Ben Burns Picks, Betting Predictions, and Capper Bio

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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. 
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BIG 12 BLOWOUT ~ 14-3 YTD CFB RECORD ~ 15-1 L16 SATURDAY SELECTIONS!

Ben Burns, our #1 Football Handicapper since 2023, is 14-3 to start the college football season. He's also 15-1 his last 16 "Saturday" selections. Burns will add to both records with his "BIG 12 BLOWOUT." It's the perfect complement to his 5% SEC release. Don't miss out!

SUNDAY AFTERNOON 2-FOR-1 NFL SPECIAL! (#1 FOOTBALL RECORD SINCE 2023!)

On Sunday afternoon, defending NFL Champion Ben Burns is firing with a pair of hot sides. Here's your chance to get both winners on a single card. Ben has our #1 FOOTBALL RECORD SINCE THE START OF 2023. Don't wait. Take advantage right away!

NFL 4% TOTAL OF THE WEEK (SUNDAY) ~ PERFECT 6-0 RECORD!

GOING FOR 7 STRAIGHT! Defending NFL Champion Ben Burns will put his PERFECT 100% 2026 RECORD with NFL totals rated 4% and above on the line Sunday afternoon. Though it's been a tough start to the season, Ben remains our #1 FOOTBALL HANDICAPPER since the start of 2023. His long-term success speaks for itself!

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