Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

NFL Mock Draft & Early NCAA Tournament Betting Guide Mar 06, 2025

Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz welcome Fox Sports' NFL Report Greg Auman to the show to discuss the upcoming NFL Draft and possible NFL Futures. The guys also welcome Sammy Panayotovich & Will Hill for Gambling Group Chat to talk NCAA College Basketball. The Gambling Group Chat break down the conference tournaments around the corner and the NCAA Tournament not too far away!

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CHAPTERS:

2:30 Early NFL Draft Betting Guide With Greg Auman

22:00 Gambling Group Chat

39:00 NCAA Basketball Futures

01:05:00 Best Bets

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INDYCAR Betting 101 With Bob Pockrass Feb 27, 2025

Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz welcome Bob Pockrass to Bear Bets to discuss how to bet the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. NTT INDYCAR SERIES kicks off March 2nd on FOX for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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Super Bowl LIX Gambling Special Feb 09, 2025

The Super Bowl is here and Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz have every bet covered for you between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas Chiefs. Geoff and Bear take $100 and try to win the most money possible in Super Bowl LIX. The guys talk same game parlays, prop bets and more!

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Super Bowl LIX Prop Bet Special: Coin Toss, Gatorade Color & More Feb 07, 2025

Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz & Will Hill preview the Super Bowl itself to give all of their prop bets they are eyeing in Super Bowl LIX. The guys also welcome on Elie Barnes of Hex Witchery to give us a look into the future for some of these prop bets. We discuss gatorade color, national anthem time, coin toss and much more!

CHAPTERS:

01:40 VOODOO HIGH PRIESTESS

10:47 TAYLOR SWIFT ENGAGEMENT

17:35 GAMBLING GROUP CHAT

20:00 CHIEFS ANYTIME TD

28:00 BEAR'S PROP BETS

31:47 GEOFF'S PROP BETS

45:00 BEST BETS

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Super Bowl LIX Game Preview - Who Has The Edge: Eagles or Chiefs? Feb 06, 2025

Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz & Will Hill preview the Super Bowl itself and break down where each of these teams have an edge. Are they giving too much credit to the Philadelphia Eagles for their recent playoff stretch or are we undervaluing the playoff version of the Kansas City Chiefs? The guys give their best bets and much more!

CHAPTERS:

02:30 WHICH TEAM HAS THE EDGE?

07:00 GAMBLING GROUP CHAT

10:08 OVERRATING THE EAGLES?

14:30 UNDERVALUING THE PLAYOFF CHIEFS?

19:05 WILL THE LINE SHIFT BY SUNDAY?

23:21 BEST BETS

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Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles Prop Bets & Super Bowl Preview Feb 04, 2025

It is officially Super Bowl week & Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, Sammy P and John Murray are here to take your through the big game. The guys give their early prop bets they love and more! Sammy P gives his best bet that includes a certain Kansas City Chiefs TE to go under on his receiving yards & the boys chat the Lakers' Luka Doncic trade.

CHAPTERS:

01:45 EARLY SUPER BOWL PREVIEW

09:30 EARLY LOOK AT PROPS MARKET

14:30 EARLY PROPS WE LOVE

21:45 SAMMY P'S BEST BET

28:00 LUKA DONCIC TRADE

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Super Bowl Early Preview: Eagles-Chiefs Rematch, Mailbag & Cross-Sport Parlays Jan 30, 2025

The Super Bowl is finally set and the Kansas Chiefs will be taking on the Philadelphia Eagles in a rematch. Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz & Will Hill give a super early Super Bowl preview as well as answer some of your questions in a Super Bowl mailbag. Bear also gives his Best Bet which is a cross-sport parlay!

CHAPTERS:

01:20 SUPER EARLY SUPER BOWL PREVIEW

09:40 MAILBAG QUESTIONS

14:30 WORST BEAT IN SUPER HISTORY

17:30 DOES TAILS NEVER FAIL?

26:34 EARLY SUPER BOWL BETS WE'RE TARGETING

31:34 BEAR'S BEST BET CROSS-SPORT PARLAY

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NFC & AFC Championship Preview: Chiefs-Bills, Eagles-Commanders & Best Bets! Jan 23, 2025

Get ready for the NFC & AFC Championships! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz discuss the biggest storylines heading into the Conference Championship round. Then, Sammy P & Will Hill join the guys for the Gambling Group Chat and preview every game on the slate including Chiefs-Bills, Eagles-Commanders. Finally, Bear & Geoff wrap up the show with their best bets of the weekend.

CHAPTERS:

01:34 Is The Lions Window Closed?

06:00 NFC Championship Preview

12:10 AFC Championship Preview

24:10 Prop Bets

27:35 Super 6: Most Receiving Yards

37:52 Best Bets

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Bruce & The Bear: Ohio State vs Notre Dame Jan 17, 2025

THE NATIONAL TITLE IS FINALLY HERE! Bruce Feldman, Chris "Bear" Fallica and Sammy Panayotovich bring you a digestible preview of the College Football Playoff National Championship as the Ohio State Buckeyes battle the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for the crown. The guys dive into the matchups and give you the insider information and picks you need. Can Jeremiyah Love get going against the vaunted Buckeye defense?

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NFL Divisional Round Preview! Ravens-Bills, Eagles-Rams & Best Bets! Jan 16, 2025

Get ready for the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz discuss the biggest storylines heading into Divisional Round. Then, Sammy P & Will Hill join the guys for the Gambling Group Chat and preview every game on the slate including Ravens-Bills, Eagles-Rams, Texans-Chiefs & Lions-Commanders. Finally, Bear & Geoff wrap up the show with their best bets of the weekend.

05:27 Ravens-Bills

13:29 Eagles-Rams

21:10 Texans-Chiefs

27:23 Lions-Commanders (Super 6)

37:18 Best Bets

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CFP National Championship Preview: Ohio State vs Notre Dame Jan 15, 2025

It all comes down to this! The college football season comes to a close in Atlanta on Monday as Ohio State battles Notre Dame for the National Championship. Chris "Bear" Fallica & Geoff Schwartz kick off the pod by diving into the matchups. Where does Notre Dame have an edge over the dominant Buckeyes?

Will Hill & Sammy Panayotovich join the guys for the Gambling Group chat to make their picks. The group also hands out their favorite prop bets of the game.

To wrap the podcast, Geoff and Bear have their Best Bets ahead of Monday night.

🏈 #8 Ohio State vs #7 Notre Dame (1:44)

🏈 CFP Title Prop Bets (13:34)

💰 Best Bets (39:10)

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NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview! Best bets on Eagles-Packers, Vikings-Rams, and more! Jan 09, 2025

Get ready to bet on the NFL Playoffs! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz discuss the biggest storylines heading into Wild Card weekend. Then, Sammy P & Will Hill join the guys for the Gambling Group Chat and preview every game on the slate including Eagles-Packers, Buccaneers-Commanders, Rams-Vikings, Texans-Chargers, Ravens-Steelers, and Bills-Broncos. Finally, Bear & Geoff wrap up the show with their best bets of the weekend.

Biggest Storylines: 2:41

Packers @ Eagles: 5:17

Commanders @ Buccaneers: 9:06

Vikings @ Rams: 14:22

Chargers @ Texans: 17:55

Steelers @ Ravens: 23:15

Broncos @ Bills: 37:39

Best Bets: 48:34

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Bruce & The Bear: Texas vs Ohio State & Penn State vs Notre Dame Preview Jan 07, 2025

THE CFP SEMIFINALS ARE HERE! Chris "Bear" Fallica, Bruce Feldman and Sammy Panayotovich preview the Orange and Cotton Bowls to give you and edge. Ohio State has been on a roll and is now the betting favorite to win it all. Where does Texas have and edge? In the Orange Bowl, Notre Dame is laying the points versus Penn State. What is the latest on the health status for Jeremiyah Love and Abdul Carter?

To wrap the podcast, Bruce Feldman has some insider information from NFL scouts involving Penn State quarterback Drew Allar. Can he be the #1-overall pick if he declares for the draft?

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CFP Semifinal Preview: Texas vs Ohio State & Notre Dame vs Penn State Jan 06, 2025

WE ARE DOWN TO THE FINAL FOUR! Chris "Bear" Fallica & Geoff Schwartz kick around the futures market to start the show. Is there value left with Ohio State being the run-away favorite?

In the Gambling Group Chat, Will Hill & Sam Panayotovich dive into the matchups in the Orange & Cotton Bowls. Will Ohio State keep rolling and cover against Texas? Can Penn State upset the favored Fighting Irish?

To wrap the show, Geoff and Bear hand out their best bets of the semifinal round.

🏈 #6 Penn State vs #7 Notre Dame (4:33)

🏈 #5 Texas vs #8 Ohio State (9:54)

💰Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets (33:47)

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NFL Week 18 Preview: Lions-Vikings, Playoff Clinching Scenarios, and more! Jan 02, 2025

Get ready to bet on Week 18 of the NFL season! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are joined by FOX Sports’ Danny Parkins to discuss which teams should rest their starters for the regular season finale and preview the huge matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings. Then, Sammy P & Will Hill join the guys for the Gambling Group Chat and more Week 18 games including Steelers-Bengals, Ravens-Browns, Buccaneers-Saints, Broncos-Chiefs, Jets-Dolphins, Cowboys-Commanders, Packers-Bears, Raiders-Chargers, and Rams-Seahawks! Next, Bear & Geoff wrap up the show with their best bets.

Vikings @ Lions: 05:39

Bengals @ Steelers: 20:53

Browns @ Ravens: 26:01

(Super 6) Saints @ Buccaneers: 31:48

Chiefs @ Broncos: 37:53

Dolphins @ Jets: 42:14

Commanders @ Cowboys: 44:42

Bears @ Packers: 47:54

Chargers @ Raiders: 51:09

Seahawks @ Rams: 54:24

Best Bets: 57:22

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Bruce & The Bear: CFP Quarterfinals Preview Dec 30, 2024

THE CFP QUARTERFINALS ARE HERE! Chris "Bear" Fallica & Bruce Feldman get you set with a game by game preview. The duo starts with the Grandaddy of Them All, The Rose Bowl, where Oregon and Ohio State battle in an epic rematch of one of the best games of the regular-season. Can either Arizona State or Boise State pull off the upset?

Bear and Bruce then bring in Sammy Panayotovich to dive into the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame. Can the Dawgs slow down the Irish ground attack?

🏈 #8 Ohio State vs #1 Oregon (1:06)

🏈 #6 Penn State vs #3 Boise State (5:59)

🏈 #5 Texas vs #4 Arizona State (9:44)

🏈 #7 Notre Dame vs #2 UGA (17:53)

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NFL Week 17 Preview: Packers-Vikings, Falcons-Commanders, and Christmas Day reaction! Dec 27, 2024

Get ready to bet on Week 17 of the NFL season! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show by breaking down how injuries are affecting the top teams in the NFL. Then, Sammy P & Will Hill join the guys for the Gambling Group Chat and preview some of the Week 17 games in the NFL including Vikings-Packers, Commanders-Falcons, Eagles-Cowboys, Buccaneers-Panthers, and Bills-Jets! Finally, Bear and Geoff share their best bets of the week!

Christmas Day Reaction: 1:15

Super 6 - Packers @ Vikings: 6:38

Falcons @ Commanders: 12:59

Chargers @ Patriots: 20:21

Broncos @ Bengals: 25:08

Cardinals @ Rams: 27:46

Cowboys @ Eagles: 31:22

Panthers @ Buccaneers: 34:57

Jets @ Bills: 38:34

Best Bets: 48:36

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CFP Quarterfinals Preview: #8 Ohio State vs #1 Oregon, #7 Notre Dame vs #2 UGA & more Dec 26, 2024

The College Football Playoff Quarterfinals are set! Chris "Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz dive into the title futures market to kick off the show. Is Ohio State the team to beat?

