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.

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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.

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule is a professional handicapper known for his ability to predict outcomes by studying historical trends. In 2019, he famously forecasted the Toronto Raptors’ NBA Finals win over the heavily favored Warriors, correctly predicting the series outcome and Finals MVP. He previously dominated the 2017 NBA Finals player prop markets and has multiple #1 finishes across various sports. In 2022, he was the top NFL handicapper at Sportsmemo and ranked #1 in All Football and Soccer. His success stems from analytical expertise rather than luck.

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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.

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Sniper Wes

Wesley "The Sniper" Neil has been in the sports betting industry for over 15 years, both behind the counter in Vegas and as a bettor. He understands oddsmaking and line movements and has built strong connections with sharp syndicates. Specializing in prime situational spots across major sports, he knows how to find an edge. Join Sniper Wes today and start hitting the target!

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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.

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David Hess

David Hess is one of the most respected handicappers in the industry, best known for his expertise in totals betting where he’s hit over 61% of his college football Over/Under plays. A true all-around capper, David excels across NFL, MLB, and basketball by blending advanced stats, matchup analysis, and line movement to uncover hidden value. Disciplined, transparent, and data-driven, he delivers consistent, profitable results that clients trust for long-term success.

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Razor Ray Monohan

DOCUMENTED for 20+ years! One of the “Old Dogs” in the online handicapping biz! Ray used to sell his plays all over the WEB (including VI), 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!”

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Bryan Power

A consistent winner since first emerging on the scene back in 2011, Power did not have a single losing calendar year in his first decade as a pro handicapper!  In April & May of this year (2022), he went on an amazing 154-99-2 (+$41,322) with all plays! October is when he truly made his mark at WT, at one point cashing 22 of 26 plays (85%). Handicaps all the major sports, including props. We are VERY excited to welcome Power to the WagerTalk family.

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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

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.

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Mike Lundin

Magic Mike Moneymaker's experience as a professional poker player has proven to be an immeasurable asset in sports handicapping. He's a numbers guy, with a keen eye for spotting trends and stats that just don't jive with the odds offered by the bookmakers. All Mike's plays come with write ups backing up his selection, giving you a glimpse into his process of breaking down games.

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Mike Fink

Mike Fink has covered NHL as a columnist, handicapper, podcaster since 2020. Along with covering the NHL, Fink covers the American Hockey League (AHL) with boots on the ground coverage. Follow Mike on Twitter (@Finks_thoughts) or on Bluesky, threads, and instagram (mikefink_hockeywriter) for more hockey insights (with some other sports sprinkled in).

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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.

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Oskeim Sports

Oskeim Sports Consulting, LLC (OSC) is a globally recognized sports handicapping service founded in 2007 by CEO and lead handicapper Jeffrey Keim. A magna cum laude Elon College graduate with a UConn Law J.D., Keim left a successful legal career to build OSC using advanced analytics, proprietary models, and one of the industry’s deepest databases. Known for transparency and strong ROI, OSC has consistently outperformed since launch and earned 32 awards from The Sports Monitor of Oklahoma, including five #1 titles.

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Tony Karpinski

Tony Karpinski, known as TonyK, is a leading sports handicapper with 27 years of professional success. He manages the VegasTopDogs Network and has earned top finishes in major contests, including the prestigious NFL Las Vegas Westgate SuperBook. A former oddsmaker at PicksPal and monitored by the Sports Monitor, TonyK is recognized as one of the most consistent experts in the industry. He delivers winning results through research and discipline, breaking down matchups with sharp attention to detail, trends, coaching, scouting, and current odds.

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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.

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Rocky Atkinson

Rocky Atkinson from Rocketman Sports has been handicapping since 1996. During that time we have had several #1 finishes in various sports and numerous Top 5 and Top 10 finishes at several monitors. Consistency is the name of the game and we do it well. We handicap NFL, CFB, NBA, CBB, NHL, MLB and Nascar currently.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Will Rogers

Will Rogers had a diverse and rewarding career. Along the way, he's rubbed shoulders with the rich and big players — royalty, sometimes. After achieving stellar results over the past decade, Will Is taking his game to a new level for the 2025/26 football and basketball season!

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Bill "Krackman" Krackomberger

Bill Krackomberger, better known as ""Krackman,"" is a renowned professional sports bettor featured on Showtime’s ""Action"" and frequently seen on VSiN, ESPN, Fox Sports, and SiriusXM. With decades of expertise, Krackman uses meticulous research and deep market analysis to consistently deliver profitable picks, especially in props, totals, and futures markets. His proven strategies and trusted insights have made him a go-to source for bettors seeking reliable, profitable advice. Elevate your betting strategy and join countless others who trust Krackman for actionable, winning picks. 

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Steve Merril

Steve Merril is considered one of the best sports analysts in the nation. He credits his success to employing a variety of different handicapping techniques such as statistical analysis, trends and systems, and fundamentals such as matchups and emotion.

