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Former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz douses your hot takes with a cold bucket of reality every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Welcome to "Bear Bets," a FOX Sports podcast that takes you inside the thrilling world of sports gambling. Join host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica, alongside former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz, as they dive into the action-packed realm of NFL and college football betting. Get ready for expert insights, favorite picks, best bets, and in-depth analysis on the biggest football storylines. What sets us apart? These are real bets, placed by Bear and Geoff themselves. Tune i ...
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NFL lineman and one of the NFL's most active on social media, Geoff Schwartz shares his thoughts on the world of sports, life as an athlete, food and pop culture with his co-host, Duke Manyweather.
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You've heard him on KSR, but now you can hear Matt Jones like never before with extended one-on-one interviews with guests from in and outside the sports world.
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NFL Schedule Release, Contender Check-Ins, and More Offseason Storylines
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Geoff is back alongside Matt Ford for an NFL offseason check-in. Schedules are out, Jared Goff got paid, and we learned that Sean Payton was planning on drafting Patrick Mahomes (but Bo Nix will be just as good). Plus, which contenders improved their title chances this offseason, and who's lagging behind? All that and more on Geoff Schwartz is Smar…
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The UFL Playoffs are set! Geoff Schwartz gets you ready for Week 9 action. The former NFL offensive lineman has bets for the Michigan vs Houston & St. Louis vs Arlington matchups. Geoff also gives his picks for the FOX Super 6 competition. Follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your …
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Geoff Schwartz gets you set for another loaded week of UFL action! He breaks down Birmingham taking on Houston & Arlington battling San Antonio. Geoff also gives you a potential value pick in the UFL futures market. Follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…
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To prepare for the upcoming Kentucky Derby, “Bear Bets” is back with another gambling guide. Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz have a wide range of experience when it comes to the races and they are excited to provide tips for all gambling levels. Chris also shares one of his own derby memorable moments. The guys are then joined by Matt B…
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Geoff is back with the fourth annual Mock Draft Spectacular on Geoff Schwartz is Smarter Than You, alongside Gabe, Matt, and Hank. The boys took this one super seriously-- no goofing around, no joke picks, just locked in draft analysis to get you ready for Thursday night. Be sure to follow the podcast to be notified whenever a new episode is releas…
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On Thursday the 2024 NFL DRAFT kicks off. “Bear Bets” is back with another special episode to help you capitalize on bets through the event. To start things off, Chris "The Bear" Fallica honors the late Howie Schwab, a broadcaster, mentor, and friend. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Geoff Schwartz then shares his own memorable draft d…
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UFL WEEK 4 SLATE IS HERE! The betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz look at this week’s UFL action and place a few wagers on the games. Can anyone slow down Birmingham? Don’t forget to compete in the FOX Super 6 Challenge by making predictions to win big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…
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UFL WEEK 3 SLATE IS HERE! The betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz look at this week’s UFL action and place a few wagers on the games. Who will win the big Memphis vs Birmingham showdown on FOX? Don’t forget to compete in the FOX Super 6 Challenge by making predictions to win big. Learn more about …
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NFL Draft Predictions, Diggs on the Move, and Prospects Ceilings and Floors
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Geoff is back alongside Gabe Goodwin to talk through the latest rumors ahead of the NFL draft, and what can we learn from the Bills trading Stefon Diggs to the Texans? Plus, Geoff corrects Gabe's unrealistic expectations for some major NFL prospects. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/…
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THE MASTERS is HERE and “Bear Bets” is back with another special episode to help you capitalize on gambling through the tournament. To start things off, Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz welcome Jeff Sherman, golf oddsmaker extraordinaire, to chat best Scottie Scheffler bets, Tiger Woods, the biggest liabilities for the book, and more. Th…
