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THURSDAY NRFI PLAY OF THE DAY! •• #1 THIS MLB SEASON! •• 70% RUN !

#1 TRIFECTA IN MLB THIS SEASON (PROFIT, WIN% & ROI) WITH EVERY PLAY A NRFI/YRFI •• 7-3 (70%) & 44-26 (63%) ON NRFI’S RATED 3% PLUS!

••  Why wait for 3 hours to cash an MLB play when you can cash this NRFI in 15 minutes?

•• Ralph cashed his Wednesday play, making him 12-6 (67%) in his L18 plays, but he still has the MLB #1 TRIPLE CROWN in profit, Win%, and ROI!

••  Ralph’s MLB runs are now 8-4 (67%), 51-30 (63%) & 115-71 (62%).

••  Winning MLB days: 28 of 44 days (64%) since August 4th & and since July Ralph has had 40 of 65 (62%) winning days.

•• In all sports, since January, Ralph is +97 units and posting 6 of 8 (75%) winning days short-term and & 130 of 225 (58%) winning days since January!

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Ralph Michaels

Ralph Michaels has a math mind, steadily searching for a value in the numbers in addition to matchup edges, situational advantages, and hidden gems of information. Ralph finds more big bets in the college versions of football and basketball, but his handicapping approach also uncovers selective winners in the professional leagues. Small conferences are particularly profitable due to mispriced injuries and his profiling of exploitable coaching tendencies.  
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5% THURSDAY ULTIMATE TOTAL: 3-0 (100%) PERFECT PRIME-TIME NFL ALREADY YTD (ALSO 75% NFL YTD!)

BIG PLAYERS ALERT: Nick Parsons is ALREADY 3-0 (100%) with his NFL "Prime Time" picks this year, hitting the Patriots last Wednesday, his INCREDIBLE contrarian play on the 49ers in the Australia game last Thursday, and then also cashing his MASSIVE 5% Monday Night Football release on the UNDER! Nick is 3-1 (75%) to open up the NFL Regular season and looking back to last year finds him on a POWERFUL 56-34 NFL run! Not only that, but Parsons has hit THREE STRAIGHT 5% releases (2-0 with 5% MLS picks and 1-0 in the NFL!) and he's now a WHITE-HOT 16-8 with ALL of his 5% BIG TICKET releases so far in 2026! Want MORE?! Check the leaderboards, because Parsons has also been in the TOP 5 for ALL SPORTS throughout the ENTIRETY of 2026, as well! Short, mid, OR long-term, AND NO MATTER WHAT SPORT, this 20-year veteran continues to redefine the word "consistency!" If you're ready to take your picks to the NEXT LEVEL, then don't hesitate any longer, hop on board and RIDE THE WAVE (any takers?!)

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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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PSP'S THURSDAY ALL ACCESS 3-PACK - (Soccer + MLB + WNBA)

RED HOT 9-1 (90%) SOCCER RUN TESTED!! 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 3 x DATA DRIVEN THURSDAY PLAYS. 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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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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[THU] 4* EUROPA LEAGUE BTTS (68% WINRATE)

68% (30-14) RUN IN 4* RELEASES (+48u) Pavlos is coming off another winning day with a Half Win on his 5* Europa League Max Bet and is now firing away on a 4* Europa League Best Bet for Thursday's 3pm ET Europa League slate, and this bet is a "Both Teams to Score". Steadily on a 68% winrate in 4* Releases since May (30-14) for +48u and 8-2 in L/10 4* Props (+19.4u). Weekend plays will be loaded shortly, so now is the time to get an All Access Pass and get all plays as soon as they're loaded, getting the best value for a fraction of the regular price. Good luck!

