Sportsline Experts

Jeff Hochman emerged on the sports betting scene in the 1990s. Today he's one of the nation's most respected and selective handicappers. "This is not a hobby of mine," Hochman says. "It's my business and I take it very seriously." Hochman excels in horse racing, hockey and most major sports: He is 83-66-3 (plus $1,217 for $100 players, every bet 1 unit) over the past four NFL seasons and 53-35-2 (60.2 percent, plus $1,230) over the past four college football seasons at SportsLine. You can find Hochman in the SportsLine Discord supplying detailed, winning analysis on horse races throughout the year. For Jeff Hochman media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Jeff Hochman emerged on the sports betting scene in the 1990s. Today he's one of the nation's most respected and selective handicappers. "This is not a hobby of mine," Hochman says... Read More

CBS Sports' managing editor of Fantasy and gambling, R.J. twice has cashed huge in the world's most prestigious handicapping tournament, the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest. In 2017 he tied for 18th out of 2,748 contestants with a 52-29-4 mark against the spread. In 2015 he tied for 39th out of 1,727 entries with a 51-32-2 record. Over the past 10 years, R.J.'s Vegas contest picks are 464-379-27 (55 percent). He shares those five weekly picks on SportsLine. Beyond his weekly Vegas contest column, R.J. consistently crushes the NFL: He went 718-623-37 on ATS picks from 2017-24, returning more than $3,200 to $100 players as SportsLine's No. 1 NFL expert in against the spread picks. R.J. has many years of experience analyzing NFL statistics and trends, beginning with Super Bowl XXV, and it shows in his insightful writeups and winning picks. For R.J. White media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

CBS Sports' managing editor of Fantasy and gambling, R.J. twice has cashed huge in the world's most prestigious handicapping tournament, the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest. In 201... Read More

A frequent guest on national radio and TV shows to discuss college sports, Tom started playing football sheets at 8 years old when his dad was the local bookie. He's been betting -- and winning -- for more than 30 years. Tom sets his own lines for each game, then looks at the metrics to see where he can find an edge in the number. Over the past three college basketball seasons, Tom is 402-247 (62 percent) -- all publicly documented. He joined SportsLine in early 2024 and has gone 89-53 in college basketball, returning $2,968 to $100 players. When the SportsLine Discord launched in November 2024, Tom became a constant presence there, releasing plays early and answering questions from subscribers. He released 19 CBB plays exclusively in the Discord, nailing 14 of them for a profit of 8.12 units. You can find his bets only on SportsLine and in the SportsLine Discord. In addition, Tom produces in-depth analysis on college basketball and college football that goes way beyond game picks. He is a frequent guest on CBS Sports HQ and "Early Edge." Casale previously worked for the Action Network and theScore as an editor and analyst. He also co-hosted the BetQL U college basketball podcast with Eli Hershkovich. Always looking to beat the odds, Thomas turned his two sons into long snappers so they can get scholarships and attend college for free. For Thomas Casale media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

A frequent guest on national radio and TV shows to discuss college sports, Tom started playing football sheets at 8 years old when his dad was the local bookie. He's been betting -... Read More

For years Vegas-based Bruce Marshall was synonymous with The Gold Sheet, the famed sports betting newsletter. With a background in play-by-play work and sports information while in college, Bruce joined TGS in 1981 when hired by the legendary Mort Olshan and served as executive editor for many years. Marshall now supplies his unique and colorful brand of football and basketball analysis to SportsLine members. He has excelled in his first two NBA seasons with SportsLine (2023-25), netting 22.82 units. He also profited 16.81 units in his first MLB season (2024), finishing 229-218-4 mark with a slew of plus-money plays. Marshall crushed the 2024 college football season, going 64-43 (plus 16.24 units). An in-demand guest on numerous sports talk radio and TV shows across the country, Bruce's vast array of editorial work has been featured in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the New York Post and many other outlets. He has won various handicapping titles and is working on several book projects. For Bruce Marshall media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

For years Vegas-based Bruce Marshall was synonymous with The Gold Sheet, the famed sports betting newsletter. With a background in play-by-play work and sports information while in... Read More

