Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

Bear Bets is back! Chris “The Bear” Fallica, Sammy Panayotovich, and Geoff Schwartz are joined by former UCLA standout and NBA veteran Darren Collison to preview the 2026 NBA Finals.Can Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs continue their dominant postseason run, or do Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks have what it takes to bring a championship back to New York? The crew breaks down the biggest storylines, key matchups, and betting angles heading into the Finals, including their picks for NBA Finals MVP and whether anyone outside of Wembanyama and Brunson can take home the award.The guys also dive into the upcoming Belmont Stakes, discussing the latest odds, contenders, and best betting opportunities for horse racing’s biggest stage.From the NBA Finals to the Belmont Stakes, get all the insights, predictions, and best bets you need to stay ahead of the action on this week's episode of Bear Bets.

Chapters:0:00 Intro2:00 Darren Collison Joins The Show2:20 NBA Finals: Knicks vs Spurs2:35 Which is Better: Rust or Rest?3:45: Guard Match-Up: Brunson vs Castle5:00 How Does Brunson Attack Wemby?7:00 Which Player Will Have A Big Game 1?8:45 What is it About These Young Spurs?11:00 Can The Knicks Path To The Finals Be Overlooked?13:00 How Do You Describe Wemby?15:45 Who win the NBA Finals & MVP?17:25 Should Bear Let This Spurs Ticket Ride?20:00 NBA Finals Preview22:00 NBA Finals Best Bets24:00 Do The Knicks Have A Chance?30:40 Belmont Stakes Best Bets37:00 Greatest White Sox Bet?38:45 NHL Stanley Cup Finals41:20 Outro
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Bear Bets is back with a full preview of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™! Chris “The Bear” Fallica, Sammy Panayotovich, and Geoff Schwartz are joined by FOX Soccer analyst Maurice Edu to break down everything you need to know before the biggest tournament in the world kicks off.The crew dives into:• How far the United States can go on home soil • Their favorite picks for the Golden Boot • Which nation has the best shot to lift the trophy • The powerhouse team that could disappoint early Can France make an incredible third straight FIFA World Cup Final? The guys debate that and much more while also giving updates and best bets for the NBA and NHL Playoffs.Don’t miss this loaded episode of Bear Bets! 

Chapters:0:00 Intro0:30 Maurice Edu Joins The Show!1:00 What To Expect From The United States5:30 Spain & France or The Field?7:45 Sleeper Teams9:20 Golden Boot Bet10:30 Favorite To Falter15:45 Who Is Willing The World Cup?19:20 NBA Playoffs: Knicks vs ???23:00 NHL Playoffs: Golden Knights vs ???26:00 NHL Futures32:35 MLB Futures35:30 Outro
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Bear Bets is back to preview the NBA Conference Finals! Chris “The Bear” Fallica, Sammy Panayotovich, and Geoff Schwartz are joined by Will Hill to break down their best bets, longshots, and bold predictions across the sports world. The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder square off in the Western Conference Finals between two teams with over 60 wins. They also discuss some early bets for the 2026 FIFA WORLD UP including a longshot for the Golden Boot. They also give their best NHL, MLB futures and more.

Chapters:0:00 Intro2:40 Western Conference Final: Spurs vs Thunder12:45 Eastern Conference Final: Cavaliers vs Knicks22:50 NHL Playoffs27:50 MLB Futures33:15 Early 2026 FIFA World Cup Bets37:00 Outro
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The 2026 PGA Championship is here! 🔥 Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz break down their best golf bets with special guest, expert Justin Ray. Is it Scottie or the field? Plus, the crew shifts gears to share their top NBA Playoff picks and MLB futures. Don’t miss this episode of Bear Bets—get informed, find value, and stay ahead of the game.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:00 BETTING ON THE PREAKNESS

2:45 NBA PLAYOFFS

3:29 JUSTIN RAY JOINS SHOW

3:50 SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER OR THE FIELD?

8:40 BRYSON DECHAMBEAU ODDS

20:00 RICKY FOWLER SLEEPER PICK?

24:35 O/U WINNING SCORE

27:44: COLLIN MORIKAWA’S ODDS TO MISS CUT

29:40 VIKTOR HOVLAND TOP SCANDANAVIAN

32:15 BEAR’S PARLAY

35:45 MLB BETS

39:00 OUTRO
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The 2026 NBA Playoffs are heating up and Chris “The Bear” Fallica, Sammy Panayotovich, and Geoff Schwartz are joined by Will Hill to break down their best bets, longshots, and bold predictions across the sports world.Can LeBron James keep the Los Angeles Lakers alive against the powerhouse Oklahoma City Thunder? And can the Minnesota Timberwolves pull off an upset against the San Antonio Spurs? The crew dives into key playoff matchups and where the betting value lies.Plus, with Tarik Skubal sidelined, the AL Cy Young race is wide open. Who’s the best bet now? Are the Chicago White Sox legit contenders? The guys break down MLB futures you need to know right now.To close it out, they hit college football win totals and early WNBA futures, giving you an edge before the markets move.Don’t miss this episode of Bear Bets—get informed, find value, and stay ahead of the game. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:50 Will Hill Joins1:30 NBA Playoffs7:14 Lakers vs Thunder9:00 AL Cy Young Race12:20 MLB Futures15:15 College Football Futures23:25 WNBA Futures26:55 Outro
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