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Nover's 5% NFL September Cream of the Crop Total

Stephen Nover is at his finest on his 5 percent Max Unit plays and on NFL Sunday when it counts the most. Stephen is 24-12-1 (67%) on his lifetime 5 percent plays. He also has won 62% of his NFL Sunday plays since last season going 48-29. Stephen looks to go 4-1 on his NFL Over/Unders this season  finding his strongest September total.

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Stephen Nover

Stephen Nover is a veteran Las Vegas handicapper and award-winning sportswriter with nearly 50 years of experience. A former professor at UNLV, he taught football handicapping and co-hosted the famed "Stardust Line" radio show in the ’90s. Nover has authored three books, including Winning Fantasy Football, and worked with legendary oddsmakers like Roxy Roxborough. Drawing on elite Rotisserie league knowledge, extensive gambling and media sources, and mentorship from icons such as Dave Malinsky and Lem Banker, Nover is known for his sharp, deeply researched, and original betting analysis.
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SUNDAY 4% NFL BEST BET (FIRST THIS SEASON) 100% IN 2026, PERFECT 9-0 RECORD!

THIS WILL MAKE 10 IN A ROW! Reigning NFL Champion Ben Burns didn't release any NFL plays higher than 3% in either the preseason or Week 1. Now that Week 2 is here, Burns is ready to roll. His NFL plays rated 4% and higher are 7-0 in 2026 and a PERFECT 9-0 since Christmas. Ben's 10TH STRAIGHT NFL BIG PLAY WINNER goes Sunday afternoon. Let's go!

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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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PSP'S 5% BEST BET - 100% PERFECT 5-0 WEEK 1 NFL!!!

100% PERFECT 5-0 NFL IN WEEK 1 We've crunched the numbers, gone over the data, and reviewed the relevant trends. Our models have uncovered a very favorable situation with positive EV for a DATA DRIVEN NFL PLAY. You can't go wrong following our betting advice as our data-driven picks promise to outperform any and all human competitors. Our entire sports betting philosophy is predicated on getting the right number based on the data. The math is VERY CLEAR, and the DATA DOESN'T LIE, there is no doubt that an ALL SPORTS SUBSCRIPTION is the BEST VALUE!

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With legalized sports betting and sharper sportsbook lines, handicapping without advanced analytics will be left behind. To give clients the best edge, we built our own data-driven infrastructure to complement independent handicappers. Our models integrate trends, isolate positive EV lines, and cover NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, college sports, plus soccer, MMA, tennis, golf, and more. Picks are rated 1–5 stars, with 4* and 5* plays most common (2–2.5% bankroll recommended). Clients can expect 3–5 daily picks, with NFL released early in the week and other sports overnight.
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$15 SPECIAL - SNF on NBC - Colts/Chiefs

Steve Merril has uncovered some key information which reveals a STRONG play in the NFL for Sunday night - Colts/Chiefs (NBC) - 8:20 pm ET - #1 ranked (80-51 ATS) +92.24 units on NFL Best Bets over the last 22+ months!  Get it RIGHT NOW!  Guaranteed to CASH IN BIG… special price just $15 Special Offers: Get a Full Year of Steve Merril for $99/Month, plus Market Call LIVE is included! FREE Week (7 days) Premium Live Odds, Injuries, Scores: OddsLogic.com/SM

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Steve Merril

Steve Merril has won consistently for 30+ years as one of the best sports analysts in the nation.  He credits his success to employing a variety of different handicapping techniques such as statistical analysis, quantitative systems, and fundamentals such as matchups and emotion.  By relying on numerous handicapping methods, Steve continues to beat the pointspread on a consistent basis in both college football and pro football, college and pro basketball, and baseball.
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MACK'S WNBA**PREMIUM**PICK 'N ROLL!

The Mack Attack is on a mini 37-26 run in the WNBA, winning her game yesterday, and is back with another hot pick! Don't miss out on building up your bankroll, there's still lots of basketball to play and new seasons starting! She is gearing up to continue crushing it in the post season as well so ride the streak with her!

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Jackie Mack

Jackie Mack has been crafting winning betting strategies for over 20 years. With a Bachelor's degree and minors in Statistics and Economics, she uses her deep knowledge of data, trends, and probabilities to deliver consistent, profitable results. Jackie takes emotion out of the equation, focusing strictly on analytics to identify value and mispriced odds. Her disciplined, stats-driven system has generated long-term success—not just for herself, but for a loyal client base who view her insights as investments rather than a gamble.
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[SUN] 5* BRAZILIAN MAX SIDE BET (5-0 RUN!)

