Top Sports Handicappers & Experts

Ben Burns

As the most popular handicapper in Covers Experts’ two-decade history, Ben Burns has built a reputation that speaks for itself. Renowned for his uncanny ability to deliver on his biggest plays, he holds numerous documented #1 titles across all major sports. Currently on fire, Ben is WagerTalk's #1 Handicapper in 2025.

With over two decades of NFL dominance, Ben is this season’s #1 Overall Football Handicapper. He also holds the top spot as WagerTalk’s #1 Pro and College Basketball Handicapper—both for this season and all-time.

The Insiders Room

The Insiders Room's handicapping systems/methods are simple; it's based upon a "CONSENSUS MODEL." When The Insiders Room group comes to at least a 60% "CONSENSUS," that's the moment they'll release a pick, no matter what sport it comes in. Over the course of a year, you can expect roughly 4 to 6 per day from The Insiders Room. Picks from daily sports are available before noon ET, often the day before the game. Football picks are released throughout the week, starting from the instant the lines are released.

Marc David

For well over 40 years Marc David has been following and betting on sports all over America. As a teenager, he started on the other side of the fence and eventually in his mid-twenties, had his own business running successfully. Watching those customers for years has given Marc insight into how to beat the point spread and how to avoid the mistakes that are common among novice bettors.

Rob Vinciletti

#1 OVERALL ALL SPORTS OVERALL FOR 2024 

2022 MLB WORLD CHAMPION- 3 TIME OVERALL MLB Sides Leader (MOST wont do this once)

DOCUMENTED NBA OVERALL #1 2023-24

CBB FINISHED#1 2023/24

ROB Vinciletti is The ONLY 2X OVERALL FOOTBALL SEASONAL CHAMP and just FINISHED #1 in 2022 and was RANKED #1 OVERALL in CFB Totals ranked 4* or higher on the network. Even CFL is RANKED #1 OVERALL Over the last 4 YEARS. Jump on with the 2022 Overall Sports Champ and starts $$ Daily with the Most Versatile analyst in the Industry

Razor Ray Monohan

DOCUMENTED for nearly 20 years! One of the “Old Dogs” in the online handicapping biz! Ray used to sell his plays all over the WEB (including VegasInsiders), now, you will only find him on two networks! Respected for always keeping it real. Too many awards to count. Hop on the money train with “The Razor” for long-term success, and join in to become a profitable bettor today! “Pad that bankroll one day at a time folks!”

Dionne D'Amico

“The First Lady of Las Vegas,” since being documented, has had several top-five finishes in NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NCAAB, MLB, NHL, and WNBA. Dionne releases her games quite early so you; the bettor, can take advantage of her personal contacts in Las Vegas pertaining to the lines and line movements. “Although” this is enjoyable to me, I look at sports betting as a business. But, isn’t everything more enjoyable when you are making money? Picking winners isn’t what I do, it is who I am.”

Twitter: @1stladyofvegas

Abby's Sports Picks

Hailing from Toronto, Canada, I have been deeply immersed in the world of sports betting for over 20 years. My journey began in the early 2000s, betting at my local corner store before transitioning to online wagering in 2009. Over the years, I've refined my strategies across multiple sports, focusing on sharp analysis and bankroll management. In December 2024, I launched my YouTube sports channel to share expert insights, picks, and betting strategies. My goal is to help bettors make informed decisions and stay ahead in the game.

Joseph D'Amico

Joe D'Amico is a streetwise professional sports bettor that has utilized his many sources and connections in the odds-making, sportsbook, and sports betting circles to become one of the most respected handicappers and gamblers in the world.

Sean Higgs

Sean Higgs has been beating the books since the early '90s. While stats, trends, and angles are useful, knowing how to apply them is key—that's Sean’s specialty. Follow his picks, and you could earn a solid second income from sports betting. If you work full-time, have a family, or other commitments, you likely don’t have the time to win consistently. Don’t miss out—join Sean today!

Jackie Mack

Jackie Mack has been crafting winning betting strategies for over 20 years. With a Bachelor's degree and minors in Statistics and Economics, she uses her deep knowledge of data, trends, and probabilities to deliver consistent, profitable results. Jackie takes emotion out of the equation, focusing strictly on analytics to identify value and mispriced odds. Her disciplined, stats-driven system has generated long-term success—not just for herself, but for a loyal client base who view her insights as investments rather than a gamble.

Eric Cohen

Eric "Big E" Cohen has been a gambling podcast and show host since 2007, starting with Hardcore Sports Radio and Sirius Satellite's Score Radio. He led shows like Numbers at Noon and Hardcore Hockey Talk, and hosted live NFL events in Toronto. At TSN Edge, he posted back-to-back NFL pick seasons over 60%, and on Betting the Bills with the Big E, hit over 65% accuracy.

