Show Notes
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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