Big Game Expert Ben Burns has released two 5% MAX plays in May, going 2-0. Those selections both came in the NBA and they won by 50 combined points! Ben's third comes at the ballpark and has the all the makings of ANOTHER BLOWOUT. First pitch goes BRIGHT AND EARLY. Don't even think about sleeping in!
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | (17) Carolina Hurricanes at (18) Philadelphia Flyers: Moneyline | 6:00pm EDT - May 9/2026 |
The PLAY: Philadelphia Flyers 162
Down 3-0 in the series, the Flyers are highly unlikely to come back. However, that doesn't mean that they aren't going to fight like crazy in Game 4. Remember, the Flyers' season was essentially written off. They were well out of a playoff spot when the NHL went on break for the Olympics. Yet, they refused to die. As coach Tocchet said: "We've been dead before and we've climbed out of it. We've played a lot of playoff games the last two, three months, and now we're in a situation where it's a must-win. It's a do-or-die game. How do you go into this game making these guys play relaxed. ... Can we be more determined tomorrow night? Yeah, I think we can." I think they can, too. As a large underdog, I feel they're providing value. *Good at +145 or better
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| MLB | (973) Seattle Mariners at (974) Chicago White Sox: Total | 7:40pm EDT - May 8/2026 |
The PLAY: Total Under 8.0 (-113) Emerson Hancock (RHP), Sean Burke (RHP) Must Start
These starters have both been pitching very well. Through seven appearances, five starts, Burke has a 2.72 ERA and 1.01 WHIP. Over his past two starts, he's allowed 0 earned runs through 13 1/3 innings. During that span, he gave up just seven combined hits. He struck out 12 while walking just one. Those games had scores of 4-0 and 2-1. Not to be outdone, Hancock has a 2.59 ERA and 0.96 WHIP through his seven starts. He's averaging six innings per outing and he went seven last time out. During those seven innings, he recorded a whopping 14 K's without walking a batter. That game had a final score of 3-2, as did his previous start before that. Expect another well-pitched affair. *good at 7.5 and up but do your best to get 8
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.