Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

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.

Episodes

Bruce & The Bear: #16 Texas A&M at #8 Notre Dame, #18 South Florida at #5 Miami & More

September 12, 2025 • 26 mins
On this week’s show, Bruce and Bear break down a loaded college football slate highlighted by #6 Georgia vs #15 Tennessee in Knoxville. Can the Vols finally crack the code against Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs, or will Georgia make it nine straight wins? We also head to Death Valley where #3 LSU hosts Florida. Bruce explains why Brian Kelly’s Tigers look like the better team on both sides of the ball. From there it’s off to South Beach...
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Top NFL Bets To Make Money In Week 2

September 12, 2025 • 23 mins
Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season is here & our gambling experts are revealing the five best bets you need to place immediately, plus their favorite bonus props & futures to wager. Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich have crunched all the numbers, submerged themselves in the research & are now ready to share their NFL betting strategies. The trio starts off by going through their five top wagers to focus on th...
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College Football Week 3 Gambling Guide | #6 Georgia vs #15 Tennessee + David Pollack Interview

September 11, 2025 • 60 mins
Week 3 of the 2025 College Football season is here, and we’ve got your ultimate betting guide, previews, and expert picks! David Pollack Interview – College Football Hall Of Famer David Pollack joins the show ahead of the big matchup between the #6 Georgia Bulldogs and #15 Tennessee Volunteers. He also chats the other big games around the SEC including Wisconsin vs #19 Alabama. Top Week 3 Games:Can Florida bounce back against #3 ...
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Week 2 College Football Recap: Oklahoma Beats Michigan, Bad Beats & Early Lines We're Eyeing

September 8, 2025 • 27 mins
Week 2 of the 2025 College Football season was packed with upsets, blow out wins, bad beats & more. Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich recap their bets from Week 2 including the Kansas vs Missouri, Ole Miss vs Kentucky, Michigan vs Oklahoma & more. The Kansas vs Missouri game might have a bad beat that the guys think about for a while. Finally, the guys look ahead  and circle some early Week 3 College Foot...
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Bruce & Bear Week 2: Iowa at #16 Iowa State, #15 Michigan at #18 Oklahoma & more

September 5, 2025 • 20 mins
Bruce Feldman, Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Sammy Panayotovich dive into a couple of classic rivalries and the Top 25 showdown this week. We kick things off with the Cy-Hawk rivalry, as Iowa travels to Ames to face #16 Iowa State, analyzing QB play from Mark Gronowski and Rocco Becht, defensive matchups, and why history says the total will go under. Then it’s the Border War, with Kansas heading to Missouri... can the Jayhawks cove...
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Top 5 NFL Bets To Make For Week 1

September 5, 2025 • 22 mins
Do you like winning money? Bear Bets has you covered! Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season is here & our gambling experts are revealing the five best bets you need to place immediately, plus their favorite bonus props & futures to wager.Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich have crunched all the numbers, submerged themselves in the research & are now ready to share their NFL betting strategies. The trio starts off b...
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College Football Week 2 Gambling Guide | Michigan vs Oklahoma + Matt Campbell Interview

September 4, 2025 • 38 mins
Week 2 of the 2025 College Football season is here, and we’ve got your ultimate betting guide, previews, and expert picks!Matt Campbell Interview – Iowa State Cyclones head coach joins the show ahead of Iowa State vs Iowa rivalry game to break down the matchup and what to expect this season.Top Week 2 Games: Can Iowa State beat Iowa once again?Can Michigan take down Oklahoma in Norman?Can Duke pull off the upset of Illinois?Can Arc...
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Week 1 College Football Recap: Ohio State Upsets Texas, Bill Belichick Disaster & More

September 2, 2025 • 37 mins
Week 1 of the 2025 College Football season was action packed with upsets, blow out wins, bad beats & more.Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich recap their bets from Week 1 including the Miami Hurricanes win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Florida State's upset of Alabama & more. The guys also highlight the most impressive wins from Week 1 and also some preseason takes they might want back like Dylan Raio...
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Bruce & The Bear Week 1: #1 Texas at #3 Ohio State, #6 Notre Dame at #10 Miami & more

August 29, 2025 • 25 mins
BRUCE & THE BEAR IS BACK! Chris "Bear" Fallica, Bruce Feldman and Sammy Panayotovich dive into an action-packed Week 1 slate headlined by three Top 10 matchups. The guys open with #1 Texas at #3 Ohio State in Columbus. Will Arch Manning live up to the hype? Bruce and Bear then head to Death Valley where #9 LSU visits #4 Clemson. LSU hasn’t won a Week 1 game in over 2,000 days, and the crew debates whether Garrett Nussmeier can fi...
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College Football Week 1 Gambling Guide | Texas vs Ohio State Preview + Mario Cristobal Interview

August 27, 2025 • 60 mins
Week 1 of the 2025 College Football season is here, and we’ve got your ultimate betting guide, previews, and expert picks!Mario Cristobal Interview:Miami Hurricanes head coach joins the show ahead of Miami vs Notre Dame to break down the matchup and what to expect this season.Texas vs Ohio State Preview & Betting Picks:Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich dive into one of the biggest Week 1 games. Which rook...
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Arch Manning, Julian Sayin & More QB Buzz With Bruce Feldman + Week 0 Picks

August 21, 2025 • 38 mins
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 ou...
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2025 College Football Futures Gambling Guide

August 18, 2025 • 48 mins
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 tho...
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2025 NFL Preview: Teams We Don’t Trust

August 14, 2025 • 50 mins
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 se...
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2025 College Football Preview: Teams We Don’t Trust

August 11, 2025 • 59 mins
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 trustwor...
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2025 NFL Win Total Gambling Guide

August 7, 2025 • 46 mins
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 quest...
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2025 College Football Win Total Gambling Guide

August 4, 2025 • 56 mins
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 i...
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Belmont Stakes 2025 Betting Guide

June 3, 2025 • 66 mins
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 Cu...
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2025 NFL & College Football Win Totals + Early Belmont Stakes Preview

May 29, 2025 • 71 mins
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, exp...
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Indianapolis 500 Betting Preview + Top College Sports Title Futures & Best Bets

May 21, 2025 • 59 mins
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 Play...
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PGA Championship Betting Guide, NFL & NBA Futures

May 13, 2025 • 57 mins
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...
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