Former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz douses your hot takes with a cold bucket of reality every Tuesday and Thursday.
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This podcast is presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. 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, alongside former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz, 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 and Geoff place real bets, offering yo ...
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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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Week 2 Reactions and NFL Week 3 Best Bets
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Geoff is back with another episode of Geoff Schwartz is Smarter Than You. On today's show, Geoff and Matt recoup after a rough week 2. Plus, a look ahead into week 3 of the NFL with Geoff's Best Bets. Be sure to follow the pod to get notified when a new episode drops each week, and follow @GeoffSchwartz on Twitter/X for more NFL and CFB comments. G…
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Bruce & The Bear: Texas & Michigan QB changes, Vols at Sooners, Utes at Pokes and more
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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 T…
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NFL Week 3 Preview: Cowboys vs Ravens, Eagles vs Saints & Offensive Player of the Year Race
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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 D…
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CFB Week 4 Preview: Tennessee at Oklahoma, USC at Michigan, Utah at Oklahoma State & more
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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 aroun…
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Week 1 Reactions and NFL Week 2 Best Bets
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Geoff is back alongside Matt for their week 2 Best Bets series. Tune in for week 1 reactions, plus Geoff's instant reaction to Tua Tagovailoa injury during Thursday Night Football. Be sure to follow the pod to get notified when a new episode drops each week, and follow @GeoffSchwartz on Twitter/X for more NFL and CFB comments. Geoff Schwartz is Sma…
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Bruce & The Bear: Pac-12 returns, Alabama at Wisconsin & more
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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…
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NFL Week 2 Preview: Cowboys vs Saints, Bengals vs Chiefs, Bills vs Dolphins & more
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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 th…
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CFB Week 3 Preview: Alabama at Wisconsin, Oregon State at Oregon, UCF at TCU, & More
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Last week shook things up in college football, but the guys are back with more bets and more chances to win big! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz preview the upcoming slate with bets they have their eye on. They also take a look at SEC odds to make the CFP, as six of the top seven spots in the AP Top 25 come from that one conference. Next, S…
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Bruce and the Bear: Texas at Michigan, Tennessee vs NC State, Colorado at Nebraska & more
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Bruce and the Bear presented by DraftKings Sportsbook is BACK with the inside information to give you an edge ahead of this loaded week 2 college football slate. Chris “Bear” Fallica & Bruce Feldman kick this episode off with the massive matchup in Ann Arbor, as #10 Michigan hosts #3 Texas. Will the Wolverine offense look different this week after …
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Chiefs Quest for Three is Underway and NFL Week 1 Best Bets
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Geoff is back alongside Matt for the first edition of thier NFL Best Bets series. Tune in for the five best plays against the spread for week 1 of the NFL season, plus Geoff's instant reactions to the Chiefs' win over the Ravens on Thursday Night Football. Be sure to follow the pod to get notified when a new episode drops each week, and follow @Geo…
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NFL Week 1 Preview: Cowboys at Browns, Ravens at Chiefs, Packers at Eagles & more
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The NFL Regular Season is finally here! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show discussing underdogs in 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 1 games in the NFL including the Dallas Cowboys at the Cleveland Browns…
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CFB Week 2 Preview: Texas at Michigan, Colorado at Nebraska, Tennessee vs NC State
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After a succesful week 1 going a combined 14-7, the guys are BACK and armed with more winners. Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off this episode with buying teams in the futures market after last week’s performances including Miami, USC and Notre Dame. How can you capitalize on overreactions from books after the opening weekend? Up next…
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Bruce and the Bear preview Week 1 of the CFB season
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Big Noon Kickoff presents Bruce and the Bear where Chris "Bear" Fallica and Bruce Feldman break down all the massive matchups in Week 1 of the CFB season. What is Bruce hearing surrounding Penn State at West Virginia? Are we buying the Will Howard hype at Ohio State? They also preview Miami at Florida, Notre Dame at Texas A&M and much more. Learn m…
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NFL Preview: Super Bowl, AFC & NFC Champs and Early Week 1 Lines
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We are one week away from NFL Regular Season games! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show discussing Rookie Quarterbacks against the spread in their first NFL Start. In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some NFL Futures including Super Bowl, AFC & NFC Champs & first coach fired. Th…
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CFB Week 1 Preview: Clemson vs UGA, Penn State at WVU, USC vs LSU & more
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WEEK ONE IS FINALLY HERE!! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show by gleaning lessons from a Week 0 saw all four underdogs cover the spread. In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, Sam Panayotovich & Will Hill join the guys to preview a loaded opening week slate including Georgia and Clemson squaring off, Florida hosting Miami and US…
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What Cut Day Means for NFL Players, QB Tiers, CeeDee's New Deal, and Football is Back!
