Phil Naessens
Phil Naessens
17+ years experience 17+ years experience
Prior to joining Covers in 2022, Phil Naessens spent 38 years as a resident tennis pro in Las Vegas, Mykonos, and Corfu Greece. He’s the past host of the Phil Naessens Show (Armed Forces Radio), and currently hosts the tennis betting podcast, This Week in Tennis.
Phil is the author of the Betting 101 series (MLB, NFL, NCAAF, and Tennis) and has written for numerous publications including SB Nation, FanSided and Lenny Melnick Fantasy Sports. Phil curates the Chip and Charge Tennis Newsletter and pens a weekly tennis column called “10 Things About the ATP Tour," for Passing Shot Productions.
His favorite sports to bet on are tennis, MLB, WNBA, Euro men’s and women’s hoops, NCAA sports, NFL, and the NBA. Phil has numerous betting accounts in the US and Europe and his best advice is to line shop for the best value possible.
Sport to bet on: NFL
Sports movie: Remember the Titans
Sports snack: Ice cream
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Wake Forest vs Clemson Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s College Basketball Game
Neither Wake Forest nor Clemson have shot lights-out this year, instead relying on defense to post their wins. Expect lots of shots to carrom and head Ian Schieffelin's way and not go in the baskets at Littlejohn Arena.
NFL Props: Anytime Touchdown Picks for Texans vs Chiefs Week 16
Joe Mixon typically makes the most of his touches inside the 20, and that should be the case once more on Saturday, per our Texans vs. Chiefs anytime TD picks.
Butler vs Marquette Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
Butler has been on a slide and Marquette will capitalize. Even though the Golden Eagles are favored by a robust 13.5 points, they will handle the Bulldogs tonight.
California vs UNLV Player Props & Best Bets — LA Bowl 2024
Chandler Rogers hasn't gotten much rep with California, but he's still an experienced quarterback who will play a big part in the Golden Bears' attack.
Memphis vs West Virginia Player Props & Best Bets — Frisco Bowl 2024
Memphis RB Mario Anderson Jr. is primed to have a big day, but Phil Naessens is eyeing his receiving yards prop as the senior back has become a dual threat.
Seton Hall vs Rutgers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s College Basketball Game
Rutgers' inability to guard the perimeter will allow Dylan Addae-Wusu to feed his teammates and rack up assists.
Michigan vs Arkansas Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
Bronx native Boogie Fland will light it up at Madison Square Garden tonight as his Arkansas Razorbacks clash with the Michigan Wolverines.
Kansas vs Missouri Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s College Basketball Game
The Kansas Jayhawks will pick today vs. the Missouri Tigers to finally demonstrate why they're ranked No. 1, as our college basketball betting picks explain for this rivalry game.
Wisconsin vs Marquette Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's College Basketball Game
John Tonje is money from deep, and he's about to light up the Golden Eagles, who could be down their two best perimeter defenders.
Georgia vs Texas Anytime Touchdown Scorer Picks: SEC Championship
Our college football betting picks believe the running backs will be crucial to success to both Georgia and Texas in the SEC Championship Game, and will back both Nate Frazier and Jaydon Blue to break the plane.
Marshall vs Louisiana Player Props & Best Bets: Davis Dunks on Thundering Herd Defense
Louisiana RB Elijah Davis is in pursuit of his 10th touchdown of the season, and he should score it vs. Marshall in the Sun Belt Championship Game.
Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Player Props & Best Bets: Stewart Shines
With Tyler Huff hobbled, Gamecocks RB Tre Stewart will have to step up vs. the Hilltoppers in the C-USA Championship Game, as Phil Naessens explains in his Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State player prop picks.
Northwestern vs Iowa Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
Scoring won't be on the menu when Northwestern and Iowa square off tonight in Big Ten action. Defense is the name of the game and neither team will score in bunches.
Florida vs Florida State Predictions, Picks, Odds for College Football Week 14
Luke Kromenhoek helped the Seminoles offense find some life last week, and a matchup with a subpar Gators offense could propel Florida State to one of its better efforts of the season.
South Carolina vs Clemson Prediction, Picks, Odds for College Football Week 14
In-state bragging rights are on the line in Clemson this Saturday, and our college football betting picks expect the Gamecocks to put up their fair share of points.
Navy vs East Carolina Predictions, Picks, Odds for College Football Week 14
This line has flipped to East Carolina's side because of the uncertain status of Midshipmen quarterback Blake Horvath, but if he plays, Navy could cause an upset.
Arkansas vs Illinois Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s College Basketball Game
Arkansas and Illinois both bring heavyweight defenses to tonight's game and our college basketball picks expect that to be reflected in the scoring.
Louisville vs Indiana Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's College Basketball Game
This noon tip in the Bahamas could be a very tightly-contested game, so while I'm confidently taking Indiana to topple Louisville, I am not laying the points on the spread.
Kent State vs Buffalo Predictions, Picks, Odds for College Football Week 14
Kent State is a putrid football team, having lost 20 straight dating back to September of last year. And while Buffalo is vastly superior, its defense is wobbly enough that the Golden Flashes will contribute to the game total.
Villanova vs Maryland Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's College Basketball Game
Maryland's offense has been running hot to start the season, particularly in transition following turnovers from its stout defense. Expect more of the same against Villanova tonight.