Micah Roberts has worked in the Las Vegas sportsbook industry for 20-plus years, including a 13-year run as Station Casinos' book director. Armed with an elaborate network of sources, Roberts has unmatched info in multiple sports. He is arguably the nation's premier NASCAR betting expert and was the first bookmaker to offer expanded NASCAR betting. Over the past four MLB seasons, Micah is 416-367, returning $1,038 to $100 bettors. For Micah Roberts media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Micah Roberts has worked in the Las Vegas sportsbook industry for 20-plus years, including a 13-year run as Station Casinos' book director. Armed with an elaborate network of sourc... Read More

No one knows college football personnel and X's and O's better than Emory Hunt. Born and raised in New Orleans, Hunt played running back at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and coached high school football before starting Football Gameplan, an in-depth analysis site. A CBS Sports HQ analyst who also is featured on the Early Edge weekly college football preview, Hunt regularly can be seen breaking down CFB and NFL matchups. Over the past two seasons, Hunt is 224-198 in college football (plus $605 for $100 bettors) and 88-67-2 in the NFL (plus $1,474 for $100 players). For Emory Hunt media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

No one knows college football personnel and X's and O's better than Emory Hunt. Born and raised in New Orleans, Hunt played running back at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette an... Read More

CBS Sports' senior director of editorial, Adam is coming off a second straight dominant NFL season. He went 100-75-7 (plus $1,749 for $100 players, every bet one unit) in the 2024 season, bringing his two-year run to 188-138-16 (plus $3,564). Adam prefers to wait until inactives are announced, so you will usually see his NFL picks posted less than an hour before kickoff. Adam has been covering sports since 1996 when he began his own newsletter and has not stopped following the ins and outs of the games we love. Though he will take the occasional underdog, Adam often looks for value with the favorites, especially after sharp money comes in and lines fall below key numbers. For Adam Silverstein media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

CBS Sports' senior director of editorial, Adam is coming off a second straight dominant NFL season. He went 100-75-7 (plus $1,749 for $100 players, every bet one unit) in the 2024 ... Read More

An experienced poker player, Alex Selesnick (aka PropStarz) specializes in NFL, MLB and NBA prop betting, where he implements a combination of research, statistical analysis and mathematical modeling. He is arguably the nation's No. 1 props expert. Since joining CBS Sports in 2021, PropStarz has delivered consistent winners on SportsLine.com and "The Early Edge," the popular daily betting show. He is 417-297 (plus 77.28 units) in MLB entering the 2025 baseball season, and 524-418 (plus 44.8 units) in the NFL. PropStarz also is coming off back-to-back monster NBA seasons that saw him go 490-353 on prop bets (plus 75.73 units). In addition, PropStarz called the Pacers' improbable run to the NBA Finals. He told everyone in the SportsLine Discord to back Indiana in every Eastern Conference playoff series, including as huge underdogs to top-seeded Cleveland. PropStarz appears regularly on CBS Sports HQ and "The Early Edge" and publishes frequent articles with sophisticated analysis on SportsLine.com. For Alex Selesnick media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

An experienced poker player, Alex Selesnick (aka PropStarz) specializes in NFL, MLB and NBA prop betting, where he implements a combination of research, statistical analysis and ma... Read More

Angelo Magliocca is a hugely profitable MLB capper who uses his deep knowledge of baseball to find value on player props, sides and totals. Over the 2022, 2023 and 2024 MLB seasons, Amags is up 123.5 units on straight plays and parlays -- all publicly documented -- while winning an additional 24.8 units on ladder plays. He produced those results, in part, by leveraging the strikeout prop market. Amags appears regularly on The Early Edge, SportsLine's popular daily betting show, and on CBS Sports HQ. For Angelo Magliocca media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Angelo Magliocca is a hugely profitable MLB capper who uses his deep knowledge of baseball to find value on player props, sides and totals. Over the 2022, 2023 and 2024 MLB seasons... Read More

A high-volume, seasoned and successful bettor, Pittsburgh's Bob Konarski combines relentless research with a strong gut instinct. Bob specializes in college basketball, displaying in-depth knowledge of hundreds of Division I teams. He also is coming off two straight profitable NFL seasons (plus 11.1 units). For Bob Konarski media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

