Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show
FOX Sports
Welcome to Bear Bets, a FOX Sports podcast that dives deep into the exhilarating world of sports gambling. Join host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica, former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz & sports betting analyst Sammy Panayotovich, as they break down NFL and college football betting with expert insights, favorite picks, best bets, and comprehensive analysis on the hottest football storylines. What sets us apart? Bear, Geoff & Sammy place real bets, offering you an authentic, high-stakes experience.
Catch new episodes of Bear Bets every Monday, Thursday and don’t miss our limited series Big Noon Kickoff Presets: Bruce & The Bear dropping every Friday all college football season. In this exclusive series, Bruce Feldman and Chris "Bear" Fallica dive into all things college football—picks, news, and insider information—throughout the season.
Tune in for your ultimate winning play. Follow Bear and Geoff on X @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz, @spshoot.
Catch new episodes of Bear Bets every Monday, Thursday and don’t miss our limited series Big Noon Kickoff Presets: Bruce & The Bear dropping every Friday all college football season. In this exclusive series, Bruce Feldman and Chris "Bear" Fallica dive into all things college football—picks, news, and insider information—throughout the season.
Tune in for your ultimate winning play. Follow Bear and Geoff on X @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz, @spshoot.
Episodes
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Jan 8, 2026 • 44min
#10 Miami vs #6 Ole Miss, #5 Oregon vs #1 Indiana + Transfer Portal News | Bruce & The Bear
The Semifinals of the College Football Playoff are here. Chris 'Bear' Fallica is joined by Fox Sports College Football Insider Bruce Feldman. They discuss the two remaining matchups in the College Football Playoff between the Indiana Hoosiers vs the Oregon Ducks & the Ole Miss Rebels vs the Miami Hurricanes. Bruce also talks about the College Football Transfer Portal including the latest news with University of Washington QB Demond Williams Jr.
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO02:20 #10 MIAMI VS #6 OLE MISS13:30 WOULD LANE KIFFIN HAVE LEFT?16:00 #5 OREGON VS #1 INDIANA22:40 OREGON'S DISTRACTIONS23:30 TRANSFER PORTAL NEWS24:00 DANTE MOORE STAYING?25:25 DEMOND WILLIAMS JR. STORY30:20 SAM LEAVITT UPDATE32:30 DYLAN RAIOLA UPDATE36:00 TY SIMPSON GOING TO NFL?40:00 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 6, 2026 • 30min
Top Bets To Make Right Now | Wild Card Round
The NFL playoffs are here, kicking off with the Wild Card Round and we’ve got the best NFL bets you need to know!
Chris 'Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich break down their best NFL bets to place right now.
If you’re looking for NFL Wild Card Round best bets, betting predictions, picks against the spread, and prop plays, this is your ultimate guide.
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO02:56 JETS FAIL TO RECORD INT09:16 #7 CHARGERS AT #2 PATRIOTS11:39 #5 TEXANS AT #4 STEELERS13:12 AFC TEAMS WITH SUPER BOWL CHANCES15:20 #6 49ERS AT #3 EAGLES16:45 TRUST THE NO. 1 SEEDS?17:27 NFC PLAYOFF MATCHUPS20:52 MVP ODDS27:32 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 5, 2026 • 48min
College Football Playoff Semifinals Preview: #10 Miami vs #6 Ole Miss + #5 Oregon vs #1 Indiana
The Semifinals of the College Football Playoff are here. Chris 'Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz & Sammy Panayotovich discuss the two remaining matchups in the College Football Playoff. First, the guys look at #10 Miami vs #6 Ole Miss and which props you should bet on. After that, the trio break down #5 Oregon taking on #1 Indiana. To wrap up the show, the crew hit on their best bets.
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO1:51 #10 MIAMI VS #6 OLE MISS7:00 #5 OREGON VS #1 INDIANA12:39 PROPS TO TARGET34:04 READING OF MEAN TWEETS39:53 BEST BETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 30, 2025 • 1h 1min
College Football Playoffs Quarterfinals Preview: Oregon vs Texas Tech + Miami vs Ohio State
The Quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff are here. Chris 'Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz & Sammy Panayotovich are joined by Will Hill to break it all down for you. Will it be chalk or will we get any upsets!?
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:30 #5 OREGON VS #4 TEXAS TECH07:00 #10 MIAMI VS #2 OHIO STATE13:00 #9 ALABAMA VS #1 INDIANA18:30 #6 OLE MISS VS #3 GEORGIA25:00 DEEER DIVE IN CFP GAMES46:00 IOWA VS VANDERBILT47:00 MICHIGAN VS TEXAS51:30 WAKE FOREST VS MISSISSIPPI STATE52:30 ILLINOIS STATE VS MONTANA STATE55:20 BEST BETS58:00 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 23, 2025 • 14min
Top NFL Bets To Make Right Now | Week 17
NFL Week 17 is here and we’ve got the best NFL bets you need to know!Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich break down their best NFL bets to place right now.
If you’re looking for NFL Week 17 best bets, betting predictions, picks against the spread, and prop plays, this is your ultimate guide.