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Geoff is back with another episode of Geoff Scwartz is Smarter Than You. On today's show, Geoff refelcts on his own experiences as a player to take you inside coaches offices on "cut day" around the league. Plus, what we can learn from Mike Sando's QB Tiers, the Cowboys extend CeeDee Lamb, and did Deion Sanders do the right thing by banning Sean Ke…
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NFC Preview: Division Winners, Win Totals & Props
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Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the episode by chatting about their Week 2 Preseason takeaways and how unders are 27-6 so far through the NFL preseason. The Gambling Group Chat is back and the gentlemen jump into previewing the NFC by previewing each division. The guys breakdown teams to miss/make the playoffs, division winners…
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Week 0 Preview, First Fired Coach Market, Player Props We Love
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS FINALLY BACK! Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the podcast weighing early lines vs waiting for movement philosophy. The duo is then joined by Will Hill and Sam Panayotovich for the weekly Gambling Group Chat. The slate is light, but the “GGC” kicks around a few wagers for Week 0 including Florida State vs Geo…
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Preseason Thoughts, Rookie Check-ins, and Teams to Fade in 2024
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Geoff is back with his reactions to the first two weeks of the NFL preseason starting with the Steelers' QB competition, thoughts on a few rookie QBs, and some reminders about how to weigh preseason when evaluating teams. Also, Geoff shares a few teams to fade in your NFL futures. Geoff Schwartz is Smarter Than You will be back in a regular cadence…
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AFC Preview: Division Winners, Win Totals & Props
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Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the episode by chatting about Week 1 Preseason takeaways including what the Haason Reddick news means for the New York Jets and whether or not Bo Nix looks like the starter for the Denver Broncos. The Gambling Group Chat is back and the gentlemen jump into previewing the AFC by discussing the AFC…
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Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz open this edition of the podcast with a reaction to the preseason AP Top 25. Is returning production a helpful tool for the futures market? The guys are then joined by Will Hill and Sam Panayotovich for the inaugural Gambling Group Chat for the fall. We dive into the awards market including the Heisman, Bear …
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NFL Awards Preview: MVP & Offensive Rookie of the Year
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Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the episode by chatting through Training Camp storylines including the Russell Wilson, Justin Herbert's injuries, the Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors and whether or not they affect their team's 2024 win totals. The Gambling Group Chat is back in full effect and the gentlemen jump into the NFL Awards i…
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CFP Playoff Futures with Collin Wilson of Action Network
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Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz continue their college football preview series with a look at various playoff futures. The duo kicks off the podcast with a breakdown of the debut of preseason polls. They also chat the news that the SEC and Big Ten will release injury reports… how much impact will they play on placing wagers during the w…
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Bear Bets NFL Preview: Best Win Total Wagers
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The NFL season is almost here!! Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the episode by chatting through double-digit win total squads and if, in general, you should stay away from backing them. The duo then dives into the NFC, picking a few overs and a few teams to fade. Who will come out of the wide-open NFC South? On the AFC side, Be…
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Bear Bets College Football Preview with Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews, Best Win Total Wagers
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Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are BACK!! Today we dive into team win totals and dark horse Heisman odds to kick off the show. The guys are then joined by Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews. The trio answers the question: UGA and Ohio State vs the field for the CFP Playoff Title. Bear, Geoff and Brett also chat Notre Dame, Texas A&M, t…
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Euro Final + Copa América Final Gambling Guide
