Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

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NFL Wild Card Weekend Best Bets: Cowboys vs. Packers, Chiefs vs. Dolphins, Buccaneers vs. Eagles Jan 11, 2024

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NFL Super Wild Card Weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of storylines and bets to go around. Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford returns to Detroit, Houston Texans’ rookie QB C.J. Stroud makes his playoff debut, and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy hosts his former Packers squad. In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz start off the show highlighting Bear’s Wild Card Weekend picks featuring the Eagles vs. Buccaneers. Can Jalen Hurts and the Eagles turn things around, or will Baker Mayfield lead the Bucs to an upset win? Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friend and sports betting analyst Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC discuss their thoughts, predictions and bets for every game of Super Wild Card Weekend including Cowboys-Packers, Chiefs-Dolphins, and Lions-Rams. They also talk about Bill Belichick leaving the New England Patriots after 24 season and where he might land next season. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈: Browns at Texans (14:18)

🏈: Dolphins at Chiefs (22:05)

🏈: Eagles at Buccaneers (28:15)

🏈: Bills at Steelers (48:09)

🏈: Packers at Cowboys (51:50)

🏈: Rams at Lions (55:21)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (01:04:30)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (01:05:30)

*Timecodes are approximate

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NFL Week 18 Best Bets, Bills vs. Dolphins AFC East, Super Bowl odds, Stefanski Coach of the Year? Jan 05, 2024

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The 2023 NFL regular season finale is here. In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz start off the show highlighting Bear’s Week 18 picks featuring the Seahawks vs. Cardinals and Broncos vs. Raiders. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC discuss the AFC East showdown between the Bills vs. Dolphins. Can Buffalo win the division for the 4th-consecutive season? The guys further discuss playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 18 and explain why it’s difficult to make bets at this point in the season with multiple backups starting. Will Sam Darnold out-duel Carson Wentz? They also talk about NFL Awards like Coach of the Year and Defensive Rookie of the Year. Is Jalen Carter a lock? Can Will Anderson or Kobie Turner overtake the Eagles’ DT? Afterwards, Bear and Geoff make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈:Seahawks at Cardinals (4:50)

🏈: Broncos at Raiders (6:54)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (9:04)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (01:05:51)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (01:08:05)

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CFP National Championship Best Bets, Predictions, Odds: Michigan vs. Washington Jan 04, 2024

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Big Noon Kickoff Presents: Bear Bets, a FOX Sports podcast hosted by betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. The 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship is set as No. 1 Michigan squares off with No. 2 Washington at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8. Bear and Geoff start the show recapping the CFP Semifinals and previewing the highly-anticipated matchup between the Wolverines and the Huskies. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, also known as “The Gambling Group Chat.” The guys break down everything you need to know about the CFP National Championship and share their picks, predictions, and valuable props to consider. They also discuss the Chicago Bears securing the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and debate whether the franchise should draft Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, or trade down. Afterward, Bear and Geoff make their Best Bets of the week before they wrap the show.

🏈 Michigan vs. Washington Preview (3:41)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (6:26)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (43:52)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (45:29)

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NFL Week 17 Best Bets, Dolphins vs. Ravens, Lamar Jackson MVP, Russell Wilson’s future Dec 29, 2023

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In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz start off the show highlighting Bear’s Week 17 picks featuring the Steelers-Seahawks and Saints-Buccaneers with major playoff implications for both matchups. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC discuss the high-stakes game between the Dolphins-Ravens in the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. They also talk about Lamar Jackson leading the MVP race and other potential candidates. If the Bills win out, should Josh Allen be in the discussion? The guys wrap things up explaining how the Detroit Lions can earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and predict Russell Wilson’s future after being benched by the Broncos. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈 Steelers at Seahawks (5:50)

🏈 Saints at Buccaneers (8:21)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (11:01)

🔥 Survivor Pool Picks (59:20)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (01:03:25)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (01:05:30)

*Timecodes are approximate

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CFB New Year’s Six Best Bets, Michigan vs. Alabama, Texas vs. Washington Dec 28, 2023

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Big Noon Kickoff Presents: Bear Bets, a FOX Sports podcast hosted by betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. The biggest bowl games of the year are upon us and Bear and Geoff start the show talking about their picks for the weekend highlighting Memphis-Iowa State. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, also known as “The Gambling Group Chat.” The guys give their best bets and predictions for the College Football Playoff semifinals featuring Michigan vs. Alabama and Texas vs. Washington. They also share their picks and predictions for the non-playoff New Year’s Six bowls including Oregon-Liberty, Florida State vs. Georgia, Auburn-Maryland, and Notre Dame-Oregon State. Is Oregon the next college football superpower? Afterward, Bear and Geoff make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈 Memphis vs Iowa State (3:25)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat CFP Semifinal Picks (6:00)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (41:30)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (45:15)

