

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.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
NFL Week 5 Preview: Cowboys vs Steelers, Ravens vs Bengals & More
The NFL season rolls with some intriguing Week 5 matchups. Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show revisiting team win totals.In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 5 games in the NFL including the Dallas Cowboys vs the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens vs the Cincinnati Bengals & more.To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Geoff also hands out his Fade of the Week, which could see the Kansas City Chiefs hitting the under at home. Gambling Group Chat (14:10) Super 6: Cardinals @ Niners (30:49) Cowboys @ Steelers (39:56) Saints @ Chiefs (46:00) Best Bets of the Week Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook (58:25)Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartzGAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS).1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $250 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Ends 9/19/24 11:59 PM ET. Terms: dkng.co/ftball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 2, 2024 • 1h 8min
CFB Week 6 Preview: Missouri at Texas A&M, UCLA at Penn State, Iowa at Ohio State & more
Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off this edition of Bear Bets with a few notes we have learned over the first month of the season. Do we actually feel better about UGA after their loss at Alabama? In the Gambling Group Chat, betting experts Will Hill and Sam Panayotovich join us to dive into all the key matchup this weekend. Who will take home the only ranked on ranked matchup in College Station between Mizzou and Texas A&M? The guys then wrap the show with Geoff’s fade of the week followed by their Best Bets sponsored by DraftKings. 🏈: Mizzou at Texas A&M (11:25)🏈: Iowa at Ohio State (18:39)💰: Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (55:08)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

Sep 27, 2024 • 27min
Bruce & The Bear: #2 Dawgs at #4 Tide, UNLV QB bails, #20 Oklahoma State at #23 K State & more
On this week’s edition of Bruce & The Bear, Chris "Bear" Fallica and Bruce Feldman break down the MASSIVE matchup in Tuscaloosa, as the 2nd-ranked Georgia Bulldogs take on the 4th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. The duo also gives you a betting edge for the two other ranked on ranked matchups between Illinois and Penn State as well as Oklahoma State at Kansas State. Bruce and Bear then bring on gambling expert Sam Panayotovich to dive into the WILD story out of UNLV where starting QB Matthew Sluka left the program amid a 3-0 start and potential CFP playoff run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 4min
NFL Week 4 Preview: Cowboys vs Giants, Bills vs Ravens & Coach of the Year Race
The NFL season rolls with some intriguing Week 4 matchups. Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show discussing underdogs having their 2nd best mark in the last 20 years through Week 3.In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, Sam Panayotovich & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 4 games in the NFL including the Dallas Cowboys vs the New York Giants, the Buffalo Bills vs the Baltimore Ravens & more.To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Geoff also hands out his Fade of the Week, which could see the Kansas City Chiefs passing a ton in Los Angeles. TNF: Cowboys vs Giants (05:44) Super 6: Eagles vs Buccaneers (24:00) Coach of the Year (44:35) Fade of the Week (52:52) Best Bets of the Week Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook (55:00)Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartzGAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS).1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $250 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Ends 9/19/24 11:59 PM ET. Terms: dkng.co/ftball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 2024 • 1h 14min
CFB Week 5 Preview: Georgia at Alabama, Illinois at Penn State, Colorado at UCF & more
Off of a 6-3 week, Chris “Bear” Fallica & Geoff Schwartz get you ready for another thrilling slate of college football this weekend. The duo starts in the Heisman futures market. Can Colorado’s Travis Hunter take home the biggest individual prize? In this week’s edition of the Gambling Group Chat, betting experts Will Hill & Sam Panayotovich join us to kick around the biggest matchups including Georgia traveling to Alabama, Illinois heading to Penn State, and Oklahoma State taking on Kansas State. To wrap the podcast, Geoff gives his Fade of the Week before the guys hand out their Best Bets of the Week sponsored by DraftKings. 🏈: Heisman Futures(4:08)🏈: Georgia at Alabama (11:00)💰: Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (64:24)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

