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Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

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

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) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. *Timecodes are approximate Super 6 NFL Week 7 Challenge is live! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 20231h 1m

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

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) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 202354 min

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

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) *Timecodes are approximate Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Super 6 NFL Week 4 Challenge is live! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 20231h 0m

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

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) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz *Timecodes are approximate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 202355 min

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

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) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. *Timecodes are approximate Super 6 NFL Week 5 Challenge is live! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 20231h 1m

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

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) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 20231h 4m

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

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) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. *Timecodes are approximate Super 6 NFL Week 4 Challenge is live! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 202359 min

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

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) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 202358 min

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

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) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. *Timecodes are approximate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 202354 min

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

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-12 clashes 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) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 21, 202353 min

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

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) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. *Timecodes are approximate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 202358 min

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

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) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 202344 min

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

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) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. *Timecodes are approximate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 202349 min

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

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) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 202347 min

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

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) Starting next week, catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 202357 min

Welcome to Bear Bets!

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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. Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow the guys on X @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 20230 min