After delivering a 100% record with his February NHL, Ben Burns has had a few tough losses out of the gate in March. That changes BIG-TIME today. Do NOT miss Thursday's "BEST BET." Simply put, it belongs at the top of your card.
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 | (843) Miami Ohio at (844) Ohio: Spread | 9:00pm EST - Mar 6/2026 |
The PLAY: Ohio +5.5 (-108)
The Redhawks are having a historic season. As the only unbeaten team in the country, the Redhawks are also just the 15th in Division I men's basketball history to win its first 30 games of the season. Many of their wins have been hard-fought. Facing their arch-rival for Friday's regular season finale, another nail biter won't surprise. Four of Miami's last 10 games, including each of their last two, were decided by just two points. Prior to those 10 games, the Redhawks were involved in b2b OT games. Miami did convincingly win this season's first meeting but the Bobcats are 8-2 the past 10 meetings, 5-0 here at Ohio. Sure, the RedHawks badly want that final "W" but the Bobcats arguably want to hand them their first loss, every bit as much. Miami coach Travis Steele had this to say: "...That's a rivalry game. It's a players' game. Our guys are going to be excited to play. I know their guys will be excited to play as well." Grab the points.
Ben Burns is the #1 College Basketball Handicapper Of All-Time
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | (71) New York Islanders at (72) Los Angeles Kings: Total | 9:37pm EST - Mar 5/2026 |
The PLAY: Total Under 5.5 (-115)
This O/U line is low for good reason. The Kings average just 2.52 goals per game, tied for third lowest in the league. They've scored two goals or less in three straight games. At 2.89 gpg, the Islanders also rank in the bottom third. Last night, they managed only one goal. They never tend to score many goals against the Kings either. The past four h2h meetings had scores of 4-1, 3-1, 3-0 and 3-2. The Isles have scored two or less in seven of the past eight meetings. They scored three in the other, two in regulation, a 3-2 OT win. Go with the under.
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.