NCAA Conference Tournament Picks, March Madness Rewind & Best Bets | Coach and Company March 9th,2026

Full Podcast Summary / Notes (with Timestamps): [00:00-02:04] Jonathan Coachman opens the show with a shoutout to BetCast’s recent success at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and notes the surprising trends on the PGA Tour. Hype builds for The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass and updates on the ESPN BetCast schedule. Housekeeping: new show launches, brand milestones, merch store update, upcoming pro wrestling shows, and social shoutouts. [02:04-03:01] The Coach welcomes the panel: Big Chuck, DG, CBass, and Rafael Esparza. Quick team banter and sports betting camaraderie. [03:01-07:48] Big Chuck recaps Footy Friday wins and Champions League preview. DG recounts weekend content on "Traders" and introduces the guest lineup. Rafael Esparza shares thoughts on reality TV and quirky live odds projects. CBass agrees with reality TV skepticism but pivots to sports. [07:48-12:03] Best Bets Segment: Rafael Esparza — CBB: Santa Clara/St. Mary’s both teams over 69.5 points, WBB: Villanova/UConn over 136.5. DG — CBB: Georgia Southern +6.5, Robert Morris -5. CBass — NHL: Blackhawks ML vs Utah, NBA: Jazz vs Warriors over 226.5. Big Chuck — Soccer: Lazio/Sassuolo first half over 1, both teams to score. [12:03-13:41] Jonathan Coachman adds his NBA picks: Cavs/Sixers under 226.5, Nuggets/Thunder over 230.5. Goal set: 7-3 record to trigger a merch giveaway. Quick housekeeping for audience engagement and transitioning to new topics. [13:41-21:02] Weekend Rewind Segment: Rafael Esparza hypes college hoops Championship Week and conference tournament surprises. CBass celebrates WBC (World Baseball Classic) and fan energy. DG shares Tennessee State’s Cinderella story and coaching journeys. Jonathan Coachman reveals a major Conor McGregor MMA interview and the state of UFC star power and matchmaking. [21:02-27:11] Front Page News & Tournament Talk: DG — Excited for ACC and MAC tournaments; Miami (OH) drama discussed. CBass — Picks Big Ten as the must-watch tournament, sparks debate on best conference with DG. Big Chuck & Rafael Esparza — Both favor Big 12 and WCC tournaments for value and drama. Discussion on late West Coast games and Santa Clara’s sleeper run. [27:11-34:27] NBA Spotlight: Celtics sweep Cavs; is Boston (with Jayson Tatum’s return) the new team to beat? DG and Big Chuck still lean Detroit Pistons. Spurs surge with Victor Wembanyama — CBass and Rafael Esparza both claim he’s the league’s best player and call a playoff run, with discussion on the Spurs’ evolution and role players. Charlotte Hornets’ sneaky playoff surge and rookie Kanipel’s impact; can they make noise in the East? [34:27-37:18] NBA Game Preview: Denver Nuggets vs OKC Thunder: Playoff-style rivalry, previous dust-ups, and expected high-scoring affair. Big Chuck leans under/OKC blowout, others expect fireworks. [37:18-44:12] Final Bets Recap & Show Plugs: Full best bets rundown: CBB, WBB, NBA, NHL, and Soccer picks repeated. Tease upcoming Weekday Wagers and BetMGM Tonight: NFL offseason and Big 12/Big Ten previews. Rafael Esparza drops a fun betting stat on Denver’s road overs vs the West. Closing remarks, positive vibes, and upcoming pro wrestling/XM content. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.