The guys are then joined by Will Hill and Sammy Panayotovich to go game by game in the quarterfinals. Will Boise State or Arizona State pull off the upset?

To wrap the podcast, Geoff and Bear hand out their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook.

🏈 #7 Notre Dame vs #2 UGA (6:50)

🏈 #8 Ohio State vs #1 Oregon (11:08)

🏈 #5 Texas vs #4 Arizona State (20:14)

🏈 #6 Penn State vs #3 Boise State (26:49)

💰Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (52:34)

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Bruce & The Bear: CFP First-Round Preview Dec 20, 2024

The inaugural 12-team playoff is HERE! Chris "Bear" Fallica and Bruce Feldman get you ready with a game-by-game preview. The duo kicks things off in Columbus, Ohio, where the Tennessee Volunteers will battle the Ohio State Buckeyes. They also dive into Texas hosting Clemson and SMU traveling to Penn State.

Bear and Bruce then bring in our favorite, Sammy Panayotovich, to give you an edge with news from the sportsbooks. Is Indiana the team with the best chance at an upset in the first-round at Notre Dame?

🏈 #9 Tennessee at #8 Ohio State (1:37)

🏈 #11 SMU at #6 PSU (5:33)

🏈 #12 Clemson at #5 Texas (11:10)

🏈 #10 Indiana at #7 Notre Dame (16:07)

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NFL Week 16 Preview: Commanders-Eagles, Ravens-Steelers, plus Chiefs & Lions impacted by injuries Dec 19, 2024

Get ready to bet on Week 16 of the NFL season! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show by breaking down how injuries are affecting the top teams in the NFL. Then, Sammy P & Will Hill join the guys for the Gambling Group Chat and preview some of the Week 16 games in the NFL including Commanders-Eagles, Ravens-Steelers, Chargers-Broncos, Chiefs-Texans, Seahawks-Vikings, Jets-Rams, Panthers-Cardinals, Dolphins-49ers, Cowboys-Buccaneers, and who will win the Coach of the Year? Finally, Bear and Geoff share their best bets of the week!

Gambling Group Chat: 5:38

Super 6 - Eagles @ Commanders: 5:49

Steelers @ Ravens: 11:22

Awards: 18:40

Texans @ Chiefs: 26:19

Vikings @ Seahawks: 29:38

Rams @ Jets: 32:47

Cardinals @ Panthers: 35:24

49ers @ Dolphins: 37:26

Buccaneers @ Cowboys: 40:52

Best Bets: 50:12

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CFP First-Round Preview: #9 Tennessee at #8 Ohio State, #10 Indiana at #7 Notre Dame & more Dec 18, 2024

The 12-TEAM COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF IS FINALLY HERE!! Chris "Bear" Fallica & Geoff Schwartz kick off this edition of Bear Bets with a look back at the bets we want back from the college football regular season.

Will Hill & Sammy Panayotovich join the guys to preview every single first-round CFP matchup. The GGC begins with the Friday night matchup in South Bend between Indiana and Notre Dame. Can Tennessee pull off the upset of Ohio State?

To wrap the podcast, Geoff and Bear hand out their best bets for this weekend's action.

🏈 #10 Indiana at #7 Notre Dame (5:49)

🏈 #9 Tennessee AT #8 Ohio State (9:43)

🏈 #12 Clemson at #5 Texas (17:44)

🏈 #11 SMU at #6 PSU (23:34)

💰Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (50:19)

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NFL Week 15 Preview: Bills-Lions, Steelers-Eagles, and more! Plus, who will get the No. 1 pick? Dec 12, 2024

Get ready to bet on Week 15 of the NFL season! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show by debating which team will ultimately get the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Then, Sammy P & Will Hill join the guys for the Gambling Group Chat and preview some of the Week 15 games in the NFL including Steelers at Eagles, Bills at Lions, Rams at 49ers, Packers at Seahawks, Buccaneers at Chargers, Dolphins at Texans, Colts at Broncos, Chiefs at Browns, Commanders at Saints, and Bears at Vikings. Finally, Bear and Geoff share their best bets of the week!

Gambling Group Chat: 5:22

Super 6 - Steelers @ Eagles: 5:35

Bills @ Lions: 11:18

Rams @ 49ers: 17:24

Packers @ Seahawks: 23:39

Buccaneers @ Chargers: 28:40

Chiefs @ Browns: 32:25

Dolphins @ Texans: 39:41

Bears @ Vikings: 44:25

Best Bets: 47:00

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CFB Bowl Preview Show: Playoff Futures market, Army vs Navy Dec 11, 2024

The College Football Playoff Bracket is set! Chris "Bear" Fallica & Geoff Schwartz dive into title futures and the issues with the format to kick off the show.

The duo is then joined by Will Hill & Sam Panayotovich for the Gambling Group Chat for a look at the college football playoff futures market. How much chaos are we expecting in the opening round? The guys also place a few of their favorite bets in the other bowl matchups including Alabama vs Michigan, Tulane vs Florida, and much more. Can Navy pull off the upset this weekend against rivals Army?

Geoff and Bear wrap the podcast with the Best Bets Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook.

🏈 Army vs Navy (5:17)

🏈 CFP Lookahead (9:32)

💰Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (45:37)

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Bruce & The Bear: Conference Title Weekend Preview Dec 06, 2024

The postseason is upon us, and Bruce Feldman & Chris "Bear" Fallica get you set for conference championships with a massive preview. The duo starts with Penn State taking on Oregon in the Big Ten title before heading to Atlanta where Texas will battle Georgia for the SEC crown.

Bear and Bruce then bring on one of our favorites, Sammy Panayotovich, to preview the ACC, Mountain West, Big 12 title games and more. What is the biggest liability for the books this weekend and beyond?

We wrap the podcast talking the wild story of Bill Belichick interviewing with North Carolina for their open head coaching position.

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NFL Week 14 Preview: Picks & Predictions for Bills-Rams, Chargers-Chiefs, and more! Dec 05, 2024

Get ready to bet on Week 14 of the NFL season! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show by debating which teams are going to secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC and NFC? Then in this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 14 games in the NFL including Bills at Rams, Chargers at Chiefs, Packers at Lions, Seahawks at Cardinals, Falcons at Vikings, Bears at 49ers, Bengals at Cowboys, and Browns at Steelers.

Gambling Group Chat: 5:55

Super 6 - Bills @ Rams: 6:18

Chargers @ Chiefs: 10:09

Packers @ Lions: 14:37

Falcons @ Vikings: 21:05

Seahawks @ Cardinals: 26:00

Bears @ 49ers: 32:36

Bengals @ Cowboys: 40:07

Browns @ Steelers: 43:03

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CFB Conference Title Weekend Preview: #5 Georgia vs #2 Texas, #3 Penn State vs #1 Oregon & more Dec 04, 2024

The regular season has come and gone and it is time to crown conference champions. Chris "Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off our title weekend preview with a quick CFP rankings chat. Who will get the coveted 5 seed?

In the Gambling Group Chat, the guys are joined by our favorites, Will Hill & Sammy Panayotovich, to dive into all the big matchups including #3 Penn State vs #1 Oregon in the Big Ten Title game, #20 UNLV at #10 Boise State in the Mountain West title game, and much more. Can Texas get revenge in the rematch against Georgia in the SEC Championship?

Bear and Geoff wrap the podcast, as always, with their Best Bets presented by DraftKings Sportsbook.

🏈 #3 Penn State vs #1 Oregon (7:48)

🏈 #5 Georgia vs #2 Texas (11:30)

💰Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (55:00)

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Bruce & The Bear: Quinn Ewers status for Texas, Michigan at Ohio State line movement & more Nov 29, 2024

RIVALRY WEEK IS OFF AND RUNNING! Bruce Feldman and Chris "Bear" Fallica get you set for a loaded slate. Michigan takes on Ohio State in Columbus in the 120th edition of The Game. Will Ryan Day and company run up the score? The duo also breaks down Texas at Texas A&M and South Carolina at Clemson.

Up next, one of our favorites, Sammy Panayotovich, joins us to take us inside the book. Will Auburn continue their run of chaos and take down the Alabama?

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CFB Week 14 Preview: #3 Texas 5 at #20 Texas A&M, Michigan at #2 Ohio State & more Nov 28, 2024

Rivalry Week is FINALLY HERE! Chris "Bear" Fallica & Geoff Schwartz get things started with a look at the conference title futures market. Is UNLV a good play to win the Mountain West?

The duo is then joined by Will Hill and Sammy Panayotovich to dive into all the massive matchup this week including Michigan at Ohio State, Texas at Texas A&M, Arizona State at Arizona and much more. Can a three-loss team make the College Football Playoffs?

🏈 #3 Texas 5 at #20 Texas A&M (6:39)

🏈 Michigan at #2 Ohio State (47:19)

💰Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (59:55)

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NFL Week 13 Preview: Lions, Cowboys, and Packers highlight the BIG GAMES on Thanksgiving! Nov 27, 2024

Get ready to bet on Week 13 of the NFL season! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz start off by discussing their favorite Thanksgiving food and dive into the OPOY odds. Then in this week’s Gambling Group Chat, Sammy P & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 13 games in the NFL including Bears at Lions, Giants at Cowboys, Dolphins at Packers, Raiders at Chiefs, Eagles at Ravens, Steelers at Bengals, Cardinals at Vikings, and 49ers at Bills. To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook.

Gambling Group Chat: (7:26)

Bears @ Lions: (8:46)

Giants @ Cowboys: (18:43)

Dolphins @ Packers: (26:39)

Raiders @ Chiefs: (32:05)

Eagles @ Ravens: (37:44)

Steelers @ Bengals: (45:59)

Cardinals @ Vikings: (49:10)

49ers @ Bills: (55:12)

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Bruce & The Bear: Indiana at Ohio State line movement, SEC upsets coming? Nov 22, 2024

Bruce Feldman, Chris "Bear" Fallica and Sammy Panayotovich have you covered ahead of one of the biggest games of the year! #5 Indiana takes on #2 Ohio State in the Horseshoe. What is the latest behind the line movement in this game and does IU have a shot to win outright?

The guys also dive into a potential tricky weekend in the SEC where Ole Miss travels to Florida, Alabama heads to Oklahoma, and Texas A&M is down on The Plains versus Auburn. Which team is on upset watch?

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NFL Week 12 Preview: Who are the legit contenders? Plus, Lions-Colts, Eagles-Rams, and more! Nov 21, 2024

Get ready to bet on Week 12 of the NFL season! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show by debating which teams are actually good in the NFL this season. Then in this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 12 games in the NFL including Steelers at Browns, Lions at Colts, Eagles at Rams, 49ers at Packers, Vikings at Bears, Cardinals at Seahawks, Cowboys at Commanders, Chiefs at Panthers, and Ravens at Chargers! To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook.

Gambling Group Chat: (9:51)

Steelers at Browns: (10:33)

Lions at Colts: (14:00)

Eagles at Rams: (18:57)

49ers at Packers: (24:46)

Vikings at Bears: (32:30)

Cardinals at Seahawks: (37:26)

Chiefs at Panthers: (42:48)

Ravens at Chargers: (50:54)

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CFB Week 13 Preview: #5 Indiana at #2 Ohio State, #19 Army vs #6 Notre Dame & more Nov 20, 2024

There is a ton of debate on who should make the first 12-team Playoff field, but who actually has a shot at winning the title? On this edition of Bear Bets, Chris "Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick around the CFP title futures market and make some picks.

