Luc LeBlanc

Content Editor

3+ Years Experience
NHL Sports Betting

Luc has been passionate about sports since he was a child, playing competitive hockey and staying closely tuned to professional leagues. Today, he brings that same energy to his work as a Content Editor, covering NHL games, player props, and betting trends with a sharp, analytical eye.

Since 2023, Luc has been writing picks and analysis for various publications, helping readers discover value in several major sports. While hockey is his specialty, he also closely follows tennis, keeping up with both the ATP and WTA Tours.

A graduate of Saint Mary’s University (BSc, Geography, 2025), Luc approaches sports betting the way he approaches maps and statistics by looking for patterns, trends, and angles that give him an edge. He focuses on research-backed and well-informed picks, spotting correlations, and finding the best opportunities in player props and game markets.

Luc's Articles

Best Odds Boosts and Profit Boosts for the NBA, MLB, NHL & More
DAILY PROMOS May 29, 2026 • 2:13 PM

Best Odds Boosts and Profit Boosts for the NBA, MLB, NHL & More

by Luc LeBlanc
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Canadiens vs Hurricanes Props & NHL Playoffs Game 5 Best Bets
NHL May 29, 2026 • 12:07 PM

Canadiens vs Hurricanes Props & NHL Playoffs Game 5 Best Bets

by Luc LeBlanc
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Canadiens vs Sabres Props & NHL Playoffs Game 5 Best Bets
NHL May 20, 2026 • 10:41 AM

Canadiens vs Sabres Props & NHL Playoffs Game 5 Best Bets

by Luc LeBlanc
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Canadiens vs Sabres Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 2
NHL May 8, 2026 • 4:23 PM

Canadiens vs Sabres Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 2

by Luc LeBlanc
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Lightning vs Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 6
NHL May 1, 2026 • 4:11 PM

Lightning vs Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 6

by Luc LeBlanc
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Canadiens vs Lightning Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 5
NHL Apr 29, 2026 • 4:11 PM

Canadiens vs Lightning Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 5

by Luc LeBlanc
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Lightning vs Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 3
NHL Apr 24, 2026 • 4:03 PM

Lightning vs Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 3

by Luc LeBlanc
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Canadiens vs Lightning Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 2
NHL Apr 21, 2026 • 4:03 PM

Canadiens vs Lightning Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 2

by Luc LeBlanc
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It's not just Luc doing the research

Kyle LaRusic

Betting Analyst

5+ Years Experience
NHL NFL

Kyle 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 Dalhousies 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 theres value and good reasoning behind it, but NHL and NFL are his two favorite leagues to watch and wager on especially with friends. Kyles biggest tip for any bettor is simple: gamble responsibly. Only bet what youre willing to lose and make sure to install a proper bankroll method to keep track of your ROI. If youre still dwelling on the amount you lost the next day, its time to decrease your spending.

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Ryan Gilbert

Betting Analyst

11+ Years Experience
NHL NFL MLB

Ryan Gilbert brings the passion and pain of being a Philadelphia sports fan. After graduating from Monmouth University with a finance degree, he now uses his statistical background to find inefficiencies in betting markets. With past stops at NHL.com, NBC Sports, and currently at Covers, Ryan's hot picks blend well with the cold ice of a hockey rink.

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Ryan Butler

Senior News Analyst

10+ Years Experience
Sports Betting Casino

Ryan is a Senior Editor at Covers reporting on gaming industry legislative, regulatory, corporate, and financial news. He has reported on gaming since the Supreme Court struck down the federal sports wagering ban in 2018. Based in Tampa, Ryan graduated from the University of Florida with a major in Journalism and a minor in Sport Management. Before reporting on gaming, Ryan was a sports and political journalist in Florida and Virginia. He covered Vice Presidential nominee Tim Kaine and the rest of the Virginia Congressional delegation during the 2016 election cycle. He also worked as Sports Editor of the Chiefland (Fla.) Citizen and Digital Editor for the Sarasota (Fla.) Observer.

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