Jared Hochman
Jared Hochman
Before Jared Hochman joined the Covers team in 2020, he worked for newspaper outlets such as the Chronicle Herald and The Coast, worked in marketing for SkipTheDishes and Vivid Seats, and previously ran a magazine. A journalism graduate from the University of King's College in, Halifax, N.S., "Hoch" brings more than a decade of experience in sports betting, having worked as a freelance handicapper, making appearances on Monumental Sports Network and the Sharp 600 podcast, and now also filling in occasionally as host of Covers' NHL Puck Props.
Awarded Covers' company MVP for 2023, Jared is an avid bettor of MLB, NFL, NHL, and NBA, while also wagering on some soccer and WNBA. His best advice for sports bettors? Price shop — something he does daily across 10 different sportsbook apps.
Sport to bet on: MLB
Sports movie: Any Given Sunday
Sports snack: Wings
Covers feature: NFL Weekly Props
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2025 NBA Finals MVP Odds: SGA the Favorite, Followed by Tatum, Mitchell, Brown
OKC has better title odds than the Celtics, giving SGA the spot atop the Finals MVP odds board.
Make Smarter Stanley Cup Final Wagers
The quest for Lord Stanley's Cup resumes with the 2025 NHL Playoffs. Make smarter Stanley Cup Final bets with help from the experts at Covers!
NBA Clutch Player of the Year Odds: Jalen Brunson the Favorite
The Knicks guard surpassed Nikola Jokic atop odds boards late in the season.
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds: Draymond Green the Favorite
The Warriors' veteran shot up the odds board in the past two months. Evan Mobley still lingers with +130 odds.
NBA Play-In Tournament Odds and Schedule
Friday's slate features the Heat at Hawks, and the Mavericks at Grizzlies. These games will determine the 8 seed in each respective conference.
2025 NBA Draft Odds: Who Will Win the Cooper Flagg Lottery?
With the NBA — and collegiate — seasons hitting a grand finale, the race to have the best chance at getting Duke star Cooper Flagg is almost as captivating as the race to finish first.
2025 NBA Rookie of the Year Odds: Stephon Castle Massive Favorite
San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle has parlayed a strong end of the season into a commanding lead in the RoY odds race, with his -1200 price translating to an implied probability of 92% that he wins.
March Madness Odds For Today's NCAA Tournament Second Round Games: Sunday, March 23
The latest odds for every March Madness Round 2 matchup — from UConn vs. Duke to Oregon vs. Arizona.
March Madness Odds For Today's NCAA Tournament Second Round Games: Saturday, March 22
The latest odds for every March Madness Round 2 matchup — from Arkansas vs. St. John's to Gonzaga vs. Houston.
March Madness Odds For Today's NCAA Tournament First Round Games: Friday, March 21
The latest odds for every March Madness Round 1 matchup — from the biggest favorites to the teams on upset alert.
March Madness Odds For Today's NCAA Tournament First Round Games: Thursday, March 20
The latest odds for every March Madness Round 1 matchup — from the biggest favorites to the teams on upset alert.
Top 10 March Madness Upsets of All Time — and How to Predict 2025 Upsets
The NCAA Tournament has had many stunners and upsets in its storied history. What else is on deck in 2025? We look at the biggest upsets since 2000 and examine how to predict potential upsets.
2024-25 NBA Win Totals and Over/Under Betting Odds: Red-Hot Thunder Up to 65.5 Projected Wins
Oklahoma City and Cleveland — current owners of the NBA's two best records — are projected for the most wins over the remainder of the season.
What happened during Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show at the Super Bowl?
Find out what song Kendrick sang first, last, how many songs he performed, plus who joined him on stage at the halftime show for Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans.
Kendrick Lamar Setlist Predictions: What Songs Will Kendrick Play During Super Bowl Halftime Show?
We look at what songs Kendrick Lamar will most likely perform during the Super Bowl halftime show.
Kendrick Lamar Odds, Props, Picks for Tonight's Super Bowl Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar performs at the Super Bowl 59 Halftime show on Sunday. Get the latest odds, props, and picks from Covers.
Tonight's Best Super Bowl Odds Boosts, Chiefs vs Eagles promos, and Sign-Up Offers for Super Bowl LIX
The top Super Bowl 59 boosts from Covers' top-ranked U.S. sportsbooks.
Chiefs vs Eagles Picks: Caesars Odds Boosts Offering More Value for Super Bowl Predictions
Give your Big Game bets a little boost with some odds boosts from Caesars! We break down what offers are available today — plus give the best bets to make with those boosts.
How to Bet on the Puppy Bowl 2025: Odds for Team Ruff vs Team Fluff
The Super Bowl may feature some birds, but the pre-game is for all the dogs! The 2025 Puppy Bowl again features Team Ruff vs. Team Fluff — and we have the latest odds, plus an explainer on the rules, how to watch, and previous results.
Covers' Ultimate Super Bowl Playlist: Creating the Perfect Music for Your Big Game Party Tonight
From Kendrick Lamar (duh) and Taylor Swift (obviously) to Patti LaBelle and the Prince of Funk, we've curated the perfect musical playlist — 59 songs for your Super Bowl 59 party.
