Meet Kyle LaRusic, Our Betting Analyst
Kyle LaRusic
Betting Analyst
4+ Years ExperienceKyle 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 Dalhousie’s 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 there’s value and good reasoning behind it, but NHL and NFL are his two favorite leagues to watch and wager on — especially with friends.
Kyle’s biggest tip for any bettor is simple: gamble responsibly. Only bet what you’re willing to lose and make sure to install a proper bankroll method to keep track of your ROI. If you’re still dwelling on the amount you lost the next day, it’s time to decrease your spending.
What makes Kyle LaRusic an expert?
"Rusty" has been making bets and handicapping hockey for over six years, following both the NHL and NFL particularly close. Kyle likes to take both a statistical approach to his handicapping while also paying close attention to matchups.
Experience
Covers.com
- Managing Editor
- March 2022 - Present
- Is Sidney Crosby leaving the Pittsburgh Penguins
Tidal League
- Social Media Coordinator
- January 2021 - August 2021
Dalhousie Athletics
- Marketing Assistant
- September 2019 - January 2020
Education
Kyle LaRusic joined Covers in 2020 with a diploma from Holland College in Journalism and a degree from Mount Saint Vincent in Public Relations.
Holland College
- Journalism Diploma
Mount Saint Vincent University
- Bachelor of Public Relations
6+ years in sports betting
Kyle has been working within the sports betting realm for over half a decade.
7+ years in writing
Kyle has been involved in writing for the entirety of his professional career.
Cross media proficiency
Kyle has created content for school websites, newspapers, and government press releases.
Diverse bag
Kyle has covered sports at several levels and has covered small-town news for two different newspapers.
How does Kyle stay up to date?
Kyle stays up to date with the latest lineups, recent statistics, and betting insights.
Daily Faceoff
Keeping up lines for individual team's is a major key to success, especially when wagering on player props and Daily Faceoff does a great job of that.
Covers Prop Projections
Projections act as a great reference point when betting on sports, and Covers offers a plethora of prop projections across the NFL, NBA, and MLB!
Natural Stat Trick
Natural Stat Trick is the holy grail of statistics and offers bettors a variety of ways to look at recent results.
Q&A with Kyle
What drew you to sports betting?
When it came to sports I always felt I was the smartest guy in the room. I saw sports betting as a way to put my smarts to the test and make some cash while doing so. I soon learned that although profitable, I am not the smartest guy in the room.
What is your favorite sports to bet on?
Hockey is always a blast, but there's no better rush than having a full betslip heading into a Sunday full of NFL games. Touchdown parlays forever have my heart.
What's the best advice you can give to new sports bettors?
Only bet what you're willing to lose. If you're still thinking about a loss the next day, it's time to lower your bet size.
Covers' picks pages offers both expert analysis and prop projections for those looking to get in on the action. Picks for each games are clearly labeled, making for a seamless experience.
Kyle's areas of expertise
Kyle puts his handicapping skills to work both on the ice and on the football field, with a love for player props.
NHL betting
Kyle has been handicapping hokcey for 6+ years and has been doing it with Covers for 3+ years.
Touchdown betting
Kyle loves betting all things NFL, but has a keen eye on who will find the end zone.
Kyle's memories
🚀 Big wins
I made a nine-team parlay on MLK day back in 2020 and a 60 piece from Damian Lillard won me the last leg in OT against the Warriors. I've been chasing that high ever since.
😭 Bad beat?
There have been too many to count, but I picked P.J. Tucker to score Over 6.5 points only for him to score two. That definitely stung.
Kyle's Articles
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