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Ben Burns
Looking for someone who WON HUGE in fball & who is DOMINATING across the board? Highly respected, Ben is enjoying a SUPER 2013. In fact, he's widely considered to be the most successful 'capper of the modern era!
Burns' Western Conf. Game 2 MAIN EVENT! (4-0 L4, 9-2 L11!)
Ben Burns enjoyed a HUGE WEEKEND highlighted by a 3-0 SWEEP w/ his NBA plays. That included a WIRE-TO-WIRE BLOWOUT w/ the Spurs in Gm 1 of the Western Conf. Finals.

Burns, who closed last year's NBA playoffs on a SICK 29-10 STREAK w/ his sides, is now a PERFECT 4-0 his L4 NBA & an AWESOME 9-2 his L11.

Going back further finds him @ 185-153-7 ($18,385) since Day 1 of the season.

Here's his latest MAIN EVENT. Go get it!
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Ben Burns One Week All-Inclusive!
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Ben Burns One Month All-Inclusive
Ben Burns is among the most respected handicappers in the world and he's ON ABSOLUTE FIRE to start 2013. Here's your chance to get ALL his picks for an entire month. 100% GUARANTEED!

Picks available: 1

SHORT STATS
Last 7 days Units ROI Pct WL
Top Play Picks +542.0 units +27.6% 69% 11-5
O/U Picks +276.0 units +30.8% 71% 5-2
Last 30 days Units ROI Pct WL
Top Play Picks +368.0 units +4.0% 55% 41-33
Moneyline Picks +235.0 units +2.4% 60% 40-27
YESTERDAY'S PLAYS
Matchup Selection W/L
NHL  |  May 18, 2013
Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
-129
  at  5DIMES
Won
$100
I'm playing on SAN JOSE. The Sharks are in a hole but I'm not ready to count them out quite yet. The Sharks had an edge in overall shots in the two games at LA. They easily could be 1-1 here, if not better. Now, they get to play at home. Not only are they much better at home but the Kings aren't typically as strong on the road.

The Sharks are 19-7 at home. They outscore teams by a 3.2 to 2.1 margin here.

Conversely, the Kings are 8-19 on the road, getting outscored by a 3.0 to 2.4 margin.

While the Kings are 6-18 (-13.6) when playing a road game with an O/U line of five or less, the Sharks are 29-14 (+5.9) their last 43 when playing at home with an O/U line of five or less.

The Sharks are 8-3 the last 11 times that they hosted the Kings, going 34-16 the last 50. I expect them to continue that home ice series dominance here. *10 personal favorite
MLB  |  May 18, 2013
Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
-109
  at  5DIMES
Lost
$109.0
I'm playing on PHILADELPHIA. I won with the Phillies yesterday and feel that they're offering excellent value again this afternoon.

Halladay, Lee and Hamels are the big names in the rotation but its Kendrick who has been the Phils' best pitcher this season. He's got a 1.84 ERA in seven outings since losing his first start of the season. Overall, he's 4-1 with a 2.47 ERA.

While he doesn't have a win to show for it, Kendrick has a commanding 1.37 ERA his last three games vs. the Reds.

Arroyo has been tough at home. However, he's 0-3 with a 5.21 ERA on the road. In those three games, a span of 19 innings, he has allowed just as many home runs (4) as he has strike outs.

While he did pitch well against them last month, Arroyo is still 3-7 with a 5.83 ERA in 12 starts vs. the Phillies.

All things considered, I believe we're getting strong value with the home team here. 9*
MLB  |  May 18, 2013
Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Angels
-129
  at  BMAKER
Won
$100
I'm playing on the LA ANGELS. The Sox have won the first two games of the series and enter this afternoon's game on a roll. I expect the Angels to bounce back with a big win today though.

Off a 3-0 loss yesterday, note that LA is 17-9 (+4.8) off a shutout loss the past couple of seasons. During that stretch, the Sox are only 12-15 (-5.5) off a shutout win.

While the Sox are averaging 3.4 runs in the afternoon, the Angels are averaging 4.5.

Admittedly, Blanton has been inconsistent. OK, at 0-7, he's been worse than that. A 29/11 K/W ratio shows that he's still got the tools though. I feel this is a good matchup for him. Although he hasn't faced them for some time, Blanton is 3-1 with a 2.59 ERA vs. the Sox.

While Santiago has impressive numbers, he's still only made a few starts and he gave up two home runs last time out.

I expect the Angels bats to come alive and for Blanton to finally break through with a "W." 10* personal favorite
MLB  |  May 18, 2013
Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees
Toronto Blue Jays
+1½-175
  at  SIA
Lost
$175.0
I'm playing on TORONTO on the RUN-LINE (+1.5 RUNS.) The Jays didn't fare too well in yesterday's opener and have struggled against the Yankees overall. I expect their best effort this afternoon though.

Prior to yesterday, the Jays had won four straight, outscoring teams by a 36-15 margin.

Morrow has had his start pushed back but has declared himself ready to go and said the team was just being extra cautious. While he didn't fare too well against them last month, Morrow has always been great against the Yankees. The Jays are 3-0 the last three times he took the mound, outscoring opponents by a 25-14 margin. When he's on, I believe Morrow is a better pitcher than Phelps.

