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With more than 25 years of experience in sports betting, our analysts’ free expert picks and predictions give sports bettors an edge to get the best value from their bets.

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Our value picks are based on the Expected Value (EV) of placing the bet, using our projections and odds price:

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What are Covers’ Free Picks and Predictions?

Covers’ has more than 25 years of experience making informed sports betting picks from the MLB season’s first pitch to the Super Bowl.

We find the best odds and share our picks and best bets for every game of the NFL season and the biggest games in the NBA, NHL, MLB, CFL, WNBA, college sports and more!

Our picks are researched and analyzed by experienced sports bettors looking for an edge to get the best value from their sports betting.

Covers provide free picks on games in the following leagues:

Making smart picks means looking beyond the favorites. Our free expert sports betting picks will include various bet types and markets.

Point spreads even the odds between two teams, offering bettors as close to an even matchup as possible. Our analysts look at matchups and more to give you the best edge possible before making your point spread bets.

Covers’ analysts make Over/Under picks on game totals and props for all the major sports leagues. Betting on Over/Unders means choosing if a result will be Over or Under a total set by oddsmakers. A popular example of Over/Unders is betting on the Over/Under of points scored by both teams.

Betting on the moneyline means picking which team will win a game outright. While less common than picking the point spread or even a prop, our analysts will always look for high-value moneyline picks if they feel it’s the best bet.

There’s always value in props. Our team scours through league, game, team, and player props to try and find opportunity and value. From strikeouts to touchdowns, expect well-researched prop picks from Covers.

Covers’ consensus picks show you the odds and predictions our vibrant community of bettors and players are making. Try our picks with our free betting contests for a chance at prizes and more.

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Covers free picks are released two to three days before each game for the NFL, CFL and college football and the morning or afternoon of game days for MLB, NBA, WNBA, NHL, and NCAA basketball.

Covers provides free picks covering the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFL, WNBA, college sports, and more. We make picks on many markets, including point spreads, totals, moneylines, player props, and more.

While no bet is guaranteed, some are considered more predictable. Moneyline bets on favorites and ’over/under’ bets, based on detailed knowledge of the teams or players, can be seen as more predictable. However, unpredictability is innate to betting and these bet types can still lose. Thorough research and responsible betting practices are always important.