Final Bets of 2025: College Football Playoff Showdowns, Sports Rants & New Year's Resolutions

Full Podcast Summary / Show Notes (Timestamped) 00:06:16 – 00:08:24 | Opening & Recap Mike Pendleton welcomes the crew and listeners to the final show of 2025, briefly recapping recent betting performance and teasing what's ahead: college football playoff bets, rants, resolutions, and plenty of cash tickets. 00:08:24 – 00:10:34 | Meet the Panel Lighthearted greetings and introductions with Brandon , Tommy C , and Rafael Esparza . The team shares excitement for New Year's Eve, the bowl games, NBA, NHL, and college hoops. 00:10:34 – 00:13:19 | Best Bets for Today Rafael Esparza : Likes college football and basketball unders (Nebraska/Utah Under 51.5, St. John's/Georgetown Under 155.5). Tommy C : Spurs moneyline over Knicks. Brandon : Ohio State -9.5 over Miami in the Cotton Bowl, plus a Carson Beck under. Mike Pendleton : Pelicans moneyline vs Bulls, Timberwolves -5.5 vs Hawks. 00:13:20 – 00:17:13 | Favorite Sports Moments of 2025 The panel recalls top moments: Bears’ thrilling win, Ohtani’s legendary playoff game, and Yankee/Met drama. 00:17:13 – 00:24:13 | New Year’s Resolutions (Sports Fans Edition) Rafael Esparza : Cash more tickets, stay positive in 2026. Tommy C : Wants more Giants wins, a coach, and a competitive NFL season. Mike Pendleton : Celtics to stay competitive; more spring sports action. Brandon : Humorously (and fiercely) campaigns for Jed Hoyer’s removal as Cubs GM. 00:24:26 – 00:34:13 | Final Rants of 2025 – F Day Rant Wednesday Rafael Esparza : Rants about Deandre Ayton’s stat line with Lakers. Tommy C : Rants about the Giants and Jets; expresses frustration with Aaron Glenn. Brandon : Fed up with TV analysts who don’t watch games and rely only on box scores. Mike Pendleton : Takes aim at Draymond Green and the unraveling Warriors. 00:36:11 – 00:45:29 | Bowl Game & CFP Previews Iowa vs. Vanderbilt: Panel leans Iowa for defense and focus, doubts Diego Pavia’s NFL stock. Michigan vs. Texas: Team expects Texas and Arch Manning to dominate a distracted, depleted Michigan squad. Fun bowl name segment: The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl gets a nod. 00:47:07 – 01:02:50 | College Football Playoff: Ohio State vs. Miami Preview & NBA Slate Brandon : Breaks down why Ohio State will dominate Miami; details on defensive matchups and best prop plays. Rafael Esparza : Expresses caution about betting heavy favorites due to public money trends. Panel debates the quarterback showdowns, expecting Arch Manning to steal the spotlight. Quick NBA analysis: Suns vs. Cavs (lean Suns, avoid Cavs spread), Knicks vs. Spurs (love Wemby, Spurs at home), and player props insight. 01:02:52 – End | Best Bet Locks & Goodbyes Recaps all best bets for the day. Reflections on sports and betting in 2025. Heartfelt thank you’s from Mike Pendleton to the Brand community, with a look ahead to 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.