CFB Best Bets, Underdog Watch, and NFL Rants – Your Weekend Sports Betting Playbook! | Coach and Company 9/17/2025

Full Podcast Summary/Show Notes (Timestamped): [00:00:00] - Show Intro & Afterburner Movie Shoutout Tommy Carlucci and team kick off Rant Wednesday, giving a nod to their presenting sponsor "Afterburn" (releasing September 19). Quick rundown of the show schedule and how to become a premium member for exclusive content. [00:08:19] - MLB + Daily Best Bets The crew celebrates Rafael Esparza’s hot streak (2-0 day) and goes around the horn sharing Wednesday’s top baseball picks: Rafael: Dodgers team total over 4.5, Brewers first five minus half a run. Tommy C: Padres moneyline (-108), with some Citi Field fun facts. Mikey P: Cubs -1.5 on the run line (+110), Colson Montgomery over hits/runs/RBIs for Sox. Tommy Carlucci: Orioles moneyline (-120), Padres/Mets over 7.5. [00:15:09] - Just The Stat Sports Segment Mark Zinno delivers the JTS Play of the Day: Yandy Diaz (Rays) to record a hit, Jonquel Jones (Liberty) over 25 points/rebounds/assists, for a parlay at +107 odds. [00:16:51] - WNBA Recap & Discussion WNBA talk: Indiana Fever’s resilience without Caitlin Clark, Vegas vs. Seattle Storm comeback drama (Storm overcame a 97% loss probability). [00:23:10] - Howie Schwab Tribute & F-Day Rants Tribute to the late Howie Schwab with the legendary "F-Day" segment, sharing personal sports rants: Mikey P: NFL overreaction after Week 2 is out of control. Tommy C: NY Giants' defensive coordinator woes and coaching frustrations. Rafael Esparza: Beware coffee shop betting “experts”; find real insight with the pod. Tommy Carlucci: Cornerback celebrations in blowouts are embarrassing—know the score before celebrating. [00:34:15] - MLB MVP Debate Deep dive on AL MVP candidacy: Cal Raleigh (Mariners) love and the East Coast bias; team surges and why some big performances get overlooked in votes. [00:38:25] - CFB Lookahead: Best Bets and Game Analysis “Back to School” segment, breaking down the weekend’s biggest college football matchups and betting angles: Texas Tech at Utah: Mikey P and crew discuss defenses, Dampier’s Heisman odds, and the effect of a 10 am local kickoff. Auburn at Oklahoma: Spreads, team strengths, and why OU’s less-than-a-touchdown favorite is tempting. Florida vs. Miami: Is coach’s seat heating up if Florida falls again? Miami heavy favorites, model projections shared. [00:52:06] - NFL Week 2: Eagles Tush Push Controversy Host’s frustration on the Eagles’ continued use of the Tush Push sneak, calls for it to be banned; lively debate as the panel considers if the play ruins the NFL experience. [00:55:23] - Daily Betting Locks & Recap Final lightning round of best bets and quick stats to lock in your Wednesday bets. [00:57:57] - Lighthearted Closing: Food Takes & Farewells The crew ends on Chinese food, culinary pet peeves, and a few laughs before signing off with encouragement to be kind and smart with your sports wagers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.