Chris “The Bear” Fallica, FOX Sports Wagering Expert, is diving into another exciting college football season with his “Bear Bets”. These are his first four selections for the year. He anticipates a tough season for the Arkansas Razorbacks, given their poor performance last year and a difficult schedule ahead. Despite the hiring of Bobby Petrino as Offensive Coordinator and Boise State transfer, Taylen Green, as quarterback, Fallica predicts less than five wins for the team.
The second of Fallica’s bets is on either Georgia or Ohio State to win the college football playoff (CFP). He identifies these two teams as dominant and sees a strong possibility they will be the top two entering the 12-team playoff. Fallica believes few other teams could best either Georgia or Ohio State in the semi-finals and title game. He suggests alternative ways to play this bet if access to the source isn’t possible.
The third pick in Fallica’s selection is Iowa State to win the Big 12. Despite the close competition in the league, Fallica sees potential in Iowa State, with 20 returning starters from a team that had a challenging previous year. Last year, the Cyclones beat K-State and Oklahoma State and showed strong results against CFP-bound Texas. They have exciting returning players like running back Abu Sama and wide receivers Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins.
Fallica’s fourth bet is an exciting pick for the Heisman trophy: Jeremiah Smith from the Buckeyes. Smith has shown exceptional performance, which the wagering expert is banking will translate into the regular season. Fallica notes that Smith is a key offensive threat and, at his current price, a valuable bet.
Fallica has covered sports for almost 30 years, focusing predominantly on college football. However, he also follows the NFL, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, MLB, NHL and Horse Racing, even occasionally placing bets on these events. His betting record includes winning the first ever Circa Football Invitational and securing a top 10 finish in the Golden Nugget Football Contest. He qualified multiple times for the NHC Handicapping Championship. Fallica emphasizes, “The less you bet, the more you lose when you win!”
Readers can follow Fallica’s gambling insights throughout the season on Twitter at @chrisfallica. As a FOX Sports Wagering Expert, he promises to deliver personalized insights and tips for college football enthusiasts looking to elevate their betting experience.
