Ben Burns was already the All-Time College Hoops Champion before this season started. His long-term numbers are beyond remarkable.
So, it comes as no surprise that Ben is #1 again this season. He's 3-0 his past three, 8-1 his last nine and 15-2 his past 17!
Over the past month? He's an AMAZING 26-4 (+74.81) with his 86.7% winning percentage earning a 73.3% ROI. That's part of a longer-term +321.66 unit hoops heater. The break is over and Burns is back with another beauty. Let's go!
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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| CFB | (247) USC at (248) TCU: Total | 9:00pm EST - Dec 30/2025 |
The PLAY: Total Under 55.5 (-110)
This total is generously high. TCU's offense will be without its star QB and one of its best receivers. Facing a USC team which allowed just 10 points in its final game, scoring is going to be tough. The Horned Frogs' defense will need to step up. Both teams have allowed 23 or fewer points in four of their last five games. Two of the last three Alamo Bowls have finished with 50 or fewer points. This one should stay below the 55 mark.
Ben Burns is our reigning football champion. He was #1 with college AND #1 with pro football last season. Currently, he's 8-1 with his December CFB, the #1 record on the site, a perfect 5-0 when elevating to "big play status."
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | (29) New York Islanders at (30) Columbus Blue Jackets: Moneyline | 5:07pm EST - Dec 28/2025 |
The PLAY: Columbus Blue Jackets -138
I'll take the well-rested Blue Jackets against an Islander team coming off a Saturday win over the rival Rangers. With their number one goalie out, the Isles got a gem from their back-up yesterday. However, now he's on the road and assuming he goes again today, he won't be accustomed to playing two games in two days.
The Jackets had been struggling but they did head into the break off a victory. As coach Dean Evason commented after yesterday's practice: "To go through the break and feel good about how we played and to get rewarded with two points, hopefully we'll carry that through here."
The Isles won this season's first meeting, at NY. However, the Jackets won both meetings at Columbus last season, winning those two games by a combined score of 8-1. Let's go Columbus
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.