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2-0 TO START WEEK / +48 UNITS IN NFL SINCE 11/2/25 / CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) RECORD / +52 UNITS SINCE 11/27/25 ON 4% OR 5% PLAYS / 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

34-19-1 LAST-54 NFL 4% PLAYS

#1 IN NFL LAST-3 DAYS

#1 FUTURES 2-YEARS STRAIGHT ON NFL REGULAR SEASON

69% CAREER ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML

19-8 LAST-26 ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML

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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5% Big Ticket B-L-O-W-O-U-T! 80% Heater!

Teddy’s NFL is making $$ RIGHT NOW, riding an 80% Heater into Sunday after winning on Monday AND Thursday Night already this week!  And Teddy is ready to deliver the goods with his first NFL 5% Big Ticket release since Week 2, backing a powerful and motivated favorite in a B-L-O-W-O-U-T spot!  Get onboard & cash in!

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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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3 Gm All Access Late Window (Incl. 5%) - +30 Units Last 30 Days!

PULVERIZING THE PIGSKIN! While Jesse Schule is coming off another winning football season in 2025, it was in the NFL Playoffs that he really hit his stride! Jesse was 14-6-1 (70%) with all his Playoff picks, extending a DOMINANT run in the post-season over the past 5 seasons:72-42 (+63 UNITS) 78-46 (+73 UNITS) - #1 ALL SPORTS TEAM TOTALS IN 2026 143-82-4 (+66 UNITS) - #1 NFL/NCAAF ML SIDES SINCE 2022 168-95-6 (+90 UNITS) - #1 ALL FOOTBALL ML SIDES SINCE 2022 1222-927-49 (+253 UNITS) - #1 OVERALL PROFIT SINCE 2021 WITH 4% & 5% ALL SPORTS

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Jesse Schule

Who is Jesse Schule? He's no soothsayer and he doesn't have a crystal ball, but Jesse Schule can indeed predict the future. As a professional handicapper, it is actually part of his job description. His clients have accused him of secretly possessing Marty McFly's Sports Almanac, but he tells us the secret to his success is thanks in part to his fascination with history. The idea that you can predict the future by studying the past is nothing new. Historians have been doing it for years.  
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TOP RATED 5* NFL MONSTER Sunday! RED HOT 75% last week in NFL!

Rocky Atkinson has a TOP RATED 5* NFL MONSTER For Sunday. One of the BEST HANDICAPPERS in the world is on an impressive 169-136 55% NFL run over his last 315 picks! Join the 30 year professional handicapping expert!

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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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**5% MAXIMUM NFL TOP OF THE TICKET •. 24-10 FOOTBALL RUN • 98-63 (+104.55) BIG BET FOOTBALL RECORD! (Sunday)

Including last Sunday's 5% WINNER, The GoldSheet is 24-10 (+35.13 units, 70.6% Winning Percentage, 28.8% ROI) with their last 34 football plays, entering Wednesday. Going back further finds the TGS team on a GIGANTIC 98-63 (+104.55) RUN with all football plays rated 4% and above. They will add to those impressive stats with their favorite play from Week 7. This is a game they've had circled for weeks and it's finally here. Add it the top of your Sunday ticket IMMEDIATELY!

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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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5% MAX NFL GAME OF THE WEEK! ~ PERFECT 6-0 RECORD! ~ FIRST OF THE SEASON! (Sunday)

Defending NFL Champion Ben Burns is a PERFECT 6-0 his past six NFL (5%) selections. He's been waiting for just the right moment to release his first of the current season and that time has finally arrived. Burns' long-term NFL success and his history of dominating his biggest plays, speak for themselves. Don't wait. Jump on board his SEVENTH STRAIGHT 5% NFL WINNER immediately!

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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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5% SNF Best Bet WINNER from #1 Overall Capper for 2026

Higgs will close out your NFL Sunday with a 5% Sunday Night Football WINNER in the Chiefs/ Seattle game. Higgs is #1 OVERALL - #1 MLB, #1 College Football.. Just a matter of time before he is at the Top of the NFL Leaderboard. Get on board today!

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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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5% NFL WEEK 7 SUNDAY ALL-ACCESS W/ TWO 5%, 6 PLAYS, SNF, 2-0 START TO WEEK

INCLUDES (2) 5% & (4) 4% / +48 UNITS IN NFL SINCE 11/2/25 / CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) RECORD / +52 UNITS SINCE 11/27/25 ON 4% OR 5% PLAYS / 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 34-19-1 LAST-54 NFL 4% PLAYS #1 IN NFL LAST-3 DAYS #1 FUTURES 2-YEARS STRAIGHT ON NFL REGULAR SEASON 69% CAREER ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML 19-8 LAST-26 ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML 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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NFL OVER EASY SHOOTOUT

Steve Merril has gone went 100% PERFECT (6-0 ATS) in the NFL over the last 2 Sunday’s - #1 ranked over the L22+ months on NFL Best Bets!  Steve’s LONG-TERM winning run continues with a BEST BET totals play for Sunday that you don’t want to miss.  Get this EASY WINNER right now - Guaranteed OVER that will CRUSH YOUR BOOK! Special Offers: SAVE 30% on any All Access subscription with promo code: STEVE30 FREE Week (7 days) Premium Live Odds, Injuries, Scores: OddsLogic.com/SM

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Steve Merril

Steve Merril has won consistently for 30+ years as one of the best sports betting analysts in the nation.  He credits his success to employing a variety of different handicapping techniques such as statistical analysis, quantitative systems, and fundamentals such as matchups and emotion.  By relying on numerous handicapping methods, Steve continues to beat the pointspread on a consistent basis in both college football and pro football, college and pro basketball, and baseball.
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NHL TOP TEAM TOTAL (MISMATCH)

Andrew McInnis has done the homework, broken down the matchup, and identified a team total he believes is in a great spot to cash. The preparation is there. The offensive matchup is there. Now it’s time to take advantage. Don’t watch this one cash without you. Get Andrew’s NHL Team Total of the Day 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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