Big NBA Showdowns in the East & West, Sweet 16 Breakdowns, & Best Bets! | Coach and Company | March 24th, 2026

Full Podcast Summary / Notes (Timestamped) 00:00 - Coach and Company welcomes viewers, recaps the tough betting night, introduces the crew, and highlights today's energy and giveaways. Listen for the new merch code: "madness" for Sweet 16 week. 04:05 - Mikey P talks fight week excitement with PFL action, while Soupy teases his PrizePicks MLB hitters and college baseball. 05:17 - Peyton celebrates TCU women's basketball making the Sweet 16, mentions covering games on KTCU, and breaks down a major women's NCAA upset. 07:05 - The crew pivots to best bets: Mikey P: Calls out Jalen Brunson for more points vs. Pelicans & targets Charlotte's Knippel against the Kings. Soupy: NHL action—Bruins 60-minute ML vs Toronto, Oilers vs Mammoth over 6.5. Peyton: Charlotte Hornets team total over 125.5 vs Kings, Dallas Stars goals over (NHL). [Raphael’s] remote picks: New Mexico Lobos team total in the NIT, Islanders in regulation. 15:15 - The team debates NBA injury trends, load management, and the playoff outlook for Warriors, Thunder, and the injury epidemic’s impact on team strategies. 18:43 - Coach breaks Tiger Woods news—returning in the TGL finals—while the crew discusses Tiger’s chances at Augusta, his impact on golf, and the excitement level compared to NBA storylines. 22:26 - Heated debate on Syracuse women’s coach’s post-blowout comments, NCAA women’s tournament upsets, and challenges of parity in women’s hoops. 26:06 - NBA MVP talk: Wemby’s incredible impact and stats, his candidacy as a rookie, and what makes the Spurs a legit threat again. 29:02 - Heartwarming MLB story—Rangers pitcher Carter Bomler surprised with a roster spot mid-game—sparking feel-good sports moments discourse. 33:07 - Sweet 16 rapid-fire: Will the favorites cover? (Illinois/Houston, Nebraska/Iowa, Purdue/Texas, Arkansas/Arizona) Betting perspectives, squad debates, and personal stories connected to the matchups. 44:39 - NBA segment: Lakers’ struggles, Luka Doncic’s volume scoring, and what the league needs for TV ratings. Team weighs in on which stars truly move the needle for casual fans. 53:33 - Final Best Bets Recap: Each host gives quick picks and favorite angles for Tuesday’s action—NBA props, NHL, and NIT. 56:31 - Show wraps with reminders: merch giveaway, new episodes ("Two Count", "Off the Ropes"), and the team’s signature hype for betting responsibly and staying interactive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.