

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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Aug 22, 2025 • 39min
Arch Manning, Julian Sayin & More QB Buzz With Bruce Feldman + Week 0 Picks
The college football season is almost here, and the quarterback hype is reaching a fever pitch. This week, Bruce Feldman joins the show to give us the inside scoop involving big-name QBs heading into Week 1. Is Arch Manning really the next Joe Burrow? Coach O says so, and Bruce gives you the buzz he’s hearing out of Austin as Texas at Ohio State battle looms next week. Speaking of the Buckeyes, the buzz is all about Julian Sayin out of Columbus and the recently named the Ohio State starting QB. Sayin’s accuracy and fit in Brian Hartline’s offense could make him a breakout star in 2025. We also look at Notre Dame’s CJ Carr, the Clemson’s national title chances, and inside scoop surrounding Alabama’s Ty Simpson in Tuscaloosa.Plus, Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich give their insight on Fresno State vs. Kansas, Stanford vs. Hawaii, and other Week 0 bets you need to hammer.
Arch Madness: Buzz out of Austin (3:12)What they Sayin about Julian (5:33)In CJ Carr we trust at Notre Dame? (9:16)Clemson for the National Title? (14:14)Ty Simpson expectations at Alabama (20:16)Week 0 Bets (28:24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 2025 • 48min
2025 College Football Futures Gambling Guide
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

Aug 14, 2025 • 51min
2025 NFL Preview: Teams We Don’t Trust
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

Aug 12, 2025 • 59min
2025 College Football Preview: Teams We Don’t Trust
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

Aug 7, 2025 • 46min
2025 NFL Win Total Gambling Guide
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

Aug 4, 2025 • 56min
2025 College Football Win Total Gambling Guide
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

Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 6min
Belmont Stakes 2025 Betting Guide
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

May 29, 2025 • 1h 11min
2025 NFL & College Football Win Totals + Early Belmont Stakes Preview
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

May 21, 2025 • 59min
Indianapolis 500 Betting Preview + Top College Sports Title Futures & Best Bets
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
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May 13, 2025 • 58min
PGA Championship Betting Guide, NFL & NBA Futures
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
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