Ben Burns arrived here in the second half of 2022 and established himself as the #1 UFC HANDICAPPER that very year. In addition to holding the #1 UFC record since late 2022, Burns is the #1 UFC Handicapper again in 2026. He's a RED HOT 14-3 over his last 17, including a PERFECT 5-0 RECORD with totals. In fact, Burns holds the #1 ALL-TIME UFC RECORD for totals, hitting better than 70%.
While few victories are easier than last week's dominant UFC win, Ben's SIXTH STRAIGHT O/U WINNER is another beauty. Enjoy!
Member Notes
- #1 FOOTBALL HANDICAPPER LAST SEASON
- #1 NBA HANDICAPPER ALL-TIME
- #1 COLLEGE HOOPS RECORD ALL-TIME
- #1 OVERALL RECORD SINCE SUMMER
- #1 BIG GAME HOOPS RECORD ALL-TIME
Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| CBB | (759) Queens NC at (760) Purdue: Spread | 7:35pm EDT - Mar 20/2026 |
The PLAY: Purdue -23.5 (-110)
Who can forget the 2023 NCAA Tournament when #16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson stunned #1 seed Purdue 63-58? FDU became the second-ever 16-seed to beat a 1-seed. It marked the second consecutive year that a double-digit seed eliminated the Boilermakers. (St. Peter's beat them in 2022.)
The Boilermakers learned their lesson. They took care of business in the first round each of the past two seasons. Two years ago, they beat Grambling by 28, eking out a cover as a 27-point favorite. Last season, they won by 12, while laying eight points against High Point. This year provides another favorable first round opponent as Purdue is matched up against Queens University.
The Royals faced some decent teams this year as they played Auburn, Arkansas, Wake Forest, Virginia and Villanova. The problem is that they lost those games by 41, 28, 38, 25 and 20, an average of 30.4 points per game. With memories of 2023 still fresh in the minds of Purdue fans, the Boilermakers should keep the pedal to the metal the whole way and win by 25+. *Good up to -25
Ben Burns is the #1 College Basketball Handicapper Of All-Time.
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | (545) Denver Nuggets at (546) Memphis Grizzlies: Total | 8:40pm EDT - Mar 18/2026 |
The PLAY: Total Over 241.5 (-110)
This number is high but likely not high enough. The Nuggets are off a blowout win over the 76ers last night. This will mark the sixth time, since the start of February, where they will be playing their second game in two days. A look at the first five instances shows that all five games finished over the total with combined scores of 267, 245, 253, 260 and 261. The Grizzlies have allowed at least 120 points in seven straight games, the 'over' going 5-2. Don't expect much defense in this one. *Good at 243 or better
Ben Burns is the #1 Basketball Handicapper Of All-Time
Consultant Bio
When industry insiders really need a big win, many put their trust in Ben Burns. Ben's ability to consistently deliver with his biggest plays is legendary. It made him the single most popular handicapper in the history of Covers. Burns has numerous documented #1 titles to his credit. In addition to being a champion sports handicapper, he's taken down multiple DFS prizes of $300K or greater.
Ben believes that there's no substitute for hard work. He logs long hours and is surrounded by a team of assistants who do the same. Ben plays all the major North American sports and uses a vast variety of handicapping strategies to beat them. Burns' O/U selections are internationally renowned. On most days, he'll have between 2-5 plays.