Sweet 16 Betting Breakdown, MLB Opening Day Action, and Expert Best Bets | Coach and Company | March 26, 2026 |

Full Podcast Summary / Show Notes (Timestamped) [00:00:00] – Show Open & Welcome Speaker A kicks off the two-hour domination with Coach and Company, outlining today’s focus: March Madness Sweet 16, MLB Opening Day, and top betting picks across all the action. [00:01:00] – Recap, Merch Giveaway & Hashtag Instructions The crew reviews yesterday's picks (4–5 straight bets, golf results) and outlines how to join the merch giveaway (#sweet in the chat), fueling audience interaction [00:01:56]. [00:02:25] – Front Page MLB: Yankees, Aaron Judge, Max Fried Quick MLB Opening Day reactions: Aaron Judge’s 4-strikeout performance with rare prop bet payout, Max Fried’s dominant start, and early Yankees buzz [00:02:25]. [00:03:27] – Team Introductions & Today’s Sports Calendar Speaker B, Speaker C, and Speaker D join. Excitement for the Sweet 16 tip-off, 28 MLB teams starting their season, and key storylines set the stage [00:03:27]. [00:06:39] – Best Bets: NCAAB & MLB Opening Day The panel delivers their best bets: Speaker B: Illinois team total over 68.5 and Iowa/Nebraska over 131.5 [00:06:39]. Speaker D: Illinois moneyline vs. Houston; Hunter Brown (Astros) 8+ strikeouts vs. Angels [00:08:09]. Speaker C: 2-plus walks parlay (Freddy Peralta & Hunter Brown), Arkansas +8.5 [00:10:08]. Speaker A: Golf plays (Texas Children’s Open), Knicks/Hornets NBA over 223.5 [00:11:16]. Analysis includes matchup breakdowns and value-hunting [00:12:16]. [00:14:41] – Baseball on Netflix & WWE Crossover Discussion about Netflix's Opening Day baseball production, celebrity crossovers (Jameis Winston sideline reporting), and WWE-MLB media blending [00:15:02]. [00:18:22] – Front Page News: Floyd Mayweather’s Spending The team reacts to Mayweather’s wildest expenditures, including multiple jets and extravagant lifestyle stories from behind the scenes in Las Vegas [00:18:22]. [00:22:01] – NBA History: Timberwolves’ Epic Comeback Breakdown of Minnesota’s record-setting 15–0 OT run, the impact on playoff outlooks, and how bettors should react to late-season NBA volatility [00:22:01]. [00:24:04] – NCAA Coaching Carousel: Tommy Lloyd UNC Rumors Speculation on the North Carolina coaching job, whether Lloyd leaves Arizona, and how big-time hires affect future odds [00:24:04]. [00:26:41] – NFL Mock Draft Drama Analysis of Ty Simpson’s draft buzz, media beef (Dan Orlovsky vs. Pat McAfee), and live betting reactions to quarterback projections [00:26:41]. [00:30:01] – WrestleMania & High-Dollar Fan Experiences Debate Is it worth $10,000+ for a backstage or bus tour with WWE superstars? The crew debates wild fan offers and how sports brands are leveraging exclusive experiences [00:30:01], [00:45:10]. [00:33:20] – Sweet 16 Betting Odds Deep Dive The team dissects hottest Sweet 16 betting props: Highest scoring game and team (Michigan, Arkansas, Arizona; venues breakdown) [00:33:31]. Will any team top 97.5 points? Margin of victory (blowout odds over/under 19.5) Lowest scoring game (Duke vs. St. John’s, Iowa State/Tennessee value) Which conference wins the tournament? (Big Ten, Big 12, ACC arguments) [00:41:08]. [00:45:00] – MLB Opening Day Storylines What games and matchups are the team watching on Opening Day? Personal stories, prospects (Paul Skenes vs. Livy Dunn/Baywatch), and dynamics to monitor as the season gets underway [00:48:02]. [00:51:59] – Best Bets Recap & Lock-In Rapid-fire rundown of today’s official bets; panel locks in all plays for listeners [00:52:00]. [00:54:00] – MLB/NCAAB Quick Stats & Hoodie Giveaway Fresh stat nuggets (Iowa trends), live merch wheel spin, and audience engagement [00:54:00]. [00:55:55] – Final Thoughts & TV Viewing Priorities What to watch tonight: Sweet 16, MLB, plus info on Peyton’s radio hits and listener shoutouts. The show closes with gratitude and marching orders—cash those tickets! [00:56:03]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.