E290 - Kevin Roth

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with Kevin Roth, meteorologist and founder of a leading weather analytics platform, to discuss the growing role of weather data in sports betting, the rise of AI-driven models, and how niche expertise can still stand out in an increasingly crowded market.

 

Hear them discuss:

• How Kevin built a 13+ year career turning weather data into actionable insights for DFS players and bettors
• The rise of AI-powered weather models and why access to raw data still creates a major edge
• Surprising weather-driven outcomes in baseball, including how cold temperatures can outweigh strong winds
• Why baseball is uniquely suited for weather modeling—and the challenges of applying similar models to football and other sports
• His experience at RotoGrinders and Better Collective, and how layoffs ultimately pushed him to go independent
• The balance between content, analysis, and personal life—and why he stepped away from hosting to focus on family
• How understanding probability connects weather forecasting and sports betting mindsets
• The realities of being a TV meteorologist, from early mornings to the unseen work behind broadcasts
• New product innovations, including roof data tracking and simplified weather-based scoring systems
• The shift from DFS to sports betting audiences and why betting is now the primary use case for his data

 

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