Bear Bets returned to FOX Sports’ digital gambling show this week to discuss the Sweet 16 round of March Madness. This week’s episode featured Chris “The Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich, and Will Hill, who shared their favorite bets for the men’s NCAA Tournament games. The group discussed various matchups and shared their insights on where they saw value in the betting lines.
In the East Region, UConn was favored by 11 points against San Diego State, and the group consensus leaned towards UConn covering the spread. Iowa State was a slight favorite over Illinois, and the group favored Iowa State on the money line due to their strong defense and impressive tournament performance so far. In the West Region, Arizona was a significant favorite over Clemson, but the panel was leaning towards Clemson covering the spread due to concerns about Arizona’s ability to score consistently.
In the South Region, North Carolina was favored by 4.5 points against Alabama, and the group favored Alabama to cover the spread despite concerns about their defense. Marquette was favored by 6.5 points against North Carolina State, and the group leaned towards the over for total points in the game due to North Carolina State’s strong offense. In the Midwest Region, Purdue was favored by 5.5 points over Gonzaga, and the group was leaning towards the over for total points in the game due to both teams’ scoring ability.
In the matchup between Tennessee and Creighton, Creighton was expected to score over 32.5 points in the first half, according to the panel. Overall, the group provided insights into key matchups, betting trends, and potential value plays for the Sweet 16 games. They discussed factors such as defense, shooting ability, and team dynamics to inform their betting recommendations. As the tournament progresses, they will continue to analyze and provide recommendations for upcoming games in the NCAA Tournament. Fans can follow along with FOX Sports for the latest news and updates on the tournament and other sports events.