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UFL Week 2 Gambling Guide, FOX Super 6 picks
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UFL WEEK 2 SLATE IS HERE! The betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica looks at this week’s UFL schedule and makes his game picks. What will be the outcome of the Houston Roughnecks vs D.C. Defenders matchup? Don’t forget to compete in the FOX Super 6 Challenge by making predictions to win big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…
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THE FINAL FOUR IS HERE! The betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica IS joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, to go game by game in the Men's & Women's Final Fours and pick out a few wagers they are targeting. Are we destined for a Purdue vs UConn title game? The guys then kick around a few MLB and NFL Draft …
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THE MLB SEASON IS UPON US! The betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz are joined by our own Ben Verlander of Flippin' Bats to preview the season. Ben gives his picks for each division and season awards award, with Bear and Geoff giving their bets along the way. What is the best way to wager on the Cy…
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Sweet 16 Gambling Guide, John Fanta on who could give UConn problems
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MARCH MADNESS ROLLS ON! The betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz are joined by the great John Fanta to preview this weekend's action. Why is the field so chalky? The guys are then joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, to go game by game in the Sweet 16 and p…
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MARCH MADNESS IS HERE! The betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, to go region by region and pick out a few wagers they are targetting. Which 12 seed or lower will make it out of the first round? And who will be cuttin…
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NFL Draft Team Needs and March Madness Hype
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Geoff is back with another episode of Geoff Schwartz is Smarter than You. This week Geoff is joined by Gabe to share what he noticed from team's approaches to the offseason so far, and how that knowledge can help you predict who they'll draft. Did the Bears make their intentions clear by trading Justin Fields to Pittsburgh? Which teams are angling …
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Geoff and Matt are here to kick off the NFL's legal tampering window with their thoughts on all the big signings from the first days of free agency. What will Kirk and Russ bring to their new teams? Are any of these RB deals good investments? And also, how is Geoff celebrating gambling becoming legal in North Carolina? Be sure to follow the podcast…
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NFL Draft Market after the Combine, Mid-Major Tournament picks, March Madness Title Futures
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BEAR BETS IS BACK! After a quick reset after the Super Bowl, betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz start the show discussing early 2024 NFL Draft bets they are targetting following the combine. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, a…
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Combine Fallout, a Loaded O Line Class, and a Moose at the Iditarod
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Geoff is back alongside Gabe to break down everything they learned from the combine, Geoff gives his impressions of the many offensive lineman expected to go in the first round, and a check in on Russell Wilson's value. Plus, who's the John Dowd of NCAA 25? And what's going down at the Iditarod? Be sure to follow the podcast to be notified whenever…
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Crowning the New GOAT and Other Super Bowl Takeaways
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The Chiefs are Champs! Geoff is joined by Gabe to break down every angle of Super Bowl 58, starting with what we all already knew: Mahomes is really good at football. Also, Kyle Shanahan, Trent McDuffie, Chris Jones, Andy Reid, Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, Usher, Ice Spice, Ben Affleck AND Matt Damon all had big weekends, tune in to the only podcast…
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We’re ONE day away from Super Bowl LVIII and “Bear Bets” is back with a special crossover episode with The NFL on FOX Podcast. Host Dave Helman joins Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz in studio for a final betting preview of the big game. To start, Dave asks Bear and Geoff for general Super Bowl betting advice and strategies. After that, …
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Fan Q&A: Bad Beats, Gatorade color, Best NFL mascots, stadiums & will Jason Kelce retire?
