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5% NFL WEEK 9 SUNDAY ALL-ACCESS W/ 5% TOP PLAY, 2 FUTURE PLAYS, SNF (8 PLAYS)

INCLUDES (1) 5%, (4) 4%, (2) 3% & (1) 2% / 71% ON 5% NFL PLAYS SINCE 10/6/26 / +51 UNITS IN NFL SINCE 10/26/25 / CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) RECORD / +58 UNITS SINCE 11/27/25 ON 4% OR 5% PLAYS / 50-32-2 LAST-84 NFL 4% PLAYS / EXCLUSIVELY NFL CAPPER / FRIDAY FOOTBALL INVITATIONAL CHAMP & GREEN JACKET WINNER!!

- CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) record, the highest all-time and tied for 1st place in the 2021 Circa Sports Million III - 2021 7th place in the Westgate Super contest with a 58-30-2 (66%) record, cashing $18,469.
- 2020 placed 13th in the Circa Sports Million II contest with a 53-31-1 (63%), cashing $10,535.
- Received an invitation to square off against 15 professional handicappers in the 2023 Circa Friday Football Invitational on VSiN Sports Betting Network, where he clenched the coveted Green Jacket victory and cashed $15,000.
- The Mad Russian holds a lifetime record of 304-217-14 (58%) in the Circa Sports Million Contest

17-7 LAST-24 NFL MONEYLINE PLAYS

+64 UNITS ON 4% PLAYS SINCE 11/13/25

17-8 LAST-24 FREE PLAYS

#1 FUTURES 2-YEARS STRAIGHT ON NFL REGULAR SEASON

19-10 LAST-29 ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML

64% ON NFL PROPS LAST YEAR

+41 UNITS IN NFL REGULAR SEASON FUTURES LAST TWO YEARS

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The Mad Russian

Jeff Petch, known as The Mad Russian, is an NFL-only handicapper with one of the strongest documented contest résumés in football betting. In 2021, he tied for 1st in the Circa Sports Million III, cashing $325,000 with a 63-27 (70%) record, the best single-season record in Circa Sports Million history. He owns a 299-221-15 (57%) lifetime Circa Sports Million record, finished 13th in the 2020 Circa Sports Million II at 53-31-1 (63%), and won the 2023 Circa Friday Football Invitational on VSiN, earning the coveted Green Jacket.
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RARE NFL 5% TOP-RATED BEST BET RELEASE!

THIS IS NOT YOUR EVERYDAY PICK! Over 1,500 plays released this year, and my TOP-RATED 5% BEST BETS are extremely rare! 15-9 (62.5%) WITH MY 5% PLAYS THIS YEAR! Coming off a 4-1 NFL WEEK, including another 5% BEST BET BLOWOUT WINNER! When you handicap more than 1,500 games a year, you don't hand out a 5% rating lightly. These are reserved for the select opportunities that earn my highest confidence rating. ANOTHER RARE 5% TOP-RATED BEST BET IS NOW AVAILABLE! Don't confuse this with an ordinary daily selection. This is one of my strongest-rated releases! #1 CAPPER ON WINNERS + WHINERS SINCE NFL KICKOFF SEPTEMBER 9! 135-101 (57.2%) +118.35 UNITS!

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Sean Higgs

Sean Higgs has been beating the books since the early '90s. While stats, trends, and angles are useful, knowing how to apply them is key—that's Sean’s specialty. Follow his picks, and you could earn a solid second income from sports betting. If you work full-time, have a family, or other commitments, you likely don’t have the time to win consistently. Don’t miss out—join Sean today!
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NFL 5% 1ST EVER MAX PLAY TEAM TOTAL AN ABSOLUTE MUST GET TOP 4 EXPERT ON MAX PLAYS !

Billy is not only one of the Top 5 experts on 5% Max plays at the site, but he is releasing his first ever 5% Team Total on Sunday. He has been in the handicapping business for 30+ years, and NEVER a 5% team total. Be part of the first today, and cash yourself a winning ticket you will be glad you did.

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Billy Coleman

Billy has been handicapping college and professional sports for over 25 years, including the last 15 years as a Professional Sports Handicapper. In addition, For over a decade, Billy was an integral part of the Northcoast Sports Community Line. Not only does Billy handicap the major US sports, but his success is well documented in so-called niche spots such as Non-NFL/CFB Football, the WNBA, College World Series, and even the NCAA Women's Tournament when it reaches the Sweet Sixteen.
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#1 L30 DAY! 5% BIG SUNDAY HOT NFL 4-PACK - NFL RED HOT 11-2 (85%) AND 25-9 (74%)!

BRUCE HOT NFL 25-9 RUN..5% TOP CHOICE IN SUNDAY 4-PACK!! BRUCE NFL WINS AGAIN THURS (JAGS-REVENS OVER)...NFL 6-1 SINCE LAST WEEK, 25-9 RUN...ALL PICKS +90.70% SINCE SEPT. 26, +162.67% SINCE APRIL 14!! BIG SUNDAY NFL 4-PICK PACK NOW! Bruce Marshall has reprised his long-time role at The Gold Sheet and is now making his featured selections available daily in all sports! Bruce 7-Day All-Pick pass...just $99!! Weekend Warrior pass...all Bruce Sat-Sun FB picks just $49!!

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Bruce Marshall

Bruce Marshall's name has become synonymous with The Gold Sheet. With a background in play-by-play work and sports information while in college, Bruce joined TGS in 1981 when hired by the legendary Mort Olshan. He learned the business by working alongside Mort and the other TGS handicappers and continues at TGS, where he has worn many hats over the years. Not only is Bruce the Executive Editor at TGS, he's also the Editor of Goldsheet.com and The Gold Sheet EXTRA!!! (a publication he helped launch in 1982), as well as serving as Editor-in-Chief of European Soccer Weekly.
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5% NFL MAX BET 7-PACK PERFECT 3-0 RUN!

