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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).

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.

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.

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. 

Rob is one of the ORIGINAL 4, one of the Founding Fathers on The  Network Since 2008 Rob is RANKED #1 OVERALL IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL S-AUGUST 2017 CBB FINISHED#1 2023/24 #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 RANKED #1 OVERALL ALL TIME 

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.

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.

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.

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.