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58% August MLB Run - #1 MLB Season leader - Friday 5 Pack

The #1 MLB CAPPER on the site has 5 WINNERS on tap for Friday day in MLB action. 4 College Football up for Saturday - 10 more College Football in Week 1 - Make the SMART MONEY MOVE. Get on board with Sean today $ Sean is the #1 COLLEGE FOOTBALL CAPPER in Total Money WON the last 3 YEARS!

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Sean Higgs

Sean Higgs is a PICKS and PARLAYS Orignal Member (2008). On sites since 2006, Higgs has been beating the books since the early '90s, long before "analytics" was a buzzword and long before most of today's handicappers ever set a betting line. While stats, trends, and angles are useful, knowing how to apply them is key—that's Sean’s specialty. The results speak for themselves. 11 #1 monitored titles and 38 Top 10 finishes across multiple sports since 2015. That's not luck. That's three decades of pattern recognition, discipline, and knowing exactly when the numbers matter and when they don't. You don't need to become a professional handicapper. You just need to follow one.
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5% MLB BEST IN SHOW ~ PERFECT 5-0 L5, UNREAL 13-1 L14 ~ #1 RECORD WITH 5% PLAYS IN 2026

Ben Burns has built his career on delivering with his biggest plays and his big game excellence has continued in 2026. Burns has the #1 RECORD WITH 5% PLAYS IN 2026. Burns is a PERFECT 5-0 his past five MLB (5%) releases and an EXTRAORDINARY 13-1 his past 14. Here's his sixth straight 5% winner. Don't even consider missing it.

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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% NFRI.......ONLY 2ND 5% IN AUGUST...THE OTHER WON! AMAZING 12-1 (92%) 4%/5% RUN!

CASH THIS 5% IN THE FIRST 15 MINUTES!  ••  ALL 4%/5% BEST BETS 12-3-1 (80%) & 37-19-1 (66%)! •• Why wait 3 hours to cash an MLB bet when you can do so in the first 15 minutes? •• Ralph dropped his 2% NRFI yesterday, but he is still the #2 most profitable MLB handicapper this 2026 season!!  •• Ralph’s MLB/NRFI runs on plays rated 3% & higher are 17-7 (71%) & 32-16 (67%)! •• Winning MLB Days:16-8 (67%), and since July 9th, he has produced 64% winning MLB days with 21 winning days and only 12 losing programs. •• Since January, Ralph’s all-sports profit is +83 units, going 174-127-4 (58%), with 58% winning days (118 of 205 days).

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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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4% MLB TOP PLAY of the Day Tests 7-1 Run

Mike was 1-2 yesterday, but the longer-term results don’t lie: 7-1-1 MLB TOTALS HEATER! Loaded with value, this 4% TOP PLAY fell just shy of the max rating. Many handicappers force you to choose between high-volume, low ROI grinds, or waiting around for one "best bet." With Mike, you get the whole package, with the immediate, high-confidence picks to bank quick cash, backed by a sustainable, long-term formula that builds massive bankrolls over time.

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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.
NFL

Nover's 5% Preseason Cream of the Crop Total

Long-time NFL sharp Stephen Nover easily won his 5% top NFL preseason sides play with the Giants last week. Now he's found his 5% top NFL preseason totals play looking to go 24-11-1 on his lifetime 5% plays! Ride Stephen's expertise, key information and strong big-play record to profit again. 

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Stephen Nover

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.
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4% NFLX HAMMER TIME 2-PACK (FRI) 3-1 RUN!

3-1 +8U NFLX 2025/26 #1 NFL Playoffs 2024 11-1 +35U Seagrave only swings in the NFL Preseason when it matters as he's stuck with a low volume approach while going 3-1 for +8U in 2025/26, and you can't afford to miss out on today's 2-Pack that includes multiple interesting angles. Trust the proven track record and cash in on expert picks with full analysis. Don't miss out on the next winner. Join now and build your bankroll.

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Steve Seagrave

Steve Seagrave has had a passion for breaking down and analyzing sports for decades and he has consistently picked winners while focusing on steady growth and never chasing losses. He specializes in player and team props in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFB, and CBB but he is not afraid to utilize a side or total when necessary.
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58% August MLB Run - #1 MLB Season leader - Friday 5 Pack

The #1 MLB CAPPER on the site has 5 WINNERS on tap for Friday day in MLB action. 4 College Football up for Saturday - 10 more College Football in Week 1 - Make the SMART MONEY MOVE. Get on board with Sean today $ Sean is the #1 COLLEGE FOOTBALL CAPPER in Total Money WON the last 3 YEARS!

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Sean Higgs

Sean Higgs is a PICKS and PARLAYS Orignal Member (2008). On sites since 2006, Higgs has been beating the books since the early '90s, long before "analytics" was a buzzword and long before most of today's handicappers ever set a betting line. While stats, trends, and angles are useful, knowing how to apply them is key—that's Sean’s specialty. The results speak for themselves. 11 #1 monitored titles and 38 Top 10 finishes across multiple sports since 2015. That's not luck. That's three decades of pattern recognition, discipline, and knowing exactly when the numbers matter and when they don't. You don't need to become a professional handicapper. You just need to follow one.
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**2-For-1** MLB BEST BET SPECIAL

Steve Merril has 2 strong BEST BETS in this MLB package for Friday night.  Don’t wait - Get both BEST BETS right now for a 42% off discounted price!  Don’t miss out.  Grab these 2 plays for just $29 right now and SAVE 42% off the regular price - Guaranteed to CASH IN BIG! Special Offers: Last Call for Summer: Buy 3, Get 3 FREE - Just $69 Get the Rest of the Year for $799 - Save $696 Get a Full Year of Steve Merril for $99/Month, Plus Market Call LIVE! 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 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.
NFL

FRIDAY 14-3 NFL PRESEASON PROFIT MACHINE

39-year handicapping veteran Joe Duffy is a BLISTERING 14-3 in NFL preseason action. The results have been REMARKABLE, and Friday night brings a POWERHOUSE three-play card led by TWO 4* WISE GUY bets — the strongest wagers on the board.

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Joe Duffy

Joe Duffy has been handicapping sports since childhood in suburban Philadelphia, where he first outpicked pros in a Philadelphia Inquirer contest. While in college, he worked as a Scorephone announcer and studied under Hall of Famers Ray Scott and Hank Stram. Nicknamed “Mr. March,” now “The Lord of the Big Dance,” he has posted a winning March Madness every year since 1988. Featured on ESPN and Bleacher Report, Duffy is today’s leading handicapper in advanced analytics, using computer models and betting formulas to deliver consistent winning results.
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PSP'S DATA DRIVEN FRIDAY 3-PACK - (NFLX/MLB/CFL)

RED HOT 93-49 (65%) MLB 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 FRIDAY 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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