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Gianni the Greek

Known in the sports betting industry as Ace, Vegas-Runner, & Gianni the Greek, professional sports bettor & handicapper Gianni Karalis is one of the most esteemed movers in Las Vegas for over 20 years. VR broke into the industry as a bookmaker in Philadelphia in the late 1980's and by the mid-90's he was moving steam with the most profitable and respected betting syndicates at that time. Information was not as readily available back then and the multiple wiseguys they bet for won at a rate unimaginable even by today's sharpest groups.

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Jimmy Adams

Jimmy Adams provides expert advice to sports bettors worldwide. Specializing in Football, Basketball, and Baseball at both the professional and collegiate levels, Jimmy provides you with the best chance to beat your book. With experience that spans well over a decade, Jimmy has proven that he can generate long-term profit and win for you on a consistent basis. If you like winning, join the client list now and watch the money roll in!

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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.

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Bryan Leonard

Bryan Leonard has been a Professional Handicapper since 1984 and has built his business on honesty and customer satisfaction, two traits not easily found in today's gambling climate. He has won numerous Number One documented finishes in Basketball, Baseball, and Football Handicapping in his 30+ years in the industry. In the past, Bryan has published The Roundball Report Basketball Newsletter and The Pigskin Report Football Newsletter. 

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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.

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Rob Vinciletti

#1 THIS YEAR NBA + CBB COMBINED

#1 OVERALL ALL SPORTS OVERALL FOR 2022 + 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 2022.2024 Overall Sports Champ 

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Rob Veno

Join veteran Sportsmemo handicapper Rob Veno for any of his weekly, monthly, or seasonal options for the 2018-19 football season. Note that all seasonal purchases include postseason coverage.

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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!

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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.

Carmine Bianco

Bianco has been wagering on Europe's top soccer leagues for the past 13 years but has never sold his picks before. The Prez one of our co-founders at Wagertalk has been betting and winning with his soccer information for years and has finally talked him into joining us.  With soccer being the most widely bet sport in the world Bianco can help you diversify your betting portfolio by adding winners to your sports investing bankroll.

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Teddy Covers

After graduating from the University of Michigan, Ted Sevransky better known as Teddy Covers has been a successful full-time sports bettor living in Las Vegas since 1998. He's earned substantial recognition from the mainstream press during his tenure in Sin City.  Print highlights include the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Associated Press, Cigar Aficionado, and Playboy magazine. Television highlights include CBS The Morning, CNBC, and Bloomberg TV. Teddy starred in the sports betting documentary Life on the Line and been featured in an ESPN 30-for-30 and on Showtime's 'Action' miniseries. 

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Pavlos Laguretos

Pavlos Laguretos is a Greek Soccer handicapper with a knack for going against the popular plays and hunting down correct scores. His expertise lies in the big European soccer leagues (EPL, Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga) as well as the MLS and international competitions (Champions & Europa League, World Cup, EURO Cup).

Pavlos loves his props as well, be it in Soccer with Goalscorer and Card Props, or in the NBA with Same Game Parlays and Player Props.

Also keep an eye out for his VERY RARE NHL and MLB plays!

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Andy Lang

Lang started the podcast Bump and Run Sports and became a leader in head-to-head wagering.  He bet NASCAR on the side and eventually brought the content to the podcast.  In 2020, he started at Wagertalk after the COVID restart, handicapping NASCAR and Golf.  He just missed his goal of hitting 70% of his NASCAR head-to-head matchups by 2%, but his 68% hit rate was a career-best.  Lang also hit over 60% in Golf Head to Heads, which has earned him the nickname by his podcast listeners Head To Head King.

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Tokyo Brandon

Don't look at streaks, look at seasons.... 
#1 at Wager Talk 3 of the last 5 years in ALL SPORTS profit. PERIOD.

You should be looking at a capper's long-term results, not streaks. Brandon is Wager Talk's #1 all-sports profit capper in 

- 2021 (+256 units)
- 2022 (+127 units)
- 2024 (+180 units)
 

#1 in all baseball profit lifetime, Brandon DOUBLED client bankrolls 3 of the last 5 years. What else are you looking for in a capper?
 

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Don Buster

BUSTER SPORTS has been avidly breaking down and analyzing North American sports for over 40 years. With a Bachelor Degree in International Business, the former bookmaker of 20 years has a long standing history of pinpointing live dogs and value based favorites in the NFL, College football and hoops, as well as the NBA, NHL and MLB. They are specialists in betting CFL and PGA GOLF.

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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.

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Terry Edelmann

Terry Edelmann has been capping sports for over 10 years now and professionally since 2022. Terry specializes in NHL, NFL, and MLB. Terry has different capping strategies for each sport he caps and his goal is always to bring you winners. From sides and totals to player props Terry finds different ways to profit.

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David Delano

I’ve always had a passion for sports and competition. While my physical ceiling as an athlete was limited, I excelled on the cerebral side of the game and in simplifying complex concepts. Handicapping became my way to keep competing and turn pro. For over a decade, I’ve dedicated myself to mastering the art and science of sports betting, building a trusted brand, sharing insights on major platforms, and collaborating with industry leaders. I enjoy helping others develop discipline, win consistently, and think like pros.

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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!