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All week, Bear & Geoff have been sharing their best bets, favorite props & strategy for Super Bowl 58. In today’s episode, Bear & Geoff answer YOUR questions. The guys talk about Super Bowl Gatorade picks and Geoff gives intel on choosing the color for this year’s game. They also discuss a wide range of topics including best NFL mascots and stadium…
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NFL Awards Odds & Picks: MVP, Offensive & Defensive Players of the Year, Rookies, & Coach of the Year
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The 13th annual NFL Honors airs tonight, but before the official hardware is handed out, Chris "The Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill share their thoughts & provide their picks among this year's finalists for the individual awards: 🏆 MVP 🏆 Offensive Player of the Year 🏆 Defensive Player of the Year 🏆 Offensive Rookie of …
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Super Bowl 58 Prop Bets, Betting Strategies, Taylor Swift, MVP & Cross-Sport props
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We’re FOUR days away from Super Bowl LVIII and “Bear Bets” is back with another special episode to help you capitalize on gameday prop bets and picks. To start things off, Chris "The Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill share their thoughts on the Taylor-Swift themed prop bets named after her lyrics and song titles. Will yo…
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Super Super Bowl Preview Live from Blue Duck HQ
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Geoff is out West to preview Super Bowl 58 in person between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. This episode aired live from Blue Duck's studio in Los Angeles with Geoff, Matt, and Gabe-- the whole crew! Tune in to hear the boys' thoughts on this Super Bowl rematch, their favorite prop bets, reviews of the new episode of Curb Your …
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Super Bowl 58 49ers Best Bets: Christian McCaffrey, Brock Purdy Props, Odds & Picks
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We are five days away from the Super Bowl and “Bear Bets” is back with another new episode to get you ready for the big game. To start things off, Chris "The Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill share their San Francisco 49ers best bets, player props, picks & predictions. The Gambling Group Chat discuss the spread, moneylin…
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Super Bowl 58 Chiefs Best Bets: Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes Props, Odds & Picks
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The matchup for Super Bowl LVIII is set, with the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs taking on the San Francisco 49ers. For the next five days, “Bear Bets” will be bringing you special episodes leading up to Sunday. To start things off, Chris "The Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill share their Kansas City Chiefs best b…
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Mailbag Questions, Early Super Bowl Thoughts, and Recapping Preseason Props
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Geoff and Matt are back for the final edition of their gambling show before the end of the year. On this week's episode, the boys wrap up this offseason's coaching moves, answer some listener mailbag questions, and recap how they did on their preseason prop bets. Tune in next week to see Geoff, Gabe, and Matt all together live on Twitter and Youtub…
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The Chiefs Did it Again! Championship Round Reactions and More
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Geoff is back alongside Gabe to celebrate the Chiefs beating the Ravens in the AFC Championship game to advance to their fourth Super Bowl in five years. Plus, how do the Niners stack up in this Super Bowl rematch? And will the Lions be back next year? Be sure to follow the podcast for new episodes twice a week, and leave a rating, comment, or twee…
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Geoff and Matt are back with their weekly wagering episode to give out their six favorite prop bets for this weekend's Conference Championship Games. Plus, what can we expect from Harbaugh, Moore, and other first-year head coaching in 2024? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…
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NFL Conference Championship Best Bets: 49ers vs. Lions, Ravens vs. Chiefs
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The NFC & AFC Conference Championship matchups are set as the Super Bowl odds continue to narrow down. The Ravens host the Chiefs for the AFC title before the NFC showdown between the 49ers and Lions on FOX. In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz start t…
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Mahomes is Inevitable and Other Divisional Round Headlines, Plus Harbaugh to LA?
