Sweet 16 Day 2 Picks, Upsets, & Best Bets! NCAA, MLB, NBA & More – Coach and Company | March 27, 2026 |

Full Podcast Summary / Notes (Timestamped) 00:00 — Introduction: Coach welcomes listeners to Coach and Company, highlights the show's blend of picks, entertainment, and education. Shoutouts to the Stadium Network, YouTube audience, and reminds about merch giveaways and new content. 02:49 — Sweet 16 Recap & Headlines: Arizona dominates with 109 points, Kentucky and Arkansas storylines, and Big Ten’s strong performance with teams like Iowa, Purdue, and Illinois. Tease of in-depth Sweet 16 previews coming up. 04:11 — Panel Introduction: Mikey P, Big Chuck, and Soupy join. Fast banter on MLB moments, Red Sox, Celtics, NHL, international soccer, and more. 06:00 — Gambling Accountability & Mindset Reset: Panel reviews previous day’s picks (hits and misses), emphasizing bounce-back strategies and locking in for tonight’s action. 07:03 — Best Bets Friday, March 27 Mikey P: Sandy Alcantara 6+ strikeouts vs Rockies, St. John’s to cover vs Duke, MMA pick with plus money value. Big Chuck: NHL Red Wings/Sabres over 6 goals, NBA Cavs/Heat over 242. Soupy: Sabres in regulation, Athletics/Blue Jays over 4.5 runs (first five innings). Coach: Texas Children’s Open golf head-to-heads (Finau over Koepka, Fowler over Lowry, Theegala over Hoygaard), NCAA Sweet 16 over in Alabama/Michigan, NBA Pelicans/Raptors over. 13:32 — Merch Giveaway Challenge: Panel sets a goal (8-4) for total best bets to trigger a Monday merch giveaway. 15:07 — News & Front Page Topics Paul Skenes’ tough debut, bizarre sportsbook refunds, and steamy centerfield misplays. College basketball coaching drama (John Calipari’s future, Nate Oats contract takes, transfer portal moves). Unique NCAA moments: Nebraska played with four on the court in a key moment. Tom Brady teases NFL return but details complications with Raiders ownership. Pro wrestling spotlights with Roman Reigns’ Tonight Show appearance. 33:13 — Sweet 16 Matchups Deep Dive St. John's vs Duke: Defensive battle predicted, concerns about Duke injuries, analysis of Rick Pitino's potential upset. Alabama vs Michigan: High-tempo, high-scoring expectations, Michigan’s team strength, spread insights. UConn vs Michigan State: Clash of coaching legends (Hurley vs Izzo), breakdown of UConn’s shooting, edge cases for both squads. Iowa State vs Tennessee: The “under-the-radar” game, both teams’ strengths, and betting value. Discussion on potential dominance of the Big Ten conference with five teams in the Elite Eight. 47:08 — NBA Spotlight Charlotte Hornets surprise win over Knicks, playoff seeding races, and the impact of breakout rookie Con Knipple. The value of the 6th seed, motivation for young teams, and big wins vs contenders. Utah vs Denver sky-high total preview—never too high to fade! 52:13 — Best Bets Recap & Lock-In (Lightning round with panel rapid-fire justifications for each pick) 55:33 — Weekend Watchlist & Final Thoughts MMA/UFC, PFL, baseball, basketball, NHL, college hockey, and international soccer. Good vibes, closing gratitude, and motivational send-off from Coach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.