2026 CBK, Heisman, Tennis Odds: Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica’s Expert Picks, Best Bets

The Super Bowl is next weekend, the first tennis Grand Slam is nearing its conclusion, and college hoops season is inching closer to March Madness. 

I'm a happy man. 

Now, let's get into a few of my best bets for this week and beyond. 

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Aryna Sabalenka/Elena Rybakina Over/Under 4 double faults combined in Australian Open women’s final

Elena Rybakina has been a machine on serve so far in Melbourne and has a great chance to knock off Aryna Sabalenka, who is the best hard-court player in the women’s game right now. Despite the previous three meetings being straight-sets (Rybakina winning twice), I’m expecting a long, tight match here, which means pressure-packed service games. If we can get to three sets, this bet should win, considering in the four three-set matches the two have played, there have been seven, eight, seven and 22 combined doubles. Even if we don't see a third set, it's not the end all, as two matches ago, there were a combined six. While Sabalenka has overcome double fault issues from earlier in her career, in a match of this magnitude, there could be a few nervy moments for her, and Rybakina, who is looking for her second career slam. 

PICK: Over 4 double faults combined

Illinois to reach Final Four

Prices on this aren’t as good as they were prior to the Illini’s upset win in West Lafayette, but we’ll still back an Illinois squad that has all the ingredients for a deep tournament run. The top-rated offense by KenPom has multiple 3-point shooters, a ton of size and a player in Keaton Wagler who can take over a game.