A high-volume, seasoned and successful bettor, Pittsburgh's Bob Konarski combines relentless research with a strong gut instinct. Bob specializes in college basketball, displaying ... Read More

Brad Botkin is a senior NBA writer who has been with CBS Sports since 2011, the first seven as an editor, and over that time he has refined his wagering approach down to one basic rule: Do not trust your first instinct. This most often applies to the glamorous teams and players, but Overs fall into this category, too. Casual gamblers love the big teams and Overs, and the books steal value accordingly. When Brad sees a bet that screams one way, he is always intrigued to look deeper into the opposite angle. For Brad Botkin media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Brad Botkin is a senior NBA writer who has been with CBS Sports since 2011, the first seven as an editor, and over that time he has refined his wagering approach down to one basic ... Read More

Sutton is a former collegiate soccer player and has been SportsLine's top soccer editor since 2017. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most informed decisions possible. In 2023, Sutton was profitable across multiple leagues for SportsLine subscribers, including the Champions League, English Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup, and more. He also finished 2022 as SportsLine's No. 1 soccer expert with a 165-130-2 mark, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 players. For Brandt Sutton media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Sutton is a former collegiate soccer player and has been SportsLine's top soccer editor since 2017. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics... Read More

Chip has covered college football, college basketball and golf for CBS Sports since 2010. He’s a high-volume shooter who loves to spray the board with a well-balanced mix of statistical insight, matchup-specific trends and a feel for the games built up from his experience as an analyst. February 2022 marked his debut as a SportsLine expert. You can also find him hosting the Cover 3 Podcast, contributing on CBS Sports HQ or dropping some of his favorite plays on SportsLine’s Early Edge. For Chip Patterson media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Chip has covered college football, college basketball and golf for CBS Sports since 2010. He’s a high-volume shooter who loves to spray the board with a well-balanced mix of statis... Read More

Danny Brasco is a New York-based analyst who brings a dynamic approach to his handicapping. Danny is best known for crushing MMA, where he brought in 62 units of profit from the start of 2022 through May 2025, every pick publicly posted. You can find all of Danny's top plays here on SportsLine. An information junkie who writes sharp analysis each week in his Sportsline MMA articles, Danny is a regular guest on CBS Sports HQ, CBS Sports Network and "The Early Edge," which airs daily at 10 a.m. ET on SportsLine's YouTube page. For Daniel Vithlani media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Danny Brasco is a New York-based analyst who brings a dynamic approach to his handicapping. Danny is best known for crushing MMA, where he brought in 62 units of profit from the st... Read More

Dave Richard has spent nearly his entire career covering the National Football League. Beginning with NFL.com at the boom of the Internet, Richard was that site's first Fantasy Football writer before transitioning to CBS Sports in 2006. Since then he's crunched the numbers, studied the film, developed tiers and trade charts, previewed every NFL game, talked to the decision makers and earned multiple honors, including induction into the Fantasy (FSWA) Hall of Fame. For Dave Richard media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Dave Richard has spent nearly his entire career covering the National Football League. Beginning with NFL.com at the boom of the Internet, Richard was that site's first Fantasy Foo... Read More

The SportsLine Discord launched with great success in November 2024, reaching 1,000 members within 10 days. The Discord features SportsLine experts and subscribers interacting to share live picks, extended analysis, notable betting trends and more in a variety of sports while cheering on each other's action and live sweating key games. SportsLine subscribers can join the Discord through the SportsLine home page and give their picks, ask experts questions and be a part of a great online betting community.

The SportsLine Discord launched with great success in November 2024, reaching 1,000 members within 10 days. The Discord features SportsLine experts and subscribers interacting to s... Read More

A former Phoenix sports radio host and TV analyst, Eric joined SportsLine in 2022 and quickly became a fixture on "Early Edge" programming. EC hosts the "Early Edge" weekly college football preview, in addition to NFL and golf shows, and has delivered CFB winners at a nearly 60 percent clip. Over the past two seasons, EC is 77-51 on college football ATS picks, returning $2,119 to $100 players. EC also co-hosts a weekly podcast dedicated to his beloved Arizona Wildcats. For Eric Cohen media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

A former Phoenix sports radio host and TV analyst, Eric joined SportsLine in 2022 and quickly became a fixture on "Early Edge" programming. EC hosts the "Early Edge" weekly college... Read More

