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Ed Scimia

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Betting Analyst Years of Experience Icon16+ years experience
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Ed Scimia has been writing about the gaming industry for over 15 years. He graduated from Syracuse University with degrees in Magazine Journalism and Political Science in 2003, and has covered major gambling events like the World Series of Poker in his career. Since joining Covers in 2022, Ed has offered his sports betting analysis primarily on MLB, NFL, college football, and college basketball games, but is willing to take on any sport.

His betting strategy focuses more on finding line value based on deviations from the market rather than traditional handicapping, primarily shopping between DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics in his home state of Connecticut, though he’s not afraid to do deep game analysis to find profitable bets at any book.

Outside of gambling, Ed is an avid curler who competes in mixed doubles on the World Curling Tour and runs a popular curling YouTube channel, Chess on Ice. That experience has come in handy during the Olympics, when he has proven to be a successful curling bettor as well. 

Ed's advice to new bettors is to always open multiple sportsbook accounts and check the odds at each before placing any bet. Successful sports betting is about consistently beating the closing line value, which requires finding spots where one book is offering odds far better than the rest of the market and jumping on those opportunities.

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Team: New York Mets
Sport to bet on: MLB
Sports movie: White Men Can't Jump
Sports snack: Mozzarella sticks
Covers feature: Line movement history
Winning a March Madness parlay contest on DraftKings earned me a trip for four to a 2022 Final Four watch party at Foxwoods, along with free rooms and free bets for everyone. It was a great way to share the joy of sports betting with friends and loved ones, even if none of us managed to cash in on a Kansas/UNC parlay that night.
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While the rest of the fandom was in the midst of "Panic City" in July 2015, I placed several bets on the New York Mets to win the World Series at odds of +1500 or more. The Mets would trade for Yoenis Cespedes, win the NL East, and ride a red-hot Daniel Murphy to the World Series. Unfortunately, the magic ended there, when the Kansas City Royals soundly beat the Mets in five games.
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Mets vs Orioles Prediction, Picks & Odds — Wednesday, July 9

Jul 9, 2025 • 12:43 PM ET

Scimia's prediction: Mets to strike early and set the tone against the Orioles on the road.

Guardians vs Astros Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game

Jul 7, 2025 • 1:03 PM ET

Our Guardians vs. Guardians predictions fade Cleveland's offenses against Colton Gordon.

Brewers vs Mets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's MLB Game

Jul 3, 2025 • 4:00 PM ET

Scimia's prediction: A questionable pitching matchup sets the stage for a high-scoring affair.

Brewers vs Mets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's MLB Game 2

Jul 2, 2025 • 12:40 PM ET

Scimia's prediction: The Mets are in for a tough matchup as they're set to face the hottest prospect in baseball.

Brewers vs Mets Picks, Prediction & Best Bet for Today's MLB Game 1

Jul 2, 2025 • 8:02 AM ET

Scimia's selection: Things won't get any easier for the slumping Mets bats with Freddy Peralta taking the hill.

Aces vs Mercury Predictions, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Jun 29, 2025 • 1:52 PM ET

The Mercury have been riding the WNBA's biggest hot streak with six straight wins. They'll make it seven tonight against the Aces, covering the spread in the process.

Mets vs Pirates Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game

Jun 27, 2025 • 1:03 PM ET

Mitch Keller hasn't been bad in 2025, but he's been incredibly unlucky. Our MLB betting picks believe the Mets will add to his misfortune and pick up a win vs. the Pirates tonight.

Braves vs Mets Prediction, Picks & Best Bet for Today’s MLB Game

Jun 25, 2025 • 4:00 PM ET

Scimia's selection: Clay Holmes will help the reeling New York Mets get back on track against the Atlanta Braves.

Mercury vs Sky Predictions, Picks & Odds for Today's WNBA Game

Jun 21, 2025 • 8:19 AM ET

The Chicago Sky are one of the league's worst teams, and the Mercury will have no trouble picking them apart.

Mets vs Phillies Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game

Jun 20, 2025 • 12:10 PM ET

The Phillies have an outsized advantage in the pitching department tonight, and our MLB betting picks expect them to hand the Mets a multi-run loss.

Mets vs Braves Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game

Jun 19, 2025 • 1:00 PM ET

Our MLB betting picks are calling for the Mets to get back on the beam in their series finale with the Braves after dropping five straight.

Mets vs Braves Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game

Jun 18, 2025 • 2:03 PM ET

New York baseball is in a downward spiral as the Mets try to get out of their own funk, but Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves won't make it an easy task.

Sun vs Fever Predictions, Picks & Best Bet for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Jun 17, 2025 • 5:18 PM ET

The Connecticut Sun are hands down the worst team in the WNBA, and as Ed Scimia explains, a trip to Indiana to take on Caitlin Clark and Co. will do them no favors.

MLB Player Props & Best Bets Today for June 14: deGrom Dangerous When Healthy

Jun 14, 2025 • 1:17 PM ET

With a full slate on deck, Ed Scimia breaks down why Jacob deGrom, George Kirby, and more make the cut for today's MLB player props and best bets to make.

WNBA Player Props & Best Bets Today for June 13: Bueckers Living Up to Expectations

Jun 13, 2025 • 1:27 PM ET

After coming off of a 35-point performance, Paige Bueckers headlines tonight's player prop picks as Angel Reese and Allisha Gray join in on the fun for WNBA best bets to make.

MLB Player Props & Best Bets Today for June 11: Flores Gets That Rocky Mountain High

Jun 11, 2025 • 1:18 PM ET

Wilmer Flores draws a cushy RBI matchup against the Rockies and LHP Kyle Freeland. Meanwhile, our best MLB player props on Wednesday, June 11 are also looking at Brandon Lowe and Shohei Ohtani.

Rays vs Red Sox Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game

Jun 9, 2025 • 2:16 PM ET

Our Rays vs. Red Sox predictions expect offense to come from both sides at Fenway Park.

WNBA Player Props & Best Bets Today for June 8: Superstars Set the Tone for Undefeated Lynx

Jun 8, 2025 • 12:59 PM ET

Scimia's prediction: Collier and Williams feast on the last-place Wings.

Dream vs Sun Predictions, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Jun 6, 2025 • 1:05 PM ET

Our WNBA betting picks believe Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard will help the up-tempo Dream attack bury the Sun on Friday night.

Mets vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game

Jun 4, 2025 • 11:14 AM ET

While the Mets and Dodgers have strong rotations, our expert MLB predictions expect the bats to take center stage tonight in Tinseltown.

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