All-Time Basketball Champion Ben Burns is 6-1 the past two days. The lone loss came with the Clippers on the pro hardwood. Now 7-2 (+15.3) his past nine NBA selections, Ben avenges that loss this afternoon! His basketball program has delivered +299.04 UNITS OF PROFIT. Enough said.
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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| CFB | (417) Boise State at (418) San Diego State | 10:30pm EST - Nov 15/2025 |
The PLAY: San Diego State -2.5 (-108)
Prior to last week's 38-6 loss at Hawaii, I suggested the Aztecs may get caught to looking ahead to this week's clash with the Broncos: “The Aztecs are rolling but winning here isn't easy. The Warriors are 4-1 at home this season and the only loss came by two points. After last week's loss at San Jose State, this is it for the Warriors. In front of a sold-out crowd, Hawaii needs to score an upset if it wants to remain in the conference race. A long way from home and starting to pat themselves on the back a bit for all the recent winning, the Aztecs may get caught looking ahead to the Boise State game…”
Whether or not they were thinking about this week, the trip to Hawaii didn't go well. The Aztecs are a perfect 4-0 at home though. Off their only previous loss, they responded by crushing Cal 34-0. Boise relies heavily on QB Maddux Madsen. The Bronco offense really sputtered without him, after he left the Fresno games. While the Broncos are off a bye, their coach recently said that he expected Madsen to be “out for a while.” Go with the Aztecs.
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| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| MMA | (24305) Valentina Shevchenko at (24306) Weili Zhang | 6:00pm EST - Nov 15/2025 |
The PLAY: Valentina Shevchenko -125
This is a fight to get excited over. These are the top two pound-for-pound female fighters in the world. Both have fought the best of the best, at their respective weight classes. Zhang has a huge heart and a motor that doesn't quit. She's a great champion and a global ambassador of the sport, arguably the best strawweight of all-time. The problem is that she's moving up in weight to fight one of the best flyweights of all-time. Shevchenko is also a great champion. Both fighters are extremely focused, each is very well-rounded. Zhang could beat a lot of other flyweights, just not this one. Size matters.
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| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | (29) Los Angeles Kings at (30) Pittsburgh Penguins | 2:07pm EST - Nov 9/2025 |
The PLAY: Los Angeles Kings -154
The Penguins may have home ice advantage but the Kings have the calendar in their favor. LA had Saturday off while Pittsburgh is off a S/O loss against the Devils. As the oldest team in the league, back-to-back spots are likely to be difficult for the Pens this season. Playing with revenge from a loss at LA last month, look for the rested visitors to take advantage of the favorable schedule.
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.