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Joe Osborne

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Senior Betting Analyst Years of Experience Icon9+ years experience
Senior Betting Analyst
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An OG of gambling Twitter, Joe is an industry veteran who loves the entertainment aspect of the sports betting industry. His opinions are always backed by data and he enjoys digging into the numbers and coming up with interesting nuggets to share with sports bettors.

Joe takes a high-energy and fun approach to covering his favorite sports which include the NFL, MLB, UFC, NBA and NHL, and there’s no bet type he loves more than an NFL six-point teaser. Joe is the host of our daily sports betting program, Before You Bet, while he also leads our weekly UFC show, P4P Picks, and our 'Covers on the Ground' series where he's covered many UFC, NFL and NBA games in person. A monthly highlight for Joe is conducting interviews with UFC legend Georges St-Pierre ahead of every UFC PPV.

Outside of his work at Covers, Joe has appeared on many top media brands including ESPN Radio, Mad Dog Sports Radio, VSIN, TSN, and SportsNet. He always recommends not reading too much into narratives when placing your bets as those factors are already cooked into the lines set by oddsmakers.

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Team: Miami Dolphins
Sport to bet on: NFL
Sports movie: The Rocky series
Sports snack: Wings & beer
Covers feature: League Trends
My bachelor party in Las Vegas on an NFL Sunday. The energy was off the charts!
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Prior to UFC 259, I spent the entire week creating content and doing media appearances telling people how amazing of a bet Petr Yan was to defeat Aljamain Sterling. Yan was well on his way to a convincing victory, but he landed a highly-illegal knee in the fourth round which resulted in a DQ loss. This is widely regarded as one of the worst beats in UFC history.
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Before You Bet: NFL, NCAAF, and MLB Best Bets from Joe Osborne & Co.

Dec 20, 2024 • 11:24 AM ET

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Week 16 NFL Betting Trends: Lions' Resilience Shines Through

Dec 18, 2024 • 3:48 PM ET

Few teams handle adversity better than the Detroit Lions, as Dan Campbell's squad has a proven track record of getting off the mat after losses.

Week 15 NFL Betting Trends: First-Half Fireworks in Vegas

Dec 15, 2024 • 9:02 AM ET

Two strong trends collide in Las Vegas this Monday night when the Falcons visit the Raiders, and that has Joe Osborne looking at the first-half total. That and more in his weekly NFL betting trends report.

Week 14 NFL Betting Trends: Can Bills Halt Rams' Strong December Play?

Dec 8, 2024 • 8:11 AM ET

The Bills head to SoFi Stadium to face the Rams, who have gone 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games in December. Will they stay close enough vs. Buffalo or, perhaps, even win?

Week 13 NFL Betting Trends: Shot Fighters

Dec 1, 2024 • 7:59 AM ET

Chaos has hit its peak in Gotham, with Aaron Rodgers and the Jets floundering at 3-8. Joe Osborne breaks down their latest struggles as a betting underdog in his top betting trends for Week 13.

Week 12 NFL Betting Trends: Steelers Running Hot Inside the Division

Nov 25, 2024 • 10:27 AM ET

While there are only 13 games on the NFL slate for Week 12, Joe Osborne has found a meaningful trend for each contest.

Week 11 NFL Betting Trends: KC Elite as Underdog

Nov 17, 2024 • 9:11 AM ET

The Chiefs have gone 19-4-1 ATS in their last 24 games as an underdog, which is simply ludicrous. They're dogs against the Bills on Sunday and headline Joe Osborne's favorite Week 11 NFL betting trends.

Last Minute College Football Week 12 Picks & Predictions

Nov 16, 2024 • 11:44 AM ET

Brad Powers is banking on a trio of big underdogs for today's Week 12 slate. Check out his best bets before the action gets underway!

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: GSP Expects Netflix Bout to Be a Glorified Sparring Match

Nov 15, 2024 • 10:36 AM ET

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is being billed as the fight of the year, but Georges St-Pierre believes fans should temper their expectations. He shares his thoughts - and hopes - for tonight's heavyweight clash.

UFC 309: GSP Believes Jon Jones Will Step Down Following Miocic Fight

Nov 14, 2024 • 12:23 PM ET

What else does Jon Jones have left to accomplish in the world of MMA? Nothing, according to Georges St-Pierre, who believes the Light Heavyweight champ should hang 'em up after UFC 309.

Week 10 NFL Betting Trends: Jets Grounded

Nov 6, 2024 • 4:20 PM ET

The Jets have covered in just three of their last 15 road games and find themselves listed as underdogs in Arizona this weekend. They highlight our Week 10 NFL trends below.

Week 9 NFL Betting Trends: Ravens Fall Short as Heavy Chalk

Nov 3, 2024 • 10:00 AM ET

Despite Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' dominance on offense, Baltimore tends to disappoint when favored by a touchdown or more. Joe Osborne has more below.

Week 8 NFL Betting Trends: Niners Proving Vulnerable in Santa Clara

Oct 23, 2024 • 4:37 PM ET

A litany of injuries has contributed to the Niners going just 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games. Might that trend continue with America's Team in town for Week 8?

Week 7 NFL Betting Trends: More Fireworks for Ravens & Buccaneers?

Oct 20, 2024 • 8:35 PM ET

Both the Ravens and Bucs have scored 30+ points in three straight games. Can they continue this red-hot trend under the prime-time lights and against one another? Find out what Joe Osborne says on this one and more below!

Week 6 NFL Betting Trends: How About Another Joke, Murray?

Oct 9, 2024 • 5:13 PM ET

Kyler Murray has been the ultimate tease following big wins, and the Arizona Cardinals quarterback headlines our most notable trends ahead of a loaded Week 6 slate.

Week 5 NFL Betting Trends: No Momentum for Atlanta

Oct 2, 2024 • 5:08 PM ET

NFL betting trends may not be the "be-all and end-all' of NFL handicapping, but if you look in the right spots, you'll find some great pieces of information. Luckily for you, Joe Osborne breaks down the best betting trends ahead of Week 5.

Week 4 NFL Betting Trends: Can Broncos Come Out Running vs Jets?

Sep 25, 2024 • 5:18 PM ET

If you've been betting the Broncos in the Sean Payton era, you've at least gotten a run for your money most times. Find out how you can take advantage of Denver's propensity for fast starts and much more in Joe Osborne's best NFL trends for Week 4.

Week 3 NFL Betting Trends: Leos Looking to Bounce Back

Sep 18, 2024 • 4:43 PM ET

Dan Campbell & Co. don't take kindly to losing, with trends citing they typically bounce back in strong fashion after dropping a game.

Week 2 NFL Betting Trends: Fireworks in the AFC East

Sep 11, 2024 • 5:31 PM ET

With plenty of talking points coming out of Week 1, our NFL betting expert cautions you to pump the breaks on the hot takes. Instead, let these betting trends guide you into the black for Week 2 NFL action.

Week 1 NFL Betting Trends: Cowboys Can't Buy a Win in Big Games

Sep 4, 2024 • 4:49 PM ET

Whenever Dak Prescott and the Cowboys are penned as underdogs, "America's Team" repeatedly falls short of the mark. Find out more as Dallas headlines Joe Osborne's favorite NFL trends ahead of the Week 1 slate.

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