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4% NFL TNF WASH AT NYG WINNER! (65% CAREER ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML)

56-39-2 LAST-97 NFL 4% PLAYS / 18-7 LAST-25 NFL MONEYLINE PLAYS / 19-10 LAST-29 ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML / CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) RECORD / +59 UNITS IN NFL SINCE 11/2/25 / +64 UNITS ON 4% PLAYS SINCE 11/13/25 / 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

78% ON 5% NFL PLAYS SINCE 10/4/26

4-0 LAST-4 NFL 5% PLAYS

+55 UNITS SINCE 11/27/25 ON 4% OR 5% PLAYS

19-8 LAST-27 FREE PLAYS

#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

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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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PSP'S 4% SEC BEST BET - 8-2 (80%) CFB RUN TESTED!

RED HOT 8-2  (80%) LAST 10 CFB ML SIDES!! 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 CFB 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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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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5% CFB SATURDAY NIGHT From #1 CAPPER

3-1 (75%) ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL 5% PLAYS! #1 CFB HANDICAPPER ON WINNERS + WHINERS! 92-59 (60.9%) | +122.38 UNITS PROFIT! ($12,238) Saturday Night's 5% CFB BEST BET is locked and loaded! The numbers speak for themselves. Don't miss my top-rated Saturday night selection! GET SEAN'S 5% BEST BET NOW!

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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!
NFL 5% Best Bet

**5% MAXIMUM** EARLY SUNDAY NFL LEGEND! • 44-22 FTB RUN, PERFECT 7-0 WITH TOP PLAYS!

Entering Wednesday, The GoldSheet is on a 44-22 (+62.58) FOOTBALL HOT STREAK, the #1 record since the start of October. All football plays rated 4% and above are on a 111-68 (+134.61) RUN OF DOMINANCE, the #1 record since Sept. 2025. That includes a PERFECT 7-0 RECORD the past seven. If you liked last Sunday's 5% WINNER on the Raiders, you need to be involved with this week's BIGGEST PLAY. It goes EARLY Sunday but you don't want to wait!

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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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2X PERFECT TOP SOCCER POWER ON THE PITCH

$$ RED CIRCLE ALERT in AFTERNOON SOCCER Rob is VERY Selective with his SOCCER Moves as they must fit a certain Criteria as such Rob is one of the NATIONS TOP SOCCER ANALYSTS. Today Rob has one that Really Stands out. Get on t NOW

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Rob Vinciletti

Simply the BEST OVERALL Rob is one of the ORIGINAL 4, one of the Founding Fathers in the development of the Network Since 2007 Rob is RANKED #1 OVERALL IN NBA +CBB COMBINED THIS PAST SEASON #1 WNBA THIS YEAR ONLY 2 TIME CFB CHAMP on NETWORK  #1 in 2025 and ARE #1 SINCE 2018 #1 OVERALL ALL SPORTS OVERALL FOR 2024  2022 MLB WORLD CHAMPION- 3 TIME OVERALL MLB Sides Leader (MOST wont do this once) ROB Vinciletti is The ONLY 2X OVERALL FOOTBALL +MLB SEASONAL CHAMP  Even CFL is #1 OVERALL ALL TIME 
NHL

Mike Fink's Remarkable 5-0 NHL Straight Bet Run

Mike Fink is on a heater with a 5-0 NHL straight-bet run, and he looks to win big on the 11/12 slate of NHL 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).
NBA

Ricky's NBA CLASH of the TITANS - RAPTOR$ vs SIXER$

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.
NFL

Tom's TNF Bagger

Thursday Night Football brings an NFC East rivalry showdown as the Commanders take on the Giants! Division games always bring extra intensity, and Tom Macrina is ready to attack the Thursday night slate. Don't miss out on Tom's NFL expertise and get his premium pick before kickoff. Let's cash some tickets!

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Tom Macrina

Lifelong sports fan, from the Philadelphia area. Specialized in market movement/contrarian handicapping. Efficient in MLB/NCAAB/NASCAR. Capping for 10+ years. He looks for every available angle to make the smartest wager.
NFL

4% NFL TNF WASH AT NYG WINNER! (65% CAREER ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML)

56-39-2 LAST-97 NFL 4% PLAYS / 18-7 LAST-25 NFL MONEYLINE PLAYS / 19-10 LAST-29 ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML / CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) RECORD / +59 UNITS IN NFL SINCE 11/2/25 / +64 UNITS ON 4% PLAYS SINCE 11/13/25 / 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 78% ON 5% NFL PLAYS SINCE 10/4/26 4-0 LAST-4 NFL 5% PLAYS +55 UNITS SINCE 11/27/25 ON 4% OR 5% PLAYS 19-8 LAST-27 FREE PLAYS #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

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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.
NCAAF

PARSONS' THURSDAY NIGHT 4% FIRST-HALF ASSASSIN: 29-18 (+28 UNITS) CFB YTD!

Nick Parsons steps out with a well-planned Thursday card that's just OOZING value! Nick's College Football picks remain some of the MOST SOUGHT-AFTER on this website! Nick is CRUSHING the books with his College Football this year, so make sure to join him on Thursday night with a rare FIRST HALF WINNER, one that's earned a TOP 4% rating! DO NOT make a move on this card without first consulting with 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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