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4% NFL TNF PATRIOTS AT BEARS (18-8 LAST-26 ON TNF ATS OR ML)

33-19-1 LAST-53 NFL 4% PLAYS / +41 UNITS IN NFL SINCE 11/2/25 / CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) RECORD / 14-6 LAST-20 NFL MONEYLINE 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

68% CAREER ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML

+48 UNITS SINCE 11/27/25 ON 4% OR 5% PLAYS

#4 IN NFL LAST-30 DAYS

#1 FUTURES 2-YEARS STRAIGHT ON NFL REGULAR SEASON

64% ON NFL PROPS LAST YEAR

+41 UNITS IN NFL REGULAR SEASON FUTURES LAST TWO YEARS

15-7 LAST-22 FREE PLAYS

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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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TNF ANNIHILATOR! (BEARS/PATS) ~ #1 NFL RECORD SINCE 2023 ~ +138 UNITS

Defending NFL Champion Ben Burns has both the #1 overall football record AND the #1 NFL record since the start of 2023. Up more than 138 units of profit during that span, Burns says there's only one way to go with tonight's showdown at Soldier Field. Make certain you're on board!

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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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OFF 100% PERFECT WEEK 6: 4% PATS/BEARS THURSDAY WINNER (INSANE 11-4 ALL PRIME-TIME GAMES YTD!)

Nick Parsons is ready to LOWER THE BOOM ON THE BOOKS on Thursday night! Congrats to everyone who joined him in his PERFECT 4-0 (100%) NFL performance in Week 6! Now Parsons looks to DO IT AGAIN in Week 7! BIG PLAY DOMINATION ALERT: Parsons enters Week 7 having gone an INCREDIBLE 11-4 with ALL of his NFL "PRIME-TIME" picks so far this season (that's Monday, Thursday, and Sunday nighters!) Patriots at the Bears - DO NOT make a move on this contest without first consulting with this BIG-GAME guru!

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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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Ricky's TNF CLASH of the TITANS - 12-3 (80%) Overall 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 NBA+NHL *MONEY STACK* 3-Pack of Totals Tests +38 Unit Run

ELECTRIC +38.01 units, 51-36-3 since Sep 3, 2026 with All Sports Total Wagers! When it comes to long-term profitability, discipline and edge are everything. Marc David Sports has broken down today's card with surgical precision, and the result is a MONEY STACK 3-Pack. all totals. You’re getting a  4% BIG/BEST BETS from two sports along with one supplementary plays backed by deep situational analysis. Stop guessing, follow a proven process, and start stacking wins.

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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: FIVE HOLE

Dan is looking to go to the five-hole tonight, light the lamp, and cash some tickets. This is the third of three plays on the ice to go along with a play in the NBA, CFB, and a 4% play in the NFL. Get a multi-day pass and don't miss a thing this HUGE weekend. It all starts tonight!

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Dan Kaiser

As a former professor, Dan brings a high IQ approach to sports handicapping. He has a deep understanding of all facets of the game be it football, basketball, baseball, soccer, or boxing. His contacts and friends include linemakers from across the globe.
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NHL THURS NIGHT PROP PACK: 3 NHL STRONG SPOTS

Andrew McInnis is off to a strong start with NHL player props, cashing several plus-money tickets and finding value beyond the standard sides and totals. The preparation is thorough, the research is done, and strong sources help identify the matchups and opportunities worth attacking. Now, Andrew has put together three player props he likes most, with the goal of keeping the early momentum going. Three props. One package. Get in on the action before puck drop!

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Andrew McInnis

McInnis is well known for his 15-0 NHL run in 2021, and his 8-0 start to the CFL season in 2019. Being north of the border, Andrew specializes in the NHL and CFL, along with handicapping the MLB, UFC and NFL. Andrew joined SportsMemo as a sports handicapper, and a few short years later he found a new home here at WagerTalk. His experience in the sports world, a sports journalism background and his ability to break down games, read lines, and team trends all set Andrew up to be a successful sports bettor.   
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BRUCE BIG THURSDAY SPECIAL NFL PATRIOTS-BEARS TC!!

BRUCE NFL 14-7 RUN!...THURSDAY SPECIAL TC NOW! BRUCE NFL 67% RUN... ALL BRUCE PICKS +91.59% RETURN SINCE SEPT. 26!...WED 3-0 SWEEP!! 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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75% NFL Heater! Thursday Pats vs Bears $$

Teddy’s NFL is heating up RIGHT NOW!  He went 3-1 (75%) in NFL action last weekend; primed to deliver the goods on Thursday Night as the Patriots travel to Soldier Field to take on the Bears.  Battle or blowout? Find out here, BEFORE kickoff!

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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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BEARS/PATRIOTS: TNF DYNAMITE • RED HOT 24-11 (+31.68) FOOTBALL RUN!

The NFL week kicks off with the Bears hosting the Patriots and The GoldSheet has your winner! The TGS crew is undefeated in Patriots games this season, most recently winning with New England when they smashed the Raiders. They're also 3-0 their last three selections involving Chicago. Overall, they're a BURNING HOT 24-11 (+31.68) their last 35 football picks. Don't touch this game until you've connected with America's most respected handicapping team first!

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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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