Paul Stone, an East Texas handicapper, got hooked by Chris Fallica's case for the Hurricanes making the national football playoff. He took a bold bet of +400 on Miami making the field and it paid off when the Canes were included in the brackets Sunday morning. "I'm usually an army of one," but Fallica was pretty convincing, Stone says.
Stone is a seasoned handicapper who makes a living wagering on college hoops and football games, exploiting odds. He rarely dabbles in futures, but he bought title tickets on Indiana at +800 two months ago. He prefers playing with futures because it allows him to use a smaller bankroll, "to enjoy the whole season."
Stone's focus shifted to the upcoming football playoff as Las Vegas sportsbooks released their numbers. He bet against Texas A&M, taking Miami plus 4½ points against the Aggies in College Station, and got Ole Miss minus 15 at home against Tulane on the same day.
When Stone assessed the odds, he considered the strength of the opposing teams. "A&M showed it's vulnerable," he says, pointing out that the Aggies lost to Texas by 27 points. In contrast, Miami dominated its final four games, with a combined score of 151-41.
The Canes are indeed a scary team, according to Stone, as long as quarterback Carson Beck avoids turnovers. "They'll give the Aggies all they want there in College Station." He also believes that Ole Miss's offense is poised for success, especially with quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who has double-digit production in five of his last six games.
Stone also took exactas in other matchups, including Texas Tech over Miami and Ole Miss over Tulane. He finished his holiday shopping by adding to his futures ticket on the Canes' title hopes.
While Stone's picks are based on his analysis, it's worth noting that the selection committee's decision to include the Hurricanes in the brackets was a surprising one. It will be interesting to see how they perform in the playoff tournament.
Stone is a seasoned handicapper who makes a living wagering on college hoops and football games, exploiting odds. He rarely dabbles in futures, but he bought title tickets on Indiana at +800 two months ago. He prefers playing with futures because it allows him to use a smaller bankroll, "to enjoy the whole season."
Stone's focus shifted to the upcoming football playoff as Las Vegas sportsbooks released their numbers. He bet against Texas A&M, taking Miami plus 4½ points against the Aggies in College Station, and got Ole Miss minus 15 at home against Tulane on the same day.
When Stone assessed the odds, he considered the strength of the opposing teams. "A&M showed it's vulnerable," he says, pointing out that the Aggies lost to Texas by 27 points. In contrast, Miami dominated its final four games, with a combined score of 151-41.
The Canes are indeed a scary team, according to Stone, as long as quarterback Carson Beck avoids turnovers. "They'll give the Aggies all they want there in College Station." He also believes that Ole Miss's offense is poised for success, especially with quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who has double-digit production in five of his last six games.
Stone also took exactas in other matchups, including Texas Tech over Miami and Ole Miss over Tulane. He finished his holiday shopping by adding to his futures ticket on the Canes' title hopes.
While Stone's picks are based on his analysis, it's worth noting that the selection committee's decision to include the Hurricanes in the brackets was a surprising one. It will be interesting to see how they perform in the playoff tournament.
I'm curious to see how the Hurricanes do in the playoffs, though - they are definitely a scary team if Carson Beck can stay turnover-free 
️! Stone's strategy of playing futures is also super smart, allowing him to bankroll his picks and enjoy the season 
. Can't wait to see more updates on these playoff teams! 
. I mean, taking Miami at +800 was a bold move, but it paid off big time 
. And can we talk about how the selection committee must've been sleeping when they left out some other deserving teams 
? It's gonna be crazy to see how the Hurricanes do in the playoffs!
The thing that really caught my eye was when he said that if quarterback Carson Beck doesn't turn over the ball, Miami is basically unbeatable. Fingers crossed for them in the playoffs! 
I mean, Miami making the playoffs isn't exactly shocking. They've been on fire this season and their QB seems pretty solid so far. I bet against them too when I saw the odds, but I guess Chris Fallica knows his stuff lol 
️ Stone is like the ultimate betting strategist, analyzing every little detail to make his picks. But what's also crazy is how he managed to convince himself to bet on Miami +400 and it totally paid off! The Canes are for real right now, especially with their dominant performances in the last four games. Beck's gotta keep those turnovers low if they wanna take down the Aggies.
Now we'll just have to see how this all plays out in the playoff tournament.
! A +400 bet on Miami making the field is insane, and it sounds like Chris Fallica's case really paid off for Paul Stone 
. I've never been a big fan of futures betting myself, but it makes sense to use a smaller bankroll and enjoy the whole season. Stone's analysis seems pretty solid too - taking Ole Miss minus 15 at home was a bold move, but their offense does seem poised for success 
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. The fact that the selection committee included them in the brackets is definitely a surprise, but hey, you never know what can happen in sports 
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. The way he analyzed those teams, considering the strengths and weaknesses... it's like he has a PhD in college football 
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. It's like the whole sports world just decided to give Miami a pass 
. I mean, who doesn't love an underdog story? It's like the ultimate sports fantasy come true 
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especially with Carson Beck not throwing any turnovers, let's hope he can stay focused 
and with Ole Miss's offense firing on all cylinders, it'll be interesting to see how they do against Tulane 
his analysis is spot on and he's been riding that Miami wave all season long 
. Either way, I'll be keepin' an eye on 'em and see if they can live up to the hype! 
. And that's what I love about it - it's not just about throwin' money around, it's about understandin' the game on a deeper level 
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. He believes they're a scary team as long as Carson Beck avoids turnovers... that's like, you can feel the excitement and anticipation buildin' up 
. Still, I love watchin' guys like Paul Stone, tryin' to outsmart the odds and make a buck off the table 
. Sometimes it's good to seek out different perspectives and learn from others.
and it's so cool to see him sharing his thought process 
He's not just betting for the thrill, but also because he can manage his bankroll with futures 
and their dominance in the last four games is impressive 
I'm curious to see how they'll do against tougher opponents 
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Let's just enjoy the ride and root for the Canes 
. I mean, if you're going to take that bet, you gotta be confident in the Canes' abilities.
They're like the ultimate spoiler, deciding who gets in based on their own biases 