Perfect 3-0 NFL 5% Sides Cashed 4% CFB POW Saturday #1 NFL 2024 Postseason (11-1 +35U) Seagrave cashed his 4% CFB Play of the Week yesterday and he's gone a perfect 3-0 with his 5% NFL Sides during the 2026 campaign. Now he has a 5% NFL MAX BET locked & loaded for Sunday afternoon! Trust the proven track record and cash in on expert picks with full analysis. Don't miss out on the next winner. Join now and build your bankroll. *Specials: Weekend Warrior EVERY Football Play Sat & Sun ONLY $49! Two days. Two sports. One Pass. Get every Saturday College Football and Sunday NFL play from Steve Seagrave including every 5% Max release for $49!

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Steve Seagrave

Steve Seagrave has had a passion for breaking down and analyzing sports for decades and he has consistently picked winners while focusing on steady growth and never chasing losses. He specializes in player and team props in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFB, and CBB but he is not afraid to utilize a side or total when necessary.
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4% NFL PLAY: 3-0-1 CONSENSUS WINNER

  8-1 ALL SPORTS SATURDAY Today, we continue to CRUSH THE BOOKS as ALL of my sportsbetting contacts are on the same side as my staff and I. My CONSENSUS PLAYS are 3-0-1 in 2026.  

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Joseph D'Amico

Joe D'Amico is a streetwise professional sports bettor that has utilized his many sources and connections in the odds-making, sportsbook, and sports betting circles to become one of the most respected handicappers and gamblers in the world.
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5% NFL SUNDAY MAX PLAY: TOTAL OVERDRIVE!

FIRST 5% PLAY OF THE SEASON | THE ULTIMATE STEP-OUT! Five percent plays don’t come around too often for the Irishman, but when they do, you need to take notice. Expect FIREWORKS on Sunday on a scoreboard he expects to go into overdrive. This is the ultimate step-out, a MAX PLAY with JUGGERNAUT conviction. Spots this rare don’t last, so get in early and make it a SUNDAY TO REMEMBER!

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Kevin Dolan

Kevin Dolan is a professional sports analyst specializing in selective excellence. Moving away from high-volume market saturation, Dolan operates on a philosophy of mathematical precision, focusing exclusively on high-probability situational edges, primarily within Soccer and Boxing. His methodology integrates advanced modeling with a rigorous assessment of market value to identify specific windows of inefficiency. By applying a disciplined, low-frequency strategy, Kevin ensures every recommendation is backed by a verifiable thesis. A consistent leaderboard fixture, he is a multi-time #1 ranked Boxing expert and a premier voice in Soccer.
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**5% MAXIMUM** NFL LEGEND • SUNDAY BLOWOUT SIDE WINNER • 105-68 (+109.61) BIG BET FOOTBALL RECORD!

Monday's 4% winner on the Bears brought The GoldSheet to 105-68 (+109.61 units, 60.7%, 15.1% ROI) with their last 173 football plays rated 4% and above. On Sunday afternoon, the TGS team is firing with an EVEN BIGGER PLAY. This is an excellent situation in a game that they've had circled for more than a month. The time has come and they're ready to reap the rewards. Make sure that you do the same!

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The Gold Sheet

Since 1957, The GoldSheet has been the gold standard in football handicapping — America’s longest-running and most trusted betting newsletter. For seven decades, bettors and bookmakers have turned to GoldSheet for its unmatched depth, accuracy, and insight.
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**PERFECT 10-0 RECORD ON THE LINE!** NFL 4% TOTAL OF THE WEEK! (#1 FOOTBALL RECORD SINCE 2023)

ABSOLUTE MUST PLAY! Defending NFL Champion Ben Burns is a PERFECT 10-0 his past 10 NFL totals rated 4% and above. Burns, our #1 FOOTBALL CAPPER SINCE 2023, his first full year with us, has found the ideal spot to make it 11 WINNERS IN A ROW. If you only play one total his entire month, make sure its this one!

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Ben Burns

As the single most popular handicapper in the two-decade history of Covers Experts, Ben Burns' reputation precedes him. Known for possessing an uncanny ability to consistently deliver with his biggest plays, Burns has numerous documented #1 titles to his credit in all the major sports.  Ben has dominated the NFL for more than two decades and he finished as our #1 OVERALL FOOTBALL HANDICAPPER this past season. He's also our #1 Pro AND #1 College Basketball Handicapper Of All-Time. 
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Ricky's 5% (NFL) - NFC EAST Best Bet Tests 70% NFL Run!

RICKY WINS YEAR AFTER YEAR (2022-2026)  Ricky's Career Highlights: (As of September 2026)  - 1,321-899 (60%) MLB Since 20218 - 381-267 (59%) Overall in 2026 - 843-630 (+51 Units) Overall in 2024  - 728-570 (+30 Units) Overall in 2023  - 342-251 (+36 Units) Overall in 2020  - 22-9 (71%) UFC Since 2020

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Ricky Tran

Ricky bets on NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NCAAB, NHL, MLB, Soccer, and CFL and makes a living attacking opening lines and is almost always on the right side of line movement. All of his picks come with ‘key trends’ where he illustrates how they apply to the current situation. Ricky is extremely sharp with numbers and represents a new breed of handicapper. Youthful, enthusiastic, technically savvy, and up to date with the latest tools of the trade; but he's not shy to trust his gut on any given bet and ignore the stats.
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