Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

College football futures are heating up, and this week we bring in Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews — Heisman voter and preseason rankings expert — to break it all down. We dive deep into the 2025 Heisman Trophy race, analyzing top contenders like Texas Quarterback Arch Manning, Clemson Quarterback Cade Klubnik, and Ohio State wideout Jeremiah Smith. Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz and Sammy Panayotovich also share their thoughts on dark-horse candidates, including Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. We explore Brett’s Top 10 preseason rankings, from No. 1 Penn State to No. 10 LSU, highlighting one overrated and one underrated team by the general public heading into 2025. Plus, we tackle national title odds… who will win it all? The crew then builds CFP parlay bets with value plays from Notre Dame, Miami, Oregon, Penn State and more. We even discusses expectations for Bill Belichick’s North Carolina squad… If you’re betting Heisman futures, eyeing national title value, or building a playoff parlay, this episode is your edge for the 2025 college football season. Intro: (0:00)Heisman Futures: (2:38)Overrated, Underrated Top 25 teams: (9:49)Team outside of Top 10 to make CFP: (15:50)National Championship Futures: (27:23)Build your own CFP Future Parlay: (36:29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris "Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz and Sammy Panayotovich break down the NFL teams they do not trust to bet on this season. Defending Super Bowl Champs Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Chargers all have had HUGE injuries in preseason and the guys discuss whether or not it hinders betting on them.Are the New England Patriots a team that is 4.5 wins better than last year? Will Sam Darnold repeat his stellar season last year? Will the Cincinnati Bengals bring enough defense to support their offense? Can the Detroit Lions overcome their daunting schedule? All of these questions and more answered on this episode of Bear Bets: NFL Teams We Don't Trust.Looking for College Football Teams We Don't Trust? Check out that episode after this! CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:50 INJURIES AFFECTING RAMS, CHARGERS, EAGLES18:00 TEAMS BEAR DOESN'T TRUST27:55 TEAMS SAMMY P DOES'T TRUST31:17 TEAMS GEOFF DOESN'T TRUST40:00 BEST BETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Chris "Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz and Sammy Panayotovich break down the most overrated teams in the 2025 college football season. Can Florida survive a brutal schedule? Is Illinois being propped up by hype? Does Tennessee’s youth movement at key spots mean growing pains are coming? Plus, we’re selling some popular offseason narratives. Penn State has the 2nd-best playoff odds... are the Nittany Lions trustworthy under James Franklin? Michigan’s "bounce back" hype gets debunked, and the idea that the Big 12 has multiple playoff contenders? We’re not buying it. We also give a PSA on the infamous “Solo Cup” fan bets and close with another round of best college football futures bets for 2025. Make sure to stay tuned for our NFL podcast dropping later in the week. Intro: (0:00)Teams we don't trust: Florida, Illinois & more (6:23)PSA: Don't make open ended bets online (30:43)Selling Storylines: Penn State, Michigan & more: (32:00)Betting Cards: (49:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bear Bets is back and better than ever as Chris "Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich break down everything you need to know about NFL win totals for the 2025 season! Will the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles suffer a Super Bowl hangover? Can Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin lead the Steelers back to the playoffs? And what Dallas Cowboys team are we getting this year? The crew dives deep into the biggest questions heading into the season and reveals the win total bets they’re sprinting to the window to make — including plays on the Giants, Vikings, and more.Chapters:00:00 Intro02:30 Eagles Super Bowl Hangover?07:50 New Look Steelers?13:45 What Cowboys Team Shows Up?19:45 Win Totals We're Running To Make38:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bear Bets is back! Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich return to get you ready for the 2025 college football season with their favorite win total bets. The trio kicks things off by debating the strategy of betting unders on some of the sport’s top title contenders. Would you fade Alabama, Georgia, Texas, or Clemson this year? They then reveal their favorite over and under win total picks. Do we believe in the hype surrounding South Carolina and Illinois? Also featured: live bears, MACtion madness, and a Cam Rising tribute as we induct him into the Bear Bets Parlay Pantheon. Intro (0:00) Fade Texas? (4:43) Ryan Williams & Jonathan Smith vs the field (8:08) Do we believe in the Clemson hype? (11:50) Favorite Win Totals (18:45) MACtion (26:31) LIVE Bear in Bear's backyard?! (31:06) WORST Beats of 2024 (37:15) Full Betting Card Recap (48:23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready for the 2025 Belmont Stakes with expert betting analysis! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz return with a full preview of the Belmont Stakes and are joined by horse racing insider Mike Joyce to break down the big race.Later, the Gambling Group Chat fires up as betting experts Will Hill and Sammy Panayotovich join the show to deliver their top picks and predictions for Belmont Stakes, NBA Finals Best Bets, Stanley Cup Final Predictions.Whether you're looking for horse racing tips, NBA Finals odds, or Stanley Cup betting strategies, this episode has everything you need to make smarter bets. Chapters:00:00 Intro01:15 Belmont Stakes With Mike Joyce05:00 Journalism vs Sovereignty26:30 Gambling Group Chat35:00 NHL Playoffs43:15 NBA Finals54:42 Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris “Bear” Fallica & Geoff Schwartz are back for another Gambling Group Chat and are joined by betting experts Will Hill and Sammy Panayotovich. This week, the crew dives into key sports betting markets and top picks, including:2025 NFL Win Totals & College Football Win PredictionsEarly 2025 Belmont Stakes Preview and Betting AnalysisCollege World Series Odds, Futures & Best BetsWhether you're looking for smart futures plays, expert opinions, or sharp angles on the week’s biggest events, this episode has it all.CHAPTERS:00:00 – Intro05:00 - NFL Over/Under Win Totals25:00 - College Football Over/Under Win Totals49:25 - College Baseball World Series56:00 - Early Belmont Stakes Preview01:00:00 - Best BetsSubscribe to Bear Bets for weekly sports betting content, sharp analysis, and top picks from Chris Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and guests.Follow us on social: @bearbetspodFollow the crew: @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geoff Schwartz is joined by NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass to break down everything you need to know before betting on the 2025 Indianapolis 500. Will Josef Newgarden, Pato O’Ward, or Alex Palou take the checkered flag?Later, Will Hill and Sammy Panayotovich join Geoff for the Gambling Group Chat, diving into: College Football, Basketball & Baseball Title Futures NFL Futures & Win Totals after the 2025 NFL schedule release NBA Playoffs Picks Best MLB Bets Whether you're into motorsports, college futures, or pro betting action, we’ve got you covered with expert insights and sharp plays. CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro02:00 Bob Pockrass Previews Indy 50018:50 Gambling Group Chat36:15 College Sports Title Futures40:00 NFL Win Totals53:40 Best Bets Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geoff Schwartz is joined by Jeff Sherman to help preview the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow and whether or not Rory Mcilroy is the favorite. Will Hill and Sammy Panayotovich join Geoff Schwartz for the Gambling Group Chat to discuss PGA Championship, NFL futures and NBA futures. They also get an update on Bear's vacation and give their Best Bets for the week. CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro02:00 PGA Championship Betting Guide15:15 Gambling Group Chat24:29 NBA Playoffs36:22 Best MLB Bets45:15 NFL Win Total Futures52:56 Best Bets Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris 'Bear' Fallica' and Geoff Schwartz are joined by Will Hill and Sammy Panayotovich for the Gambling Group Chat to discuss the way too early college football futures like win totals, national titles odds, Heisman odds & more. They discuss best bets left in the NBA Playoffs including whether the New York Knicks will come out of the Eastern Conference. They also discuss the NHL playoff and play Week 2 of the 'The Other Sports Cup'. CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro03:00 Knicks vs Celtics07:45 Pacers vs Cavs14:38 CFB Win Totals26:56 2026 NFL Draft39:43 The Other Sports Cup46:05 Best Bets Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris 'Bear' Fallica' and Geoff Schwartz are joined by Mike Joyce to help preview the Kentucky Derby. The guys are once again joined by Sammy Panayotovich & Will Hill for Gambling Group Chat to talk NBA Playoffs & more. The guys also give their Best Bets for the week that include the Cleveland Cavaliers & Houston Rockets. CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro03:30 