Two of our favorites, Will Hill and Sammy Panayotovich, join us for the Gambling Group Chat to break down all the biggest matchups this weekend including Indiana at Ohio State, Army taking on Navy, ASU hosting BYU, and much more.

Geoff and Bear wrap the podcast by giving you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Does OU have a shot against Bama?

🏈 #5 Indiana at #2 Ohio State (12:30)

🏈 SEC madness this weekend? (53:44)

💰Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (71:24)

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Bruce and the Bear: #7 Tennessee at #12 Georgia, Utah at #17 Colorado & more Nov 15, 2024

Bruce Feldman and Chris "Bear" Fallica get you set for a jam-packed college football weekend with all the insider info and betting angles your heart could desire. We kick things off in Athens, Georgia, as the Dawgs host the 7th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. Will QB Nico Iamaleava play? The duo also chats Travis Hunter and company taking on Utah.

Up next, Bear and Bruce bring on one of our favorites, Sam Panayotovich, to give us the news from the book. What side are the sharks betting in Tennessee vs UGA & UVA at Notre Dame?

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NFL Week 11 Preview: Chiefs-Bills preview, MVP Favorites, and more! Nov 14, 2024

Get ready to bet on Week 11 of the NFL season! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show by breaking down the latest MVP and Coach of the Year odds. Then in this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 11 games in the NFL including Commanders at Eagles, Chiefs at Bills, Ravens at Steelers, Bengals at Chargers, Falcons at Broncos, Seahawks at 49ers, Packers at Bears, and Texans at Cowboys! To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook.

Gambling Group Chat: (11:48)

Commanders at Eagles: (14:29)

Chiefs at Bills: (21:45)

Ravens at Steelers: (28:13)

Bengals at Chargers: (32:41)

Falcons at Broncos: (42:17)

Seahawks at 49ers: (45:29)

Packers at Bears: (50:23)

Texans at Cowboys: (55:00)

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CFB Week 12 Preview: Will Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava play at UGA? Nov 13, 2024

On this edition of the Bear Bets College Football Preview, Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick around some of the burning questions remaining with three weeks to go in the regular season. How many SEC teams will make the CFP?

In the Gambling Group Chat, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill join the guys to give out their bets on the biggest matchups this week. Will Tennessee starting QB Nico Iamaleava play against Georgia? The group also previews Mizzou at South Carolina, Texas at Arkansas, Oregon at Wisconsin and much more.

Geoff and Bear wrap the podcast with their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook.

🏈 #7 Tennessee at #12 Georgia (8:42)

🏈 #3 Texas to miss the CFP worth a wager? (27:20)

💰Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (62:45)

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Bruce & The Bear: #20 Colorado at Texas Tech, QB Injury updates & more Nov 08, 2024

On this week's edition of Bruce & The Bear, Chris Fallica and Bruce Feldman begin in the SEC with two MASSIVE ranked on ranked matchups including a CFP elimination game between Alabama and LSU. Will Ole Miss top UGA at home?

In The Walkthrough, the guys bring in one of our favorites, Sammy Panayotovich, to dive into quarterback injury news around the country. Will Haynes King be a full go against 4th-ranked Miami?

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NFL Week 10 Preview: Lions at Texans, Trade Deadline winners, Best Bets, and more! Nov 07, 2024

Get ready to bet on Week 10 of the NFL season! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show by discussing the biggest winners from the trade deadline. Should the Lions be the Super Bowl favorites after trading for Browns DE Za’Darius Smith? Then in this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 10 games in the NFL including Bengals at Ravens, Lions at Texans, Steelers at Commanders, Broncos at Chiefs, 49ers at Buccaneers, Eagles at Cowboys, Bills at Colts, Dolphins at Rams, and Giants vs. Panthers! To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook.

Gambling Group Chat: 7:50

Bengals at Ravens: 9:01

Lions at Texans: 19:56

Broncos at Chiefs: 24:34

Steelers at Commanders: 29:00

SUPER 6 49ers at Buccaneers: 35:02

Eagles at Cowboys: 41:03

Bills at Colts: 45:06

Dolphins at Rams: 49:35

Giants vs. Panthers: 55:09

Best Bets: 57:19

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CFB Week 11 Preview: #3 Georgia at #16 Ole Miss, #11 Alabama at #15 LSU & more Nov 06, 2024

On this week's CFB preview, Chris "Bear" Fallica & Geoff Schwartz kick things off by reacting to the first college football playoff rankings. Can Boise State get the 4 seed and a first-round bye?

In this week's Gambling Group Chat, Sam Panayotovich & Will Hill join the guys to preview the MASSIVE SEC showdowns as UGA travels to Ole Miss and Alabama takes on LSU. Is Ole Miss to win the SEC title a bet worth taking?

To wrap the pod, Geoff and Bear give out their best bets of the week.

🏈 #3 Georgia at #16 Ole Miss (7:33)

🏈 #11 Alabama at #15 LSU at (15:09)

💰Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (55:08)

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Bruce & The Bear: #4 Ohio State at #3 Penn State & more Nov 01, 2024

Bruce Feldman and Chris “Bear” Fallica get you set for the showdown in Happy Valley as the fourth ranked Buckeyes take on the third ranked Nittany Lions. The duo also previews the other ranked on ranked matchup this week in Dallas between Pitt and SMU. Is Texas A&M on upset watch at South Carolina?

The guys then bring on one of our favorites, Sammy Panayotovich, to bring the news from the sportsbook. What side are the sharks backing in Indiana at Michigan State and Duke at Miami?

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NFL Week 9 Preview: Lions at Packers, AFC Playoff Picture, Best Bets and more! Oct 31, 2024

Get ready to bet on Week 9 of the NFL season! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show by looking at the AFC Playoff Picture. Can anybody knock off the Kansas City Chiefs? Then in this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 9 games in the NFL including Texans at Jets, Lions at Packers, Cowboys at Falcons, Broncos at Ravens, Bears at Cardinals, Colts at Vikings, Rams at Seahawks, and Buccaneers at Chiefs! To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook.

Texans @ Jets

Lions @ Packers:

Cowboys @ Falcons:

Broncos @ Ravens:

Bears @ Cardinals:

Colts @ Vikings:

Rams @ Seahawks:

Buccaneers @ Chiefs:

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CFB Week 10 Preview: #4 Ohio State at #3 Penn State, #18 Pittsburgh at #20 SMU & more Oct 30, 2024

Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are back to preview a MASSIVE weekend in college football. The duo begins with a quick college football playoff futures chat. Are we overrating Ohio State?

In the Gambling Group Chat, Will Hill and Sam Panayotovich join the guys to break down the top-5 matchup in Happy Valley as Ohio State takes on Penn State. We also preview the other ranked on ranked game on the slate as Pitt takes on SMU. Are we due for a few upsets this week as ranked teams head on the road?

Geoff and Bear wrap the podcast by giving out their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings.

🏈 Ohio State at Penn State (10:50)

🏈 Pittsburgh at SMU at (22:04)

💰Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (61:26)

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Bruce & The Bear: Nebraska at #4 Ohio State, #12 Notre Dame at #24 Navy & more Oct 25, 2024

Bruce Feldman and Chris “Bear” Fallica get you set for a jam-packed college football slate. The guys begin with the Big Noon Kickoff matchup between Nebraska and Ohio State. Is this a lookahead spot for the Buckeyes with Penn State coming up next week? The duo also dives into Alabama hosting Missouri and Texas A&M battling LSU.

Up next, one of our favorite betting experts, Sam Panayotovich, joins the guys to give the insider info from the book you are looking for. Will the Badgers pull off the upset at home against 3rd-ranked Penn State?

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NFL Week 8 Preview: 49ers vs. Cowboys, Commanders vs. Bears, Division Winners, and more! Oct 24, 2024

Get ready to bet on Week 8 of the NFL season! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show by breaking down the most competitive division races in the NFL. Could the San Francisco 49ers miss the playoffs after a trip to the Super Bowl last season? In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 8 games in the NFL including Rams vs. Vikings, 49ers vs. Cowboys, Commanders vs. Bears, Bengals vs. Eagles, Seahawks vs. Bills, and Buccaneers vs. Falcons! To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Geoff also hands out his Fade of the Week as well.

Gambling Group Chat: (11:11)

Vikings @ Rams: (11:20)

Cowboys @ 49ers: (15:43)

Bears @ Commanders: (21:58)

Eagles @ Bengals: (26:21)

Super 6: Bills @ Seahawks: (30:27)

Falcons @ Buccaneers: (45:01)

Best Bets of the Week Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook: (57:03)

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CFB Week 9 Preview: #8 LSU at #14 Texas A&M, #21 Missouri at #15 Alabama & more Oct 23, 2024

On this week’s Bear Bets college football preview, Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz begin with the wide-open Heisman race futures market. Can Shedeur Sanders take home the sport’s top individual prize?

In the Gambling Group Chat, Sam Panayotovich & Will Hill join the guys to break down the biggest matchups on the college football slate including Texas A&M hosting LSU, Nebraska traveling to Ohio State, UNLV battling Boise State and much more.

🏈 Heisman Futures (4:20)

🏈LSU at Texas A&M (12:00)

💰Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (62:09)

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Bruce & The Bear: #5 Georgia at #1 Texas, Nebraska at #16 Indiana, #7 Alabama at #11 Tennessee & more Oct 18, 2024

On this week’s edition of Bruce and the Bear, Chris Fallica and Bruce Feldman dive into a LOADED college football slate. The SEC has a duo of ranked on ranked clashes featuring the top-ranked Texas Longhorns hosting the Georgia Bulldogs. Who will win the CFP elimination game between Alabama and Tennessee?

The guys then bring on one of our favorite gambling experts, Sam Panayotovich, to give us insider info from the book. Is the public off the Miami Hurricanes bandwagon?

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NFL Week 7 Preview: 49ers vs. Chiefs, Vikings vs. Lions, Packers vs. Texans, and more! Oct 17, 2024

Get ready to bet on Week 7 of the NFL season! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show by examining the big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Then, Bear and Geoff discuss the favorites to win the NFC and pick which struggling teams are most likely to make the playoffs.

In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 7 games in the NFL including 49ers vs. Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers vs. Houston Texans, and more!

To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Geoff also hands out his Fade of the Week focused on the Saints team total against the Denver Broncos.

Gambling Group Chat (14:45:12)

Super 6: Chiefs @ 49ers & Lions @ Vikings (19:53-31:33)

Texans @ Packers: (31:53)

Ravens @ Buccaneers: (36:10)

Seahawks @ Falcons: (44:41)

Jets @ Steelers: (45:56)

Best Bets of the Week Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook (1:02:38)

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CFB Week 8 Preview: Georgia at Texas, Alabama at Tennessee, Michigan at Illinois, and much more Oct 16, 2024

After a thrilling win in Autzen Stadium for the Ducks, Chris “Bear” Fallica & Geoff Schwartz are back for another CFB top-5 matchup. The 5th-ranked Georgia Bulldogs travel to the 1st-ranked Texas Longhorns for an epic battle in Austin.

The guys are then joined by Will Hill and Sam Panayotovich in the Gambling Group Chat to dive into all the key matchups this weekend. They also take a look at some of the top-25 teams who will be on the road to face unranked opponents.

To wrap the podcast, Geoff and Bear give you their Best Bets presented by DraftKings Sportsbook.

: Georgia at Texas (10:03)

: Alabama at Tennessee (24:44)

: Michigan at Illinois (34:37)

: Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (1:07:15)

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Bruce & The Bear: Monster Big Ten matchup, Red River Rivalry, & more Oct 11, 2024

On this week’s edition of Bruce and the Bear, Chris Fallicia and Bruce Feldman dive into some of the biggest matchups of the college football season. October 12th in Eugene has been circled on the calendar all year, as the 3rd-ranked Oregon Ducks take on the 2nd-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. The guys also give you the inside scoop on the Red River Rivalry kicking off in Dallas, and the Big Noon Kickoff game between the Arizona Wildcats and 14th-ranked BYU Cougars.