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:00 BEARS DO IT AGAIN04:00 NO CLEAR CUT FAVORITE05:30 IS IT TIME TO BET EAGLES?07:30 STEELERS VS LIONS09:20 BEARS AT NINERS10:10 EAGLES AT BILLS11:18 JAGUARS AT COLTS11:45 STEELERS AT BROWNS12:50 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 22, 2025 • 26min
College Football First Round Recap: Alabama & Miami Upsets + Early CFP Lines
The first round of the College Football Playoff has come and gone. The #9 Alabama Crimson Tide upset the #8 Oklahoma Sooners and the #10 Miami Hurricanes upset the #7 Texas A&M Aggies.
Geoff Schwartz & Sammy Panayotovich are here to break it all down and quickly preview those College Football Playoff Quarterfinal matchups.
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:00 INITIAL WEEKEND THOUGHTS03:00 ALABAMA VS OKLAHOMA RECAP05:45 MIAMI VS TEXAS A&M RECAP07:40 MIAMI VS OHIO ST PREVIEW11:40 OREGON VS TEXAS TECH PREVIEW14:00 ALABAMA VS INDIANA PREVIEW17:00 OLE MISS VS GEORGIA PREVIEW19:00 BOWL GAMES PREVIEW23:30 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 18, 2025 • 27min
Top 5 NFL Bets To Make Right Now | Week 16
NFL Week 16 is here and we’ve got the best NFL bets you need to know!Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich break down their Top 5 NFL bets to place right now.
If you’re looking for NFL Week 16 best bets, betting predictions, picks against the spread, and prop plays, this is your ultimate guide.
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:00 FAVORITE NFL FUTURES BETS10:15 JAGUARS VS BRONCOS12:00 CHIEFS VS TITANS13:30 RAVENS VS PATRIOTS15:15 EAGLES VS COMMANDERS16:30 BUCCANEERS VS PANTHERS19:00 STEELERS VS LIONS21:00 WHICH QB WILL HAVE MOST PASSING YARDS?24:45 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 17, 2025 • 43min
College Football Playoff First Round Preview + Michigan's Next Head Coach With Bruce Feldman
The College Football Playoff is here and Chris “The Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz & Sammy Panayotovich are joined by Fox Sports College Football Insider to discuss all the games including the Miami Hurricanes vs Texas A&M Aggies & who will be the Michigan Wolverines next coach.
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:30 BRUCE FELDMAN JOINS THE SHOW02:00 #10 MIAMI VS #7 TEXAS A&M05:40 #9 ALABAMA vs #8 OKLAHOMA10:00 MICHIGAN'S NEXT HEAD COACH17:00 BETTING ON A NATIONAL CHAMPION18:30 BEST NATIONAL TITLE EXACTA22:00 #12 JAMES MADISON VS #5 OREGON25:45 #11 TULANE VS #6 OLE MISS30:00 CFP FIRST ROUND GUIDE32:00 MONTANA VS MONTANA ST34:00 ILLINOIS STATE VS VILLANOVA37:00 BEST BETS40:00 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 15, 2025 • 53min
2026 FIFA World Cup™ Way-Too-Early Gambling Guide With Stu Holden
The 2026 FIFA World Cup™ is just around the corner and Chris “The Bear” Fallica has tapped in Fox Sports soccer analyst Stu Holden to help him breakdown each group of the World Cup. They also chat Golden Boot favorites, best bets and much more!
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:00 2026 WORLD CUP PREVIEW02:40 GROUP D - CAN USA WIN?07:00 GROUP A - MEXICO'S TO LOSE09:00 GROUP B - WHO WILL WIN?12:00 GROUP C - BRAZIL OR MOROCCO?17:00 GROUP E - GERMANY 2026?22:15 GROUP G - SPAIN THE FAVORITE27:00 GROUP H - NOT SO FAST BELGIUM30:30 GROUP I - FRANCE'S TOUGH GROUP33:30 GROUP L - ENGLAND & CROATIA36:45 GOLDEN BOOT ODDS43:00 WORLD CUP FAVORITES44:30 STU'S BEST BET46:00 BEAR'S BEST BET48:30 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2025 • 35min
Top 5 NFL Bets To Make Right Now | Week 15
NFL Week 15 is here and we’ve got the best NFL bets you need to know!
Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich break down their Top 5 NFL bets to place right now. If you’re looking for NFL Week 15 best bets, betting predictions, picks against the spread, and prop plays, this is your ultimate guide.
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:00 PHILIP RIVERS CPOY?03:30 DOUBLE-DIGIT UNDERDOGS06:50 CARDINALS VS TEXANS07:45 CHARGERS VS CHIEFS09:16 BROWNS VS BEARS10:25 SHEDEUR SANDERS11:50 JAGUARS TO WIN THE AFC15:35 BILLS VS PATRIOTS18:30 BROWNS WINNING ALL THE AWARDS?21:10 JUSTIN HERBERT25:00 PHILIP RIVERS COMEBACK28:00 HALL OF FAMER OR NOT?30:20 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
