College Hoops on COLOSSAL 9-3 (75%) Run~
MASSIVE 12-4 (75%) RUN on CBB 10*s!
10* NBA Total of Month goes today ~
Superstar Triple Plays on 100% Run, next @ 7 ET!

After winning HUGE on Thursday, Friday AND Saturday, Larry had a difficult Sunday. That's not enough to slow down his RED HOT RUN though.

Larry's College Hoops have been ON FIRE for weeks now and are still a MAGNIFICENT 9-3 the past five days.

Even with a rare loss yesterday, Ness is still a COLOSSAL 12-4 his last 16 college hoops *10* plays.

Larry is releasing four guaranteed plays (and one free one) today. The "biggest of the bunch" is his NBA TOTAL OF THE MONTH. If you liked cashing his NCAA Total of the Month or if you've enjoyed all his success this year with football totals, this one is of the "Must Play" variety.

Today's card also features one of Larry's highly sought after "Superstar Triple Plays." These 3-game packages (see bio) have been GOLDEN all year long, most recently resulting in a PERFECT 3-0 SWEEP on Saturday. Today's includes BOTH ESPN WINNERS, to go along with another small favorite that Ness expects to WIN BIG.

All plays are now ready to go.

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Expert Biography

Age: 56

Years in handicapping: Ness entered his 26th year in the industry in August of 2009.

Achievements in handicapping: 1985 Castaway’s Pro Football Challenge Champion, then the most prestigious handicapping contest in Las Vegas; 1999 Stardust Invitational quarter-finalist;

A member of the original cast of Proline, the nation’s longest running pre-game handicapping show on the USA-TV network (also hosted Sports Desk on the same network). Although well-known on TV for his expert game analysis and no-nonsense handicapping style, Ness may be best known for his radio work. He hosted his own syndicated call-in radio show, Sports Central. It aired live from Bally's Casino in Las Vegas in the early to mid-90s and at one time was heard in more than 100 markets.

Systems used for handicapping a game: Fundamental, statistical analysis. "I'm not a trend and system kind of guy," Ness says. "I look at team strengths and weaknesses and compare them. It’s an all encompassing thing and over 25 years, you get good at it."

26-Club Play: It represents Larry's 26 years in the business and is the highest star-rating available on Covers Experts (10*s). Expect no more than one of these plays per month, per sport during the regular season.

LEGEND Play: Larry's often been referred to as a Las Vegas legend and he's 'borrowed' the title for his other "signature play.". Larry's LEGEND Plays were previously available to only a select group of private clients but they are now available to all, through the internet. Like his 26-Club plays, expect no more than one play per month, per sport (rated 10*s).

PERFECT STORM: Larry just added these plays this past year and his accompanying expert analysis makes these popular plays self-explanatory.

Club-80 Play: Larry's a fundamental handicapper at heart but he does pay close attention to team and situational trends (especially in MLB). When his fundamental handicapping and an 80% or better trend or situation match up, he releases a Club-80 Play. He just started releasing these plays in MLB '09 and they've become a fan favorite.

Oddsmaker's Error Play: Larry uses this term with "great respect" (and not very often), as he counts among his very closest friends, many of Las Vegas' most famous and respected Sport Book directors (past and present). However, when Larry feels "the line is significantly off," he'll release one of these "not to be missed" plays.

Weekly and Weekend Wipeout Winner: Larry added this self-explanatory moniker just a few years ago. They've become immensely popular and why not? Who wouldn't want a game that has "blowout written all over it?"

Late-Breaking Plays: Larry will always go back and take a "second look" at each day's card, after posting all his games. When he finds something he missed the first time around, he'll release a Late-Breaking Play. These plays are more prevalent in sports like baseball and basketball than football.

Superstar Triple Play: Over the years, many of Larry's regular clients have clamored for more three-game reports. You asked for it and Larry's responded. Back in the late 1980s and into the mid 1990s, 900-numbers became "the rage." While a panel member of Proline (see above), Larry created the Superstar Triple Play. One call got you three Superstar Triple Plays (in a particular sport). For almost a decade, anywhere from 1,500 to 3,500 callers responded each weekend, when Larry offered his famous "Superstar Triple Play" pitch on Proline. In 2009, Larry's going "Back to the Future!" Every Saturday (college) and Sunday (NFL) this football season, get three plays on a single report from Larry (many will be TV games), the originator of the "Superstar Triple Play!"

Star Ratings: Larry rates his games between 5 and 10*s, with most releases rated between 7-10 (his free plays are rated 2.5*s). A 10* rating is typically reserved for his two "signature releases" (26-Club and LEGEND plays), as well as his rare Game of the Year releases. In some cases, Larry will assign a 10* rating to one of his Game of the Month plays and during the postseason (in all sports), Larry typically adds an extra 10* or two. Larry's 9* plays are special and in most daily sports, are limited to no more than 10 per month. In football, they "come when they come." Larry's Oddsmaker's Error plays are almost always rated 8*s, while his Wipeout Winners, and Late Breaking Plays are rated 7.5*s.

Favorite page on Covers: I love the game matchups and individual team home pages. In the daily sports (MLB, NBA and college hoops), it's my main source for handicapping. The game matchups provide me with "one-stop shopping", giving me all the info I need to compliment my own handicapping style.

Sports and conferences he excels at handicapping: MLB is Larry's favorite sports to handicap, saying the money is in the statistics. He 'loves' the daily action and the long season. "If I had to pick one sport, I would chose baseball because you’re playing pitchers, streaks, teams that are hot and cold," Ness says. "I love the NBA and NFL playoffs, the college bowl games plus the college tourneys, which are seasons unto themselves."

Why I like Covers Experts: The group of experts assembled is world-class and gives the clients a nice mix of technical, fundamental and trend or system handicapping. The customer service at CE is first-rate as well, making my job easy.

Quote: "No one works any harder and my work-product speaks for itself," Ness says. "I have a no-nonsense style and my logic is easy to follow. Anyone buying my plays will know exactly what I was thinking when I made the selection. After 26 years, the Larry Ness brand is instantly recognizable and my analysis ranks with the best in the industry."