Up next, gambling expert Sam Panayotovich, joins Bruce and the Bear to take you through the wild line movement in the Purdue at Illinois game. Colorado also takes on one of their toughest ranked opponents this season, Kansas State, who currently sits in the Top 20.

Make sure to join us every Friday here at Bruce & The Bear to find out where you can get an edge with the insider information.

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NFL Week 6 Preview: Cowboys vs Lions, Bills vs Jets & More Oct 10, 2024

The NFL season rolls with some intriguing Week 6 matchups. Geoff Schwartz kicks off the show talking about the New York Jets' decision to fire head coach Robert Saleh.

In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join Geoff to preview some of the Week 6 games in the NFL including the Dallas Cowboys vs the Detroit Lions, the Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets & more.

To wrap the podcast, Geoff gives you the Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Geoff also hands out his Fade of the Week, which could see the under hitting in Denver.

Jets Fire Robert Saleh (1:40)

TNF: Niners vs Seahawks (09:50)

Super 6: Bears vs Jags & Cowboys vs Lions (13:20)

Bills vs Jets (28:20)

Best Bets of the Week Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook (38:30)

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CFB Week 7 Preview: Ohio State at Oregon, Texas vs Oklahoma and more Oct 09, 2024

October 12th. The weekend we’ve all had circled on our calendars for months is FINALLY here! Chris “Bear” Fallica & Geoff Schwartz, coming off of a 7-1 weekend, break down all the biggest matchups. Is parity here to stay in college football?

In this week’s edition of the Gambling Group Chat, Will Hill and Sam Panayotovich join the guys to dive into the top-5 heavyweight bout in Oregon as the Ducks host the Ohio State Buckeyes. The “GGC” also finds an edge on the Red River Rivalry in Dallas, Ole Miss traveling to Death Valley to take on LSU, and a loaded Big 12 slate as well.

To wrap the podcast, Geoff and Bear give you their Best Bets presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Will Penn State roll on the road at USC?

🏈: Ohio State at Oregon (5:13)

🏈: Texas vs Oklahoma (16:27)

💰: Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (62:36)

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Bruce & The Bear: Travis Hunter jumps in Heisman odds, Michigan at UW, Clemson at FSU & more Oct 04, 2024

On this week’s edition of Bruce and the Bear, Chris Fallica and Bruce Feldman take you through the biggest matchups on the college football slate. Are the #9 ranked Missouri Tigers in trouble at #25 Texas A&M in College Station?

Up next, one of our favorite gambling experts, Sam Panayotovich, joins the guys to give you the insider scoop from the book. Is it time to jump on Cam Ward in the Heisman futures market?

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NFL Week 5 Preview: Cowboys vs Steelers, Ravens vs Bengals & More Oct 03, 2024

The NFL season rolls with some intriguing Week 5 matchups. Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show revisiting team win totals.

In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 5 games in the NFL including the Dallas Cowboys vs the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens vs the Cincinnati Bengals & more.

To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Geoff also hands out his Fade of the Week, which could see the Kansas City Chiefs hitting the under at home.

Gambling Group Chat (14:10)

Super 6: Cardinals @ Niners (30:49)

Cowboys @ Steelers (39:56)

Saints @ Chiefs (46:00)

Best Bets of the Week Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook (58:25)

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CFB Week 6 Preview: Missouri at Texas A&M, UCLA at Penn State, Iowa at Ohio State & more Oct 02, 2024

Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off this edition of Bear Bets with a few notes we have learned over the first month of the season. Do we actually feel better about UGA after their loss at Alabama?

In the Gambling Group Chat, betting experts Will Hill and Sam Panayotovich join us to dive into all the key matchup this weekend. Who will take home the only ranked on ranked matchup in College Station between Mizzou and Texas A&M?

The guys then wrap the show with Geoff’s fade of the week followed by their Best Bets sponsored by DraftKings.

🏈: Mizzou at Texas A&M (11:25)

🏈: Iowa at Ohio State (18:39)

💰: Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (55:08)

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Bruce & The Bear: #2 Dawgs at #4 Tide, UNLV QB bails, #20 Oklahoma State at #23 K State & more Sep 27, 2024

On this week’s edition of Bruce & The Bear, Chris "Bear" Fallica and Bruce Feldman break down the MASSIVE matchup in Tuscaloosa, as the 2nd-ranked Georgia Bulldogs take on the 4th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. The duo also gives you a betting edge for the two other ranked on ranked matchups between Illinois and Penn State as well as Oklahoma State at Kansas State.

Bruce and Bear then bring on gambling expert Sam Panayotovich to dive into the WILD story out of UNLV where starting QB Matthew Sluka left the program amid a 3-0 start and potential CFP playoff run.

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NFL Week 4 Preview: Cowboys vs Giants, Bills vs Ravens & Coach of the Year Race Sep 26, 2024

The NFL season rolls with some intriguing Week 4 matchups. Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show discussing underdogs having their 2nd best mark in the last 20 years through Week 3.

In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, Sam Panayotovich & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 4 games in the NFL including the Dallas Cowboys vs the New York Giants, the Buffalo Bills vs the Baltimore Ravens & more.

To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Geoff also hands out his Fade of the Week, which could see the Kansas City Chiefs passing a ton in Los Angeles.

TNF: Cowboys vs Giants (05:44)

Super 6: Eagles vs Buccaneers (24:00)

Coach of the Year (44:35)

Fade of the Week (52:52)

Best Bets of the Week Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook (55:00)

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CFB Week 5 Preview: Georgia at Alabama, Illinois at Penn State, Colorado at UCF & more Sep 25, 2024

Off of a 6-3 week, Chris “Bear” Fallica & Geoff Schwartz get you ready for another thrilling slate of college football this weekend. The duo starts in the Heisman futures market. Can Colorado’s Travis Hunter take home the biggest individual prize?

In this week’s edition of the Gambling Group Chat, betting experts Will Hill & Sam Panayotovich join us to kick around the biggest matchups including Georgia traveling to Alabama, Illinois heading to Penn State, and Oklahoma State taking on Kansas State.

To wrap the podcast, Geoff gives his Fade of the Week before the guys hand out their Best Bets of the Week sponsored by DraftKings.

🏈: Heisman Futures(4:08)

🏈: Georgia at Alabama (11:00)

💰: Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (64:24)

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Bruce & The Bear: Texas & Michigan QB changes, Vols at Sooners, Utes at Pokes and more Sep 20, 2024

On this week’s edition of Bruce and The Bear, Chris Fallica and Bruce Feldman dive into THE story around college football and the emergence of Arch Manning. The starlet will be forced into his first ever start after an injury to Quinn Ewers. Is it time to buy low in the Heisman market with Ewers?

In Norman, the Oklahoma Sooners host the white-hot Tennessee Volunteers in their first SEC matchup. What is Bruce hearing from the Sooner camp? Gambling expert Sam Panayotovich then joins the pod to take us inside the wild line movement in Utah at Oklahoma State game.

Make sure to join us every Friday here at Bruce & The Bear to find out where you can get an edge with insider information.

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NFL Week 3 Preview: Cowboys vs Ravens, Eagles vs Saints & Offensive Player of the Year Race Sep 19, 2024

The NFL season rolls with some intriguing Week 3 matchups. Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show discussing the underdogs hot start to the season & who their picks are for their Survivor Pools.

In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 3 games in the NFL including the Dallas Cowboys vs the Baltimore Ravens, the Philadelphia Eagles vs the New Orleans Saints & more.

To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Geoff also hands out his Fade of the Week, which could see little offense in a NFC West showdown.

TNF: Bills vs Dolphins (16:18)

Super 6: Cowboys vs Ravens (19:20)

Eagles vs Saints (29:00)

Fade of the Week (53:36)

Best Bets of the Week Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook (01:00:36)

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CFB Week 4 Preview: Tennessee at Oklahoma, USC at Michigan, Utah at Oklahoma State & more Sep 18, 2024

We are set for a LOADED college football slate this weekend and Chris “Bear” Fallica & Geoff Schwartz have you covered. The guys open the show looking at the conference futures market. Which team in a new conference has the best shot at taking home the title?

In this week’s edition of the Gambling Group Chat, Sam Panayotovich & Will Hill kick around the biggest matchups of the week... can OU stop the vaunted Tennessee front? Will USC cover on the road at Michigan?

To wrap the podcast, Geoff and Bear give out their Best Bets presented by DraftKings Sportsbook.

🏈: Tennessee at OU

🏈: USC at Michigan

🏈: Utah at Oklahoma State

💰: Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings

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Bruce & The Bear: Pac-12 returns, Alabama at Wisconsin & more Sep 13, 2024

On this week’s Bruce and the Bear presented by DraftKings Sportsbook, the guys break down the latest in the Pac-12 expansion as four teams from the Mountain West have joined Washington State and Oregon State. Who is next?

The duo also dives into the massive Big Noon Kickoff matchup featuring Alabama and Wisconsin. Do we trust Tennessee and Ole Miss more than the Tide at this point? Bruce also pulls the curtain back on the issues at FSU before Sam Panayotovich, FOX Sports Gambling Analyst, joins the guys for some Group of 5 CFP talk. Would you rather take Boise State or Notre Dame in the futures market?

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NFL Week 2 Preview: Cowboys vs Saints, Bengals vs Chiefs, Bills vs Dolphins & more Sep 12, 2024

The NFL season rolls on with a big slate of games for Week 2. Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show discussing bets they would like back from Week 1 & who their picks are for their Survivor Pools.

In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 2 games in the NFL including the Dallas Cowboys vs the New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals vs the Kansas City Chiefs & more.

To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Geoff also hands out his Fade of the Week, which could see a running back run all over the Carolina Panthers.

TNF: Bills vs Dolphins (14:50)

Cowboys vs Saints (19:33)

Chiefs vs Bengals (33:00)

Fade of the Week (56:00)

Best Bets of the Week Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook (57:57)

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CFB Week 3 Preview: Alabama at Wisconsin, Oregon State at Oregon, UCF at TCU, & More Sep 11, 2024

Last week shook things up in college football, but the guys are back with more bets and more chances to win big! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz preview the upcoming slate with bets they have their eye on. They also take a look at SEC odds to make the CFP, as six of the top seven spots in the AP Top 25 come from that one conference.

Next, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill join to give their takes in the Gambling Group Chat. The guys dive into all the big matchups in Week 3, including the Big Noon Kickoff game between Alabama and Wisconsin, the Civil War, the Apple Cup, and much more.

To wrap up the pod, Geoff and Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week, presented by DraftKings.

🏈: SEC Odds to make the CFP (12:17)

🏈: Alabama at Wisconsin (28:15)

🏈: Oregon State at Oregon (37:34)

🏈: UCF at TCU (45:55)

💰: Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (1:02:56)

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Bruce and the Bear: Texas at Michigan, Tennessee vs NC State, Colorado at Nebraska & more Sep 06, 2024

Bruce and the Bear presented by DraftKings Sportsbook is BACK with the inside information to give you an edge ahead of this loaded week 2 college football slate. Chris “Bear” Fallica & Bruce Feldman kick this episode off with the massive matchup in Ann Arbor, as #10 Michigan hosts #3 Texas. Will the Wolverine offense look different this week after a disappointing performance to start the season?

The duo also dives into #14 Tennessee locking horns with #24 NC State, old foes Iowa State and Iowa battling it out for the Cy-Hawk Trophy, and Colorado traveling to Nebraska. Bruce wraps the podcast with what he heard from the Idaho coaching staff on what went wrong for the Oregon offense in Week 1.

