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Joe Osborne: Senior Betting Analyst at Covers

Joe Osborne

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Senior Betting Analyst Years of Experience Icon9+ years experience
Senior Betting Analyst
Years of Experience Icon9+ years experience Covers Email Icon Twitter Icon

An OG of gambling Twitter, 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 there’s 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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Team: Miami Dolphins
Sport to bet on: NFL
Sports movie: The Rocky series
Sports snack: Wings & beer
Covers feature: League Trends
My bachelor party in Las Vegas on an NFL Sunday. The energy was off the charts!
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Prior to UFC 259, I spent the entire week creating content and doing media appearances telling people how amazing of a bet Petr Yan was to defeat Aljamain Sterling. Yan was well on his way to a convincing victory, but he landed a highly-illegal knee in the fourth round which resulted in a DQ loss. This is widely regarded as one of the worst beats in UFC history.
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Week 9 NFL Betting Trends: Ravens Fall Short as Heavy Chalk

Oct 30, 2024 • 5:16 PM ET

Despite Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' dominance on offense, Baltimore tends to disappoint when favored by a touchdown or more. Joe Osborne has more below.

Before You Bet: NFL, NCAAF, and MLB Best Bets from Joe Osborne & Co.

Oct 30, 2024 • 11:30 AM ET

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Week 8 NFL Betting Trends: Niners Proving Vulnerable in Santa Clara

Oct 23, 2024 • 4:37 PM ET

A litany of injuries has contributed to the Niners going just 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games. Might that trend continue with America's Team in town for Week 8?

Week 7 NFL Betting Trends: More Fireworks for Ravens & Buccaneers?

Oct 20, 2024 • 8:35 PM ET

Both the Ravens and Bucs have scored 30+ points in three straight games. Can they continue this red-hot trend under the prime-time lights and against one another? Find out what Joe Osborne says on this one and more below!

Week 6 NFL Betting Trends: How About Another Joke, Murray?

Oct 9, 2024 • 5:13 PM ET

Kyler Murray has been the ultimate tease following big wins, and the Arizona Cardinals quarterback headlines our most notable trends ahead of a loaded Week 6 slate.

Week 5 NFL Betting Trends: No Momentum for Atlanta

Oct 2, 2024 • 5:08 PM ET

NFL betting trends may not be the "be-all and end-all' of NFL handicapping, but if you look in the right spots, you'll find some great pieces of information. Luckily for you, Joe Osborne breaks down the best betting trends ahead of Week 5.

Week 4 NFL Betting Trends: Can Broncos Come Out Running vs Jets?

Sep 25, 2024 • 5:18 PM ET

If you've been betting the Broncos in the Sean Payton era, you've at least gotten a run for your money most times. Find out how you can take advantage of Denver's propensity for fast starts and much more in Joe Osborne's best NFL trends for Week 4.

Week 3 NFL Betting Trends: Leos Looking to Bounce Back

Sep 18, 2024 • 4:43 PM ET

Dan Campbell & Co. don't take kindly to losing, with trends citing they typically bounce back in strong fashion after dropping a game.

Week 2 NFL Betting Trends: Fireworks in the AFC East

Sep 11, 2024 • 5:31 PM ET

With plenty of talking points coming out of Week 1, our NFL betting expert cautions you to pump the breaks on the hot takes. Instead, let these betting trends guide you into the black for Week 2 NFL action.

Week 1 NFL Betting Trends: Cowboys Can't Buy a Win in Big Games

Sep 4, 2024 • 4:49 PM ET

Whenever Dak Prescott and the Cowboys are penned as underdogs, "America's Team" repeatedly falls short of the mark. Find out more as Dallas headlines Joe Osborne's favorite NFL trends ahead of the Week 1 slate.

Georges St-Pierre vs Floyd Mayweather? It Nearly Happened According to Former UFC Champ

Apr 12, 2024 • 11:49 AM ET

Two of the most accomplished combat sports stars of all-time nearly went head-to-head. Get the backstory of the greatest fight that never happened from UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre.

What a Rush! Georges St-Pierre Weighs in on UFC 300

Apr 12, 2024 • 8:59 AM ET

We asked Georges St-Pierre for his views on UFC 300 in Las Vegas, and the multi-division champion didn't pull any punches. Check out his hard-hitting takes on the organization's biggest event yet.

Georges St-Pierre Reveals His Mount RUSHmore of UFC Fighters

Apr 12, 2024 • 8:54 AM ET

It takes one to know one. We sat down with Georges St-Pierre to find out whom he considers to be the four greatest fighters in MMA history.

MLB Odds: Best Bargains and Biggest Rip-offs for the 2024 Season

Mar 19, 2024 • 4:47 PM ET

The MLB season is fast approaching and our MLB expert Joe Osborne is chomping at the bit to get going. If you're lookin to dive into season long futures markets, Joe has you covered with some of the best bargains and biggest rip-offs this sesaon.

Super Bowl Predictions: Marquez Valdes-Scantling Over 19.5 Receiving Yards

Feb 11, 2024 • 12:43 PM ET

Everyone knows the Chiefs' offense runs through Travis Kelce and Isiah Pacheco, but Marquez Valdes-Scantling could be the x-factor the Chiefs need to defend their title. He's already come up with some big catches this postseason and our NFL betting picks expect MVS to come through in the clutch once again.

FanDuel SGP for Kansas City vs San Francisco: Kelce Steals the Show From Swift

Feb 11, 2024 • 9:09 AM ET

Travis Kelce's been a force to be reckoned with in these playoffs, and while our FanDuel SGP pick likes the Chiefs D to seal the deal, we think Kelce will have his say as well.

Super Bowl NFL Teasers: Chiefs Are Undervalued

Feb 7, 2024 • 11:31 AM ET

A bonus teaser selection to help fill out your Super Bowl 58 betting card! This wasn't initially planned, but Joe Osborne likes a combo of one team against the spread with a bet on the total while teasing the lines to be just right.

How to Approach Super Bowl Betting Trends in 2024

Feb 7, 2024 • 11:24 AM ET

Should you be basing your Super Bowl bets on trends alone? Absolutely not, but they're fun talk about. Joe Osborne explores!

Conference Championship NFL Teasers: How High is Too High For a Total

Jan 28, 2024 • 3:52 PM ET

It's Championship Weekend in the NFL and our best NFL teasers pair together a side and total for the first time this season. Read on to find out what side of the total we are on in Chiefs vs. Ravens and which side we are teasing in Lions vs. 49ers.

Conference Championship NFL Trend Report: Another Second-Half Under in Store?

Jan 23, 2024 • 3:22 PM ET

Even though last week's game vs. the Bills narrowly escaped with the second half Under, the Chiefs continue to see low scores after halftime. Will the trend continue against one of the fiercest defenses in the league in the Ravens?