The Jays are 14-8 (+8.5) vs. the money-line the last 22 times that they were off a shutout loss. I expect at least a "cover" here. 6*
NBA  |  May 18, 2013
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
-190
  at  5DIMES
Won
$100
I'm playing on INDIANA on the money-line. I typically stick to pointspread plays in the NBA. However, here's a case where I believe the money-line may prove to be the way to go. Why? I know that I like the Pacers to ultimately take care of business but I'm unsure about whether or not they do that in "blowout fashion" or in a "close game." In the event that its the latter, I'm willing to lay the extra juice to protect myself.

While the Pacers are 10-2 SU as home favorites in the 3.5 to 6 range, the Knicks are only 1-5 SU when listed as road underdogs in the 3.5 to 6 range.

While the Knicks are a respectable 24-21 on the road, the Pacers are a commanding 35-11 at home.

Its also worth noting that the Pacers are 6-1 SU the last 7 times that they played a game with an O/U line in the 170s, including a perfect 4-0 here at Indiana. I expect them to close out the series. 6* (money-line.)
NBA  |  May 18, 2013
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers
Total
177½ ov-105
  at  5DIMES
Won
$100
I'm playing on Indiana/NY to finish OVER the total. I believe that this number, which is the lowest of the series, is a little low.

True, we've seen some low-scoring games of late and the Pacers are indeed very stout defensively. However, keep in mind that games here are still averaging 187.3 points on the season.

The OVER is 5-1 the last six times that the Pacers played a home game with an O/U line in the 170s.

This is the lowest O/U line the Knicks have seen all season. NY road games are still averaging 191.9 points on the season.

While the Pacers may be without Hill, I expect them to bounce back with a much better offensive effort than we saw from them last game. Meanwhile, with their backs against the wall, the Knicks should continue to fight the entire way.

With a number in the 170s, I expect the OVER to improve to 8-5 when the Pacers were listed as home favorites in the 3.5 to 6 range. 10* blue chip
SERVICE BIO
Ben Burns burst onto the sports betting scene in the 1990s, first making his selections available to the public in 1998. Now entering his tenth year, Ben has become one of the most successful and well-respected handicappers on the entire Internet. From 1998 to 2006, Ben had his selections documented by the Big Guy Sports Monitor. During that time, he accumulated numerous seasonal titles in all the major sports. In fact, competing against a field of 150, Ben's NFL selections still rank as #1 of all-time there. With such a commanding lead over the field, it is highly unlikely that his all-time NFL record there will ever be matched. Like all handicappers, Ben goes through both hot and cold streaks. However, whether winning or losing, he always "tells it like it is." Perhaps more importantly, as his many fans are quick to point out, Ben's winning weeks tend to greatly outnumber his losing ones. Note that Ben followed up an extremely strong 2006 with an even better campaign in 2007! Ben is known as a "Totals Expert" and his over/under plays are highly sought after in all sports. In addition to his "total" success, Ben's "sides" are also known for their sizzling hot streaks. While he advocates playing all his selections equally, Ben's knack for nailing his "Big" plays is truly remarkable. Ben capped off a highly successful college football season by winning his Bowl Game of the Year, a 41-10 wire-to-wire destruction on Georgia over Hawaii. Ben's NFL playoffs didn't go as well though and he lost his first ever Super Bowl selection, when the Patriots were upset by the Giants. Despite that rare setback, Ben's Super Bowl record remains at 10-1 for his career. Additionally, his NFL playoff picks remain a powerful 47-22 (68%) ATS the past six years. Ben isn't just a football expert though, as his hockey, baseball AND basketball picks are also highly respected. Ben logs extremely long hours. His hard work clearly shows itself in his high quality writeups and extraordinary long-term records. If you're looking for an honest, hard-working handicapper with a documented history of success, give Ben Burns a try. We're sure that you'll be impressed!

Ben Burns has been one of the top names in sports handicapping ever since making his picks public in 1998.  Ben has built an impeccable reputation by being one of the most honest men in the business.  He is widely considered an expert in every sport for over/under picks, but has also shown significant success in picking winners against the spread.

What clients love most about following Ben Burns is his in-depth analysis.  Few, if any, handicappers match his consistent insight.  This allows you to learn how to handicap your own games as you learn from one of the sharpest minds in the industry.

Ben is a self-proclaimed contraritan, meaning he often times finds those teams that the square betting public is backing and plays against them.  This method has paid off in spades, particularly in the NFL.  Keep in mind that this is no a conscious effort, but that his game analysis often points to the winning side of the game that few others are able to see.

Ben Burns has been monitored all over the place, including Big Guy Sports, where he is the All-Time leader in the NFL.  He has collected numerous seasonal awards, but is most proud of turning a profit for his clients year-in and year-out.

Since joining our network, Ben has racked up seven top-10 finishes across the NFL, NBA, college football, and baseball.  He has finished in the top 10 in college football four times and is one of our best five college handicappers of all-time.  His talents also extend to the hardwood, where he has also recorded three top-10 finishes including a 2nd place overall finish in 2010.