🏈 Texas at Michigan (1:03)

🏈 Tennessee vs NC State (8:58)

🏈 Colorado at Nebraska (12:00)

🏈 Iowa State at Iowa (12:22)

🏈 Boise State at Oregon (17:50)

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NFL Week 1 Preview: Cowboys at Browns, Ravens at Chiefs, Packers at Eagles & more Sep 05, 2024

The NFL Regular Season is finally here! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show discussing underdogs in Week 1 & who their picks are for their Survivor Pools.

In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 1 games in the NFL including the Dallas Cowboys at the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens at the Kansas City Chiefs & more.

To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Geoff also hands out his Fade of the Week, which could see Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills running wild against the Arizona Cardinals.

Survivor Picks (08:20)

TNF: Ravens at Chiefs (13:30)

Cowboys at Browns (19:15)

Fade of the Week (49:29)

Best Bets of the Week Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook (51:10)

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CFB Week 2 Preview: Texas at Michigan, Colorado at Nebraska, Tennessee vs NC State Sep 05, 2024

After a succesful week 1 going a combined 14-7, the guys are BACK and armed with more winners. Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off this episode with buying teams in the futures market after last week’s performances including Miami, USC and Notre Dame. How can you capitalize on overreactions from books after the opening weekend?

Up next, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill join for another edition of the Gambling Group Chat. The “GGC” dives into all the big matchups in this loaded slate including the Big Noon Kickoff showdown between Texas and Michigan. The guys also preview Colorado traveling to Nebraska, Oregon hosting Boise State, and Iowa taking on old rivals Iowa State.

To wrap the pod, Geoff and Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings.

🏈 Texas at Michigan (15:28)

🏈 Tennessee vs NC State (23:08)

🏈 Colorado at Nebraska (25:32)

🏈 Iowa State at Iowa (32:55)

💰 Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (48:51)

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Bruce and the Bear preview Week 1 of the CFB season Aug 30, 2024

Big Noon Kickoff presents Bruce and the Bear where Chris "Bear" Fallica and Bruce Feldman break down all the massive matchups in Week 1 of the CFB season. What is Bruce hearing surrounding Penn State at West Virginia? Are we buying the Will Howard hype at Ohio State? They also preview Miami at Florida, Notre Dame at Texas A&M and much more.

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NFL Preview: Super Bowl, AFC & NFC Champs and Early Week 1 Lines Aug 29, 2024

We are one week away from NFL Regular Season games! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show discussing Rookie Quarterbacks against the spread in their first NFL Start.

In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some NFL Futures including Super Bowl, AFC & NFC Champs & first coach fired. The guys also discuss a handful of games on the Week 1 docket including the Dallas Cowboys at the Cleveland Browns.

To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear hand out their Best Bets. Will the Kansas City Chiefs go back-to-back-to-back?

Gambling Group Chat (09:21)

Super Bowl Champion (23:20)

Early Week 1 (35:36)

Best Bets (52:30)

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CFB Week 1 Preview: Clemson vs UGA, Penn State at WVU, USC vs LSU & more Aug 28, 2024

WEEK ONE IS FINALLY HERE!! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show by gleaning lessons from a Week 0 saw all four underdogs cover the spread. In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, Sam Panayotovich & Will Hill join the guys to preview a loaded opening week slate including Georgia and Clemson squaring off, Florida hosting Miami and USC taking on LSU in Vegas. Are we underrating Clemson? To wrap the podcast, Geoff gives you his first Fade of the Week before the duo hands out their Best Bets. Is Week One the toughest week on the schedule to bet?

Lessons Learned from Week 0 (1:09)

Gambling Group Chat (9:57)

Penn State vs WVU (20:56)

LSU vs USC (33:09)

Fade of the Week & Best Bets (48:10)

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NFC Preview: Division Winners, Win Totals & Props Aug 22, 2024

Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the episode by chatting about their Week 2 Preseason takeaways and how unders are 27-6 so far through the NFL preseason.

The Gambling Group Chat is back and the gentlemen jump into previewing the NFC by previewing each division. The guys breakdown teams to miss/make the playoffs, division winners, win totals and more. They look into finding good value to lead the NFL in receiving touchdowns & more. Then, Bear & Geoff give out their best bets to wrap the show.

NFC EAST (6:40)

NFC NORTH (15:00)

MOST REC TDS (33:45)

BEST BETS (49:35)

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Week 0 Preview, First Fired Coach Market, Player Props We Love Aug 21, 2024

COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS FINALLY BACK! Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the podcast weighing early lines vs waiting for movement philosophy.

The duo is then joined by Will Hill and Sam Panayotovich for the weekly Gambling Group Chat. The slate is light, but the “GGC” kicks around a few wagers for Week 0 including Florida State vs Georgia Tech and Montana State at New Mexico. The guys pick a wager in the first head coach to be fired market before wrapping with a few player props they love.

To wrap the pod, Geoff and the Bear give you two more team totals for their Best Bets of the Week.

💬 Gambling Group Chat (8:12)

🏈 Week 1 Early Lines (20:25)

🏈 Player Props We Love (33:25)

💰 Best Bets (41:16)

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AFC Preview: Division Winners, Win Totals & Props Aug 15, 2024

Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the episode by chatting about Week 1 Preseason takeaways including what the Haason Reddick news means for the New York Jets and whether or not Bo Nix looks like the starter for the Denver Broncos.

The Gambling Group Chat is back and the gentlemen jump into previewing the AFC by discussing the AFC East including what the New England Patriots season look looks like, Whether the Miami Dolphins will make the playoffs & who will win the division between the Buffalo Bills & New York Jets. They also dive into the AFC North, who will lead the league in passing yards and sacks. Then, Bear & Geoff give out their best bets to wrap the show.

AFC EAST (10:15)

AFC NORTH (30:45)

Best Bets (59:15)

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CFB Preview: Heisman Futures Market Aug 14, 2024

Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz open this edition of the podcast with a reaction to the preseason AP Top 25. Is returning production a helpful tool for the futures market?

The guys are then joined by Will Hill and Sam Panayotovich for the inaugural Gambling Group Chat for the fall. We dive into the awards market including the Heisman, Bear Bryant, Doak Walker and Biletnikoff. Which Heisman Dark horses are we targeting?

Geoff and Bear wrap the podcast with their best bets of the week.

🏈 AP Poll (00:53)

💬 Gambling Group Chat (8:52)

🏈 Heisman Futures (9:13)

🏈 CFP Title Futures (40:29)

💰 Best Bets (45:33)

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NFL Awards Preview: MVP & Offensive Rookie of the Year Aug 07, 2024

Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the episode by chatting through Training Camp storylines including the Russell Wilson, Justin Herbert's injuries, the Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors and whether or not they affect their team's 2024 win totals.

The Gambling Group Chat is back in full effect and the gentlemen jump into the NFL Awards including MVP, Offensive Rookie of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year and which of the highly talented rookie receivers will lead all rookies in receiving yards. Then, Bear & Geoff give out their best bets to wrap the show.

MVP (10:25)

Most Rec Yards By Rookie (20:00)

Comeback Player of the Year (31:56)

Best Bets (42:40)

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CFP Playoff Futures with Collin Wilson of Action Network Aug 07, 2024

Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz continue their college football preview series with a look at various playoff futures. The duo kicks off the podcast with a breakdown of the debut of preseason polls. They also chat the news that the SEC and Big Ten will release injury reports… how much impact will they play on placing wagers during the week?

Bear and Geoff are then joined by Collin Wilson of Action Network. The guys fade a few teams at the top of the polls including Texas and Ohio State. We also parse through the potentially chaotic Big 12. Will UGA take home the title?

Don’t miss the end of the podcast with Bear and Geoff Best Bets. Does a team benefit more from removing divisional play than Penn State?

💬 Collin Wilson (7:46)

🏈 CFP Teams we are fading (11:45)

💰 Best Bets (33:34)

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Bear Bets NFL Preview: Best Win Total Wagers Aug 01, 2024

The NFL season is almost here!! Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the episode by chatting through double-digit win total squads and if, in general, you should stay away from backing them.

The duo then dives into the NFC, picking a few overs and a few teams to fade. Who will come out of the wide-open NFC South?

On the AFC side, Bear and Geoff have more than a couple of teams they are fading including the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Will this finally be the year for the New York Jets?

To wrap the show, the guys give out their best team totals for the NFL season.

🏈 NFC (7:18)

🏈 AFC (17:20)

💰 Best Bets (33:58)

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Bear Bets College Football Preview with Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews, Best Win Total Wagers Jul 31, 2024

Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are BACK!! Today we dive into team win totals and dark horse Heisman odds to kick off the show.

The guys are then joined by Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews. The trio answers the question: UGA and Ohio State vs the field for the CFP Playoff Title. Bear, Geoff and Brett also chat Notre Dame, Texas A&M, the crowded Big 12 and more. Can Ole Miss make a CFP Playoff run?

We wrap the podcast with our best team win totals. Make sure to tune in twice a week leading into the season with our college football and NFL previews.

🏈 Dark horse Heisman picks (7:18)

💬 Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews (17:15)

💰 Best Bets (52:37)

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Euro Final + Copa América Final Gambling Guide Jul 12, 2024

The Euro 2024 & Copa América 2024 Final matches are set! Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are back for another episode of “Bear Bets” to preview all the action. Bear and Geoff walk through their favorite wagers from Spain vs England and Argentina vs Colombia.

🇪🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Spain v England (2:08)

🇦🇷🇵🇦 Argentina v Colombia (14:44)

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Euro + Copa América 2024 Semi-Finals Gambling Guide Jul 08, 2024

Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are back for another episode of “Bear Bets” to preview the Euro 2024 & Copa América 2024 Semi-Finals! Bear and Geoff walk through each of the 4 games in the Summer of Stars Semi-Finals, looking for the best wagers from all the action.

🇪🇸🇫🇷 Spain v France (XX)

🇳🇱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Netherlands v England (XX)

🇦🇷🇨🇦 Argentina v Canada (XX)

🇨🇴🇵🇦 Colombia v Uruguay (XX)

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Euro & Copa América 2024 Quarterfinals Gambling Guide Jul 03, 2024

Chris “The Bear” Fallica is joined by FOX Sports’ lead studio host Rob Stone to preview the Euro 2024 & Copa América 2024 Quarterfinals! Bear and Rob talk through each of the 8 matches in the quarterfinal round for both tournaments, looking for the best wagers from all the action.

🇪🇸🇩🇪 Spain v Germany (0:34)

🇫🇷🇵🇹 France v Portugal (9:49)

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇨🇭 England v Switzerland (13:19)

🇳🇱🇹🇷 Netherlands v Türkiye (17:17)

🇦🇷🇪🇨 Argentina v Ecuador (21:10)

🇻🇪🇨🇦 Venezuela v Canada (23:03)

🇨🇴🇵🇦 Colombia v Panama (25:30)

🇺🇾🇧🇷 Uruguay v Brazil (28:08)

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USMNT vs Uruguay Preview + Copa América & Euro 2024 Odds, Picks & Predictions Jul 01, 2024

Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are back for another episode of “Bear Bets” to cover the upcoming USMNT must-win match vs Uruguay, other plays for Copa América, and the knockout bracket for Euro 2024. First, Bear and Geoff share the wagers they like as Team USA takes on Uruguay in their final match of group play in Copa América 2024. Then, the guys look at other bets involving Group D, particularly in the Brazil vs Colombia match. After that, Bear and Geoff talk through some of the remaining matches in the Euro 2024 Round of 16, including Monday’s matchups featuring France taking on Belgium and Portugal taking on Slovenia, as well as some quarterfinals matches with Switzerland against England and Germany versus Spain.