Sports Illustrated's former college football editor, Gene Menez specializes in college sports and horse racing. During his 14-year tenure at the magazine, he served as a reporter and editor, covering an array of sports and providing handicapping analysis of horse racing's Triple Crown. In the 2015 Kentucky Derby, Menez accurately gave out the superfecta (American Pharoah, Firing Line, Dortmund and Frosted), which paid $1,268.20 for a $2 bet. In the '17 Derby, he nailed the winner (Always Dreaming) and hit the Pick 4, which paid almost $6,900 on a $1 bet. Menez has continued to supply winning horse picks since joining SportsLine in 2019. For Gene Menez media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Sports Illustrated's former college football editor, Gene Menez specializes in college sports and horse racing. During his 14-year tenure at the magazine, he served as a reporter a... Read More

Jake attended the University of Florida planning on going into the family profession, dentistry, but decided to pursue a career in sports instead. When he wasn’t in the library studying chemistry, he was crunching college football numbers and making NFL mock drafts. Jake used his background in science and statistics as well as a master’s degree in analytics from the University of Mississippi to build predictive models for college baseball, college football, the NFL Draft and more. Since 2019, Jake has helped run the SportsLine college football, college basketball and MLB models. He is part of the “Inside the Lines” team with Stephen Oh and Mackenzie Brooks that correctly predicted the Heisman Trophy winners each of the last two seasons at +2000 odds, had a 95th percentile March Madness bracket, gave out Jyair Brown to record the first interception of the 2024 Super Bowl at +3300 odds and called Zach Edey winning the 2023 Wooden Award at +3500. For Jake Fetner media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Jake attended the University of Florida planning on going into the family profession, dentistry, but decided to pursue a career in sports instead. When he wasn’t in the library stu... Read More

Jimmie Kaylor is an NFL, college football, and DFS expert who has covered the NFL and college football for nearly a decade as a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. He played at Colorado State University, where he was a two-time All-American and three-time All-Conference selection as a punter. Following college, Kaylor spent time with the Atlanta Falcons before shifting to a career in digital media. His background as a former college and NFL player gives him a unique perspective when betting games and building fantasy lineups. Kaylor has enjoyed a strong two-year run in college football, netting 46.4 units while posting a 163-104-4 record. Every pick appeared on Kaylor's expert page or in his weekly bylined articles. For Jimmie Kaylor media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Jimmie Kaylor is an NFL, college football, and DFS expert who has covered the NFL and college football for nearly a decade as a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. He pl... Read More

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. He finished 2023 as SportsLine's No. 1 soccer expert, posting a 248-234-12 (+25.93 units) record on SportsLine article picks. Eimer has been red-hot on his Champions League picks through the first four matchdays in 2024, posting an 11-2 (+939) record on site plays. Eimer appears regularly on the Early Edge, sharing his picks and betting analysis for leagues all across the globe. For Jon Eimer media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League,... Read More

Josh Nagel is a Reno-based analyst and radio host who has worked in the sports handicapping industry for more than 20 years. SportsLine's assistant managing editor has covered the wagering industry on a variety of platforms, and has won numerous sports handicapping contests. He prides himself on consistency and insightful analysis. He has hit 61 percent of his NBA pointspread picks since the start of the 2017 season, netting his followers 36.5 units. A combat sports expert, Josh appears regularly on the "Early Edge" UFC preview shows. For Josh Nagel media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Josh Nagel is a Reno-based analyst and radio host who has worked in the sports handicapping industry for more than 20 years. SportsLine's assistant managing editor has covered the ... Read More

A former lead writer for Covers and The Linemakers, Larry combines a vast network of Vegas sources with an analytical approach he honed working for Pro Football Focus. Larry tied for 52nd place (out of 1,598 entries) in the 2022 Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest, going 53-34-3 ATS (61 percent). Larry is coming off a down 2024 NFL season at SportsLine that puts him at 967-821 all-time on NFL sides and props (plus 13.8 units), including 593-518 ATS. He cashed all five of his 2024 NFL futures plays (plus 5.35 units). All were given out on Early Edge, the daily betting show that airs at 10 a.m. ET on SportsLine's YouTube page. For NFL Office Pool players, Larry picked every game straight-up and nailed a whopping 70.4 percent of those picks. Larry also shines in college basketball: Entering the 2025-26 season, he has been profitable in five of six seasons, going 659-564 ATS (plus $3,556 for $100 players). Larry appears regularly on CBS Sports HQ and CBS Sports Network and is a founding member of Early Edge. For Larry Hartstein media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