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Pavlos Laguretos

Pavlos Laguretos is a Greek Soccer handicapper with a knack for going against the popular plays and hunting down correct scores. His expertise lies in the big European soccer leagues (EPL, Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga) as well as the MLS and international competitions (Champions & Europa League, World Cup, EURO Cup). Pavlos loves his props as well, be it in Soccer with Goalscorer and Card Props or in the NBA with Same Game Parlays and Player Props.  
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THURS. 4% MLB. BEST BET! (PERFECT 5-0 RECORD THIS MONTH) *FIRST FIVE INNINGS

BIG GAME ALERT! Off back-to-back baseball winners, Ben Burns is 25-6 (+55.38 units, 53.5% ROI) his past 31. That's better than 80%! Burns also remains 100% PERFECT (5-0) THIS MONTH with MLB plays rated 4% and higher. Next one goes today. You know what to do!

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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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Thursday CFB: MAGIC MIKE'S 4% Syracuse/Pitt TOP PLAY

Known as one of the most trusted sports analysts in the world, Mike’s picks have been tracked and verified across multiple third-party sources since 2014. Beat the odds without the hard work. Mike's Thursday Syracuse v. Pittsburgh premium pick is your fast-track ticket to the cash counter to collect.

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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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THURS 4% ESPN PINNACLE • 80% CFB RUN • 83-51 (+100.75) BIG GAME FOOTBALL RAMPAGE!

The GoldSheet was 4-1/80% with last week's college football. The TGS team is on a rock solid 106-76 (+75.28) run on the gridiron. Even better, their football plays rated 4% and higher are a jaw-dropping 83-51 (+100.75) he past 134. They've got the winning call from Syracuse/Pitt, on ESPN. You're invited and advised to join them!

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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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MLB "BARKING DOG" #2 IN MLB +56 UNITS , #3 ALL OF 2026 !

There is no shame in Billy's game as he is #2 in MLB, netting 56 Units in just 3+ months. Just think if he was posting since the beginning of the season what the numbers might be. Since joining he is the #3 service overall at the site and that is just since June 6th.

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Billy Coleman

Billy has been handicapping college and professional sports for over 25 years, including the last 15 years as a Professional Sports Handicapper. In addition, For over a decade, Billy was an integral part of the Northcoast Sports Community Line. Not only does Billy handicap the major US sports, but his success is well documented in so-called niche spots such as Non-NFL/CFB Football, the WNBA, College World Series, and even the NCAA Women's Tournament when it reaches the Sweet Sixteen.
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THURSDAY NRFI PLAY OF THE DAY! •• #1 THIS MLB SEASON! •• 70% RUN !

#1 TRIFECTA IN MLB THIS SEASON (PROFIT, WIN% & ROI) WITH EVERY PLAY A NRFI/YRFI •• 7-3 (70%) & 44-26 (63%) ON NRFI’S RATED 3% PLUS! ••  Why wait for 3 hours to cash an MLB play when you can cash this NRFI in 15 minutes? •• Ralph cashed his Wednesday play, making him 12-6 (67%) in his L18 plays, but he still has the MLB #1 TRIPLE CROWN in profit, Win%, and ROI! ••  Ralph’s MLB runs are now 8-4 (67%), 51-30 (63%) & 115-71 (62%). ••  Winning MLB days: 28 of 44 days (64%) since August 4th & and since July Ralph has had 40 of 65 (62%) winning days. •• In all sports, since January, Ralph is +97 units and posting 6 of 8 (75%) winning days short-term and & 130 of 225 (58%) winning days since January!

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Ralph Michaels

Ralph Michaels has a math mind, steadily searching for a value in the numbers in addition to matchup edges, situational advantages, and hidden gems of information. Ralph finds more big bets in the college versions of football and basketball, but his handicapping approach also uncovers selective winners in the professional leagues. Small conferences are particularly profitable due to mispriced injuries and his profiling of exploitable coaching tendencies.  
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BRUCE BIG THUR NFL SPECIAL LIONS-BILLS 5% TOP CHOICE!!

BRUCE LIONS-BILLS 5% THURSDAY NIGHT! BRUCE FB WINS LATEST 5% RELEASE (UCLA) ON SATURDAY!!! Bruce Marshall has reprised his long-time role at The Gold Sheet and is now making his featured selections available daily in all sports! ALERT...WEEKEND WARRIOR PASS NOW...ALL BRUCE SAT-SUN PICKS REDUCED TO $49...DISCOUNTED FROM $78!

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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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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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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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