"The College Football Playoff is set to crown the first champion of the 2026 calendar, making this the perfect time to ask our analysts to go on record with their picks for who will lift the various cups and trophies to be won through the end of the year. And just for fun, we asked them to reveal their favorite championship bet for the year and then to parlay their pick, be it a conservative pairing or a multileg ticket to dream on."
"College Football Playoff National Championship (Jan. 19) Current favorites: Indiana Hoosiers (+125), Miami Hurricanes (+310), Oregon Ducks (+320)* Pam Maldonado's CFP pick: Hoosiers +125 The Hoosiers win because defense travels, discipline compounds and variance shrinks in January. They force long drives, win red zones and avoid self-inflicted chaos. Oregon's speed meets structure, and Miami brings volatility. Indiana brings answers, patience and late-game edges when games tighten and nerves finally matter most under pressure."
"Norway (-160) is, for good reason, the odds-on favorite to win the most gold medals in this year's Olympic Games. The Land of the Midnight Sun is the Games' all-time leader in golds, largely due to the nation's dominance in skiing and biathlon events. Germany, however, poses serious competition, having won an impressive 12 gold medals (second to Norway) at the 2022 games in Beijing"
The College Football Playoff national championship on Jan. 19 lists Indiana (+125), Miami (+310), and Oregon (+320) as current favorites. Pam Maldonado picks Indiana (+125) and cites defense, discipline, and late-game poise as decisive advantages; her parlay pays +485 on a $10 wager. The Olympic Winter Games medal leaderboard currently favors Norway (-160), with Germany (+450), the USA (+500), and Canada (+600) trailing. Liz Loza selects Germany (+450) as a medal pick, noting Germany's strong showing of 12 gold medals at the 2022 Beijing Games and its capacity to challenge Norway in skiing and biathlon.
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