The Mad Russian Picks, Betting Predictions, and Capper Bio

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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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NFLSep 14, 2026

(481) Denver Broncos at (482) Kansas City Chiefs: Spread

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NFLSep 13, 2026

(479) Dallas Cowboys at (480) New York Giants: Spread

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NFLSep 13, 2026

(477) Green Bay Packers at (478) Minnesota Vikings: Spread

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NFLSep 13, 2026

NFL 2-Team 6-Point Teaser

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NFLSep 13, 2026

(461) Atlanta Falcons at (462) Pittsburgh Steelers: Spread

WIN

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