ONLY $5! ... Ben Burns easily won yesterday's NHL play but came up short with his college basketball play. Now 10-4 (+15.6) his past 14, Burns returns to the rink with a beauty on Wednesday. If you're looking for the perfect complement to his big 5% CBB release, you've found it!
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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| NFL | (109) Seattle Seahawks at (110) New England Patriots: Kenneth Walker III First Touchdown Scorer | 10:00pm EST - Feb 8/2026 |
The PLAY: Kenneth Walker III First Touchdown Scorer Yes 0.0 (380)
As I post this, Kenneth Walker is -190 on the "anytime touchdown scorer" option and +380 on the "first player to score a touchdown" prop. Of course, the former has the greater likelihood of cashing. However, the latter may offer the better value. If the Hawks score the first TD, Walker has a great shot of being the player that gets it. He did so against the Rams. If looking for a big underdog with a solid shot, this one fits the bill.
Last year's defending football champion Ben Burns has the #1 NFL record again this season ... he's a perfect 8-0 since Christmas.
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | (41) Minnesota Wild at (42) Nashville Predators: Moneyline | 8:07pm EST - Feb 4/2026 |
The PLAY: Nashville Predators 107
The Predators are off back-to-back comeback wins. Last game, they spotted the Blues a 5-1 lead only to rally for a 6-5 victory. Those victories have them feeling good and I like their chances of heading into the break off another victory. These teams have split a pair of meetings this season, both games were 3-2 OT finals, each played at Minnesota. The last two times that the Preds hosted the Wild, they won 6-1 and 6-2.
Nashville coach Andrew Brunette noted: "There are certain guys who get going, and they're grabbing momentum for our group, and you can tell it's on its way. You just kind of keep riding (the momentum) a little bit ... but these are crucial points. This is a crucial week for us."
While the Wild are playing very well right now, I like Nashville's chances at scoring the minor upset.
Ben Burns, this season's #1 NFL Handicapper and last year's defending football champion, is 100% perfect in the playoffs. The Super Bowl will mark his 9th straight 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.