Best Bets & Bold Predictions for Championship Weekend | College Football & NFL Week 14 Breakdown | December 5, 2025 |

Full Podcast Summary / Notes (Timestamped): 00:05:39 – 00:06:48 The Coachopens the show, welcomes listeners, highlights platforms (Stadium, Amazon Prime, YouTube, DirecTV, etc.), interactive chat features, and recaps a decent betting day with special mention of CD Lamb’s injury affecting previous night's bets. Shoutout to premium pop-up betting wins. SiriusXM show promo. 00:07:31 – 00:08:00 Day 5 of "25 Days to Coachmas" kicks off, teasing gifts and weekend action. 00:08:28 – 00:10:19 The Coachintroduces Soupy , Brandon , and Mike Pendleton . Mike Pendletontalks about his viral Bears tattoo story, WGN coverage, and hype for Chicago vs. Green Bay. 00:10:41 – 00:12:03 Brandonshares top college football bets: North Texas -2.5 vs. Tulane Virginia -4 vs. Duke Indiana Moneyline vs. Ohio State (+165), predicting a Heisman-clinching performance. 00:12:46 – 00:13:49 Soupyweighs in: North Texas team total over 34.5 UNLV/Boise State under 57.5 (emphasis on cold, run-heavy matchup). 00:14:01 – 00:15:12 The Coachpivots to NBA picks: Lakers/Celtics over 225.5 Heat/Magic under 241.5, discusses NBA betting strategy and relevant player updates. 00:15:32 – 00:16:34 Footy Friday soccer picks are revealed, with five-pack multi-league bets, including Bundesliga, EPL, and La Liga games. 00:17:15 – 00:18:30 "Coachmas" gifts unwrapped: Brandonlikes Alabama Moneyline vs. Georgia. Soupyanticipates playoff chaos with multiple scenarios. 00:20:42 – 00:21:15 Cowboys' and Lions’ playoff prospects analyzed;Brandon and Soupy break down Dallas' defensive struggles and the potential impact of CD Lamb’s injury. 00:23:03 – 00:23:21 Highlights on chaotic and exciting college football season with potential for multiple SEC playoff teams. 00:24:16 – 00:27:30 Deep dive on BYU coach Sataki’s decision, NIL impact, mega-donors, and the Big 12 Championship preview vs. Texas Tech.Soupy emphasizes BYU defense keeping it close (+12.5). 00:28:14 – 00:31:04 Alabama vs. Georgia SEC Championship breakdown: Brandonand Soupy agree both teams hold playoff spot regardless of outcome, analyze turnover impact, and stress playing for the bye. 00:32:57 – 00:34:11 Indiana vs. Ohio State Big Ten Finale: Brandoncalls upset potential, Soupy defends Ohio State’s schedule and talent, The Coach notes importance for Indiana’s program. 00:38:01 – 00:40:48 NFL Week 14 matchup previews: Colts vs. Jaguars—run game analysis fromBrandon and Soupy , defense keys, and playoff implication discussion. 00:41:10 – 00:42:25 Bills vs. Bengals preview—focus on James Cook’s breakout potential, Bengals defensive woes, Buffalo’s playoff urgency in cold-weather games. 00:44:16 – 00:47:01 Bears vs. Packers breakdown—Chicago’s run attack, Ben Johnson’s scheme, Caleb Williams’ comfort behind elite pass blocking.Brandon and Soupy both lean Bears. 00:47:36 – 00:49:16 Texans vs. Chiefs: playoff eliminator scenario, defensive matchup focus, potential for Chiefs missing playoffs, insights from both analysts. 00:51:03 – 00:52:07 NBA Showcase: Lakers vs. Celtics, star power discussion, betting edges, Lakers’ travel and back-to-back impacts, Celtics' trending success without Tatum. 00:56:07 – 00:56:32 Thunder vs. Mavericks outlook—betting trends and spread insights with current home-road performance. 00:57:01 – 00:58:57 Rapid-fire best bets recap—each host gives their top picks and betting nuggets for college football and NBA. 00:58:59 – 01:01:41 Fun diversion:Mike Pendleton’s Bears tattoo and WGN coverage, running joke segment, podcast branding and social media promo. 01:01:44 – 01:02:30 The Coach closes on a heartfelt note: gratitude for listeners, paying it forward, wrapping episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.