Mike DiStefano
Mike DiStefano
Mike DiStefano joins Covers after a successful five-year stint with TSN. Distefano hosted Leafs Lunch, a Toronto Maple Leafs-centric radio show which featured a daily best bets segment where he found the biggest and best value plays of the night. He was also a weekly staple on TSN's flagship radio/tv show "OverDrive" as a betting analyst during their NFL picks segment #TeamAl-DogForever.
A graduate of Centennial College’s Sports Journalism program, Mike has also contributed to the Canadian Baseball Network, FanSided, and The Hockey News.
Sport to bet on: NHL
Sports movie: Happy Gilmore
Sports snack: Chicken wings
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Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Tigers for May 17
Bo Bichette's bat has come alive, and our expert MLB predictions expect his hot bat to pepper the Tigers and starter Reese Olson this afternoon.
Maple Leafs vs Panthers Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 6
DiStefano's prediction: With Toronto's season on the line, expect Auston Matthews to break out and make a difference tonight.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Tigers for May 16
Bowden Francis has been hit hard this season, and we expect the right-hander's struggles to persist against a red-hot Tigers offense.
Panthers vs Maple Leafs Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 5
Joseph Woll came up big for the Maple Leafs even in defeat in Game 4. Our NHL betting picks see him being tested early and often once again tonight.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Mariners for May 11
Bo Bichette is in peak form and draws a plum matchup vs. Bryce Miller and the Mariners today, making his total bases Over highly appealing today, per our MLB betting picks.
Maple Leafs vs Panthers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 4
Both the Maple Leafs and the Panthers have exceled at generating high-danger scoring chances in this series, and right from the opening whistle to boot. Look for more first-period fireworks tonight, per our NHL betting picks.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Mariners for May 10
Recent matchups between the Blue Jays and Mariners have meant plenty of runs, and tonight's tilt will be no different.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Mariners for May 9
Luis Castillo struggled vs. Toronto earlier in the season, and our Blue Jays betting picks expect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. & Co. to feast on the Seattle starter once more.
Maple Leafs vs Panthers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 3
Our Leafs vs. Panthers predictions are calling for another big night for Max Pacioretty and the Toronto second line in Friday's Game 3 at Amerant Bank Arena.
Panthers vs Maple Leafs Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 2
Matthew Knies is quickly becoming an indispensable piece in the Maple Leafs offense and he will find his way back on the scoresheet in Game 2 after a strong series opener vs. the Panthers.
Panthers vs Maple Leafs Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 1
Matthew Knies has been invaluable to the Maple Leafs offense this postseason and will be a factor in Game 1 vs. the Panthers.
Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Playoffs Series Odds, Picks & Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs will seek revenge on the Florida Panthers. Is this the year the Buds finally break through?
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Guardians for May 4
Alejandro Kirk is the hot hand in the Toronto lineup, and our Blue Jays picks will back him to do damage once again on Sunday afternoon vs. the Guardians.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Guardians for May 3
With Toronto's offense heating up, our Blue Jays predictions expect another big game from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Guardians for May 2
Anthony Santander's luck is beginning to turn for the better. Our Blue Jays picks like Tony Taters to take it to Guardians starter Logan Allen tonight.
Maple Leafs vs Senators Prediction, Picks & Best Bet for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 6
DiStefano's pick: Goals have been hard to come by for the most part in this series, and bettors should expect more of the same in Game 6.
Senators vs Maple Leafs Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 5
John Tavares will again be busy as he's been in attack mode all series. We like the Maple Leafs center to again take a ton of shots at the Senators net as Toronto puts Ottawa away.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets for Game 2 vs the Yankees on April 27
The Blue Jays have a massive advantage in Game 2 when it comes to starting pitching, which is why Mike DiStefano's Blue Jays prediction is for them to be leading after five frames.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets for Game 1 vs the Yankees on April 27
Our Blue Jays predictions can't knock Max Fried, but Kevin Gausman should be up to the challenge of going toe-to-toe with the Yankees ace today.
Maple Leafs vs Senators Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 4
Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs' power play has been a force to be reckoned with, and our NHL betting picks believe this PP unit will be at it again en route to a series-clinching victory over the Senators.