Sep 20, 2024 • 21min
Bruce & The Bear: Texas & Michigan QB changes, Vols at Sooners, Utes at Pokes and more
On this week’s edition of Bruce and The Bear, Chris Fallica and Bruce Feldman dive into THE story around college football and the emergence of Arch Manning. The starlet will be forced into his first ever start after an injury to Quinn Ewers. Is it time to buy low in the Heisman market with Ewers? In Norman, the Oklahoma Sooners host the white-hot Tennessee Volunteers in their first SEC matchup. What is Bruce hearing from the Sooner camp? Gambling expert Sam Panayotovich then joins the pod to take us inside the wild line movement in Utah at Oklahoma State game. Make sure to join us every Friday here at Bruce & The Bear to find out where you can get an edge with insider information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 12min
NFL Week 3 Preview: Cowboys vs Ravens, Eagles vs Saints & Offensive Player of the Year Race
The NFL season rolls with some intriguing Week 3 matchups. Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show discussing the underdogs hot start to the season & who their picks are for their Survivor Pools.In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 3 games in the NFL including the Dallas Cowboys vs the Baltimore Ravens, the Philadelphia Eagles vs the New Orleans Saints & more.To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Geoff also hands out his Fade of the Week, which could see little offense in a NFC West showdown. TNF: Bills vs Dolphins (16:18) Super 6: Cowboys vs Ravens (19:20) Eagles vs Saints (29:00) Fade of the Week (53:36) Best Bets of the Week Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook (01:00:36)Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartzGAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS).1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $250 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Ends 9/19/24 11:59 PM ET. Terms: dkng.co/ftball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2024 • 1h 11min
CFB Week 4 Preview: Tennessee at Oklahoma, USC at Michigan, Utah at Oklahoma State & more
We are set for a LOADED college football slate this weekend and Chris “Bear” Fallica & Geoff Schwartz have you covered. The guys open the show looking at the conference futures market. Which team in a new conference has the best shot at taking home the title? In this week’s edition of the Gambling Group Chat, Sam Panayotovich & Will Hill kick around the biggest matchups of the week... can OU stop the vaunted Tennessee front? Will USC cover on the road at Michigan? To wrap the podcast, Geoff and Bear give out their Best Bets presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. 🏈: Tennessee at OU 🏈: USC at Michigan 🏈: Utah at Oklahoma State 💰: Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings 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

Sep 13, 2024 • 24min
Bruce & The Bear: Pac-12 returns, Alabama at Wisconsin & more
On this week’s Bruce and the Bear presented by DraftKings Sportsbook, the guys break down the latest in the Pac-12 expansion as four teams from the Mountain West have joined Washington State and Oregon State. Who is next? The duo also dives into the massive Big Noon Kickoff matchup featuring Alabama and Wisconsin. Do we trust Tennessee and Ole Miss more than the Tide at this point? Bruce also pulls the curtain back on the issues at FSU before Sam Panayotovich, FOX Sports Gambling Analyst, joins the guys for some Group of 5 CFP talk. Would you rather take Boise State or Notre Dame in the futures market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 6min
NFL Week 2 Preview: Cowboys vs Saints, Bengals vs Chiefs, Bills vs Dolphins & more
The NFL season rolls on with a big slate of games for Week 2. Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show discussing bets they would like back from Week 1 & who their picks are for their Survivor Pools.In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 2 games in the NFL including the Dallas Cowboys vs the New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals vs the Kansas City Chiefs & more.To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Geoff also hands out his Fade of the Week, which could see a running back run all over the Carolina Panthers. TNF: Bills vs Dolphins (14:50) Cowboys vs Saints (19:33) Chiefs vs Bengals (33:00) Fade of the Week (56:00) Best Bets of the Week Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook (57:57)Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartzGAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS).1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $250 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Ends 9/19/24 11:59 PM ET. Terms: dkng.co/ftball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices