Meet Cody Saftic, Our Betting Analyst
Cody Saftic
Betting Analyst
12+ Years ExperienceCody Saftic has been a staple of the MMA betting community since 2014, when he launched his first show, Bookie Beatdown. A graduate of Toronto's College of Sports Media, Cody has provided expert analysis for major platforms like DraftKings, PrizePicks, and Fight Network. He is also a founding member of the popular Dog or Pass Podcast.
Beyond handicapping, Cody has spent the last decade immersed in every facet of the sport, including fighter management and promotion. As a prominent matchmaker in the Canadian regional scene, he played a key role in developing UFC talents such as Mike Malott, Kyle Nelson, and Serhiy Sidey. This behind-the-scenes access provides him with a unique perspective on the "small edges" that the general betting public often overlooks.
Known for his high-profile parlay wins and a singular focus on combat sports, Cody currently serves as the play-by-play broadcaster for Aries Fight Series. Whether scouting new talent or analyzing major cards, he remains dedicated to thorough preparation and rewarding analysis.
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Joe Osborne
Senior Betting Analyst
Joe is an industry veteran who loves the entertainment aspect of the sports betting industry. His opinions are always backed by data and he enjoys digging into the numbers and coming up with interesting nuggets to share with sports bettors. Joe takes a high-energy and fun approach to covering his favorite sports which include the NFL, MLB, UFC, NBA and NHL, and theres no bet type he loves more than an NFL six-point teaser. Joe is the host of our daily sports betting program, Before You Bet, while he also leads our weekly UFC show, P4P Picks, and our 'Covers on the Ground' series where he's covered many UFC, NFL and NBA games in person. A monthly highlight for Joe is conducting interviews with UFC legend Georges St-Pierre ahead of every UFC PPV. Outside of his work at Covers, Joe has appeared on many top media brands including ESPN Radio, Mad Dog Sports Radio, VSIN, TSN, and SportsNet. He always recommends not reading too much into narratives when placing your bets as those factors are already cooked into the lines set by oddsmakers.
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Chris Faria
Betting Analyst
After writing a few pieces for the Varsity newspaper during his time at the University of Toronto, Chris Faria's career in sports truly began in 2019 when he attended the sports journalism program at Centennial College. Since then, hes covered virtually every sport under the sun, having written for several different outlets including Covers and the Canadian Olympic Committee.A lifelong hockey fan and player, Chris currently works full-time for the National Hockey League. Outside of hockey, hes also an avid poker player and mixed martial arts fan, which is coincidentally his favorite sport to bet on usually in the form of a parlay on bet365. The main lesson hes learned from years of betting is bankroll management: "Never bet more than youre comfortable losing and never chase your losses."
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Danny Howard
Betting Analyst
After a decade of covering all things boxing, from recapping the sports biggest fights to sharing behind-the-scenes details of the sweet science, Danny found himself immersed in sports betting, focusing on the sports he knows best. As a boxing and MMA contributor with seasoned experience from growing up around each sport, he can uncover the nuances and intangibles that can make the difference between victory and defeat. Dannys work has been mentioned on ESPN and USA Today, and he was a featured guest on The Esportz Network podcast, where he shared his combat sports insights. He is also a published author, with his novel And Stay Down! Boxings Worst Comebacks available on Amazon. Danny is always on the lookout for the best odds and props when it comes to fight night, with Draft Kings and BetMGM being his go-to sites. Dannys approach to finding value in the theater of the unexpected hinges on the fighters' recent form, especially when considering props.
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