The Mad Russian Picks, Betting Predictions, and Capper Bio
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Consultant Bio
Jeff Petch, known as The Mad Russian, is an NFL-only handicapper with one of the strongest documented contest résumés in football betting. In 2021, he tied for 1st in the Circa Sports Million III, cashing $325,000 with a 63-27 (70%) record, the best single-season record in Circa Sports Million history. He owns a 299-221-15 (57%) lifetime Circa Sports Million record, finished 13th in the 2020 Circa Sports Million II at 53-31-1 (63%), and won the 2023 Circa Friday Football Invitational on VSiN, earning the coveted Green Jacket.
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MR
Consultant Bio
Jeff Petch, known as The Mad Russian, is an NFL-only handicapper with one of the strongest documented contest résumés in football betting. In 2021, he tied for 1st in the Circa Sports Million III, cashing $325,000 with a 63-27 (70%) record, the best single-season record in Circa Sports Million history. He owns a 299-221-15 (57%) lifetime Circa Sports Million record, finished 13th in the 2020 Circa Sports Million II at 53-31-1 (63%), and won the 2023 Circa Friday Football Invitational on VSiN, earning the coveted Green Jacket.
INCLUDES (1) 5%, (4) 4%, (2) 3% & (1) 2% / 71% ON 5% NFL PLAYS SINCE 10/6/26 / +51 UNITS IN NFL SINCE 10/26/25 / CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) RECORD / +58 UNITS SINCE 11/27/25 ON 4% OR 5% PLAYS / 50-32-2 LAST-84 NFL 4% PLAYS / EXCLUSIVELY NFL CAPPER / FRIDAY FOOTBALL INVITATIONAL CHAMP & GREEN JACKET WINNER!!
- CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) record, the highest all-time and tied for 1st place in the 2021 Circa Sports Million III - 2021 7th place in the Westgate Super contest with a 58-30-2 (66%) record, cashing $18,469. - 2020 placed 13th in the Circa Sports Million II contest with a 53-31-1 (63%), cashing $10,535. - Received an invitation to square off against 15 professional handicappers in the 2023 Circa Friday Football Invitational on VSiN Sports Betting Network, where he clenched the coveted Green Jacket victory and cashed $15,000. - The Mad Russian holds a lifetime record of 304-217-14 (58%) in the Circa Sports Million Contest
17-7 LAST-24 NFL MONEYLINE PLAYS
+64 UNITS ON 4% PLAYS SINCE 11/13/25
17-8 LAST-24 FREE PLAYS
#1 FUTURES 2-YEARS STRAIGHT ON NFL REGULAR SEASON
19-10 LAST-29 ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML
64% ON NFL PROPS LAST YEAR
+41 UNITS IN NFL REGULAR SEASON FUTURES LAST TWO YEARS
5% NFL LATE GAMES W/ TOP 5% & SNF
71% ON 5% NFL PLAYS SINCE 10/6/26 / +64 UNITS ON 4% PLAYS SINCE 11/13/25 / +51 UNITS IN NFL SINCE 10/26/25 / 17-7 LAST-24 NFL MONEYLINE PLAYS / CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) RECORD / 50-32-2 LAST-84 NFL 4% PLAYS / EXCLUSIVELY NFL CAPPER / FRIDAY FOOTBALL INVITATIONAL CHAMP & GREEN JACKET WINNER!!
- CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) record, the highest all-time and tied for 1st place in the 2021 Circa Sports Million III - 2021 7th place in the Westgate Super contest with a 58-30-2 (66%) record, cashing $18,469. - 2020 placed 13th in the Circa Sports Million II contest with a 53-31-1 (63%), cashing $10,535. - Received an invitation to square off against 15 professional handicappers in the 2023 Circa Friday Football Invitational on VSiN Sports Betting Network, where he clenched the coveted Green Jacket victory and cashed $15,000. - The Mad Russian holds a lifetime record of 304-217-14 (58%) in the Circa Sports Million Contest
+58 UNITS SINCE 11/27/25 ON 4% OR 5% PLAYS
17-8 LAST-24 FREE PLAYS
#1 FUTURES 2-YEARS STRAIGHT ON NFL REGULAR SEASON
19-10 LAST-29 ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML
64% ON NFL PROPS LAST YEAR
+41 UNITS IN NFL REGULAR SEASON FUTURES LAST TWO YEARS
5% NFL SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL TOP PLAY (71% ON 5% NFL PLAYS SINCE 10/6/26)
+51 UNITS IN NFL SINCE 10/26/25 / +64 UNITS ON 4% PLAYS SINCE 11/13/25 / 17-7 LAST-24 NFL MONEYLINE PLAYS / CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) RECORD / 50-32-2 LAST-84 NFL 4% PLAYS / EXCLUSIVELY NFL CAPPER / FRIDAY FOOTBALL INVITATIONAL CHAMP & GREEN JACKET WINNER!!
- CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) record, the highest all-time and tied for 1st place in the 2021 Circa Sports Million III - 2021 7th place in the Westgate Super contest with a 58-30-2 (66%) record, cashing $18,469. - 2020 placed 13th in the Circa Sports Million II contest with a 53-31-1 (63%), cashing $10,535. - Received an invitation to square off against 15 professional handicappers in the 2023 Circa Friday Football Invitational on VSiN Sports Betting Network, where he clenched the coveted Green Jacket victory and cashed $15,000. - The Mad Russian holds a lifetime record of 304-217-14 (58%) in the Circa Sports Million Contest
+58 UNITS SINCE 11/27/25 ON 4% OR 5% PLAYS
17-8 LAST-24 FREE PLAYS
#1 FUTURES 2-YEARS STRAIGHT ON NFL REGULAR SEASON
19-10 LAST-29 ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML
64% ON NFL PROPS LAST YEAR
+41 UNITS IN NFL REGULAR SEASON FUTURES LAST TWO YEARS
5% NFL TOP PLAY WEEK 9 MNF BILLS AT VIKINGS & TOP FUTURE PLAY
71% ON 5% NFL PLAYS SINCE 10/6/26 / #1 FUTURES 2-YEARS STRAIGHT ON NFL REGULAR SEASON / +51 UNITS IN NFL SINCE 10/26/25 / 17-7 LAST-24 NFL MONEYLINE PLAYS / CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) RECORD / 50-32-2 LAST-84 NFL 4% PLAYS / EXCLUSIVELY NFL CAPPER / FRIDAY FOOTBALL INVITATIONAL CHAMP & GREEN JACKET WINNER!!
- CASHED $325,000 w/ 63-27 (70%) record, the highest all-time and tied for 1st place in the 2021 Circa Sports Million III - 2021 7th place in the Westgate Super contest with a 58-30-2 (66%) record, cashing $18,469. - 2020 placed 13th in the Circa Sports Million II contest with a 53-31-1 (63%), cashing $10,535. - Received an invitation to square off against 15 professional handicappers in the 2023 Circa Friday Football Invitational on VSiN Sports Betting Network, where he clenched the coveted Green Jacket victory and cashed $15,000. - The Mad Russian holds a lifetime record of 304-217-14 (58%) in the Circa Sports Million Contest
+58 UNITS SINCE 11/27/25 ON 4% OR 5% PLAYS
+64 UNITS ON 4% PLAYS SINCE 11/13/25
17-8 LAST-24 FREE PLAYS
19-10 LAST-29 ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML
64% ON NFL PROPS LAST YEAR
+41 UNITS IN NFL REGULAR SEASON FUTURES LAST TWO YEARS
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(465) Denver Broncos at (466) Carolina Panthers: Moneyline
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4% Denver Broncos -142
(465) Denver Broncos at (466) Carolina Panthers: Moneyline
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4% Denver Broncos -142
1:00pm EST - Nov 8, 2026
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(465) Denver Broncos at (466) Carolina Panthers: Moneyline
The Play
4% Denver Broncos -142
(465) Denver Broncos at (466) Carolina Panthers: Moneyline
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4% Denver Broncos -142
1:00pm EST - Nov 8, 2026
(465) Denver Broncos at (466) Carolina Panthers: Moneyline 50-32-2 LAST-84 NFL 4% PLAYS & 17-8 LAST-25 FREE PLAYS
Here is my full video breakdown and analysis on YouTube:
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I really like this matchup for the Denver Broncos, who enter Sunday riding a 4-game winning streak and sitting at 6–2. Denver has defeated the Chargers, Seahawks, Cardinals and Chiefs during that stretch, including an impressive 28–24 comeback victory over Kansas City last Sunday. Meanwhile, Carolina has lost 2 straight, including an embarrassing 43–13 defeat against Tampa Bay followed by a 27–19 loss at Green Bay. The Panthers have surrendered 70 points in their last 2 games and are allowing 27.6 points per contest this season!
One of my favorite advantages is Denver's ability to pressure the quarterback. The Broncos have recorded 23 sacks this season, ranking 4th in the NFL, while Carolina has just 11 sacks, ranking 28th. Here's a tremendous nugget: Bryce Young has been sacked 23 times in just 7 games, including 11 sacks over his last 2 contests! Meanwhile, Bo Nix has been sacked only 10 times in 8 games. Denver's defense is allowing 20.6 points per game, compared with Carolina's 27.6, and owns a +4 turnover differential. I expect this Broncos pass rush to give Young problems throughout the afternoon.
Carolina also has some significant injury concerns. Starting left guard Damien Lewis (knee), linebacker Bobby Okereke (foot) and pass rusher Jaelan Phillips (hamstring) all missed Wednesday's practice. Phillips has already missed the previous 2 games, while Lewis missed last week's loss to Green Bay. Reserve offensive linemen Corey Bullock and Torricelli Simpkins III were also limited with injuries. That's especially concerning against Denver's productive defensive front. Denver has injury concerns of its own, with safeties Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones both missing Wednesday's practice, making their availability important to monitor.
Another reason I prefer the moneyline is the relatively modest game total of 43.5. Denver's offense hasn't been explosive, but with a solid defense, superior quarterback protection and an experienced head coach in Sean Payton, I don't need the Broncos to win comfortably. I simply need them to win the football game. Carolina has surrendered 70 points in its last 2 games, its quarterback continues to take far too many sacks, and the Panthers are dealing with injuries at several important positions. I trust Denver to make the necessary plays and come away with the road victory. I LIKE THE DENVER BRONCOS MONEYLINE AT -145!
+51 UNITS IN NFL SINCE 10/26/25
17-7 LAST-24 NFL MONEYLINE PLAYS
+58 UNITS SINCE 11/27/25 ON 4% OR 5% PLAYS
+64 UNITS ON 4% PLAYS SINCE 11/13/25
71% ON 5% NFL PLAYS SINCE 10/6/26
#1 FUTURES 2-YEARS STRAIGHT ON NFL REGULAR SEASON
19-10 LAST-29 ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ATS OR ML
64% ON NFL PROPS LAST YEAR
+41 UNITS IN NFL REGULAR SEASON FUTURES LAST TWO YEARS
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