

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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Dec 1, 2023 • 56min
NFL Week 13 Best Bets, Eagles home underdogs vs. 49ers, Aaron Rodgers return
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)*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 13 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

Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 6min
CFB Conference Championship Best Bets, Oregon-Washington, Georgia-Alabama & more!
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)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

Nov 22, 2023 • 59min
NFL Week 12 Best Bets, Thanksgiving Tripleheader, AFC Playoff Picture, Brock Purdy MVP?
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)*Timecodes are approximate Follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz.Super 6 Thanksgiving 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

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 1min
CFB Week 13 Best Bets, Ohio State-Michigan, Oregon State-Oregon, Bo Nix or Jayden Daniels?
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)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

Nov 17, 2023 • 57min
NFL Week 11 Best Bets, Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch, Deshaun Watson’s injury, CJ Stroud MVP?
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)Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz.Super 6 NFL Week 11 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

Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 10min
CFB Week 12 Best Bets, Harbaugh suspension, Jayden Daniels' Heisman hopes
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) 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

Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 1min
NFL Week 10 Best Bets, 49ers vs. Jaguars, Giants vs. Cowboys, Trevor Lawrence MVP?
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)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 10 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

Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 3min
CFB Week 11 Best Bets, Michigan vs. Penn State, Ole Miss vs. Georgia, Utah vs. Washington
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) 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

Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 1min
NFL Week 9 Best Bets, Cowboys vs. Eagles, Chase Young to 49ers, Joe Burrow MVP?
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)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 9 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

Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 9min
CFB Week 10 Best Bets, Jim Harbaugh & Michigan Scandal New Details, CFP Rankings, Heisman Odds
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)*Timecodes are approximateCatch 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


