Don't forget hockey! After cashing with the Kings on Thursday, Ben Burns passed on Friday's NHL card. No passing on Saturday! Burns returns to the rink with a "situational gem." Don't wait. Add it to your card right away!
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | (515) Orlando Magic at (516) Minnesota Timberwolves: Spread | 3:10pm EST - Mar 7/2026 |
The PLAY: Minnesota Timberwolves -7.0 (-110)
The Timberwolves won last season's two games by an average of 11 points. This season's first meeting takes place Saturday and I like Minnesota's chances at another victory. The T-Wolves are 22-11 at home. The Magic are 13-15 on the road. Orlando does come off wins over Dallas (barely) and Washington. However, those victories came at home and those teams have records of 21-41 and 16-46. Before beating those teams, the Magic were blown out in consecutive games, when facing stronger opposition. The T-Wolves have won five straight and eight of their last nine. Six of those eight victories, including each of the past three, have come by a minimum of seven points. Given the current form of the two teams, the Wolves should beat Orlando by more than that. *good at -8 or better
Ben Burns is the All-Time Basketball Champion
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.