Kentucky Derby Preview With Mike Joyce31:43 Gambling Group Chat49:55 NBA Playoffs57:30 The Other Sports Cup01:06:30 Best Bets Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris 'Bear' Fallica' and Geoff Schwartz are joined by The Ringer's Todd McShay to get prepped and primed for the NFL Draft this week. Will we see three quarterbacks and two running backs in the first round. Then, the boys are joined by Will Hill and Sammy Panayotovich for Gambling Group Chat to talk NFL Draft, NBA playoffs, and NHL playoffs. Chapters:00:00 Intro03:00 Best NFL Draft Stories With Todd McShay07:00 NFL Draft Preview With Todd McShay30:30 Gambling Group Chat42:00 How Many 1st Round QBs49:00 NBA Playoffs01:03:00 Best Bets Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris 'Bear' Fallica' and Geoff Schwartz are joined by Mike Freer to help preview the NBA Playoffs. The guys are once again joined by Sammy Panayotovich for Gambling Group Chat to talk NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, NFL Draft & more. The guys also give their Best Bets for the week that include the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Lakers! CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:36 NBA PREVIEW WITH MIKE FREER16:00 GAMBLING GROUP CHAT39:09 NFL DRAFT01:01:45 BEST BETS Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris 'Bear' Fallica welcomes Jeff Sherman from Sportsbook to help preview The 2025 Masters Tournament. Fallica then welcomes Will Hill and Sammy Panayotovich for The Gambling Group Chat to recap the Final Four, preview the Masters Tournament and look ahead to some NBA Futures with Conference Winners. Who do the guys like heading into the weekend: Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, or Rory McIlroy? CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:40 JEFF SHERMAN PREVIEW THE MASTERS19:25 NCAA BASKETBALL FINAL RECAP26:45 MASTERS BETS38:35 NBA NEWS & FUTURES46:40 BEST BETS Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Final Four is finally here and it's stacked with number 1 seeds. The guys are once again joined by Sammy Panayotovich & Will Hill for Gambling Group Chat to talk the rest of the basketball tournament. The GGC also talks about the Masters Tournament which is around the corner and who the guys like at Augusta. They also chat the NFL Draft and go through Geoff Schwartz's NFL Mock Draft. CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO02:00 FINAL FOUR23:37 NFL MOCK DRAFT44:50 MASTERS TOURNAMENT55:00 BEST BETS Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB's Opening Day is here and Chris "Bear" Fallica & Geoff Schwartz welcome on Hall of Famer John Smoltz on to get them ready for the season. The guys are once again joined by Sammy Panayotovich & Will Hill for Gambling Group Chat to talk World Series predictions, MLB Awards predictions & more! CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO02:00 JOHN SMOLTZ15:00 WORLD SERIES CHAMPION23:00 MLB AWARDS41:30 TEAM WIN TOTALS50:15 BEST BETS Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2nd Weekend of the tournament is HERE! Chris "Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, Will Hill & Sam Panayotovich get you set with a game-by-game preview. The Gambling Group Chat starts with the Thursday slate... is Florida the most vulnerable one seed? On Friday, Kentucky and Tennessee battle for the third time this year while Houston takes on Purdue. Geoff and Bear Wrap the podcast with their best bets of the weekend. CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro3:15 East Region Preview12:13 West Region Preview25:00 South Region Preview35:26 Midwest Region Preview47:22 Best Bets Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the best time of the year! Chris "Bear" Fallica & Geoff Schwartz are joined by Sammy Panayotovich & Will Hill for Gambling Group Chat to talk the college basketball tournament. The guys give their picks for favorites, dark horses and Cinderellas as well as breaking down each region. CHAPTERS: 03:40 Cinderellas We Like 06:15 Favorites We Like 11:30 Dark Horses We Like 19:10 South Region 25:40 West Region 33:00 East Region 46:00 Midwest Region 55:00 Best Bets Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's that time of the year again! Geoff Schwartz is joined by Sammy Panayotovich & Will Hill for Gambling Group Chat to talk college basketball with conference tournaments this week. The guys show you how to tackle each conference from the SEC to BIG 12. They also might have a darkhorse pick in the ACC & BIG TEN tournaments & so much more. CHAPTERS: 04:30 ACC 10:20 BIG 12 16:30 SEC 22:00 BIG TEN 29:00 BIG EAST 49:45 BEST BET Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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