Today's Hottest Plays

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. 

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.

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!

Sniper Wes

Wesley "The Sniper" Neil has been in the sports betting industry for over 15 years, both behind the counter in Vegas and as a bettor. He understands oddsmaking and line movements and has built strong connections with sharp syndicates. Specializing in prime situational spots across major sports, he knows how to find an edge. Join Sniper Wes today and start hitting the target!

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.

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!

Mark Ruelle

A lifelong sports fan, athlete, and coach with nearly 40 years of experience, I’ve been analyzing box scores since childhood and using sports analytics in betting for over two decades. Formerly a salesman and teacher, I now focus on writing and breaking down football, basketball, and baseball with brutal honesty and data-driven insights. From NFL and college football matchups to NBA, March Madness, and MLB, I deliver stats-backed analysis, not hunches, so you get sharp, detailed picks designed to keep you winning consistently.

Mike Fink

Mike Fink has covered NHL as a columnist, handicapper, podcaster since 2020. Along with covering the NHL, Fink covers the American Hockey League (AHL) with boots on the ground coverage. Follow Mike on Twitter (@Finks_thoughts) or on Bluesky, threads, and instagram (mikefink_hockeywriter) for more hockey insights (with some other sports sprinkled in).

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.