Ben Burns took it on the chin this weekend. It happens. Even to the #1 basketball handicapper of all-time. Ben bounces back BIG on Monday and he does so in "blowout fashion." Bank on it!
Member Notes
- #1 FOOTBALL HANDICAPPER LAST SEASON
- #1 NBA HANDICAPPER ALL-TIME
- #1 COLLEGE HOOPS RECORD ALL-TIME
- #1 OVERALL RECORD SINCE SUMMER
- #1 BIG GAME HOOPS RECORD ALL-TIME
Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| CBB | (663) Arizona at (664) Baylor: Spread | 9:00pm EST - Feb 24/2026 |
The PLAY: Baylor +10.5 (-110)
The Bears let me down in Saturday's 5-point win against Arizona State. Missed free throws at the end were a killer. While they failed to cover, the Bears did show heart and resilience to rally for a much needed comeback victory. Baylor's Obi Agbim had this to say after the victory: "I'm as happy as I've been all year right now. Just getting back to the winning column, it brings joy to the team, and it gives us hope, hope that we needed."
Arizona is obviously a much tougher opponent than Arizona State. However, we're also now getting points instead of laying them. This could be a tough spot for the Wildcats; they're off a big upset win at Houston and have a revenge game vs. Kansas on deck. Last season's game here was decided by seven points. This one should also be decided by single-digits.
Consultant Bio
When industry insiders really need a big win, many put their trust in Ben Burns. Ben's ability to consistently deliver with his biggest plays is legendary. It made him the single most popular handicapper in the history of Covers. Burns has numerous documented #1 titles to his credit. In addition to being a champion sports handicapper, he's taken down multiple DFS prizes of $300K or greater.
Ben believes that there's no substitute for hard work. He logs long hours and is surrounded by a team of assistants who do the same. Ben plays all the major North American sports and uses a vast variety of handicapping strategies to beat them. Burns' O/U selections are internationally renowned. On most days, he'll have between 2-5 plays.