Ed Scimia
Ed Scimia
15+ years experience 15+ years experience
Ed Scimia has been writing about the gaming industry for over 15 years. He graduated from Syracuse University with degrees in Magazine Journalism and Political Science in 2003, and has covered major gambling events like the World Series of Poker in his career. Since joining Covers in 2022, Ed has offered his sports betting analysis primarily on MLB, NFL, college football, and college basketball games, but is willing to take on any sport.
His betting strategy focuses more on finding line value based on deviations from the market rather than traditional handicapping, primarily shopping between DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics in his home state of Connecticut, though he’s not afraid to do deep game analysis to find profitable bets at any book.
Outside of gambling, Ed is an avid curler who competes in mixed doubles on the World Curling Tour and runs a popular curling YouTube channel, Chess on Ice. That experience has come in handy during the Olympics, when he has proven to be a successful curling bettor as well.
Ed's advice to new bettors is to always open multiple sportsbook accounts and check the odds at each before placing any bet. Successful sports betting is about consistently beating the closing line value, which requires finding spots where one book is offering odds far better than the rest of the market and jumping on those opportunities.
Sport to bet on: MLB
Sports movie: White Men Can't Jump
Sports snack: Mozzarella sticks
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Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan Predictions, Picks, Odds for College Football Week 13
Eastern Michigan is in a freefall right now, and the Buffalo Bulls will add to the Eagles' misery.
Magic vs Clippers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
The Magic are off to Los Angeles for a date with the Clippers, and our NBA picks expect Orlando's defense to be the difference.
Early Eagles vs Rams Predictions, Picks, and Odds for SNF Week 12
The Philadelphia Eagles take their five-game winning streak to LA to tangle with the Rams and Ed Scimia believes laying the points with the road faves is the way to go.
Early Army vs Notre Dame Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Week 13
Our Army vs. Notre Dame predictions expect the Fighting Irish to control the game by controlling the ground.
Oregon vs Wisconsin Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets for College Football Week 12
The No. 1 team in the country travels to Wisconsin to take on the Badgers and Ed Scimia believes we shouldn't hesitate to lay the points with Oregon on the road. Find out why below!
Boston College vs SMU Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets for College Football Week 12
Our college football expert predictions expect Boston College to keep this one closer than the number when they meet the SMU Mustangs.
College Football Week 12 Anytime Touchdown Picks: Bond... Isaiah Bond
Our Week 12 college football anytime touchdown picks target Isaiah Bond, Ja'Corey Brooks, and Dominic Lovett.
Notre Dame vs Georgetown Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s College Basketball Game
While both squads are off to 2-0 starts, Notre Dame should have all the tools needed to get a win on the road this afternoon.
Virginia Tech vs Penn State Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
Penn State has been routing teams thus far, and our college basketball predictions expect the Nittany Lions' dominance to continue tonight against Virginia Tech.
Eastern Michigan vs Ohio Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets for College Football Week 12
Despite both teams averaging Over 26 points per game, Ed Scimia believes the defenses will win out on Wednesday night when Ohio hosts Eastern Michigan. Find out why below.
Early Utah vs Colorado Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Week 12
The Colorado Buffaloes' fleet of talented wide-outs, led by Travis Hunter and LaJohntay Wester, should help overwhelm the Utah Utes this Saturday, as Ed Scimia explains in his early leans.
Miami vs Georgia Tech Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets: Offenses Tell the Story
The Miami Hurricanes may sit at 9-0 and own the country's highest-scoring offense, but a trip to Atlanta will need their full attention. Georgia Tech can put up points and the Hurricanes' defense has been less than steller of late.
Syracuse vs Boston College Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets: Orange Pick Up Underdog Win
Boston College has lost three in a row with the defense looking putrid, and Syracuse won't make tings any easier.
College Football Week 11 Anytime Touchdown Picks: Camper Finds Paydirt for the Broncos
Although Ashton Jeanty is the straw that stirs the drink for Boise State's offense, Cameron Camper remains a steady threat on the outside as the Broncos top receiver. Read more as Camper headlines our favorite Week 11 touchdown picks.
Thunder vs Nuggets Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
The Thunder have been dominant in all seven wins to start the season and among those was a win at Denver to start the season. Expect more of the same against the Nuggets tonight.
Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets: Broncos Defend Home Turf
Having made a splash early in the season by beating Notre Dame, NIU has done very little winning since that point, and now has to face a WMU side on a four-game winning streak. Ed Scimia says back the hosts in this MAC clash.
Early Florida vs Texas Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Week 11
Texas is a sizable favorite for their Saturday showdown with Florida, but the Gators' underrated defense should keep this one both low-scoring and respectable, per our early college football betting picks.
76ers vs Suns Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
The Sixers have slouched to a 1-4 start without their two best players, and while Paul George is expected to return tonight, our NBA betting picks don't see him turning things around in a heartbeat vs. a tough Suns team.
Patriots vs Titans Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets: Pollard to the House!
While neither side is playing great ball, our NFL expert predictions expect for a high-scoring affair.
Virginia Tech vs Syracuse Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets: Hokies Have Betting Edge
Virginia Tech is still very much in the ACC title race, and we don't expect Syracuse to get in the Hokies' way this weekend. Read more in our college football picks below.
