Douglas Farmer

Douglas Farmer


Douglas Farmer spends his days thinking about college football and his nights thinking about the NBA. His betting habits and coverage follow that same pattern. He covered Notre Dame football for various outlets from 2008 to 2024, most notably spending eight seasons as NBC Sports’ beat writer on the Irish. That was also when his gambling focus took off. Knowing there were veteran beat writers with three decades more experience than he had, Douglas found his niche by best recognizing Notre Dame’s standing in each year’s national landscape, a complex tapestry most easily understood and remembered via betting odds.
In 2021, that interest created a freelance opportunity with Covers, a role that eventually led to Douglas joining the company full-time in 2023. In the fall, Douglas will place five or six dozen bets each week, a disproportionate amount via BetRivers because the operator tends to have lines slightly different than the rest of the market. The same can be said of Circa Sports’ futures markets.
While Douglas is an avid NBA fan and covers the league throughout the year, the vast majority of his bets are on college football, because that is the biggest key to sports betting: Know what you do not know.
Sport to bet on: College football
Sports movie: Finding Forrester
Sports snack: Whiskey
Covers feature: Line movement tracker


Pacers vs Cavaliers Props & Best Bets for Today
Our Pacers vs. Cavs prop picks believe these outstanding perimeter defenses are not being accounted for properly in various markets ahead of Game 1. Jump on these 3-point Unders while you can.
Nuggets vs Clippers Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight’s NBA Playoffs Game 6
Farmer's prediction: Ivica Zubac may be best known as a defensive anchor, but the Croatian center should continue to thrive as a low-post scorer in a do-or-die Game 6.
Jimmy Butler Picks, Predictions & Best Bets for Rockets vs Warriors Game 6
Our NBA betting picks believe Jimmy Butler will dish out the rock with aplomb as the Warriors look to send the Rockets packing on Friday night.
Nikola Jokic Picks, Predictions & Best Bets for Nuggets vs Clippers Game 6
As good as Nikola Jokic has been in this series, his heavy workload is bound to take a toll as Ivica Zubac and the Clippers continue to pressure him on both ends of the floor.
Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NBA Playoffs Game 5
Farmer's prediction: High-scoring affairs are starting to become the norm as we move deeper into the first round, and bettors should expect Game 5 to feature no shortage of offense.
Warriors vs Rockets Props & Best Bets for Today
The Houston Rockets paid Fred VanVleet for moments like this, and he won't shy away from letting it fly from deep tonight.
Clippers vs Nuggets Props & Best Bets for Today
Nikola Jokic is coming off a monstrous performance in Inglewood, and we expect the three-time MVP to be unstoppable in tonight’s Game 5.
Cavaliers vs Heat Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's NBA Playoffs Game 4
Farmer's prediction: The Cavaliers won't let up with a chance to complete the sweep and will dominate the Heat, winning both halves.
Lakers vs Timberwolves Props & Best Bets for Today
Our Lakers vs. Timberwolves props expect big games from Donte DiVincenzo and Jaden McDaniels.
Thunder vs Grizzlies Prediction, Picks & Odds for Thursday's NBA Playoffs Game 3
Chet Holmgren has thrived from beyond the arc so far in the first round, and we expect the Thunder star to keep knocking down shots from deep.
Warriors vs Rockets Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NBA Playoffs Game 2
Farmer's prediction: Alperen Sengun is poised to deliver another incredible effort vs. the Warriors tonight as the Rockets look to even up this Round 1 series.
Heat vs Cavaliers Props & Best Bets for Today
The Miami Heat were always going to be in tough vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. As Douglas Farmer explains, they'll need to catch fire from beyond the arc in order to stay close.
Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NBA Playoffs Game 2
The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to go up 2-0 on the Los Angeles Lakers as the two clash again tonight. As Douglas Farmer explains, Jaden McDaniels will have a role to play in his team's success on the glass.
Grizzlies vs Thunder Props & Best Bets for Tonight
Chet Holmgren will remain a threat from deep, especially with a favorable matchup against Zach Edey. Expect him to light it up from downtown in Game 2.
Clippers vs Nuggets Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Today's NBA Playoffs Game 2
Farmer's prediciton: Ivica Zubac racks up the points, rebounds, and assists as he goes toe-to-toe with Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. However, it won't be enough for a victory.
Pistons vs Knicks Props & Best Bets for Tonight
Farmer's predictions: Cade Cunningham bounces back, Karl-Anthony Towns stays sheepish from deep, and Tim Hardaway Jr. airs his grievances...or threes.
Grizzlies vs Thunder Props & Best Bets for Today
Chet Holmgren's shooting has become a weapon for the OKC in recent weeks, and our Grizzlies vs. Thunder props expect him to utilize that ability in Game 1.
Mavericks vs Grizzlies Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NBA Play-In Game
Farmer's prediction: A healthy Anthony Davis goes a long way. While he alone can't win this game for the Mavericks, he is talented enough to keep this tantalizingly close.
Heat vs Hawks Props & Best Bets for Today
Trae Young has struggled to score against Miami in the past, but that won’t stop the star guard from lighting up the stat sheet with his passing.
Mavericks vs Kings Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight’s NBA Play-In Game
Farmer's prediction: Anthony Davis has dominated Sacramento in the past, and the superstar forward will remain a thorn in Domantas Sabonis’ side tonight.