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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. 

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.

After graduating from the University of Michigan, Ted Sevransky (better known as Teddy Covers) has been a successful full-time sports bettor living in Las Vegas since 1998. He's earned substantial recognition from the mainstream press during his tenure in Sin City.  Print highlights include the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Associated Press, Cigar Aficionado, and Playboy magazine. Television highlights include CBS The Morning, CNBC, and Bloomberg TV. Teddy starred in the sports betting documentary Life on the Line and been featured in an ESPN 30-for-30 and on Showtime's 'Action' miniseries.   

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!

Marco D’Angelo has been a professional sports handicapper and bettor since 1980. Marco moved to Las Vegas in 2008. During the 2010 Baseball Season, Marco made handicapping history when he won a documented 25 Baseball Games in a row. Even more impressive was the fact that he never laid more than -120 in any of the 25 plays. The Sports Monitor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, documented the 25-game winning streak. Marco is a 2 Time winner of Preferred Picks Wise Guy Football Contest. Follow Marco on twitter: @MarcoInVegas

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.

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.  

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.

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.