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The Euro 2024 & Copa América 2024 Final matches are set! Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are back for another episode of “Bear Bets” to preview all the action. Bear and Geoff walk through their favorite wagers from Spain vs England and Argentina vs Colombia. 🇪🇸🏴 Spain v England (2:08) 🇦🇷🇵🇦 Argentina v Colombia (14:44) Follow us on socia…
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Euro + Copa América 2024 Semi-Finals Gambling Guide
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Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are back for another episode of “Bear Bets” to preview the Euro 2024 & Copa América 2024 Semi-Finals! Bear and Geoff walk through each of the 4 games in the Summer of Stars Semi-Finals, looking for the best wagers from all the action. 🇪🇸🇫🇷 Spain v France (XX) 🇳🇱🏴 Netherlands v England (XX) 🇦🇷🇨🇦 Argentina …
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Euro & Copa América 2024 Quarterfinals Gambling Guide
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Chris “The Bear” Fallica is joined by FOX Sports’ lead studio host Rob Stone to preview the Euro 2024 & Copa América 2024 Quarterfinals! Bear and Rob talk through each of the 8 matches in the quarterfinal round for both tournaments, looking for the best wagers from all the action. 🇪🇸🇩🇪 Spain v Germany (0:34) 🇫🇷🇵🇹 France v Portugal (9:49) 🏴🇨🇭 Englan…
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USMNT vs Uruguay Preview + Copa América & Euro 2024 Odds, Picks & Predictions
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Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are back for another episode of “Bear Bets” to cover the upcoming USMNT must-win match vs Uruguay, other plays for Copa América, and the knockout bracket for Euro 2024. First, Bear and Geoff share the wagers they like as Team USA takes on Uruguay in their final match of group play in Copa América 2024. Th…
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Euro 2024 Round of 16 + USA vs Panama Gambling Guide!
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Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are joined by former USMNT player Jimmy Conrad to preview the Euro 2024 Round of 16 as well as the USA vs Panama game in Copa América! First, Jimmy helps Bear and Geoff talk through the Euro knockout stage, looking at plays for the Round of 16 as well as future wagers. Then, Bear and Geoff look at Team US…
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USA vs Bolivia & Euro 2024 Matchday 3: Odds, Picks & Predictions
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Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are back for another episode of “Bear Bets” to cover Euro 2024 Matchday 3 plays as well as preview the first Copa América match for the US Men’s National Team as they take on Bolivia. Bear and Geoff run through the Euro groups and look for value bets heading into Matchday 3, with a particularly interestin…
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Euro 2024 Matchday 2: Odds, Picks & Predictions
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Every team in the Euro 2024 field has played one match, and “Bear Bets” is back to recap those results and look ahead to Matchday 2. To start, Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are joined by Stu Holden to cover victories by the favorites, England and France, as well as the dominant showings by Germany against Scotland and Spain against Cr…
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Copa América 2024 Gambling Guide + U.S. Open & UFL Championship Picks
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“Bear Bets” is back with another gambling guide, this week looking at a number of big sporting tournaments and championships! To start, Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are joined by Stu Holden to preview the 2024 Copa América, looking at title futures for the tournament, Golden Boot odds, and other value bets. The guys then look to this…
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Euro 2024 Gambling Guide + Belmont Stakes & NBA/NHL Finals Preview
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With so many sporting events headlining this summer, “Bear Bets” is back with another gambling guide. First, Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz are joined by Stu Holden to preview the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, looking at title futures, Golden Boot odds, and other props. The guys are then joined by Sam Panayotovich and Will …
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Week 10 + UFL Conference Championship Gambling Guide
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Bear is BACK from vacation and dives into the UFL Week 10 slate with Geoff Schwartz. The guys also look ahead to the Conference Championship matchups where Birmingham will battle Michigan and San Antonio will lock horns with St. Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FOX Sports
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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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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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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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