All Content From

Matt Burke

Matt Burke - Contributor at Covers.com

Matt Burke

Covers Email Icon Twitter Icon
Contributor Years of Experience Icon1+ year experience
Contributor
Years of Experience Icon1+ year experience Covers Email Icon Twitter Icon

Matt Burke has been a sports and sports betting journalist for over 20 years. He was the school newspaper beat writer for UConn basketball (men’s and women’s) during his college days and then began his professional career in sports media. He has covered everything from high school football to Super Bowls and Final Fours.

He was born and raised in Massachusetts but also spent a few years in sunny San Diego, California, accomplishing every eight-year-old boy’s dream - writing the bios on the back of baseball cards.

Matt began writing and editing sports betting content in 2018, founding MetroBet - a sports betting content platform under the Metro Newspapers umbrella (now AMNY).

Favorites
Team: Boston Celtics
Sport to bet on: NFL
Sports movie: Major League
Sports snack: Nachos
Covers feature: League Picks
I rarely bet on my favorite teams because emotions almost always get in the way. However, I had two of my best betting moments in the past few years - placing futures bets on my beloved Boston Celtics and UConn Huskies prior to the start of each season. I love to bet on each NFL team’s win total projection just prior to the start of each season and had my best year ever in 2022-23, going 25-7.
Best Betting Memory Icon Best Betting Memory
My worst beat came in 2022 when I placed a season-long bet on golfer Will Zalatoris to win a major that year. Zalatoris finished in the Top 6 in three out of four majors that year. In two of them, he was the runner-up. Despite this, I believe this is finally the “Year of Zalatoris."
Best Betting Memory Icon Worst Beat

2025 Preakness Stakes Payouts: Win, Place, Show Results

May 17, 2025 • 6:36 PM ET

Discover who won the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes today at Pimlico Race Course.

What Time Does the Preakness Stakes Start and End?

May 17, 2025 • 11:42 AM ET

Watch history in the making when the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes is run on Saturday, May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

How to Bet on the Preakness Stakes on Your Phone and Online

May 17, 2025 • 11:01 AM ET

Make the most of the 2025 Preakness Stakes by learning how to wager on "the race for the black-eyed Susans."

NFL Win Totals Odds - Regular Season Wins Projections for 2025

May 16, 2025 • 10:21 AM ET

Among the more popular future wagers at the beginning of the season are the win totals posted for each NFL team. See every NFL team's current win total and opening win total.

NFL Schedule Release Date: When Will The 2025 Slate Be Revealed?

May 13, 2025 • 1:03 PM ET

We already know each team's opponents for next season. Find out when they will face each other with the release of the eagerly anticipated 2025 NFL schedule.

Next Pope Odds: Robert Francis Prevost Beats the Odds

May 8, 2025 • 2:28 PM ET

Robert Francis Prevost has stunned observers and oddsmakers alike by becoming the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church.

2025 Kentucky Derby Payouts: Win, Place, Show Results

May 3, 2025 • 10:17 PM ET

Discover who won the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby today at Churchill Downs.

What Time Does The Kentucky Derby Start and End Today?

May 3, 2025 • 10:52 AM ET

“The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” is nearly here! Find out how to watch every second of the 151st Kentucky Derby this Saturday.

How to Bet on the Kentucky Derby on Your Phone and Online

May 3, 2025 • 9:30 AM ET

Make the most of Derby Day by learning how to wager on "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports."

Masters Final Round Tee Times: Start Times From Augusta National

Apr 13, 2025 • 12:59 PM ET

A full list of Masters tee times for final round Sunday play at Augusta. Included is the TV schedule and live streaming information.

Masters Saturday Tee Times: Start Times From Augusta National

Apr 11, 2025 • 11:38 PM ET

A full list of Masters tee times for Round 3 Saturday play. Included is the TV schedule and live streaming information.

Masters Friday Tee Times: Start Times From Augusta National

Apr 10, 2025 • 5:00 PM ET

A full list of Masters tee times for Round 2 Friday play. Included is the TV schedule and live streaming information.

Masters Thursday Tee Times: Start Times From Augusta National Today

Apr 10, 2025 • 9:28 AM ET

A full list of Masters tee times for Round 1 Thursday play. Included is the TV schedule and live streaming information.

Masters Hole in 1 Odds: Will There Be A Hole in 1 at Augusta?

Apr 8, 2025 • 7:19 PM ET

Nothing lights up a course quite like a hole-in-one. With the Masters set to tee off on Thursday, here are the odds of that happening this year at Augusta National.

Make Smarter Masters Bets

Apr 8, 2025 • 11:21 AM ET

Betting on the Masters is a tradition unlike any other. Make smarter wagers on the biggest golf event of the year.

Did Florida Cover the Spread? NCAA National Championship Game Results

Apr 7, 2025 • 3:44 PM ET

Tonight's title game is nearly too close to call. Find out whether the Gators covered the narrow 1-point spread against the Cougars.

Who Won Florida vs Houston: 2025 Men's National Championship Game Result

Apr 7, 2025 • 1:32 PM ET

Find out who was the last team standing in San Antonio when the final buzzer sounded.

Did Florida vs Houston Championship Game Go Over or Under the Total?

Apr 7, 2025 • 1:00 PM ET

Find out how close oddsmakers came to nailing the final score of tonight's men's national championship game between Florida and Houston.

Are There Any Perfect March Madness Brackets Left?

Apr 4, 2025 • 7:57 AM ET

The odds of filling out a perfect March Madness bracket are 1 in 9.22 quintillion. We examine just how many college basketball fans are still flirting with perfection as the 2025 NCAA Tournament continues to unfold.

Second Round NCAA Tournament Schedule: March Madness Start times, TV Channel

Mar 22, 2025 • 10:56 AM ET

Find out which teams are moving onto the second round of March Madness as the 2025 NCAA Tournament continues.

Covers is verified safe by: Evalon Logo GPWA Logo GDPR Logo GeoTrust Logo Evalon Logo