Is MLB’s New ABS System a Game-Changer? + Top March 31st Best Bets | Coach and Company | March 31st, 2026 |

Full Podcast Summary / Show Notes (Timestamps Included) 00:00 - Introduction & Today's Vibe Speaker A opens with energy, recapping the previous night and previewing a jam-packed day at BTT studios. Four major shows are announced, including a live watch-along with Vince Russo and weekly content on SiriusXM. 03:13 - NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Picture Discussion on which NBA team is looking strongest as playoffs approach. Three teams have clinched, but Speaker A and the crew analyze motivations and playoff implications. 04:10 - Women's NCAA Tournament & Team Gaps Speaker B reflects on TCU women's basketball season and South Carolina’s dominance. Examination of the widening gap between top women's programs and everyone else, sparking debate on competitive balance. 07:13 - Best Bets Kickoff MLB and NBA best bets starts here. Speaker D focuses on Phillies -1.5, Andrew Painter K’s, and Blue Jays -1.5. Speaker B gives Dodgers -1.5 and over K’s for opposing pitcher facing the Angels. Speaker C sprinkles in NHL (Canadiens-Lightning over), NBA (Clippers -5.5), plus a Darius Garland prop. 12:34 - March 31st NBA Angles Speaker A explains why the Suns and Rockets are sharp plays tonight. Stats-driven breakdowns on both teams’ recent forms and motivational angles. 17:36 - Front Page News: Women’s College & WNBA Growth South Carolina’s big spending versus revenue deficits discussed—can success justify the loss? Impact of NIL and college recruiting highlighted. WNBA expansion, return to old markets, and team moves (like the Connecticut Sun situation) debated. 23:29 - MLB’s Shohei Ohtani Souvenir Cup Debate Dodgers sell $75+ souvenir cup with free refills, sparking controversy. Crew weighs cost-benefit for fans—collectible value vs. real-life usability. 26:33 - MLB’s First Five Games: No Undefeated Teams & ABS System Spotlight Speaker D celebrates new season parity, impacts on betting and rookie highlights. Deep dive into the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system, challenge limits, implications for catchers/umpires, and strategies from both managers and players. 38:38 - NBA Awards & MVP Debates Thumbs up/thumbs down: Wimby as must-see TV, Luka’s MVP candidacy, and SGA’s “quiet superstar” persona. Fun around Anthony Edwards’ two-minute pregame absence and the lighter side of sports. 45:08 - Who’s the Best Team in the Eastern Conference? Celtics and their coach, Joe Missoula, dissected. Playoff seeding, returning stars (like Jason Tatum), and under-the-radar threats like the Sixers and Hawks discussed. 52:06 - LOCK IT IN: Final Best Bets Recap All picks repeated for easy tailing. Speaker A urges listeners to grab their tickets—plus, reminder of merch giveaways. 54:31 - eBay Cup Values & Closing Segment Ohtani cup reselling for $300+ sparks laughter. Additional interactive show announcements and fun hypotheticals on spending for wrestling experiences. 56:46 - Final Thoughts & “Marching Orders” Speaker A closes out with big thanks, highlights the power of community and brings full energy into the night’s events. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.