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5% Big Ticket: 6-1 (86%) Heater, 15-1 (94%) Angle!

Teddy went 3-0 (100%) in the NFL last week; 6-1 (86%) in NFL action over the last two weeks – making $$ RIGHT NOW!  Teddy nailed his first NFL 5% Big Ticket since Week 2, delivering the goods for himself & his clients with the Broncos blowout at Arizona!  And Teddy is primed to deliver another 5% Big Ticket Winner on Thursday as the Packers and Panthers collide!  This play is backed by an Under-the-Radar Angle that is 15-1 (94%) since 2024!  Don’t miss it!

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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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THURSDAY 4% CFB BLOCKBUSTER ~ 24-11 THIS SEASON ~ #1 FOOTBALL RECORD SINCE 2023!

+141 UNIT FOOTBALL RAMPAGE! Off b2b "sweeps," Ben Burns is a PERFECT 4-0 the past two days! Burns, our #1 Football Handicapper since the start of 2023, is also a SWEET 24-11 (69%) this college football season. After passing on football the past few days, Burns is throwing an ABSOLUTE HAYMAKER on Thursday. Jump on board right away!

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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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**8-0/100% NFL L2 WEEKS!** 4% THUR. TOP TOTAL (14-4/78% ALL NFL PRIME-TIME GAMES YTD!)

Nick Parsons went 4-0 (100%) with his NFL in Week 6, and then he went 4-0 (100%) with his NFL in Week 7! Parsons is on a MIND-BLOWING 8-0 (100%) NFL run the L2 weeks! He's also now a JAW-DROPPING 14-4 (78%) with all of his NFL "PRIME-TIME" picks this season (that's Monday, Thursday, and Sunday nighters!) Looking back to last season finds Parsons on a POWERFUL 73-43 NFL run! Nick is targeting the total on Thursday in Week 8, and he's ready to move to a PERFECT 9-0 (100%) with his L9 NFL plays, so the only question left is: ARE YOU COMING ALONG FOR THE RIDE?! Don't hesitate, grab up the TOP Thursday night NFL play from RED-HOT Parsons, because you'll DEFINITELY be glad that you did!

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Nick Parsons

Nick Parsons is the No. 1-ranked NFL and College Football combined capper on Picks and Parlays and Winners and Whiners since the start of the 2023 Regular season. That's three long years of gridiron domination. Put Nick's experience to work for you during the 2026/27 season - you'll be glad you did!
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PSP'S WNBA/TNF/NHL 3-PACK - 23-10 (70%) ALL SPORTS RUN TESTED!

RED HOT 23-10 (70%) ALL SPORTS RUN!! 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 3 x DATA DRIVEN THURSDAY PLAYS. 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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Pro Sports Picks

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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Ricky's Thursday *TRIFECTA* (WNBA,NH,NBA)

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.
NHL 5% Best Bet

Mike Fink's Remarkable 5% Play (20-12-2 Run!)

Mike Fink is on fire with his 5% plays, nailing 20 of his last 34, allowing his bettors to cash in big. So, make sure to grab his NHL package while you can!

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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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David's 4% NHL *BIG BET BANGER* - 14-7 Run

14-7 (67%) with NHL totals since  Oct 2! ​Dominate your bookie with Marc David Sports! Their expert analysts provide daily top-tier predictions, like this NHL premium pick for Thursday. With their insights, you'll make better bets and turn the odds in your favor. A subscription to this service is a must-have for serious sports bettors looking to elevate their game.

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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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NHL GAME OF WEEK.....FIRST NHL 4% BEST BET THIS SEASON!

OFF A WED NHL WIN......ONLY 4TH NHL PLAY IN 10 DAYS & FIRST NHL 4% BEST BET, WHICH IS HIS GAME OF THE WEEK! •• Ralph is off a 1-1 Wednesday cashing his NHL play while coming up short in his CFB release! •• This tech-packed play includes combined trends that are a combined 29-1! Do not miss out on Ralph's first Best Bets of the 2026/2027 season!

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Ralph Michaels

Ralph Michaels has a math mind, steadily searching for a value in the numbers in addition to matchup edges, situational advantages, and hidden gems of information. Ralph finds more big bets in the college versions of football and basketball, but his handicapping approach also uncovers selective winners in the professional leagues. Small conferences are particularly profitable due to mispriced injuries and his profiling of exploitable coaching tendencies.  
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Nover's 5% Sun Belt Cream of the Crop

Stephen Nover has won 67 percent of his lifetime 5% plays going 30-15-1! Stephen has found his top Sun Belt Conference play of the season on Thursday's card making it a rare 5% play. Stack the odds heavily in your favor by taking advantage of Stephen's long-time expertise, elite analysis and powerful 5% record!

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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.
NCAAF

RED HOT 20-11 65% run! TOP 4* CFB BEST BET Thursday

Rocky Atkinson has a TOP 4* CFB BEST BET for Thursday. One of the BEST HANDICAPPERS in the world is on an impressive 20-11 65% OVERALL run over his last 31 picks! Join the same handicapper that has made $1,000/game bettors $7,980 since October 18, 2026 with his Spread on Florida Atlantic v. North Texas!

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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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