Chip Chirimbes

Chip Chirimbes, the Las Vegas Hilton Handicapping Champion, has been a mainstay in the Sports Handicapping Television and Radio industry since 1978. Chip has many 'First' that highlight his career in national media acclaim for his accomplishments, including his cutting edge' knowledge of sports along with his reputation of 'Honesty and Integrity' that preceded him.

Steve Seagrave

Steve Seagrave has had a passion for breaking down and analyzing sports for decades and he has consistently picked winners while focusing on steady growth and never chasing losses. He specializes in player and team props in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFB, and CBB but he is not afraid to utilize a side or total when necessary.

Dan Kaiser

As a former professor, Dan brings a high IQ approach to sports handicapping. He has a deep understanding of all facets of the game be it football, basketball, baseball, soccer, or boxing. His contacts and friends include linemakers from across the globe.

Joe Duffy

Joe Duffy has been handicapping sports since childhood in suburban Philadelphia, where he first outpicked pros in a Philadelphia Inquirer contest. While in college, he worked as a Scorephone announcer and studied under Hall of Famers Ray Scott and Hank Stram. Nicknamed “Mr. March,” now “The Lord of the Big Dance,” he has posted a winning March Madness every year since 1988. Featured on ESPN and Bleacher Report, Duffy is today’s leading handicapper in advanced analytics, using computer models and betting formulas to deliver consistent winning results.

Pro Sports Picks

Pro Sports Picks’ models are designed to spot statistical anomalies that might not be as obvious to the human eye. The goal is to isolate teams that are overrated or underrated to a degree that the odds offered appear to be in direct contrast with the most probable outcome. The models have proven to be highly effective for NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and College Sports.

Ricky Tran

Ricky bets on NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NCAAB, NHL, MLB, Soccer, and CFL and makes a living attacking opening lines and is almost always on the right side of line movement. All of his picks come with ‘key trends’ where he illustrates how they apply to the current situation. Ricky is extremely sharp with numbers and represents a new breed of handicapper. Youthful, enthusiastic, technically savvy, and up to date with the latest tools of the trade; but he's not shy to trust his gut on any given bet and ignore the stats.

Tom Macrina

Lifelong sports fan, from the Philadelphia area. Specialized in market movement/contrarian handicapping. Efficient in MLB/NCAAB/NASCAR. Capping for 10+ years. He looks for every available angle to make the smartest wager.

Marc Lawrence

Marc has been recognized as an industry for over 40 years, winning more documented Top 10 handicapping achievement awards than anyone in the nation, including the famous STARDUST INVITATIONAL Football Contest in 2005. His weekly PLAYBOOK newsletter has been published over 30 years and his annual PLAYBOOK FOOTBALL PREVIEW GUIDE magazine, the best-selling football preview magazine in Las Vegas, has been published 28 years. He’s heard on radio stations and podcasts nationwide.

The Gold Sheet

Founded in 1957, GoldSheet is the country's longest-running sports betting newsletter. The GoldSheet newsletter prides itself on providing in-depth analysis as early as possible to assist handicappers. When the dust settles on injury news, weather reports and line moves, the GoldSheet team offers its highly-respected LTS plays. Separate from the newsletter but never contrasting selections in the newsletter, these LTS selections have consistently kept GoldSheet atop WagerTalk's leaderboard since our debut in 2021. Simply put: These plays are the best of the best, and they are a big reason why GoldSheet has been a trusted source in the sports betting industry for seven decades.

Tim Michael

Whether in life or in sports, Tim Michael is a winner. Determined to "do things better," he brings a much-needed fresh approach to the sports-handicapping industry. Tim's approach has been so successful that he walked away from a lucrative corporate career to pursue his "quest for value" on a full-time basis.

Nick Parsons

Nick's been in the trenches fighting the books every single day for the last 20 years. He's never once pretended that any part of this industry is "easy." It's not. But you can put his invaluable experience to work for you, as 2023 and 2024 have massive potential for this industry icon!

Mark Zinno

Zinno handicaps football (college and NFL), basketball (college and NBA), Major League Baseball, and golf. He uses game script and his own personal line-making, along with situational handicapping to formulate his plays. Multiple bets across multiple sports are the norm.

Cajun Sports

Robbie Gainous is a certified SDQL (Sports Data Query Language) Master and utilizes the SDQL databases to assist with the selection process. That is just one portion of the process he also uses predictive analytics and his own power ratings which include his Team Performance Ratings Index, Player Performance Index, Math Model, and his SIM Matrix. Success is where preparation meets opportunity.

Billy Coleman

Billy has been handicapping college and professional sports for over 25 years, including the last 15 years as a Professional Sports Handicapper. In addition, For over a decade, Billy was an integral part of the Northcoast Sports Community Line. Not only does Billy handicap the major US sports, but his success is well documented in so-called niche spots such as Non-NFL/CFB Football, the WNBA, College World Series, and even the NCAA Women's Tournament when it reaches the Sweet Sixteen.