5-0 RUN IN 5* MAX BETS | 10-2 IN L/12 (+33.5u) Pavlos has WON FIVE 5* Max Bets in a ROW and also 10 of L/12 (+33.5u) and up now is a 5* MAX SIDE BET in the Brazilian Serie A on Sunday. Pavlos picked this team to NOT LOSE THE GAME (Double Chance / +0.5 Asian Spread) and you can find this bet in all books. Also included are Plays in the Big DerbIes in La Liga (Atletico vs Real Madrid) and Portugal (Porto vs Benfica). Good luck, now is the time to invest in a Soccer All Access and get all plays as soon as they are loaded (best value) and for a discount!

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Pavlos Laguretos

Pavlos Laguretos is a Greek Soccer handicapper with a knack for going against the popular plays and hunting down correct scores. His expertise lies in the big European soccer leagues (EPL, Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga) as well as the MLS and international competitions (Champions & Europa League, World Cup, EURO Cup). Pavlos loves his props as well, be it in Soccer with Goalscorer and Card Props or in the NBA with Same Game Parlays and Player Props.  
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5% (4-2) NFL SMART MONEY PLAY

Are you ready to make some money on the gridiron this Sunday? Then get on my 4-2 NFL SMART MONEY PLAY and be on the same side as the SMART MONEY players.

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Dionne D'Amico

“The First Lady of Las Vegas,” since being documented, has had several top-five finishes in NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NCAAB, MLB, NHL, and WNBA. Dionne releases her games quite early so you; the bettor, can take advantage of her personal contacts in Las Vegas pertaining to the lines and line movements. “Although” this is enjoyable to me, I look at sports betting as a business. But, isn’t everything more enjoyable when you are making money? Picking winners isn’t what I do, it is who I am.”   Twitter: @1stladyofvegas
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5% NFL BEST BET - +225 UNITS of PROFIT Since 2021!

Jesse Schule doesn't BULL$H1T anybody! He's had a ROUGH start to the football season. That doesn't change the fact that he's won more 4% and 5% Top Plays on this site than anyone since 2021. He's shown a PROFIT of +225 UNITS with his highest rated plays in All Sports since November of 2021, ranking #1 at Wagertalk in that category! But WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY??? Well he's coming off a BLOWOUT WINNER with his 1st 5% play of the year on MNF!

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Jesse Schule

Who is Jesse Schule? He's no soothsayer and he doesn't have a crystal ball, but Jesse Schule can indeed predict the future. As a professional handicapper, it is actually part of his job description. His clients have accused him of secretly possessing Marty McFly's Sports Almanac, but he tells us the secret to his success is thanks in part to his fascination with history. The idea that you can predict the future by studying the past is nothing new. Historians have been doing it for years.  
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STEAMING 19-3 Run - 5% NFL BEST OF THE BEST ⭐️MAX BET⭐️

19-3-0, +56.56 units, since Sep 3, 2026 in All Sports Total Wagers! No fluff, just winners. Grab this premium pick from the award-winning analysts at Marc David Sports for Sunday's Jaguars v. Broncos clash and bet with confidence. A subscription to this service is a must-have for serious sports bettors looking to take their bankroll to the next level.

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Marc David

For well over 40 years Marc David has been following and betting on sports all over America. As a teenager, he started on the other side of the fence and eventually in his mid-twenties, had his own business running successfully. Watching those customers for years has given Marc insight into how to beat the point spread and how to avoid the mistakes that are common among novice bettors.
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NFL LATE GAMES 5-PACK / CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) RECORD(1-0 START)

INCLUDES (3) 4% & (2) 3% / 11-5 L-16 ML PLAYS / CIRCA FRIDAY FOOTBALL INVITATIONAL WINNER & GREEN JACKET WINNER / EXCLUSIVELY NFL HANDICAPPER 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. - Mad Russian holds a lifetime record of 299-221-15 (57%) in the Circa Sports Million contest +28 UNITS IN NFL SINCE 10/26/25 #1 FUTURES 2-YEARS STRAIGHT ON NFL REGULAR SEASON 23-13 LAST-36 ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML

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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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