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Trent Bets

Trentbets has more than 15 years of sports betting experience. When parlaying his on-the-field efforts at the collegiate level with his off-the-field research, he knows exactly what to look for when handicapping games. Trentbets is a day-to-day sports bettor, as well as a player in the futures market. Most notably, he has collected sizable payouts from predicting the 2025 Florida Gators and 2024 Michigan Wolverines National Championships.

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Jeff Michaels

Jeff's hunger for handicapping began at a young age being surrounded by parents that made sports betting a daily routine. His interest in sports became an obsession joining multiple sports teams and playing throughout high school. His mathematical and analytical prowess helped him develop a betting strategy that turned sports betting into a profitable venture, Handicapping traditional sports of NFL, CFB, the NBA, College Basketball, MLB, and WNBA.

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Andrew McInnis

Canadian sports handicapper Andrew McInnis hails from Halifax, Nova Scotia. A multi-sport athlete in high school, Andrew decided to hang up the basketball shoes and take an interest in sports media. Combining his knowledge of sports media, and his history of following all major sports, Andrew began handicapping sports full time. Being from north of the border and from the East Coast, Andrew specialises in the NHL and CFL but also handicaps the MLB, NBA and NFL. Using his IQ of sports along with ability to read trends, patterns, statistics and much more, Andrew has turned into a successful sports handicapper.

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Ross Benjamin

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Ralph Michaels

Ralph Michaels has a math mind, steadily searching for a value in the numbers in addition to matchup edges, situational advantages, and hidden gems of information. Ralph finds more big bets in the college versions of football and basketball, but his handicapping approach also uncovers selective winners in the professional leagues. Small conferences are particularly profitable due to mispriced injuries and his profiling of exploitable coaching tendencies.

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The Prez

The Founder and CEO of Who2beton has been hammering books for the better part of a decade and couldn't be more pleased to be part of the WagerTalk team. The NFL Expert consistently throws down big money NFL seasons and was the Who2beton MLB profits leader for two of the past three seasons. While he has developed his reputation from National League Football profits, The Prez and his team of experts successfully cover NCAAF, NCAAB, MLB, NBA and the NHL. Join The Prez' winning team today.

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Drew Martin

Drew Martin left JP Morgan in August of 2014 and never looked back. He has Top-10 finishes in both the Golden Nugget & William Hill Vegas football contests. A (60%) NFL win rate since September and +30 units profit in NFL since 2021. $$ 7 of the last 8 profitable college hoops seasons. A longterm profitable MLB bettor. He has been published in the Wall Street Journal and Forbes for his financial/sports betting views. A former standout two sport athlete in high school, using his numbers background combined with his experience in sports & finance to get an edge in the betting markets.

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Dwayne Bryant

Dwayne Bryant was introduced to betting by his godfather at age 13, starting at Penn National before expanding into NFL, CFB, NBA, CBB, and MLB. He is a situational handicapper whose process is rooted in angle-driven, data-backed analysis. While DB often targets sides in NFL, CFB, and NBA and totals in CBB, he will fire wherever the situational edge appears. Since 2024, he has integrated SDQL-based angles into his MLB approach. His volume is driven strictly by qualifying situations and discipline.

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Marco D'Angelo

Marco D'Angelo has been a professional sports handicapper and bettor since 1980. Marco moved to Las Vegas in 2008. During the 2010 Baseball Season, Marco made handicapping history when he won a documented 25 Baseball Games in a row. Even more impressive was the fact that he never laid more than -120 in any of the 25 plays. The Sports Monitor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, documented the 25-game winning streak. Marco is a 2 Time winner of Preferred Picks Wise Guy Football Contest.  

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Adam Trigger

Adam Trigger has been betting on sports professionally since 2013 when he co-founded the profitable venture Top Flight Sports.  Adam provides extensive analysis for every move and is thrilled to be part of the WagerTalk team!

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Mad Russian

Jeff Petch, best known as The Mad Russian, is an elite NFL sports handicapper with a documented track record of success. Renowned for his analytical prowess and uncanny ability to predict game outcomes, he has established himself as a top-tier expert in NFL betting. His meticulous and consistent approach to handicapping, combined with his deep knowledge of the sport, has earned him widespread acclaim.

 

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Las Vegas Cris

Cris's NFL results over the years are unparalleled. Professional Sportsbettor & successful contest player, with media appearances W/ ESPN/Chalk, VSIN, Sportsgrid, LVRJ, ESPN 1100, bi-weekly LIVE NFL show, National Podcasts, National daily radio show, & The Weekly International Football Contest Show. In the face of continually changing rules & strategies, Cris prides himself in originating successful NFL, NCAA & MMA systems that have required constant adjustments to maintain exceptional results. @LasVegasCris @vegassynergy 

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Joe Raineri

Joe is a veteran radio broadcaster in Miami who has worked for sports stations across South Florida for over 15 years. He's also appeared on ESPN, YAHOO Sports, CBS Sports and FOX Sports. He's currently the host of "Make It Rain" and "The Morning After" on the FNTSY Sports Radio Network. Joe also produces a daily Sports Betting Video that features other SportsMemo handicappers and their Free Plays Of The Day.

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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.