Eric Rosales
Eric Rosales
26+ years experience 26+ years experience
Eric has been involved in sports media in many different capacities since graduating from journalism school in 1999, back when getting your own column in a newspaper was still considered a thing. He doubled down and graduated from broadcast journalism school five years later, which led to a move to Toronto and a career with The Sports Network (TSN). From behind-the-scenes production work, he moved into the digital realm, where he had his own hoops column (At the Buzzer), while regularly live streaming and chatting with fans during broadcasts as the character known as LeBlog James. He was also a key contributor to TSN and CTV’s Olympic programming during the 2012 London Games.
Eric eventually found his way into the sports betting field in 2016 and has been a mainstay ever since. He was tagged on Twitter as a Top 10 NBA sharp during the 2021 season and has been interviewed about basketball and his handicapping process on shows from Vancouver to India. Eric is now a jack-of-all-sports at Covers, where his predictions span the alphabet soup: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, F1, WNBA, Euro, and Copa.
When making picks, he focuses on finding value first and foremost, and ensuring readers have all the information they need to make an informed choice.
Sport to bet on: NBA
Sports movie: He Got Game
Sports snack: Nachos
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Wichita State vs Florida Atlantic Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball Game
Wichita State is in fine form, winning four straight games, and while a fifth may be a stretch against FAU, the Shockers will keep things within the 7.5-point spread.
Creighton vs St. John's Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's College Basketball Game
The Creighton Bluejays are catching too many points vs. a shorthanded St. John's Red Storm today, as our college basketball betting picks explain.
Morehouse College vs Tuskegee University Prediction & Picks for Today's College Basketball Game
Morehouse College steps into the 2025 NBA HBCU Classic with all of the momentum on their side after racking in wins for four of their last five games and Tuskegee will try to simmer them down on the grand stage as the rivals battle it out.
UConn vs Seton Hall Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's College Basketball Game
UConn is looking like a championship team, and our expert college basketball predictions expect Seton Hall to offer little resistance this afternoon.
Pistons vs Bulls Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
The Detroit Pistons mopped the floor with the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, and they can do so again in the rematch at United Center, as Eric Rosales' NBA betting picks explain.
Spurs vs Wizards Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
The Spurs have scuffled a bit, going 1-2 straight up in three straight one-point games. The points will be there against the Wizards, at least, so the Over is the best bet tonight.
DraftKings NBA Pick6 Picks for Today: Fantasy Basketball Lineup for Feb. 9
Miles Bridges has been running hot with LaMelo Ball sidelined, and with his star point guard back in the fold, we expect the hot shooting to continue.
Hornets vs Pistons Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
Our Hornets vs. Pistons predictions think this 10-point spread is too wide for a Charlotte squad that's won both meetings this season.
Rockets vs Mavericks Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s NBA Game
The Houston Rockets are spiraling out of control, and the Dallas Mavericks will take full advantage of that.
Spurs vs Hornets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
De'Aaron Fox made a memorable debut with the Spurs, and our expert NBA predictions expect Fox to contribute mightily towards a high-scoring clash in Charlotte.
Bucks vs Hornets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
The Charlotte Hornets are in a bad way without LaMelo Ball, and the Milwaukee Bucks look poised to pick up a rare road win in blowout fashion, per our NBA betting picks.
Rockets vs Nets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
With both the Rockets and Nets navigating injuries and absences, neither team appears poised to light up the scoreboard tonight in Brooklyn.
Wizards vs Hornets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
Our Wizards vs. Hornets predictions think Washington could leave Charlotte with a second straight win.
Bulls vs Pistons Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s NBA Game
Our Bulls vs. Pistons predictions expect Coby White & Co. to keep things close in Detroit.
Ohio State vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's College Basketball Game
Our Ohio State vs. Illinois predictions expect the Buckeyes to keep things close and maybe even play spoiler.
Magic vs Jazz Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
As both teams come into this matchup on a somber note, either the Orlando Magic or the Utah Jazz are bound to come out of this with a win to snap their respective losing streaks. Despite the visitors being deemed as the favorite, keep the expectations low on the total given the low offensive output.
Clippers vs Hornets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
The Hornets scoring production has hit a snag without LaMelo Ball on the floor. Our expert NBA predictions expect that trend to continue tonight at home against the Clippers.
Rockets vs Grizzlies Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
The Grizzlies have lost all three meetings with the Rockets this season but have hung tough in the last two. Tonight will be different, largely because Houston's frontcourt is hampered by wear and tear.
Bulls vs Celtics Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
It might be too tall a task to expect the Bulls to pull off a straight-up upset of the Celtics tonight, especially without Zach LaVine, but the 14.5-point spread is manageable for the road underdogs.
Bucks vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard logged big minutes on Monday night in Utah and could scuffle a bit in Portland tonight. The Blazers are playing solid defense so even if a win isn't in the cards, they will stay within the spread.