🇺🇸 USMNT vs Uruguay Preview (0:27)

🏆 Other Copa América Plays (9:25)

⚽️ Euro 2024 Knockout Stage (14:13)

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Euro 2024 Round of 16 + USA vs Panama Gambling Guide! Jun 27, 2024

Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are joined by former USMNT player Jimmy Conrad to preview the Euro 2024 Round of 16 as well as the USA vs Panama game in Copa América! First, Jimmy helps Bear and Geoff talk through the Euro knockout stage, looking at plays for the Round of 16 as well as future wagers. Then, Bear and Geoff look at Team USA’s second match in Copa América as they take on Panama on Thursday.

⚽️ Euro 2024 Round of 16 Preview with Jimmy Conrad (0:20)

🇺🇸 USA vs Bolivia Preview (21:50)

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USA vs Bolivia & Euro 2024 Matchday 3: Odds, Picks & Predictions Jun 23, 2024

Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are back for another episode of “Bear Bets” to cover Euro 2024 Matchday 3 plays as well as preview the first Copa América match for the US Men’s National Team as they take on Bolivia. Bear and Geoff run through the Euro groups and look for value bets heading into Matchday 3, with a particularly interesting situation unfolding in Group E. Finally, Bear and Geoff look at Team USA’s first match in Copa América as they take on Bolivia on Sunday.

⚽️ Euro 2024 Matchday 3 Preview (0:30)

🇺🇸 USA vs Bolivia Preview (16:18)

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Euro 2024 Matchday 2: Odds, Picks & Predictions Jun 18, 2024

Every team in the Euro 2024 field has played one match, and “Bear Bets” is back to recap those results and look ahead to Matchday 2. To start, Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are joined by Stu Holden to cover victories by the favorites, England and France, as well as the dominant showings by Germany against Scotland and Spain against Croatia. They discuss Kylian Mbappé's broken nose and how that could affect Golden Boot futures.

Then, Bear gives his favorite plays for Matchday 2, looking at Albania vs Croatia on Wednesday morning, Spain vs Italy on Thursday afternoon, and Austria vs Poland on Friday. Bear also likes one team's title future more than the rest, and has a few tickets for the Golden Boot.

⚽️ Stu Holden joins (1:58)

💰 Bear's Matchday 2 plays (17:25)

🏆 Golden Boot and Title futures (19:35)

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Copa América 2024 Gambling Guide + U.S. Open & UFL Championship Picks Jun 12, 2024

“Bear Bets” is back with another gambling guide, this week looking at a number of big sporting tournaments and championships! To start, Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are joined by Stu Holden to preview the 2024 Copa América, looking at title futures for the tournament, Golden Boot odds, and other value bets.

The guys then look to this weekend to preview the UFL Championship between the Birmingham Stallions and San Antonio Brahmas. Next, Bear and Geoff talk the 2024 U.S. Open Golf Championship, looking at the best winner pick, top-ten finishers, and odds to miss the cut. To wrap, Bear and Geoff share their best bets, with a couple of U.S. Open plays to consider.

⚽️ Copa América 2024 Preview with Stu Holden (0:25)

🏈 UFL Championship Odds & Picks (27:27)

⛳️ 2024 U.S. Open Props (37:44)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (48:30)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (49:40)

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Euro 2024 Gambling Guide + Belmont Stakes & NBA/NHL Finals Preview Jun 05, 2024

With so many sporting events headlining this summer, “Bear Bets” is back with another gambling guide. First, Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are joined by Stu Holden to preview the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, looking at title futures, Golden Boot odds, and other props.

The guys are then joined by Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill in the Gambling Group Chat to talk Belmont Stakes - favorites, longshots, & betting strategies. After that, they look at the upcoming NBA Finals and NHL Stanley Cup Final. To wrap, Chris and Geoff share their best bets, with a play for the NBA Finals and a winner in the Belmont.

⚽️ Euro 2024 Preview with Stu Holden (0:32)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (24:23)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (56:54)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (58:00)

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Week 10 + UFL Conference Championship Gambling Guide May 30, 2024

Bear is BACK from vacation and dives into the UFL Week 10 slate with Geoff Schwartz. The guys also look ahead to the Conference Championship matchups where Birmingham will battle Michigan and San Antonio will lock horns with St. Louis.

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UFL Week 9 Gambling Guide May 23, 2024

The UFL Playoffs are set! Geoff Schwartz gets you ready for Week 9 action. The former NFL offensive lineman has bets for the Michigan vs Houston & St. Louis vs Arlington matchups. Geoff also gives his picks for the FOX Super 6 competition.

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UFL Week 8 Gambling Guide May 16, 2024

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

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

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

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

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?

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Masters Gambling Guide Apr 10, 2024

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

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

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

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

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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March Madness Gambling Guide Mar 20, 2024

MARCH MADNESS IS HERE! The betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, to go region by region and pick out a few wagers they are targetting. Which 12 seed or lower will make it out of the first round? And who will be cutting down the nets in Phoenix?

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

🏀 East Region (00:41)

🏀 West Region (19:32)

🏀 South Region (33:45)

🏀 Midwest Region (57:34)

👀 Men's & Women's National Title Futures (1:11:23)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (1:21:02)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (1:21:54)

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NFL Draft Market after the Combine, Mid-Major Tournament picks, March Madness Title Futures Mar 06, 2024

BEAR BETS IS BACK! After a quick reset after the Super Bowl, betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz start the show discussing early 2024 NFL Draft bets they are targetting following the combine.

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 GGC shares their thoughts on the value for Jayden Daniels at #1 overall, mid-major conference tournament bets, and college basketball national championship futures. How does the potential Kirk Cousins trade impact the top of the draft?

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

🏈 Early NFL Draft Bets (3:18)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (16:32)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (59:56)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (63:33)

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Final Super Bowl 58 Gambling Preview Feb 10, 2024

We’re ONE day away from Super Bowl LVIII and “Bear Bets” is back with a special crossover episode with The NFL on FOX Podcast. Host Dave Helman joins Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz in studio for a final betting preview of the big game. To start, Dave asks Bear and Geoff for general Super Bowl betting advice and strategies. After that, the group tells their favorite Super Bowl betting stories. Next, Dave runs his three Super Bowl LVIII best bets by the experts for their feedback. Then, Dave runs a few prop bets for the big game by Bear and Geoff before wrapping up the show with "best bets" from the gambling experts.

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Fan Q&A: Bad Beats, Gatorade color, Best NFL mascots, stadiums & will Jason Kelce retire? Feb 09, 2024

All week, Bear & Geoff have been sharing their best bets, favorite props & strategy for Super Bowl 58. In today’s episode, Bear & Geoff answer YOUR questions. The guys talk about Super Bowl Gatorade picks and Geoff gives intel on choosing the color for this year’s game. They also discuss a wide range of topics including best NFL mascots and stadiums, their worst bad beats of ALL-TIME, and the most random things they have ever wagered on. They wrap up the show responding to a question on whether or not they think Philadelphia Eagles’ legendary center Jason Kelce will retire.

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NFL Awards Odds & Picks: MVP, Offensive & Defensive Players of the Year, Rookies, & Coach of the Year Feb 08, 2024

The 13th annual NFL Honors airs tonight, but before the official hardware is handed out, Chris "The Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill share their thoughts & provide their picks among this year's finalists for the individual awards:

🏆 MVP

🏆 Offensive Player of the Year

🏆 Defensive Player of the Year

🏆 Offensive Rookie of the Year

🏆 Defensive Rookie of the Year

🏆 Comeback Player of the Year

🏆 Coach of the Year

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Super Bowl 58 Prop Bets, Betting Strategies, Taylor Swift, MVP & Cross-Sport props Feb 07, 2024

We’re FOUR days away from Super Bowl LVIII and “Bear Bets” is back with another special episode to help you capitalize on gameday prop bets and picks. To start things off, Chris "The Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill share their thoughts on the Taylor-Swift themed prop bets named after her lyrics and song titles. Will you be betting on any of the “Swift Specials”? Afterwards, The Gambling Group Chat focus on the Chiefs-49ers best game props & player props. Could there be an octopus this year? The guys also share their favorite Super Bowl cross-sport prop bets like who will have more: Caitlin Clark 3-pointers made vs. Travis Kelce receptions (-0.5)? Tune in for all the information you need to help cash your bets!

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Super Bowl 58 49ers Best Bets: Christian McCaffrey, Brock Purdy Props, Odds & Picks Feb 06, 2024

We are five days away from the Super Bowl and “Bear Bets” is back with another new episode to get you ready for the big game. To start things off, Chris "The Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill share their San Francisco 49ers best bets, player props, picks & predictions. The Gambling Group Chat discuss the spread, moneyline, game total, and specific player prop bets featuring Christian McCaffrey, Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle. Who will be the Most Valuable Player in this year's big game? Tune in for all the information you need to help cash your bets!

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Super Bowl 58 Chiefs Best Bets: Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes Props, Odds & Picks Feb 05, 2024

The matchup for Super Bowl LVIII is set, with the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs taking on the San Francisco 49ers. For the next five days, “Bear Bets” will be bringing you special episodes leading up to Sunday. To start things off, Chris "The Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill share their Kansas City Chiefs best bets, player props, picks & predictions. The Gambling Group Chat discuss the spread, moneyline, game total, and specific prop bets on individual players in the game featuring Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice. Will Travis Kelce have over/under 0.5 rushing yards? Will Patrick Mahomes longest pass be over/under 36.5 yards? Tune in for all the information you need to help cash your bets!

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NFL Conference Championship Best Bets: 49ers vs. Lions, Ravens vs. Chiefs Jan 25, 2024

The NFC & AFC Conference Championship matchups are set as the Super Bowl odds continue to narrow down. The Ravens host the Chiefs for the AFC title before the NFC showdown between the 49ers and Lions on FOX. In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz start the show with Bear’s favorite prop bets for the conference championship games. Later, they are joined by friends and sports betting analysts Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC assess the teams and share their predictions and bets for each game. How does Deebo Samuel’s injury impact Brock Purdy and the spread for the 49ers-Lions game? Can Patrick Mahomes upset Lamar Jackson and the Ravens? Afterwards, Bear and Geoff make their Best Bets of the week.

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NFL Divisional Round Best Bets: Bills vs. Chiefs, 49ers vs. Packers Jan 18, 2024

The NFL Divisional Round is set with four great playoff matchups this weekend. 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 Divisional Round picks featuring the Buccaneers vs. Lions and the Packers vs. 49ers who will meet for a record 10th time in the postseason. Can Green Bay pull off another upset against San Francisco? 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 their thoughts, predictions and bets for every game of the weekend. They also talk about the Cowboys decision to bring back head coach Mike McCarthy, the Falcons’ pursuit of Bill Belichick, and debate whether or not Nick Sirianni will return to the Eagles. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈: Buccaneers at Lions (3:00)

🏈: Packers at 49ers (8:00)

💬The Gambling Group Chat (10:00)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (01:01:10)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (01:2:00)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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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NFL Week 13 Best Bets, Eagles home underdogs vs. 49ers, Aaron Rodgers return Dec 01, 2023

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 13 picks featuring the Bengals vs. Jaguars and the Cardinals vs. Steelers. 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 Eagles being home underdogs vs. the 49ers. Are the opening odds disrespectful to Philadelphia? The gang also discuss Jalen Hurts’ MVP odds, Mike Tomlin’s Coach of the Year chances, and Aaron Rodgers improbable return. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈:Bengals at Jaguars (2:15)

🏈:Cardinals at Steelers (5:40)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (8:00)

🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (47:00)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (49:05)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (50:15)

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CFB Conference Championship Best Bets, Oregon-Washington, Georgia-Alabama & more! Nov 30, 2023

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. Geoff starts the show discussing the Pac-12 Championship and makes his case for why the Ducks will win.