A former lead writer for Covers and The Linemakers, Larry combines a vast network of Vegas sources with an analytical approach he honed working for Pro Football Focus. Larry tied f... Read More

Mackenzie Brooks studied data analytics and computer coding at the University of Georgia, and in the Fall of 2023 she joined CBS Sports as the on air-voice for the Sportsline Simulation team. A Philadelphia native, she compares oddsmakers' lines to the SportsLine model to deliver the best value across the NFL, CFB and NBA. Brooks appears regularly on CBS Sports HQ, CBS Sports Network, SportsLine social accounts, and "Early Edge" on the SportsLine YouTube page, bringing data-driven picks and analysis. For Mackenzie Brooks media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Mackenzie Brooks studied data analytics and computer coding at the University of Georgia, and in the Fall of 2023 she joined CBS Sports as the on air-voice for the Sportsline Simul... Read More

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, he was profitable in Euro qualifying (+6.30 units), the EFL Cup (+4.47), the FA Cup (+3.07) and the Champions League (+3.05), among other leagues. In addition, Green finished the 2023-24 season with a 30-22-1 (+7.07 units) record on his Premier League picks. The Guru appears regularly on "The Early Edge." Catch it daily at 10 a.m. ET on SportsLine's YouTube page. For Martin Green media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, he was prof... Read More

Matt Severance is a well-connected writer and high-volume handicapper who has worked in the industry since 2005. After joining SportsLine, Matt quickly established himself as a top expert in multiple sports. Over the past four NBA seasons, Matt has returned a whopping $6,634 to $100 bettors. That includes finishing 217-130-1 (plus $2,182) in the 2024-25 NBA season. Over the past four MLB seasons, Matt is up $1,681. And over the past five college basketball seasons, Matt is up $1,008. He also has excelled in two straight NFL seasons, returning $2,010 to $100 players, and is coming off an outstanding NHL season in which he went 235-155-21 (plus $2,022). Matt believes in buying points in football to get off a push number like 3 or 7. He understands that oddsmakers don't do as much homework on lower-tier FBS games, creating betting opportunities. And he says homefield advantage is underrated in some markets and overrated in others. For Matt Severance media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Matt Severance is a well-connected writer and high-volume handicapper who has worked in the industry since 2005. After joining SportsLine, Matt quickly established himself as a top... Read More

CBS Sports' longest-tenured baseball expert, Matt consistently demonstrates that expertise for SportsLine members. Baseball-obsessed since a young child, a fan of gambling from nickel-and-dime poker as a teen to $5 blackjack as a broke college kid and eventually onto major sports betting, the transition always seemed inevitable for Matt. He teams simple logic learned back from his baseball-playing days, such as "stick with what works," with extensive background analytics. Matt is 307-272 over the past four MLB seasons, returning $789 to $100 players. For Matt Snyder media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

CBS Sports' longest-tenured baseball expert, Matt consistently demonstrates that expertise for SportsLine members. Baseball-obsessed since a young child, a fan of gambling from nic... Read More

Megan Shoup is an NFL props specialist who appears regularly on CBS Sports' Fantasy Football Today DFS podcast. Shoup uses her deep DFS and Best Ball knowledge to make profitable bets. Best Ball allows her to cover the NFL 365 days a year, so she lives and breathes NFL research and analysis. Shoup loves betting Alt props and ladders to get plus odds. She also thrives in the Anytime Touchdown market. Last NFL season, Shoup netted 18 units betting Alts, Ladders, and Anytime TDs. She is off to another strong start in the 2024 NFL season and is eager to share her bets with SportsLine subscribers. For Megan Shoup media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Megan Shoup is an NFL props specialist who appears regularly on CBS Sports' Fantasy Football Today DFS podcast. Shoup uses her deep DFS and Best Ball knowledge to make profitable b... Read More