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NFL Week 16 Best Bets, Cowboys vs. Dolphins, Ravens vs. 49ers, Bills’ Playoff Odds Dec 21, 2023

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In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” Geoff Schwartz is joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC breakdown the NFL Week 16 slate featuring the Thursday Night Football match between the Saints & Rams, plus the other big games including Cowboys vs. Dolphins, Lions vs. Vikings, Ravens vs. 49ers, and more. With three weeks left in the regular season, 26 teams are still alive for playoff berths, and the guys discuss which fringe teams like the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, and Seattle Seahawks will make the playoffs. They also talk about the current MVP odds: What if Lamar Jackson beats Brock Purdy on Christmas, and should Kyle Shanahan be the Coach of the Year? Afterwards, Geoff wraps the show with his Best Bet of the week.

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NFL Week 15 Best Bets, Dak Prescott MVP Favorite, Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers World Series odds Dec 15, 2023

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In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz start off the show highlighting Bear’s Week 15 picks featuring the Eagles-Seahawks, Vikings-Bengals, and Broncos-Lions. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC discuss the Cowboys being underdogs vs. the Bills, and dive into Dak Prescott’s MVP odds now that he is the favorite to win the award. Are Brock Purdy and Tyreek Hill more deserving? The GGC also debate the Defensive Player of the Year race between Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett, and wrap things up previewing the Dodgers’ World Series odds after signing Shohei Ohtani to a record-breaking deal. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈: Eagles at Seahawks (3:58)

🏈: Vikings at Bengals (6:26)

🏈: Broncos at Lions (8:27)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (10:45)

🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (01:14:30)

💰:Bear’s Best Bet (01:19:40)

💰:Geoff’s Best Bet (1:21:05)

*Timecodes are approximate

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CFB Bowl Game Picks, California vs. Texas Tech, UCLA vs Boise State, TNF Chargers vs. Raiders Dec 14, 2023

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Big Noon Kickoff Presents: Bear Bets, a FOX Sports podcast hosted by betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. Bowl season is here and Bear and Geoff start the show talking about their picks for Saturday featuring Cal-Texas Tech and UCLA-Boise State. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, also known as “The Gambling Group Chat.” The guys preview the other anticipated games on Saturday like Georgia Southern-Ohio and New Mexico State-Fresno State. They also discuss how the transfer portal and opt-outs impact their bets this bowl season. Is now a good opportunity to make some money on underdogs? Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their Best Bets of the week.

🏈 California vs. Texas Tech (3:13)

🏈 NC State vs. Kansas State (5:48)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (11:24)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (51:40)

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NFL Week 14 Best Bets, Eagles vs. Cowboys, MVP Tyreek Hill, Brock Purdy, Coach of the Year odds Dec 08, 2023

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In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz start off the show discussing Zach Wilson returning to the starting lineup for the New York Jets, followed by Bear’s Week 14 pick featuring the Packers at Giants. Can Jordan Love lead Green Bay to their 4th straight win? Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC reacts to the Eagles being underdogs vs. the Cowboys and discuss the other big matchups in the weekend slate. The guys also debate the current MVP race and explain why Tyreek Hill is a serious contender right now despite Brock Purdy being the favorite. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈: Packers at Giants (5:45)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (8:15)

🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (53:25)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (57:12)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (59:20)

*Timecodes are approximate

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CFB Playoff reaction, Early Bowl picks, Army vs. Navy, TNF Patriots vs. Steelers Dec 07, 2023

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Big Noon Kickoff Presents: Bear Bets, a FOX Sports podcast hosted by betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. Bear and Geoff start the show giving their thoughts on Florida State’s CFP snub, and share early Bowl picks featuring UNC vs. West Virginia, and Rutgers vs. Miami. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, also known as “The Gambling Group Chat.” The guys further discuss the College Football Playoff and the Committee’s controversial decision to select Michigan, Washington, Texas, and Alabama as the four teams vying for the national title. Did the CFP Committee make the right decision leaving undefeated Florida State out of the playoffs? The guys also dish out early bets for some Bowl games, discuss the over/under in Army vs. Navy, and preview the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Patriots and Steelers.

🏈 UNC vs. West Virginia (8:08)

🏈 Rutgers vs. Miami (10:34)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (12:48)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (49:50)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (51:29)

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