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Mike DiStefano

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Betting Analyst Years of Experience Icon13+ years experience
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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.

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Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Sport to bet on: NHL
Sports movie: Happy Gilmore
Sports snack: Chicken wings
Covers feature: Matchup Trends
Taking full advantage of the underpriced Connor Bedard prop markets during the World Junior Championships last Summer/Christmas.
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I attended a Toronto Raptors game and put together a five-leg parlay. Things were tracking really well for me until a stat correction took away a rebound from Pascal Siakam and I finished half a rebound shy of cashing. Who stat corrects at halftime?!
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Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Athletics for July 13

Jul 13, 2025 • 12:40 PM ET

Our Blue Jays betting picks believe Bo Bichette will pick up another two bags (or more) vs. Jeffrey Springs and the A's today.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the A's for July 12

Jul 12, 2025 • 12:43 PM ET

DiStefano’s top pick: Bet on Ernie Clement to keep crushing lefties.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Angels for July 6

Jul 6, 2025 • 11:22 AM ET

Our Blue Jays betting picks expect Ernie Clement to crush another lefty in Tyler Anderson today.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Angels for July 5

Jul 5, 2025 • 9:52 AM ET

DiStefano's prediction: Addison Barger to keep bringing life to the Blue Jays offense with another big blast.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Angels for July 4

Jul 4, 2025 • 8:14 AM ET

After delivering some timely hits vs. the Yankees, George Springer looks to stay hot against the Los Angeles Angels. As Mike DiStefano explains, that should be no trouble given the matchup vs. Kyle Hendricks.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Red Sox for June 29

Jun 29, 2025 • 11:17 AM ET

Our Blue Jays predictions expect Toronto's offense to do some damage against Walker Buehler.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Red Sox for June 28

Jun 28, 2025 • 11:15 AM ET

Chris Bassitt has dominated the Red Sox since joining the Blue Jays, and today will be another feather in his cap.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Red Sox for June 27

Jun 27, 2025 • 9:06 AM ET

Our Blue Jays betting picks believe Jose Berrios will quiet the Boston Red Sox batters on Friday night in another lengthy, and winning, outing.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the White Sox for June 22

Jun 22, 2025 • 8:35 AM ET

Our Blue Jays predictions target Alejandro Kirk against a pitcher he's gotten the better of in recent outings.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the White Sox for June 21

Jun 21, 2025 • 9:23 AM ET

Aaron Civale will take the bump for Chicago, but the Blue Jays' bats will ensure it's a quick outing for the hurler.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the White Sox for June 20

Jun 20, 2025 • 9:12 AM ET

After some frustrating early results, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s surface level stats are beginning to match his advanced ones. Our Blue Jays betting picks like that trend to continue vs. Davis Martin and the White Sox tonight.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Phillies for June 15

Jun 15, 2025 • 11:43 AM ET

Jose Berrios is a key contributor to Toronto's rotation, and he'll be able to quiet down the Phillies' lineup this afternoon.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Phillies for June 14

Jun 14, 2025 • 12:24 PM ET

Alejandro Kirk has been on fire in June, and we expect the Jays catcher to keep it rolling in the City of Brotherly Love.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Phillies for June 13

Jun 13, 2025 • 11:53 AM ET

Ernie Clement has been one of the unsung heroes of the Toronto Blue Jays this season, and the utility infielder faces a favorable matchup at the plate tonight.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Twins for June 8

Jun 8, 2025 • 12:00 PM ET

Mike DiStefano anticipates Bo Bichette to make his way across the plate in his best Blue Jays picks vs. the Twins this afternoon.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Twins for June 7

Jun 7, 2025 • 8:28 AM ET

Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has been on fire since the beginning of May, batting .366. Most of those hits have been singles, and that's how we're finding value today vs. Chris Paddack and the Twins.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Twins for June 6

Jun 6, 2025 • 8:12 AM ET

There may not be a hotter hitter in the Majors right now than Toronto's Addison Barger. As Mike DiStefano explains, Barger is in a great position to rack up the bases tonight vs. Bailey Ober.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Athletics for June 1

Jun 1, 2025 • 7:33 AM ET

The Jays have absolutely pummeled A's pitching this weekend — and we expect that to continue today as lefty-crushing Ernie Clement gets to tee off against struggling southpaw J.P. Sears.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Athletics for May 31

May 31, 2025 • 8:37 AM ET

Alejandro Kirk has become a singles machine, and he'll add another one to his total vs. the A's this afternoon.

Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Athletics for May 30

May 30, 2025 • 8:42 AM ET

It's been "home sweet home" for Chris Bassitt at Rogers Centre this season, and our Blue Jays betting picks will bank on him silencing the A's bats on Friday night.

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