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Nover's 13-4 Friday Big MAC Attack

Midwest native Stephen Nover has a passion and perspective of the Mid-American Conference that the oddsmaker lacks having closely followed the league for more than 50 years. This has paid off in Stephen winning 76% of his MAC plays the past two years going 13-4! Stack the odds in your favor by taking advantage of Stephen's long-time expertise, top analysis and powerhouse record on one of his strongest MAC plays of the season. 

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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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NHL 5%.....FIRST OF SEASON! •• 5% SIDES 15-6 (71%)!

FRIDAY NHL 5%.....GOING FOR A FIFTH STRAIGHT NHL SIDE WINNER! •  OFF FIRST NHL 4% BEST BET! •• Ralph is off a 1-0 day on Thursday, cashing his first NHL Best Bet (4%/5%) while also cashing the first leg of a THU/SUN NFL teaser! •• NHL top-rated 5% are 16-6 (70%), with NHL ML Home 5% going 3-0(100%) & 31-13-2 (71%)! •• On all 5%, Ralph is 8-4 (67%) & 25-15 (63%)! •• Contains trends that are 23-3 (88%) plus two systems, including 90-28 (76.3%)!

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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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NBA 4% BLOWOUT OF THE WEEK! (1ST OF SEASON) ~ #1 ALL-TIIME: UP 398 UNITS ~ 6-0 L3 DAYS!

PERFECT 6-0 L3 DAYS! All-Time Basketball Champion Ben Burns has cashed three straight NBA plays and he's a PERFECT 6-0 the past three days, overall. On a REMARKABLE +398 UNIT HOOPS HEATER, for his fourth straight NBA winner, Burns steps out with his HIGHEST RATED PLAY OF THE SEASON thus far. 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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𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝟰-𝟭 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧—𝗨𝗣 $𝟭𝟰,𝟮𝟮𝟭! 3 WINNERS, 2 SPORTS

Another 4-1 night! At $100 a star, I’m up $14,221 over the last 90 days, including a SCORCHING 19-7 NHL start and 98-62 football record since the Hall-of-Fame Game. Friday’s TWO college football winners are UP and an NBA—PRIME releases backed by a REMARKABLE run. #1 NFL for the season #1  NHL for the season #2 overall last 90 days, 30 days, and 7 days #2 college football for the season

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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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MONSTER FRIDAY NIGHT NBA 4% BEST BET! 80% NBA RUN!

Zinno is off to a blazing start in the NBA this season! He's red hot and has cashed 80% (4-1) of his tickets to start the season. He's locked in on another 4% best bet on the hardwood. Zinno continues to be one of the most profitable and consistent cappers at the site. Don't miss this chance to jump in and grab more winners!

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Mark Zinno

Zinno handicaps football (college and NFL), basketball (college and NBA), Major League Baseball, and golf. He uses game script and his own personal line-making, along with situational handicapping to formulate his plays. Multiple bets across multiple sports are the norm.
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5% Lakers/Warriors NBA GAME OF THE WEEK *42-23 Run*

Profits five of the last six NBA seasons, and when Mike gets in rhythm, it pays to follow — and Friday is shaping up for another payday: Stellar 42-23 (65%) heater with top-rated (4-5%) NBA sides! You can't afford to miss Mike's STRONGEST NBA PLAY of the Week, featuring Lakers v. Warriors!

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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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Friday Night NCAAF Best Bet *8-3 Football Run*

Coming off a big 4% win on Thursday night, David Delano is another strong play for Friday in the MAC. He is on a 44-30 college football run, and recent 8-3 run in football. If you are looking for the sharp side in Kent State at Sacramento State, grab it here.

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David Delano

I’ve always had a passion for sports and competition. While my physical ceiling as an athlete was limited, I excelled on the cerebral side of the game and in simplifying complex concepts. Handicapping became my way to keep competing and turn pro. For over a decade, I’ve dedicated myself to mastering the art and science of sports betting, building a trusted brand, sharing insights on major platforms, and collaborating with industry leaders. I enjoy helping others develop discipline, win consistently, and think like pros.
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CFB 5% ALERT CFB SIDES AN INSANE 18-3 86% L8 SAT, 3-0 100% ON 5% SIDES ( 12 NOON SAT )

Billy has gone a spectacular 18-3 on CFB sides since WK 1 of the College Football season the last 8 Saturday's. When it is a 5% side play he is a perfect 3-0 on the season. This is your play on Saturday, it goes early as Billy looks to make it a perfect 4-0 on CFB sides this year !

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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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4% AAC GAME OF THE WEEK: MA$$IVE 243-191 (+41 UNITS) CFB RUN!

Nick Parsons is on a MASSIVE 244-191 (+41 UNITS) CFB run of SUPREME EXCELLENCE, which includes going a POWERFUL 22-16 (+15.11 UNITS) with his College Football this season! Parsons is also winning in the NFL this year as well, and he'll look to maintain the momentum on the Gridiron this weekend with a terrific trifecta of top-tier tickets on Saturday. Don't delay, get on board and RIDE THE WAVE!

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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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NBA Spread Crusher

Steve Merril is hitting 75% (3-1 ATS) in the NBA this season - #1 ranked All-Time NBA Best Bet Sides!  Steve has isolated a strong BEST BET side play for Friday night - Spread Crusher - You don’t want to miss this EASY WINNER - Get it RIGHT NOW!  Guaranteed Side that will WIN BIG! Special Offers: SAVE 30% on any All Access subscription with promo code: STEVE30 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 betting 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.
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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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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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