Mike is a nationally-acclaimed NBA Fantasy expert, both season-long and DFS, who uses in-depth knowledge of every roster to find betting advantages. He is coming off a dominant 2024-25 NBA season. By finishing 239-178-2, Mike returned $3,209 to $100 bettors. Twice recently, Mike was nominated for Basketball Writer of the Year by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association. Mike's work has appeared in Sports Illustrated as well as on Yahoo and RotoWire. Mike appears regularly on "Early Edge," SportsLine's popular daily betting show, as well as CBS Sports HQ. For Mike Barner media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Mike is a nationally-acclaimed NBA Fantasy expert, both season-long and DFS, who uses in-depth knowledge of every roster to find betting advantages. He is coming off a dominant 202... Read More

Mike is a professional DFS player and SportsLine predictive data engineer, specializing in player projections and advanced statistical analysis. Mike has nearly $2 Million in DFS winnings in addition to being recognized in the book “Fantasy Football (and Baseball) for Smart People: How to Turn your hobby into a Fortune” as a top Daily Fantasy Baseball Player. He appears regularly on "The Early Edge," SportsLine's popular daily podcast. Catch "The Early Edge" live at 10 a.m. ET on SportsLine's YouTube page. For Mike McClure media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Mike is a professional DFS player and SportsLine predictive data engineer, specializing in player projections and advanced statistical analysis. Mike has nearly $2 Million in DFS w... Read More

A veteran sportswriter whose work appears periodically in the New York Times and Los Angeles Times, Mike Tierney has covered the NFL for decades and reported from seven Super Bowls. Mike does not consider himself a pet lover. But he likes 'dogs, preferring to evaluate each game from the underdog's point of view. Mike is 235-189-13 in the NFL the past three seasons, returning $2,505 to $100 players (every bet 1 unit). He hit 61.2 percent of his ATS picks (61-39-3) last season. Mike also authored a tremendous 2024 college football season in which he finished 62-41 (plus $1,649 for $100 players). For Mike Tierney media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

A veteran sportswriter whose work appears periodically in the New York Times and Los Angeles Times, Mike Tierney has covered the NFL for decades and reported from seven Super Bowls... Read More

PropBetGuy burst into the public consciousness in 2020 and quickly developed a massive following. Actively posting and recapping all of his bets on Twitter/X, making regular appearances on VSIN and ESPN Radio, PropBetGuy became synonymous nationwide with sharp, transparent and profitable prop betting. A former daily contributor at Action Network, he bets almost exclusively on player props in the NFL, NBA, MLB, CBB and CFB. Since the inception of his social media presence, PropBetGuy has recorded a profit of over 260 betting units, at a 6.5% ROI. Almost all of his bets are 1-unit plays, with rare 1.5-unit plays. PropBetGuy joined SportsLine in December 2024 sporting a 57 percent record on NFL player props (+112 units at an 8% ROI) and a 58 percent mark on college basketball player props (+48u, 9% ROI). Over that same span, PBG netted 60 units on NBA player props and 40 units on MLB player props. Now you will find most of PropBetGuy's plays, including his top bets, only on SportsLine. For PropBetGuy media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

PropBetGuy burst into the public consciousness in 2020 and quickly developed a massive following. Actively posting and recapping all of his bets on Twitter/X, making regular appear... Read More

Scott Erskine is a longtime NHL expert who has covered the sport for outlets including ESPN.com, NHL.com and NBCSports.com. As the senior hockey editor at ESPN SportsTicker, Erskine covered numerous Stanley Cup Finals and NHL All-Star Games in person. Now a SportsLine staff writer, Erskine has begun sharing his NHL betting picks and is coming off a profitable 2023-24 season. For Scott Erskine media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Scott Erskine is a longtime NHL expert who has covered the sport for outlets including ESPN.com, NHL.com and NBCSports.com. As the senior hockey editor at ESPN SportsTicker, Erskin... Read More

