Meet Chris Vasile, Our Betting Analyst
Chris Vasile
Betting Analyst
12+ Years ExperienceChris Vasile has been in the betting industry for well over a decade, honing his craft as a writer, editor, and handicapper. Chris has contributed betting and non-betting content for online publications such as ProSportsDaily and The Hockey Writers, in addition to Covers. With a keen interest in soccer, Chris has been featured on Covers' 'Before You Bet', BetMGM Network, and SportsGrid. He also runs his own YouTube channel — Game Day Wagers.
What makes Chris Vasile an expert?
Chris began writing at a young age and his passion and love of sports has carried over into a highly rewarding career in the sports betting industry. Chris has an uncanny ability to find the hidden edge among a plethora of sports and it's served him well over his 12+ years in the industry.
Experience
Covers.com
- Betting Analyst
- July 2023 - Present
- Bradley Beal Next Team Odds: All Signs Point to the Clippers
- Publication
- Mitch Marner Next Team Odds: Will Utah Make a Mammoth-Sized Splash?
- Publication
- Cristiano Ronaldo Next Team Odds: Sporting's In Play for Portuguese Icon
- Publication
The Hockey Writers
- Content Writer
- January 2018 - January 2019
Education
Chris attended Conestoga College, where he graduated with a Journalism degree.
Conestoga College
- Bachelor of Journalism
17+ years of soccer betting
A soccer fan through and through, Chris' experience handicapping soccer is second to none. With a focus on player props, Chris knows the game inside and out.
17+ years of NFL betting
They say NFL is King, and that holds true when it comes to betting. Chris has been handicapping NFL games for as long as he can remember and values the quality over quantity approach.
8+ years of WNBA betting
The WNBA is starting to garner the attention it deserves, but Chris has been handicapping this underrated league for close to a decade.
Jack of all trades
Chris' area of expertise remains soccer, the WNBA and NFL, but he is also well versed in NHL, MLB and college football.
How does Chris stay up to date?
Chris stays up to date with the latest news, injuries, line movement, and betting insights.
Flashscore
Whether you need recent results, stats, or trends, I trust Flashscore with providing me with the correct information
WNBA.com
The WNBA landing page has plenty of unique data you can sift through.
Covers prop projections
My first stop when betting any sort of player prop is Covers player projection page.
Q&A with Chris
What sport do you have the most success with?
I pride myself on being able to beat soccer betting markets, and with new game and player prop markets offered daily, I find plenty of success on the pitch.
What’s the biggest mistake new bettors make?
Chasing losses. One bad day doesn’t mean you need to double your next bet. Stick to your units and your strategy, and most importantly don’t let emotion drive your plays.
How many bets should you make in a day?
Quality > quantity. Some days it's five plays, some days it's one. If the slate is weak or the lines are sharp, it’s totally fine to pass. Discipline is the edge.
Whether you're in a hurry or just want to double-check your game handicap makes sense, Covers' pick page is the best way to stay up to date with the latest expert picks for the day's action.
Chris's area of expertise
Soccer betting
Chris has been handicapping soccer for well over a decade and prides himself on delivering quality over quantity. Whether it's European domestic leagues, Champions League, or International fixtures, Chris knows the game.
WNBA betting
The WNBA is starting to garner the attention it deserves, but Chris has been handicapping this underrated league for several years. Soft early season lines mean plenty of value and winning opportunities.
NFL betting
There's always an edge to be found somewhere. You just have to know where to look.
Chris' memories
🚀 Big win
Cashing the +200 on the moneyline behind Trevor Lawrence’s 347 passing yards and three touchdowns in the CFP National Championship Game in January, 2019. Alabama was held off the scoresheet in the second half, which only reinforced my love of the Clemson defense all season long. An Alabama loss + winning a nice chunk of change. Nothing better.
💡 Bad beat
A more recent one was suffering through the Blue Jays' Wild Card collapse vs. the Mariners in 2022. Toronto was up 8-2 after the fifth inning, only to lose 10-9. I lost my money, and I lost my team. It was an all-around terrible time.
Chris 's Articles
It's not just Chris doing the research
Eric Rosales
Betting Analyst
Eric has been involved in sports media in many different capacities since graduating from journalism school in 1999, back when getting your own column in a newspaper was still considered a thing. He doubled down and graduated from broadcast journalism school five years later, which led to a move to Toronto and a career with The Sports Network (TSN). From behind-the-scenes production work, he moved into the digital realm, where he had his own hoops column (At the Buzzer), while regularly live streaming and chatting with fans during broadcasts as the character known as LeBlog James. He was also a key contributor to TSN and CTVs Olympic programming during the 2012 London Games. Eric eventually found his way into the sports betting field in 2016 and has been a mainstay ever since. He was tagged on Twitter as a Top 10 NBA sharp during the 2021 season and has been interviewed about basketball and his handicapping process on shows from Vancouver to India. Eric is now a jack-of-all-sports at Covers, where his predictions span the alphabet soup: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, F1, WNBA, Euro, and Copa. When making picks, he focuses on finding value first and foremost, and ensuring readers have all the information they need to make an informed choice.
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Kyle LaRusic
Betting Analyst
Kyle LaRusic joined Covers in 2020 with a Holland College diploma in Journalism and a Mount Saint Vincent Degree in Public Relations. Stints at Amherst News and the Cape Breton Post helped sharpen his skills in a newsroom setting, while working for MSVU and Dalhousies athletic departments landed Kyle in his comfort zone. Kyle has been an avid bettor for over five years, starting with just one Sports Interaction account before discovering both the beauty and importance of price shopping. bet365 and Pinnacle are his go to books, but accounts at 10+ sportsbooks give him an array of options. Rusty will bet on anything under the sun as long as theres value and good reasoning behind it, but NHL and NFL are his two favorite leagues to watch and wager on especially with friends. Kyles biggest tip for any bettor is simple: gamble responsibly. Only bet what youre willing to lose and make sure to install a proper bankroll method to keep track of your ROI. If youre still dwelling on the amount you lost the next day, its time to decrease your spending.
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Ryan Gilbert
Betting Analyst
Ryan Gilbert brings the passion and pain of being a Philadelphia sports fan. After graduating from Monmouth University with a finance degree, he now uses his statistical background to find inefficiencies in betting markets. With past stops at NHL.com, NBC Sports, and currently at Covers, Ryan's hot picks blend well with the cold ice of a hockey rink.
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