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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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Thursday Night NHL 5% BEST BET!!

Terry’s 5% Best Bet fell short on Tuesday Night, but he is going right back to it with another 5% NHL Best Bet on Thursday Night! Terry remains on a 3-1 run with 5% plays and is 1-1 on NHL 5% plays this season. These are not plays Terry releases often — he is extremely selective before putting the 5% rating on any wager, and Thursday’s opportunity checks the boxes he looks for. Terry is also +11.06 units in the NHL this season and +32.54 units in ALL SPORTS since September 25th! This package includes Terry’s 5% NHL BEST BET for Thursday Night! Grab the Thursday Night 5% Best Bet, or consider a short-term or long-term subscription for the best overall value.

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Terry Edelmann

Terry Edelmann has been capping sports for over 10 years now and professionally since 2022. Terry specializes in NHL, NFL, and MLB. Terry has different capping strategies for each sport he caps and his goal is always to bring you winners. From sides and totals to player props Terry finds different ways to profit.
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Chip’s NFL Stand-Alone (17-3 85%) winner

Chip Chirimbes, Las Vegas Hilton Winner, 'Big Game Player,' and 5-time  Las Vegas Handicapping Champion was a winner once against with his Stand-Alone release Washington (+7.5) 17-23 over San Francisco. Chip’s is now a ‘documented’ 17-3-1 85% with his NFL Stand-alone releases for the season and is now 30-13 69.7% in NFL action overall  in 2026. The Stand-Alone NFL releases (Thur., Sun., and Mon.) are when the game is the only NFL board game scheduled, these releases were also a ‘documented’ 26-14 65% for the 2025 NFL season. Thursday, receive his Top-Rated NFL Stand-Alone winner between New England and Chicago. Just $39!

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Chip Chirimbes

Paul “Chip” Chirimbes, the Las Vegas Hilton Handicapping Champion, has been a fixture in sports media since 1978. Creator of the first live sports handicapping TV show, The A-Play, Chip went on to anchor USA’s Proline for nearly 20 years and made 300+ appearances on CNN/fn as Las Vegas’ betting expert. A Vietnam veteran and NYU grad, he’s been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and USA Today. Known as the “Big Play Handicapper,” Chip built his reputation on honesty, integrity, and consistently delivering winning insights to bettors nationwide.
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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.

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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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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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NFL Sizzling Hot 21-9 (70%) & 56-35 (62%) Streaks

Thursday NFL Week 7 Bankroll Builder Patriots vs. Bears 8:15 ET Get your NFL betting week off to a profitable start by purchasing this pick and following advice from a world class sports betting pro the likes of Ross "The Boss" Benjamin. Ross ranks #2 in both win percentage (67.7%) and net profit (+23.59 units) on his NFL regular season picks this year. Furthermore, since the start of last season, Ross' combined NFL/CFB premium picks have gone an outstanding 154-105 (59.5%) and made a huge net profit of +120.43 units.

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Ross Benjamin

Ross is a 23-year veteran of the sports handicapping industry. During that time, he has exhibited a consistent ability to win, a high degree of professionalism, and an enormous amount of integrity. It’s no wonder why he is so well respected among his peers and clients alike. Be sure to catch Ross Benjamin daily on Wager Talk TV, where he provides world-class sports betting advice and free picks that win on a consistent basis.
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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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ROGERS' NFL BEST BET (4%) ON TNF!

STELLAR 9-4 RECORD WITH TOP RATED NFL ML BETS | Will Rogers puts his fantastic NFL record to the test on Thursday Night Football in the New England/Chicago game this week. With top rated moneyline bets, he's on a HUGE 9-4 NFL RUN right now. Join up right now.

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Will Rogers

Will Rogers had a diverse and rewarding career. Along the way, he's rubbed shoulders with the rich and big players — royalty, sometimes. After achieving stellar results over the past decade, Will Is taking his game to a new level for the 2025/26 football and basketball season!
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BRUCE BIG THURSDAY SPECIAL NFL PATGRIOTS-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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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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Terry Edelmann

Terry Edelmann has been capping sports for over 10 years now and professionally since 2022. Terry specializes in NHL, NFL, and MLB. Terry has different capping strategies for each sport he caps and his goal is always to bring you winners. From sides and totals to player props Terry finds different ways to profit.
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Mike Lundin

Magic Mike Moneymaker's experience as a professional poker player has proven to be an immeasurable asset in sports handicapping. He's a numbers guy, with a keen eye for spotting trends and stats that just don't jive with the odds offered by the bookmakers. All Mike's plays come with write ups backing up his selection, giving you a glimpse into his process of breaking down games.

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