2025 CFP, NFL, Tennis Odds: Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's Expert Picks, Best Bets

How many times can we say that this is one of the best times of the year? 

Not only do we have the NFL Divisional Round, and not only do we have the CFP championship game — we also have the Australian Open, as the new tennis season is just beginning. 

Let's get into my best bets for all three of those big events.

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No. 10 Miami vs. No. 1 Indiana

This line has gotten way too big, in my opinion. 

On "Bear Bets," I explained why that is. But essentially, we’ve seen a 5-point move or so from the start of the Playoff, in which Miami has beaten two one-loss SEC teams and the defending national champs.

Yes, Indiana dominated both Alabama and Oregon, but this big of a move is kind of nuts. Heck, prior to the year, Miami would have been favored in this matchup. 

Miami has beaten four teams that are power rated in the top 10 this season, and while Indiana is No. 1 in those power ratings, the Canes have a great chance at an outright win here. 

Miami’s line play — on both sides of the ball — is the best in the country and will provide a stern test for the Heisman winner and undefeated Indiana. I’d expect Miami to do a lot of the things it did against Ohio State and Ole Miss, like ball control and long drives, to help its defense, as the Hurricanes will be without one of their best corners in the first half because of a targeting penalty in the second half against Ole Miss. 

If there’s one thing that concerns me about the matchup being a Miami backer, it's this first half and how the Canes can successfully defend against chunk plays and