine Issue #155. Inside, we dig deep into the data and show exactly how and where POD delivers profit.
SBC Members get:
✅ Full access to our 40-page review, covering Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, NFL, Baseball, Hockey, Volleyball and more
✅ CLV analysis, Pinnacle market size breakdowns, and customisation tips to maximise ROI
✅ Insights into sharp markets and how to exploit them
✅ An exclusive 50% discount on your first month with Pinnacle Odds Dropper
If you’re serious about betting with an edge, POD is one of the most powerful tools available today – and through SBC you can try it at half price.
👉 Join SBC today to access Issue #155, our entire 19-year back catalogue, and unlock the POD 50% discount.
