#1 NFL RECORD = 149-94 (+108.76 UNITS) > GOING FOR 8 STRAIGHT WINNERS!
An early UFC winner in China brings Ben Burns to a PERFECT 7-0 his past seven selections. More importantly, in addition to being last season's #1 overall football handicapper, Burns is also the #1 NFL HANDICAPPER AT SPORTS MEMO since December of 2022. His 149-94 NFL RECORD, best on the site, has produced +108.76 units of profit. Enough said.
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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| CFB | (217) Missouri St at (218) USC | 7:30pm EDT - Aug 30/2025 |
The PLAY: USC -32.5 (-110)
This is one of the biggest mismatches in the month of August. USC is loaded with talent and looking to build off last year's finish. Missouri State, making its FBS debut, will be outclassed all over the field. Recall that the Trojans were last seen, defeating Texas A&M in the 35-31 in the Las Vega Bowl last December. The Trojans erased a 17-point deficit along the way, their biggest bowl comeback ever. Lincoln Riley commented: “In some ways it was kind of a poetic ending to the season. I’m incredibly proud of this group. The resiliency that they’ve shown. I told them there’s a toughness and a hardness developing in this program right now. You can look at a lot of different points throughout this season and certainly tonight and you see that. I have a lot of excitement about that. Our motto is ‘Fight On!’, and this team really embodies that." Last season, the Trojans began with a win over LSU and followed it up with a 48-0 drubbing of Utah State, a game they were laying -31 points for. Knowing that much tougher games lie ahead, the Trojans will take advantage of this early mismatch to build confidence with another one-sided blowout victory. *good up to -34
Ben Burns DOMINATED pro AND college football last season, ranking as SportsMemo's #1 overall football champion
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| MLB | (973) Athletics at (974) Seattle Mariners | 9:40pm EDT - Aug 23/2025 |
The PLAY: Seattle Mariners -176 J Springs (LHP), G Kirby (RHP) Must Start
The Mariners snapped their losing streak yesterday. Order restored, they should carry the positive momentum into this evening's game. After struggling against the Mets in his last start, Kirby will be happy to see the Athletics. He's 5-0 against them for his career, 4-0 in four starts since 2023. Seattle won those four games by a combined score of 31-12. Keep in mind that Kirby delivered seven shutout innings prior to running into problems at New York. He's allowed just two runs in 12 innings over his last two home starts. The M's have been excellent at home against divisional opponents. They'll make it two in a row tonight.
Ben Burns is SportsMemo's reigning football champion. He enters the first day of college football season on a perfect 6-0 run.
Consultant Bio
When industry insiders need a big win, many turn to Ben Burns. Known for consistently delivering on his biggest plays, Ben's reputation is legendary, making him the most popular handicapper in Covers history. With numerous documented #1 titles, he's proven his expertise time and time again. Beyond sports handicapping, he's also secured multiple DFS prizes of $300K or more.
Ben is a firm believer in hard work, dedicating long hours alongside a committed team. He handicaps all major North American sports, utilizing a wide range of strategies to gain an edge. His O/U selections are internationally recognized, and on most days, he releases 2-5 plays.