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(1) 5%, (2) 4% & (2) 3% / 17-9 LAST-26 4% OR 5% PLAYS / +49 UNITS IN NFL SINCE 11/2/25 / CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) RECORD / 13-6 LAST-19 NFL MONEYLINE PLAYS / EXCLUSIVELY NFL HANDICAPPER / 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

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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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5% NFL LONDON LOCKDOWN PERFECT 2-0!

2-0 NFL 5% Sides 4-2 NFL Sides 4% or better #1 NFL Postseason 2024 (11-1 +35U) Seagrave has gone a perfect 2-0 with his 5% NFL Sides and now he has one locked & loaded for Sunday mornings London game! 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. *Get the rest of 2026 with Steve Seagrave for ONLY $499! Seagrave is locking in profits in every sport and here's what he's done lately: *MLB 5% Plays 11-7 +17U  *MLB Sides 2026 +20U *NFL 4% Plays 10-5 +16U  *#1 NFL Postseason 2024 +35U *#2 NHL Profit 2025 +31U  *#1 NBA Props 2025 *Lock in now for a little bit more than $5/day but the season keeps shrinking. The sooner you lock in, the more you get for your money!

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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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TOP 4* NFL BEST BET Sunday! EARLY MORNING WINNER!

Rocky Atkinson has a TOP 4* NFL BEST BET for Sunday. EARLY MORNING WINNER!  One of the BEST HANDICAPPERS in the world is on an impressive 167-135 55% NFL run over his last 312 picks! Join the same handicapper that has made $1,000/game bettors $18,430 since December 15, 2013 with his Spread on Texans v. Jaguars!

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Rocky Atkinson

Rocky Atkinson from Rocketman Sports has been handicapping since 1996. During that time we have had several #1 finishes in various sports and numerous Top 5 and Top 10 finishes at several monitors. Consistency is the name of the game and we do it well. We handicap NFL, CFB, NBA, CBB, NHL, MLB and Nascar currently.
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EARLY NFL TOTAL ANNIHILATOR! (12-2 NFL/CFB TOTALS = #1 IN 2026)

#1 NFL RECORD SINCE 2023! Defending NFL Champion Ben Burns got the week started with an easy O/U winner on Thursday. He's now 6-1 his last seven NFL selections. Burns is also 12-2 for the year with his NFL/CFB totals, the #1 O/U RECORD IN 2026. He's also our #1 NFL HANDICAPPER (also the #1 overall football Handicapper!) since the start of 2023. Ben kicks off Sunday with an EARLY GEM. Go get it!

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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 NFL BEWARE OF DOG UNDERDOG - +100 UNITS ATS RUN TESTED!

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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David's Sunday Late Afternoon 5% NFL Totals Annihilator

David Hess is stepping into Sunday with major firepower, releasing his first 5% NFL play of the entire year — a matchup he’s broken down with precision, sharp data, and a read he’s been waiting to attack. This is his highest‑level release, the kind built to anchor a winning day. When Hess fires a 5%, it’s because he sees something big.

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David Hess

David Hess is one of the most respected handicappers in the industry, best known for his expertise in totals betting where he’s hit over 61% of his college football Over/Under plays. A true all-around capper, David excels across NFL, MLB, and basketball by blending advanced stats, matchup analysis, and line movement to uncover hidden value. Disciplined, transparent, and data-driven, he delivers consistent, profitable results that clients trust for long-term success.
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Mike Fink's Remarkable 6-2 NFL Total Play Run For Week 6

Mike Fink is on a roll with his NFL total plays, nailing six of his last eight to win big. So, make sure to grab his package for Sunday's slate of games!!

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Mike Fink

Mike Fink has covered NHL as a columnist, handicapper, podcaster since 2020. Along with covering the NHL, Fink covers the American Hockey League (AHL) with boots on the ground coverage. Follow Mike on Twitter (@Finks_thoughts) or on Bluesky, threads, and instagram (mikefink_hockeywriter) for more hockey insights (with some other sports sprinkled in).
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*MORNING 4% NFL WINNER* Texans vs Jaguars

Higgs with an early 4% WINNER in Sunday NFL.

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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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Sniper Wes 5-Pack NFL Week Bookie Slayer!!

Sniper Wes 5-Pack NFL Week Bookie Slayer Five plays. One mission. The Sniper is locked in for Week 6, breaking down the matchups, tracking the trends, and hunting for value. Get ready for five targeted selections designed to attack the books!

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Sniper Wes

Wesley "The Sniper" Neil has been in the sports betting industry for over 15 years, both behind the counter in Vegas and as a bettor. He understands oddsmaking and line movements and has built strong connections with sharp syndicates. Specializing in prime situational spots across major sports, he knows how to find an edge. Join Sniper Wes today and start hitting the target!
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Sunday All Sports All Access Pass

Go for the 3-0 Sunday NFL Sweep with Teddy’s All Access Pass!  Start your day with Jaguars – Texans from London.  Close out your day with Cowboys – Packers from Lambeau Field.  In between, cash with Teddy’s 11-0 (100%) Top Total Angles winner, primed to fly O-V-E-R!  Don’t miss out on this loaded card from a 29 year Vegas veteran!  Get onboard & cash in! Any MLB will be added Sunday morning.

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Teddy Covers

Teddy has been a successful full-time sports bettor living in Las Vegas since 1998, after graduating from the University of Michigan.  He's earned substantial recognition from the mainstream press during his tenure in Sin City.  Print highlights include the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Associated Press, Cigar Aficionado, and Playboy magazine. Television highlights include CBS The Morning, CNBC, and Bloomberg TV. Teddy starred in the sports betting documentary Life on the Line and been featured in an ESPN 30-for-30 and on Showtime's 'Action' miniseries.   
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