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.

Ryan 's Articles

Circa Survivor Week 9: Majority Advance After Chalky Results
INDUSTRY Nov 10, 2026 • 7:01 PM

Circa Survivor Week 9: Majority Advance After Chalky Results

by Ryan Gilbert
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Circa Survivor Week 8: Bengals Backers Survive Scare, Cowboys Eliminate 49 Entries
INDUSTRY Nov 3, 2026 • 5:09 PM

Circa Survivor Week 8: Bengals Backers Survive Scare, Cowboys Eliminate 49 Entries

by Ryan Gilbert
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Circa Survivor Week 7: Only 660 Entries Remain After Upsets to Texans, Jets
INDUSTRY Oct 27, 2026 • 4:42 PM

Circa Survivor Week 7: Only 660 Entries Remain After Upsets to Texans, Jets

by Ryan Gilbert
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Ex-NBA Player Malik Beasley Intends to Plead Guilty in Gambling Case
INDUSTRY Oct 24, 2026 • 10:33 PM

Ex-NBA Player Malik Beasley Intends to Plead Guilty in Gambling Case

by Ryan Gilbert
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Rams, Colts Wipe Out Half of Circa Survivor Field in Week 6
INDUSTRY Oct 20, 2026 • 4:13 PM

Rams, Colts Wipe Out Half of Circa Survivor Field in Week 6

by Ryan Gilbert
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49ers are Super Bowl Favorites After Another Rams Loss
INDUSTRY Oct 19, 2026 • 3:34 AM

49ers are Super Bowl Favorites After Another Rams Loss

by Ryan Gilbert
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Cowboys’ Shock Loss Eliminates Over 2,500 in Circa Survivor
INDUSTRY Oct 12, 2026 • 12:43 PM

Cowboys’ Shock Loss Eliminates Over 2,500 in Circa Survivor

by Ryan Gilbert
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Kalshi Introduces NFL Player Market Protection
INDUSTRY Oct 11, 2026 • 11:05 PM

Kalshi Introduces NFL Player Market Protection

by Ryan Gilbert
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It's not just Ryan doing the research

Jon Metler

Betting Analyst

5+ Years Experience
NBA MLB

Having played, coached, and officiated basketball, Jon naturally turned his focus to the NBA when he entered the sports betting world. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in spreads, moneylines, and player propsalways chasing value through sharp market analysis. A firm believer in analytics, Jon trusts the numbers to guide his bets. He monitors NBA betting markets 365 days a year and uses 10-plus sportsbooks to find the best prices. If there are NBA games on, Jons up early, caffeinated, and already placing his favorite bets.

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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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John Middlekauff

Betting Analyst

20+ Years Experience
NFL

John Middlekauff is a former NFL scout who worked for the Philadelphia Eagles before transitioning into media. Hes now the host of the popular 3 and Out podcast, where he shares insider analysis and sharp commentary on football and the NFL landscape.Catch John every week during the NFL season with Joe Osborne on the Covers YouTube channel.

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