Jared Hochman
Jared Hochman
14+ years experience 14+ years experience
Before Jared Hochman joined the Covers team in 2020, he worked for newspaper outlets such as the Chronicle Herald and The Coast, worked in marketing for SkipTheDishes and Vivid Seats, and previously ran a magazine. A journalism graduate from the University of King's College in, Halifax, N.S., "Hoch" brings more than a decade of experience in sports betting, having worked as a freelance handicapper, making appearances on Monumental Sports Network and the Sharp 600 podcast, and now also filling in occasionally as host of Covers' NHL Puck Props.
Awarded Covers' company MVP for 2023, Jared is an avid bettor of MLB, NFL, NHL, and NBA, while also wagering on some soccer and WNBA. His best advice for sports bettors? Price shop — something he does daily across 10 different sportsbook apps.
Sport to bet on: MLB
Sports movie: Any Given Sunday
Sports snack: Wings
Covers feature: NFL Weekly Props
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2024 NBA Cup Odds: Knicks Favorites, Followed By Celtics and Cavaliers
The Knicks are NBA Cup favorites in a weak group, while Cleveland ¡ª after seeing its perfect record ruined ¡ª is basically tied with Boston (who finally handed the Cavs an L).
2025 NBA Rookie of the Year Odds: McCain Favored, Knecht's Historic Night Moves Him to No. 2
Philadelphia guard Jared McCain is the favorite, but Dalton's Knecht's 37-point effort on Tuesday has propelled him up the RoY odds board.
NBA Clutch Player of the Year Odds: Nikola Jokic Extends Lead As Favorite
Denver Nuggets do-it-all superstar Nikola Jokic is the favorite to win Clutch Player, following but a couple of previous winners and a Celtic on a mission.
2025 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds: Payton Pritchard Widens His Lead
After opening at 50/1, Boston's Payton Pritchard has surged to shorter than 2/1 to win 6MOY.
Monday Night Football Odds: MNF Betting Lines 2024
SoFi Stadium is hosting back-to-back prime-time games in Week 12, finishing with a Monday nighter between the Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore Ravens.
The Best MNF Week 11 Betting Promotions, Odds Boosts, and Sign Up Offers
The top Texans/Cowboys betting promotions for Week 11 from Covers' top-ranked U.S. sportsbooks.
Sunday Night Football Odds: SNF Betting Lines 2024
SNF in Week 12 stays in LA, as the Los Angeles Rams host the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles.
bet365 Bonus Code 'COVERS': Choose From Two Great Welcome Offers for Packers vs Bears
Bet on Packers vs. Bears and get either $150 in bonus bets or a $1,000 safety net ¡ª using the bet365 bonus code.
FanDuel Promo Code: Get $150 Bonus Bets If Your $5 Ravens vs Steelers Bet Wins
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NFL Best Bets and Player Props for Week 11: Jonathan Taylor Tramples Jets Run Defense
NFL Week 11 Best Bet: Taylor Runs Wild vs. New York Jets.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Odds: Latest Betting Lines and How to Watch Tonight's Fight
The fight of the year airs tonight, when 58-year-old Mike Tyson bouts with 27-year-old Jake Paul on Netflix.
Thursday Night Football Odds: TNF Betting Lines 2024
TNF for Week 12 sees a first-versus-worst matchup in the AFC North as the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Cleveland Browns.
2025 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds: Wemby Odds-On Favorite Again Following Holmgren Injury
Victory Wembanyama was feeling the heat from Chet Holmgren in the DROY race, but with Holmgren now sidelined long-term, the Spurs star is the runaway favorite.
The Best MNF Week 10 Betting Promotions, Odds Boosts, and Sign Up Offers
The top betting promotions for Week 10, featuring a Monday Night Football matchup between the Dolphins and Rams.
BetMGM Bonus Code 'CVRBONUS1500': Claim Up To $1,500 Bonus Bets for Sunday Night Football
Bet on Lions vs. Texans with the BetMGM bonus code CVRBONUS1500 to get up to $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses. Available for new users only!
bet365 Bonus Code 'COVERS' - Unlock $150 Win or Lose or a $1K First Bet for Lions vs Texans
Bet on Lions vs. Texans tonight at bet365. Use the bonus code COVERS to bet $5 and get $150 in bonus bets or a $1,000 First Bet Safety Net.
NFL Best Bets and Player Props for Week 10: Barkley Breaks the Cowboys
NFL Week 10 Best Bet: Saquon Breaks a Big Run vs. Dallas
2025 NBA Finals MVP Odds: Tatum's Time in '25?
Jayson Tatum infamously was outshined by Jaylen Brown in last year's NBA Finals, but he's the 2025 Finals MVP odds favorite as Boston is the favorite to win yet again.
The Best MNF Week 9 Betting Promotions, Odds Boosts, and Sign Up Offers
The top betting promotions for Week 9, featuring a Monday Night Football matchup between the Buccaneers and Chiefs.
NFL Best Bets and Player Props for Week 9: We're Up on Josh Downs With Flacco As Colts QB1
NFL Week 9 Best Bet: Indy WR Shines vs Vikings