Sia Nejad is a trial attorney turned analyst who specializes in the PGA, NFL and college basketball. He further specializes in the DFS and prop market. Sia's golf plays -- matchups, first-round leaders, tournament outrights -- have achieved legendary status, but he's also coming off two highly successful NFL seasons. Since he began posting NFL bets on SportsLine in 2023, Sia is 145-106-5 (plus $2,123 for $100 players). Sia hosts The Early Edge at 10 a.m. ET every weekday on SportsLine's YouTube page, plus he hosts EE on CBS Sports Network. In addition, Sia is a personality and host on SiriusXM, host of Fantasy Football Today DFS, analyst on The First Cut, and co-host of "By The Book" on Monumental Sports Network. For Sia Nejad media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Sia Nejad is a trial attorney turned analyst who specializes in the PGA, NFL and college basketball. He further specializes in the DFS and prop market. Sia's golf plays -- matchups... Read More

Stephen has been at the forefront of model-based gambling projections, first as the founder of AccuScore in 2004, then as the original source powering all of ESPN's Pickcenter, and subsequently as the focal point for re-launching SportsLine more than a decade ago. His proprietary model powers 30,000+ main market picks a year, but here you will find his actual personal bets based on a system that starts with his model's projection, identifies the best early line value and uses factual evidence to support the play. His system is equal parts cutting-edge quant and old-school smart money gambler because most great bets aren't due to great projection, but knowing when the oddsmakers are trying to sucker you. For Stephen Oh media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Stephen has been at the forefront of model-based gambling projections, first as the founder of AccuScore in 2004, then as the original source powering all of ESPN's Pickcenter, and... Read More

Tim Doyle is a former All-Big Ten basketball player at Northwestern. He made his bones on the playgrounds of New York City and was featured in the book “Asphalt Gods” about his outstanding play at the famed Rucker Park in Harlem. Doyle has called games for CBS, ESPN and the Big Ten Network and appears regularly on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports HQ. He handicaps games based on matchups, and focuses heavily on coaches. For Tim Doyle media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

Tim Doyle is a former All-Big Ten basketball player at Northwestern. He made his bones on the playgrounds of New York City and was featured in the book “Asphalt Gods” about his out... Read More

A former Caesars Sportsbook oddsmaker, Todd Fuhrman is a quintessential Vegas insider, professional bettor and one of the industry's most trusted voices. A CBS Sports HQ analyst for multiple sports, Todd breaks down games and betting action in a way few can. He also hosts the popular "Bet the Board" podcast and starred on network television's first sports betting show, "Lock It In," on FS1. Todd has a background in financial analysis and was tabbed in his senior yearbook as "most likely to become a bookie." He played goalie at Wesleyan University (Middleton, Conn.), posting a 4.33 goals-against average before hanging up his pads. For Todd Fuhrman media inquries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

A former Caesars Sportsbook oddsmaker, Todd Fuhrman is a quintessential Vegas insider, professional bettor and one of the industry's most trusted voices. A CBS Sports HQ analyst fo... Read More

A CBS Sports writer since 2010, the entertaining Fornelli is perhaps best known for his college football expertise. Fornelli co-hosts the popular Cover 3 Podcast and appears regularly on CBS Sports HQ. You'll get maximum access to Fornelli's picks only on SportsLine. For Tom Fornelli media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

A CBS Sports writer since 2010, the entertaining Fornelli is perhaps best known for his college football expertise. Fornelli co-hosts the popular Cover 3 Podcast and appears regula... Read More

A Las Vegas handicapper who's never afraid to buck conventional wisdom, Zack shines in multiple sports. Entering the 2025 MLB season, Zack was 812-693 all-time, returning $5,836 to $100 bettors. He's coming off a dominant 2024 MLB season in which he went 112-89 (plus $2,509). Over the past two college basketball seasons, Zack is 169-131-6 (plus $2,196). He also just completed profitable seasons in college football (34-26, plus $527), the NFL (35-25-4, plus $727) and the NBA (106-92-2, plus $373). Zack appears regularly on CBS Sports HQ, CBS Sports Network and "The Early Edge," SportsLine's popular daily betting show. Catch "The Early Edge" live at 10 a.m. ET on SportsLine's YouTube page. For Zack Cimini media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

A Las Vegas handicapper who's never afraid to buck conventional wisdom, Zack shines in multiple sports. Entering the 2025 MLB season, Zack was 812-693 all-time, returning $5,836 to... Read More