PERFECT THIS MONTH | BIG GAME 76-44 MAX RECORD | #1 MAX RECORD SINCE LAST AUGUST
Big Game Expert Ben Burns is 17-7 (+35.3) his last twenty-four (5%) MAX releases, 2-0 this month. Going back further finds him at a MASSIVE 76-44 (+106.4) with his last 120 MAX selections. Overall, Burns is 19-7 (+22.82) over the past two weeks. All records on the line here and you can get in for HALF PRICE because it's Friday. Take advantage!
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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 | (975) Pittsburgh Pirates at (976) Boston Red Sox | 7:10pm EDT - Aug 29/2025 |
The PLAY: Pittsburgh Pirates -105 P Skenes (RHP), P Tolle (LHP) Must Start
A pitching matchup of Skenes vs. Tolle favors the Pirates. With a 2.07 ERA and 0.98 WHIP, Skenes is one of the best in the game. He's all but already locked up the NL Cy Young award. Last time out, he tossed seven shutout innings, allowing just three hits. Payton Tolle is a talented prospect and Red Sox fans are going to be very excited to see him. However, the 22-year old southpaw will be making his major league debut and it's unfair to ask him to match Skenes. Yesterday's loss notwithstanding, the Pirates have quietly been very competitive in recent weeks. I like their chances of bouncing back and starting this series off with a victory.
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.