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 GGC shares their best bets for all of the College Football Conference Championship slate including Oregon-Washington, Georgia-Alabama, and Michigan-Iowa. Will the Hawkeyes be able to score a TD?

They also discuss the latest Heisman Trophy race, the big questions facing the College Football Playoff and all of the “what if” scenarios. Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week.

🏈 Boise State at UNLV (5:38)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (8:05)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (59:47)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (61:36)

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NFL Week 12 Best Bets, Thanksgiving Tripleheader, AFC Playoff Picture, Brock Purdy MVP? Nov 22, 2023

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 recapping the Philadelphia Eagles win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. Next, Bear makes his Week 12 picks featuring the Saints vs. Falcons and Browns vs. Broncos. Can Russell Wilson lead Denver to their fifth 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 discuss the Thanksgiving tripleheader and the first-ever Black Friday matchup between the Dolphins-Jets. They also talk about the latest MVP odds and whether Brock Purdy is undervalued. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈: Saints at Falcons (2:00)

🏈: Browns at Broncos (4:15)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (6:49)

🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (52:15)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (54:00)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (54:51)

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CFB Week 13 Best Bets, Ohio State-Michigan, Oregon State-Oregon, Bo Nix or Jayden Daniels? Nov 21, 2023

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 starts the show with his Week 13 CFB picks featuring UTSA-Tulane, UNC-NC State, TCU-Oklahoma & Colorado-Utah. 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 GGC react to Jordan Travis’ injury and how it impacts FSU’s Playoff chances. They also preview the biggest games of the week like Ohio State-Michigan, Oregon State-Oregon, Florida State-Florida, and TCU-Oklahoma. The guys also talk about Deion Sanders & Colorado’s struggles, plus the Heisman Trophy race. Is Bo Nix or Jayden Daniels more deserving? Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week.

🏈 UTSA at Tulane (1:10)

🏈 UNC at NC State (2:43)

🏈 Memphis at Temple (4:51)

🏈 TCU at Oklahoma (6:17)

🏈 Colorado at Utah (8:04)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (10:23)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (54:32)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (56:29)

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NFL Week 11 Best Bets, Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch, Deshaun Watson’s injury, CJ Stroud MVP? Nov 17, 2023

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 NFL Week 11 picks featuring the Titans vs. Jaguars, Chargers vs. Packers, and Cardinals vs. Texans. Can Kyler Murray pull off another upset for Arizona? 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 Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch set for Monday, plus Deshaun Watson’s season-ending shoulder injury and how this impacts the Browns’ offense & playoff chances. They also talk about the latest MVP odds and debate whether C.J. Stroud is a legitimate candidate. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈:Titans at Jaguars (4:05)

🏈:Chargers at Packers (6:07)

🏈:Cardinals at Texans (8:10)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (10:41)

🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (47:19)

💰:Bear’s Best Bet (49:52)

💰:Geoff’s Best Bet (51:30)

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CFB Week 12 Best Bets, Harbaugh suspension, Jayden Daniels' Heisman hopes Nov 16, 2023

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 & Geoff start the show discussing Texas A&M firing head coach Jimbo Fisher and the top candidates for his replacement. Next, Bear makes his Week 12 CFB picks featuring Tulane-FAU, Oregon-Arizona State and Washington-Oregon 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 GGC reacts to Jim Harbaugh’s suspension and last week’s Michigan-Penn State game. Are you more or less impressed by the Wolverines? The gang covers the biggest games on the Week 12 schedule like Georgia-Tennessee, Washington-Oregon State, and Kansas State-Kansas, plus the latest Heisman Trophy odds. Is Jayden Daniels the best player in the country? Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week.

🏈 Tulane at FAU (3:54)

🏈 Oregon at Arizona State (5:29)

🏈 Washington at Oregon State (8:18)

🏈 Illinois at Iowa (12:15)

🏈 Temple UAB (13:55)

🏈 Nebraska at Wisconsin (15:30)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (18:11)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (62:39)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (63:50)

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NFL Week 10 Best Bets, 49ers vs. Jaguars, Giants vs. Cowboys, Trevor Lawrence MVP? Nov 10, 2023

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 recapping Josh Dobbs’ incredible Vikings debut. Is Dobbs a Comeback Player of the Year contender or will Damar Hamlin win this award? Next, Bear makes his Week 10 picks featuring the Lions vs. Chargers and the Commanders vs. Seahawks. Are the Chargers going to be a problem for the 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 talks about the biggest games of the week like Browns-Ravens, Texans-Bengals and 49ers-Jaguars. Is this the last week to bet Trevor Lawrence for MVP? The guys predict the Giants over/under win total with undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito starting at QB, and they also discuss Kyler Murray’s return and if it means wins are coming for the Cardinals. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈:Lions at Chargers (6:39)

🏈:Commanders at Seahawks (9:00)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (11:10)

🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (51:55)

💰:Bear’s Best Bet (54:20)

💰:Geoff’s Best Bet (55:24)

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CFB Week 11 Best Bets, Michigan vs. Penn State, Ole Miss vs. Georgia, Utah vs. Washington Nov 09, 2023

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. Conference championship races are heating up and Bear makes his Week 11 CFB picks featuring Duke-UNC, Cincinnati-Houston, Old Dominion-Liberty, and more.

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 GGC reacts to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings and give their opinions on who they think is the best team in the country right now. The guys also talk about the latest Heisman odds, and this week’s biggest matchups like Michigan-Penn State, Ole Miss-Georgia, Utah-Washington and USC-Oregon.

Which team is on upset alert?Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week.

🏈 Rice at UTSA (6:58)

🏈 Old Dominion at Liberty (8:27)

🏈 NC State at Wake Forest (9:45)

🏈 Duke at UNC (11:39)

🏈 Cincinnati at Houston (13:27)

🏈 Memphis at Charlotte (16:50)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (19:42)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (55:54)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (56:58)

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NFL Week 9 Best Bets, Cowboys vs. Eagles, Chase Young to 49ers, Joe Burrow MVP? Nov 03, 2023

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 reacting to the NFL Trade Deadline, and discuss whether or not the Chase Young trade affects the 49ers’ Super Bowl odds. Next, Bear makes his Week 9 picks featuring the Colts vs. Panthers and the Vikings vs. Falcons. Can the Vikings trust Jaren Hall to be their starting QB? 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 talks about the biggest games of the week like Seahawks-Ravens, Bills-Bengals and Cowboys-Eagles. Are the Cowboys contenders or pretenders in the NFC? The guys also discuss the latest MVP odds and Joe Burrow’s chances. Could we see a non-QB win the award this year? Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈:Colts vs. Panthers (3:55)

🏈: Vikings vs. Falcons (5:57)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat(9:52)

🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (53:00)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (56:23)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (57:00)

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CFB Week 10 Best Bets, Jim Harbaugh & Michigan Scandal New Details, CFP Rankings, Heisman Odds Nov 02, 2023

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 makes his Week 10 CFB picks featuring LSU vs. Alabama, Washington vs. USC, Virginia Tech vs. Louisville, and Illinois vs. Minnesota. Who should be on upset alert this week? 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 GGC reacts to the first College Football Playoff Rankings, the Heisman Trophy race, and the latest new details surrounding the Michigan sign-stealing scandal. Will Jim Harbaugh be held responsible? The guys also cover this week’s big-time matchups like Kansas State vs. Texas, Oregon State vs. Colorado, Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State, and Notre Dame vs. Clemson. Can the Trojans exploit the 5th-ranked Huskies? Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week.

🏈: Virginia Tech at Louisville (7:30)

🏈: LSU at Alabama (9:32)

🏈: Illinois at Minnesota (13:21)

🏈: Washington at USC (16:55)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (21:08)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (1:02:55)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (01:05:00)

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NFL Week 8 Best Bets, Buffalo Bills Playoff Odds, Eagles vs. Commanders, Rams vs. Cowboys Oct 27, 2023

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 with Bear’s NFL Week 8 picks featuring the Eagles vs. Commanders, Vikings vs. Packers and Raiders vs. Lions. Will the Lions bounce back from Sunday’s debacle? 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 guys chat about the current Super Bowl and MVP odds. Can Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts, or Lamar Jackson challenge Patrick Mahomes? They also talk about the Buffalo Bills playoff odds, and matchups in the Week 8 slate including Rams vs. Cowboys, Dolphins vs. Patriots and Browns vs. Seahawks. What’s going on with Deshaun Watson and his shoulder injury? They wrap the conversation giving their honest thoughts on the “Taylor Swift Effect” and the Chiefs going 5-0, 4-1 ATS when she’s in attendance. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈: Eagles vs. Commanders (4:37)

🏈: Vikings vs. Packers (6:40)

🏈: Raiders vs. Lions (8:57)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (12:17)

🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (50:05)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (54:48)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (56:25)

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CFB Week 9 Best Bets, Michigan scandal, Oregon vs. Utah, Georgia vs. Florida, J.J. McCarthy’s Heisman Odds, First Overall NFL Pick Odds Oct 26, 2023

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 talking discussing Michigan’s sign-stealing allegations and the betting implications. Will this impact J.J. McCarthy’s Heisman Trophy odds? Next, Bear makes his Week 9 CFB picks, including Clemson at NC State and BYU at Texas. 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 GGC dive into the games to watch in the Week 9 slate including the Pac-12 showdown between Oregon vs. Utah, Georgia vs. Florida, Ohio State vs. Wisconsin, and Colorado vs. UCLA. Can the Buffaloes pull off the upset over the Bruins? The guys also discuss the 2024 NFL Draft and the odds to be the first-overall pick. Is Caleb Williams still the betting favorite to go No.1? Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week.

🏈 Clemson at NC State (10:05)

🏈 BYU at Texas (12:09)

🏈 Georgia at Florida (14:03)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (17:11)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (54:36)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (55:58)

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NFL Week 7 Best Bets, Dolphins vs. Eagles, Bill Belichick’s future, Coach of the Year odds Oct 20, 2023

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 with Bear’s NFL Picks for Week 7 featuring the Falcons vs. Buccaneers and Browns vs. Colts. Can PJ Walker get it done again? 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 talks about the Week 7 slate including Dolphins vs. Eagles, Chargers vs. Chiefs, and Lions vs. Ravens. Are the Lions a legitimate Super Bowl contender? Jared Goff MVP? They wrap the conversation looking at Bill Belichick’s uncertain future and discussing Coach of the Year candidates like Dan Campbell, Mike McDaniel and DeMeco Ryans. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈: Browns vs. Colts (5:20)

🏈: Falcons vs. Buccaneers (7:45)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (10:05)

🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (48:43)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (52:15)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (54:05)

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CFB Week 8 Best Bets, Penn State vs. Ohio State, Utah vs. USC, Heisman odds, Will Colorado win another game? Oct 19, 2023

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 recapping last week’s Washington-Oregon thriller and Michael Penix Jr.’s performance. Who will come out on top if they meet again in the Pac-12 title game? Next, Bear makes his Week 8 CFB picks, including Pittsburgh vs. Wake Forest, Mississippi vs. Auburn, and South Carolina vs. Missouri. 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 GGC discusses the Penn State-Ohio State Big Ten showdown and the other big-time matchup between Utah-USC. The guys wrap things up by discussing Heisman Trophy contenders J.J. McCarthy, Jayden Daniels, and frontrunner Michael Penix Jr. and debate if Colorado can win another game. Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week and give their thoughts on bets submitted by listeners. Send us your bets for the chance to be featured in next week’s show!:

🏈 Pittsburgh at Wake Forest (8:36)

🏈 Mississippi at Auburn (10:44)

🏈 South Carolina at Missouri (12:34)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (15:38)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (45:30)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (46:28)

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NFL Week 6 Best Bets, 49ers vs. Browns, Brock Purdy MVP, Kirk Cousins trade talk Oct 13, 2023

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 with Bear’s Week 6 NFL picks featuring the 49ers vs. Browns, Seahawks vs. Bengals and Cardinals vs. Rams. Can the Browns pull off the upset against arguably the best team in the NFL? 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 talks about Week 6 opening odds and why you shouldn’t bet on the Cowboys vs. Chargers. They also discuss Brock Purdy’s success and if he is a legitimate MVP candidate. Is Patrick Mahomes still the frontrunner? They wrap the conversation looking at the teams with the best odds for the worst regular-season record and Kirk Cousins trade talk. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈: 49ers at Browns (5:10) *Notable line movement: Browns (+7 to +9.5)

🏈: Seahawks at Bengals (7:47)

🏈: Cardinals at Rams (10:10)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (13:35)

🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (44;04)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (51:15)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (54:53)

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CFB Week 7 Best Bets, Oregon's Bo Nix vs. Washington's Michael Penix Jr., USC vs. Notre Dame, UCLA vs. Oregon State Oct 12, 2023

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 talking about the Miami-Georgia Tech late-game blunder in what was one of the worst betting turns of the football season. As a former player himself, Geoff talks about how you overcome a devastating loss like this. Next, Bear makes his Week 7 CFB picks, including NC State vs. Duke, Auburn vs. LSU and Miami vs. UNC. Can the Hurricanes get back on track? Later, he is joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, also known as “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC discuss more big games in the Week 7 slate like the Pac-12 showdown between Oregon vs. Washington, USC vs. Notre Dame and UCLA vs. Oregon State. They also discuss the latest Heisman Trophy odds and whether or not Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and Georgia’s Brock Bowers should be in the discussion. Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week.

🏈: NC State at Duke (7:00)

🏈: Miami at UNC (8:58)

🏈: Auburn at LSU (12:00)

🏈: Troy at Army (14:42)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (16:50)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (49:00)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (50:52)

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NFL Week 5 Best Bets, 49ers vs. Cowboys, Christian McCaffrey MVP, DROY Jalen Carter or Devon Witherspoon? Oct 06, 2023

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 talking about the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive struggles, and Patrick Mahomes’ slide which cost Chiefs bettors big. Bear gives his Week 5 NFL picks featuring the Jaguars vs. Bills, Bengals vs. Cardinals, and Titans vs. Colts. 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 talks about Week 5 heavy favorites, adjusted win totals, NFC South surprises, and the Defensive Rookie of the Year race between Jalen Carter and Devon Witherspoon. They also discuss other Week 5 NFL picks against the spread, and whether or not Christian McCaffrey actually has a chance at MVP. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈: Titans at Colts (4:23)

🏈: Jaguars at Bills (7:30)

🏈: Bengals at Cardinals (10:05)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (13:23)

🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (38:57)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (43:30)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (44:25)

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CFB Week 6 Best Bets, Alabama vs. Texas A&M, Oklahoma vs. Texas, Ohio State vs. Maryland Oct 05, 2023

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 starts the show with his Week 6 CFB picks for the weekend ahead, including Kentucky vs. Georgia and Alabama vs. Texas A&M.

Later, he is joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, also known as “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC discuss more ranked games in the Week 6 slate like Oklahoma vs. Texas, Notre Dame vs. Louisville, Maryland vs. Ohio State, and make their National Championship predictions where things currently stand. They also talk about the undefeated and unknown teams like Maryland, Washington State, Missouri, Kentucky and Louisville.

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

🏈 Washington State at UCLA (7:40)

🏈 Kentucky at Georgia (10:15)

🏈 Alabama at Texas A&M (12:27)

🏈 Marshall at NC State (16:20)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (19:19)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (56:46)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (58:30)

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NFL Week 4 Best Bets, Dolphins vs. Bills, Patriots vs. Cowboys, Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift Prop Bets Sep 29, 2023

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 recapping last week's upsets and a record-setting offense. Next, Bear gives his Week 4 NFL picks featuring the Patriots vs. Cowboys, Bengals vs. Titans, and Rams vs. Colts. Bear and Geoff are then joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC talks Dolphins vs. Bills odds, predictions, and the over/under for the game. They also discuss their other Week 4 NFL picks against the spread including Chiefs vs. Jets, and Travis Kelce prop bets now that Taylor Swift is rumored to go to the game. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week.

🏈: Bengals at Titans (6:15)

🏈: Patriots at Cowboys (8:19)

🏈: Rams at Colts (9:57)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (13:15)

🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (15:10)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (53:46)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (54:35)

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CFB Week 5 Best Bets, Deion Sander’s Colorado vs. USC, Heisman Favorites Caleb Williams, Michael Penix Jr. Sep 28, 2023

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 starts the show with his Week 5 CFB picks and is later joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill. The Gambling Group Chat talks about 2023 Heisman Trophy betting favorites Caleb Williams and Michael Penix. Jr, USC vs. Colorado, Michigan vs. Nebraska, under-the-radar teams to watch, and big-time clashes like #1 Georgia at Auburn. Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week.

🏈Houston at Texas Tech (8:29)

🏈Indiana at Maryland (10:24)

🏈 Texas A&M at Arkansas (13:37)

🏈 Nebraska at Michigan (16:45)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (20:09)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (50:50)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (52:37)

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NFL Week 3 Best Bets, Eagles vs. Buccaneers, Bills vs. Commanders, Tua Tagovailoa MVP Odds Sep 22, 2023

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 recapping a tough NFL Week 2 and give their thoughts on who could win the Super Bowl. Bear gives his Week 3 NFL picks featuring the Eagles vs. Buccaneers, Bills vs. Commanders, and Titans vs. Browns. 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 talks about the surprising start to the NFL season and unexpected 2-0 and 0-2 teams. They also discuss their Week 3 NFL picks against the spread, games they want no part of, and MVP favorites. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks, make their Best Bets of the week, and wrap the show with their FOX Super 6 picks. It’s the FREE new game on the FOX Sports app that is giving away $10,000 in cash prizes EVERY WEEK. Just download the Fox Sports app and make your picks for a chance to win.

🏈: Titans at Browns (4:23)

🏈: Bills at Commanders (7:30)

🏈: Eagles at Buccaneers (10:05)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (13:23)

🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (38:57)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (43:30)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (44:25)

💸: FOX Super 6 (45:45)

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CFB Week 4 Best Bets, Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, Colorado vs. Oregon, Ole Miss vs. Alabama Sep 21, 2023

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 starts the show with his Week 4 CFB picks for the MONSTER weekend ahead! Later, he is joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, also known as “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC talks about the big-time Pac-12clashes in Colorado vs. Oregon, UCLA vs. Utah, plus more ranked games in the Week 4 slate like Ohio State vs. Notre Dame. They also make their National Championship predictions. Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week.

🏈: Auburn at Texas A&M (2:40)

🏈: Mississippi State at South Carolina (4:40)

🏈: Liberty at FIU (6:45)

🏈: Air Force at San Jose State (8:53)

🏈: GA Southern at Ball State (11:05)

🏈: Tulsa at Northern Illinois (13:29)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (16:04)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (44:55)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (47:08)

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NFL Week 2 Best Bets, Aaron Rodgers' effect on Jets odds, Packers vs. Bears, Survivor Pool Picks Sep 15, 2023

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 recapping NFL Week 1 and the biggest disappointing teams. Bear gives his Week 2 NFL picks and is later joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC talks about NFL odds after Aaron Rodgers' injury, futures, and more. Bear and Geoff also give their survivor pool picks and advice, and share their Best Bets of the week. They wrap the show with Bear's FOX Super 6 picks. It’s the FREE new game on the FOX Sports app that is giving away $10,000 in cash prizes EVERY WEEK. Just download the Fox Sports app and make your picks for a chance to win.

🏈: Commanders at Broncos (5:10)

🏈: Bears at Buccaneers (7:50)

🏈: Jets at Cowboys (12:05)

🏈: Bills at Jets (15:25)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (19:03)

🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (39:03)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (44:15)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (45:23)

💸: FOX Super 6 (48:00)

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CFB Week 3 Best Bets, Is it time to fade Colorado & Deion Sanders? Sep 14, 2023

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 starts the show with his Week 3 CFB picks and is later joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, also known as “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC talks about Colorado bets still out there & ranked road favorites in danger vs unranked teams, Week 2 overreactions and Week 3 betting tips including wagers involving huge favorites like UGA and Texas. Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week.

🏈 Iowa State at Ohio (4:03)

🏈 Syracuse at Purdue (6:38)

🏈 UL Monroe at Texas A&M (10:05)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (18:03)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (38:02)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (39:50)

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NFL Week 1 Best Bets, Packers vs. Bears, Bills vs. Jets, Bengals vs. Browns, Jaguars vs. Colts Sep 08, 2023

In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz start off talking about why betting the NFL is harder than anything else. Bear gives his Week 1 NFL picks and is later joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC talks about Week 1 bets, futures, props, and more. Bear and Geoff also give their survivor pool picks and advice, and wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week.

🏈: Packers at Bears (4:40)

🏈: Bengals at Browns (8:40)

🏈: Jaguars at Colts (12:07)

🏈: Bills at Jets (15:39)

💬: The Gambling Group Chat (20:50)

🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (38:17)

💰: Bear’s Best Bet (44:30)

💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (44:55)

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CFB Week 2 Best Bets, Nebraska vs. Deion Sanders' Colorado, Alabama vs. Texas, Oregon vs. Texas Tech Sep 07, 2023

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 gives his Week 2 CFB picks and is once again joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, also known as “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC talks about Week 1 overreactions and Week 2 betting tips including Colorado, Texas-Alabama, and more. Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week.

🏈 Oregon at Texas Tech (1:52)

🏈 Auburn at California (7:45)

🏈 Stanford at USC (9:48)

🏈 Temple at Rutgers (11:58)

🏈 New Mexico State at Liberty (14:17)

💬 The Gambling Group Chat (17:40)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (41:58)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (43:37)

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CFB Week 1 Best Bets, Deion Sanders' Colorado Win Total, Heisman Trophy Odds, Alabama & LSU Aug 31, 2023

Big Noon Kickoff Presents: Bear Bets, a FOX Sports podcast that takes you inside the thrilling world of sports gambling. On the very first episode of “Bear Bets,” host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz dive into the action-packed realm of college football betting. Bear gives his Week 1 College Football picks and is later joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill for “The Gambling Group Chat.” The group talks about the 2023 Heisman Trophy odds and CFB win totals. Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week.

🏈 Boise State at Washington (6:15)

🏈 South Alabama at Tulane (9:09)

🏈 Middle Tennessee at Alabama (11:55)

🏈 Fresno State at Purdue (16:30)

🏆 Heisman Trophy odds (21:56)

🙌 College Football Win Totals (28:23)

💰 Bear’s Best Bet (45:50)

💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (48:27)

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Welcome to Bear Bets! Aug 24, 2023

Welcome to "Bear Bets," a FOX Sports podcast that takes you inside the thrilling world of sports gambling. Join host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica, alongside former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz, as they dive into the action-packed realm of NFL and college football betting. Get ready for expert insights, favorite picks, best bets, and in-depth analysis on the biggest football storylines. What sets us apart? These are real bets, placed by Bear and Geoff themselves. Tune in for an authentic, high-stakes experience with "Bear Bets." Your winning play starts here.

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