Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

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UFL Week 8 Gambling Guide May 16, 2024

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Geoff Schwartz gets you set for another loaded week of UFL action! He breaks down Birmingham taking on Houston & Arlington battling San Antonio. Geoff also gives you a potential value pick in the UFL futures market.

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Kentucky Derby Gambling Guide Apr 30, 2024

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To prepare for the upcoming Kentucky Derby, “Bear Bets” is back with another gambling guide. Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz have a wide range of experience when it comes to the races and they are excited to provide tips for all gambling levels. Chris also shares one of his own derby memorable moments. The guys are then joined by Matt Bernier, media personality for FanDuelTV and NBCSports, to talk Kentucky Derby favorites, longshots, tips for novice bettors, and other races on derby day. To wrap, Chris and Geoff give their Kentucky Derby best bets and give a quick preview on the upcoming UFL weekend.

🏇: Chat with Matt Bernier (11:20)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (45:08)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (46:32)

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NFL Draft Gambling Guide Apr 24, 2024

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On Thursday the 2024 NFL DRAFT kicks off. “Bear Bets” is back with another special episode to help you capitalize on bets through the event. To start things off, Chris "The Bear" Fallica honors the late Howie Schwab, a broadcaster, mentor, and friend. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Geoff Schwartz then shares his own memorable draft day experience from 2008. Up next, the guys are joined by Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill in the "Gambling Group Chat" to preview the NFL Draft, with the biggest topics including 1st-round quarterback and offensive lineman picks. They also talk value with wide receivers and how defensive players will fare on opening night.

To wrap, Chris and Geoff give their best bets and share their pearls of wisdom for the big event.

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (8:08)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (47:51)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (51:58)

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UFL Week 4 Gambling Guide Apr 18, 2024

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UFL WEEK 4 SLATE IS HERE! The betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz look at this week’s UFL action and place a few wagers on the games. Can anyone slow down Birmingham? Don’t forget to compete in the FOX Super 6 Challenge by making predictions to win big.

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UFL Week 3 Gambling Guide Apr 11, 2024

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UFL WEEK 3 SLATE IS HERE! The betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz look at this week’s UFL action and place a few wagers on the games. Who will win the big Memphis vs Birmingham showdown on FOX?

Don’t forget to compete in the FOX Super 6 Challenge by making predictions to win big.

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Masters Gambling Guide Apr 10, 2024

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THE MASTERS is HERE and “Bear Bets” is back with another special episode to help you capitalize on gambling through the tournament. To start things off, Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz welcome Jeff Sherman, golf oddsmaker extraordinaire, to chat best Scottie Scheffler bets, Tiger Woods, the biggest liabilities for the book, and more.

The guys are then joined by Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill in the Gambling Group Chat to recap March Madness and the Hogs’ John Calipari gamble. Who has the best odds to become Kentucky’s next head coach? They talk NBA Playoff futures and awards, as well as betting on the MLB CY Young market.

To wrap, Chris and Geoff share their best bets for the Masters Tournament. Tune in, you won’t want to miss it!

⛳ Masters Preview with Jeff Sherman (00:20)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (15:38)

💰Bear's Best Bet (59:49)

💰 Geoff's Best Bet (63:45)

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UFL Week 2 Gambling Guide, FOX Super 6 picks Apr 04, 2024

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UFL WEEK 2 SLATE IS HERE! The betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica looks at this week’s UFL schedule and makes his game picks. What will be the outcome of the Houston Roughnecks vs D.C. Defenders matchup? Don’t forget to compete in the FOX Super 6 Challenge by making predictions to win big.

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Men's & Women's Final Four Betting Guide Apr 03, 2024

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THE FINAL FOUR IS HERE! The betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica IS joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, to go game by game in the Men's & Women's Final Fours and pick out a few wagers they are targeting. Are we destined for a Purdue vs UConn title game? The guys then kick around a few MLB and NFL Draft wagers they have cooked up. Bear wraps the show offering his Best Bets of the week!

🏀 UConn vs Alabama ()

🏀 Purdue vs NC State ()

🏀 Iowa vs UConn (40:45)

🏀 NC State vs South Carolina ()

💰 Bear’s Best Bet ()

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MLB Gambling Guide Mar 28, 2024

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THE MLB SEASON IS UPON US! The betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz are joined by our own Ben Verlander of Flippin' Bats to preview the season. Ben gives his picks for each division and season awards award, with Bear and Geoff giving their bets along the way. What is the best way to wager on the Cy Young? Will the Los Angeles Dodgers get over the hump this year and win it all? Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Future Bets of the MLB season!

⚾ AL West (00:45)

⚾ AL Central (7:01)

⚾ AL East (10:36)

⚾ NL West (23:30)

⚾ NL Central (30:24)

⚾ NL East (32:51)

💰 Bear’s Best Bets (44:20)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (47:24)

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Sweet 16 Gambling Guide, John Fanta on who could give UConn problems Mar 27, 2024

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MARCH MADNESS ROLLS ON! The betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz are joined by the great John Fanta to preview this weekend's action. Why is the field so chalky? The guys are then joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, to go game by game in the Sweet 16 and pick out a few wagers they are targeting. Can we trust this Tennessee team?

Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week!

🏀 East Region (15:20)

🏀 West Region (26:45)

🏀 South Region (40:45)

🏀 Midwest Region (53:09)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (64:10)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (65:15)

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