Today's Hottest Plays

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.

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.

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.

Razor Ray Monohan

Documented for 20+ years! One of the “Old Dogs” in the online handicapping biz! Ray used to sell his plays all over the WEB (including VI), now, you will only find him on two networks! Respected for always keeping it real. Too many awards to count. Hop on the money train with “The Razor” for long-term success, and join in to become a profitable bettor today! “Pad that bankroll one day at a time folks!”

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.

Chip Chirimbes

Paul “Chip” Chirimbes, the Las Vegas Hilton Handicapping Champion, has been a fixture in sports media since 1978. Creator of the first live sports handicapping TV show, The A-Play, Chip went on to anchor USA’s Proline for nearly 20 years and made 300+ appearances on CNN/fn as Las Vegas’ betting expert. A Vietnam veteran and NYU grad, he’s been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and USA Today. Known as the “Big Play Handicapper,” Chip built his reputation on honesty, integrity, and consistently delivering winning insights to bettors nationwide.

Tom Macrina

Lifelong sports fan, from the Philadelphia area. Specialized in market movement/contrarian handicapping. Efficient in MLB/NCAAB/NASCAR. Capping for 10+ years. He looks for every available angle to make the smartest wager.

Jackie Mack

Jackie Mack has been crafting winning betting strategies for over 20 years. With a Bachelor's degree and minors in Statistics and Economics, she uses her deep knowledge of data, trends, and probabilities to deliver consistent, profitable results. Jackie takes emotion out of the equation, focusing strictly on analytics to identify value and mispriced odds. Her disciplined, stats-driven system has generated long-term success—not just for herself, but for a loyal client base who view her insights as investments rather than a gamble.