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#1 NFL RECORD IN 2023
11-1 THIS SEASON WITH TOP RATED CBB
#1 COLLEGE HOOPS HANDICAPPER THIS SEASON
#1 BASKETBALL RECORD IN 2023 + #1 OF ALL-TIME
+193 UNITS BASKETBALL
39-16 (+72) NFL TOP PLAY RECORD
Last updated Dec 11, 6:09 AM EST
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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| NFL | (307) Atlanta Falcons at (308) Carolina Panthers | 1:00pm EST - Dec 17/2023 |
The PLAY: Total Under 35.0 (-110)
While this is a low total, it'll still likely prove to be too high. The first meeting between these teams produced 34 points. Both the Panthers and the Bucs ran the ball more than they passed. In fact, there were only 218 total passing yards for the two teams combined. Sunday's game should also feature plenty of rushing plays. Carolina averages only 15.2 ppg, third worst in the NFL. Atlanta is a little better, averaging 19.3 ppg. That's still only 24th in the league though. Also, that number dips to just 14.7 ppg when the Falcons play on the road. Expect the clock to keep moving and for points to be hard to come by. *good at 34 or better
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | (547) Toronto Raptors at (548) New York Knicks | 7:40pm EST - Dec 11/2023 |
The PLAY: Toronto Raptors +4.5 (-112)
This may be a tough spot for the Knicks. They just played three straight on the road, the first of which was a win at Toronto. This is their only home game and they've got five straight on the road after this. As their next home game isn't until the 23rd, there may have been some holiday preparations going on the past couple of days. Either way, off three straight losses, the revenge-minded Raptors will be coming to play. They're 11-3 ATS the past 14 times that they were off three or more consecutive defeats. The Raptors have had recent success at MSG, winning a pair of close games here last season. They're 24-17-1 ATS their last 42, when playing with revenge. In what figures to be another close one, grab the points. *good at +4 or better.
Consultant Bio
When industry insiders really need a big win, many put their trust in Ben Burns. Ben's ability to consistently deliver with his biggest plays is legendary. It made him the single most popular handicapper in the history of Covers. Burns has numerous documented #1 titles to his credit. In addition to being a champion sports handicapper, he's taken down multiple DFS prizes of $300K or greater.
Ben believes that there's no substitute for hard work. He logs long hours and is surrounded by a team of assistants who do the same. Ben plays all the major North American sports and uses a vast variety of handicapping strategies to beat them. Burns' O/U selections are internationally renowned. On most days, he'll have between 3-7 plays.