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Geoff is back from Buffalo with his reports on the Chiefs win over the Bills (and Jason Kelce's shirtless performance). Then he and Gabe go through all the headlines and takeaways from the Divisional round and share some coaching updates. Be sure to follow the podcast for new episodes twice a week, and leave a rating, comment, or tweet @GeoffSchwar…
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Geoff and Matt are back to check in on coaching hirings and firings, plus preview the Divisional Round Matchups this weekend and share their favorite props and picks. Be sure to follow the podcast for new episodes twice a week, and leave a rating, comment, or tweet @GeoffSchwartz to share what you think!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…
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Wild Card Round Takeaways, and Checking in on the Coaching Carousel
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Geoff and Gabe are back to break down all the headlines from the NFL's Wild Card Weekend. Where do the Eagles go from here? Was Dak right to have his coaches back? How is it always the Chiefs? All that and more on Geoff Schwartz is Smarter than You. Be sure to follow the podcast for new episodes twice a week, and leave a rating, comment, or tweet @…
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Geoff and Matt preview the Wildcard matchups and rank their favorite plays for the weekend. Be sure to follow the podcast for new episodes twice a week, and leave a rating, comment, or tweet @GeoffSchwartz to share what you think! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…
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NFL Week 18 Reactions and CFB Final Preview
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Geoff and Gabe break down all the headlines from the last week of the regular season, and Geoff shares his predictions for Michigan vs. Washington in the CFB final tonight. Be sure to follow the podcast for new episodes twice a week, and leave a rating, comment, or tweet @GeoffSchwartz to share what you think! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co…
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NFL Divisional Round Best Bets: Bills vs. Chiefs, 49ers vs. Packers
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The NFL Divisional Round is set with four great playoff matchups this weekend. 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 Divisional Round picks featuring the Buccaneers vs. Lions and the Packers vs. 49ers who will meet…
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NFL Wild Card Weekend Best Bets: Cowboys vs. Packers, Chiefs vs. Dolphins, Buccaneers vs. Eagles
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NFL Super Wild Card Weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of storylines and bets to go around. Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford returns to Detroit, Houston Texans’ rookie QB C.J. Stroud makes his playoff debut, and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy hosts his former Packers squad. In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” host and betting expert C…
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Geoff and Matt are at sitting at 58% on the season. Tune in for the last week of their five best bets to finish strong with the boys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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NFL Week 18 Best Bets, Bills vs. Dolphins AFC East, Super Bowl odds, Stefanski Coach of the Year?
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The 2023 NFL regular season finale is here. 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 18 picks featuring the Seahawks vs. Cardinals and Broncos vs. Raiders. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports b…
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CFP National Championship Best Bets, Predictions, Odds: Michigan vs. Washington
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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. The 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship is set as No. 1 Michigan squares off with No. 2 Washington at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8. Bear and Geoff start the show re…
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Geoff and Gabe talk CFP semis and headlines from NFL Week 17. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Geoff and Matt are back to discuss CFB bowl season, the Broncos benching Russell Wilson, and of course, the five best bets against the spread for week 17 of the NFL season. As always, Geoff and Matt go through every single game on the weekend slate and pick five that they will be wagering on. Thank you for listening to Geoff Schwartz is Smarter Tha…
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NFL Week 17 Best Bets, Dolphins vs. Ravens, Lamar Jackson MVP, Russell Wilson’s future
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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 17 picks featuring the Steelers-Seahawks and Saints-Buccaneers with major playoff implications for both matchups. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports be…
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CFB New Year’s Six Best Bets, Michigan vs. Alabama, Texas vs. Washington
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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. The biggest bowl games of the year are upon us and Bear and Geoff start the show talking about their picks for the weekend highlighting Memphis-Iowa State. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by …
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Geoff and Gabe tell us how much the Chiefs need to panic after yet another bad loss in prime time. They then talk about the Ravens impressive Monday night win, talk about Prime's recruiting tactics, and more! Plus he gives out plays for Thursday's showdown between Cleveland and the Jets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…
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Geoff and Matt are back for Week 16's tough NFL slate. Strap in this week and expect them to be taking some ugly games featuring some quarterbacks you may or may not be so familiar with. And this crazy week ends with a pick in the game of the year between the 49ers and the Ravens. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva…
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NFL Week 16 Best Bets, Cowboys vs. Dolphins, Ravens vs. 49ers, Bills’ Playoff Odds
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In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” Geoff Schwartz is joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC breakdown the NFL Week 16 slate featuring the Thursday Night Football match between the Saints & Rams, plus the other big games including Cowboys vs. Dolph…
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Gabe and Geoff are back to chat about all things that happened around the league. The Chiefs still don't look like champions against the Patriots, the Bills look like they might be the class of the AFC, and the Eagles playing on Monday night to see if they can stay on pace with the other top teams in the NFC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com…
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Geoff and Matt are back at it coming off of yet another winning week. They talk all games around the league including the struggling Eagles, the fun and frisky New York Giants, and the home dog Steelers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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