Mike DiStefano

Mike DiStefano


Mike DiStefano joins Covers after a successful five-year stint with TSN. Distefano hosted Leafs Lunch, a Toronto Maple Leafs-centric radio show which featured a daily best bets segment where he found the biggest and best value plays of the night. He was also a weekly staple on TSN's flagship radio/tv show "OverDrive" as a betting analyst during their NFL picks segment #TeamAl-DogForever.
A graduate of Centennial College’s Sports Journalism program, Mike has also contributed to the Canadian Baseball Network, FanSided, and The Hockey News.
Sport to bet on: NHL
Sports movie: Happy Gilmore
Sports snack: Chicken wings
Covers feature: Matchup Trends


Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Tigers for July 24
The Blue Jays continue to thrive, and Addison Barger has been a major part of their recent success. He'll come through again tonight vs. the scuffling Tigers.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Yankees for July 23
Our Blue Jays predictions expect starting pitcher Chris Bassitt to get the better of the Bombers when the Jays and the Yankees wrap up a crucial three-game set on Wednesday night.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Yankees for July 22
Addison Barger has been one of the biggest bright spots imaginable for the Blue Jays, and we're eyeing the young slugger's home run stroke against the Yankees tonight.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Yankees for July 21
Our Blue Jays predictions expect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to do what he does best against Carlos Rodon.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Giants for July 20
George Springer is swinging a hot bat in July, and he won't show any signs of cooling down when he steps in the batter's box against Robbie Ray.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Giants for July 19
Our Blue Jays betting picks see Eric Lauer getting the best of a Giants lineup that simply can't hit lefties.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Giants for July 18
Age has caught up to Justin Verlander, and Toronto will be the latest team to knock him around, as our Blue Jays betting picks explain.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Athletics for July 13
Our Blue Jays betting picks believe Bo Bichette will pick up another two bags (or more) vs. Jeffrey Springs and the A's today.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the A's for July 12
DiStefano’s top pick: Bet on Ernie Clement to keep crushing lefties.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Angels for July 6
Our Blue Jays betting picks expect Ernie Clement to crush another lefty in Tyler Anderson today.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Angels for July 5
DiStefano's prediction: Addison Barger to keep bringing life to the Blue Jays offense with another big blast.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Angels for July 4
After delivering some timely hits vs. the Yankees, George Springer looks to stay hot against the Los Angeles Angels. As Mike DiStefano explains, that should be no trouble given the matchup vs. Kyle Hendricks.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Red Sox for June 29
Our Blue Jays predictions expect Toronto's offense to do some damage against Walker Buehler.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Red Sox for June 28
Chris Bassitt has dominated the Red Sox since joining the Blue Jays, and today will be another feather in his cap.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Red Sox for June 27
Our Blue Jays betting picks believe Jose Berrios will quiet the Boston Red Sox batters on Friday night in another lengthy, and winning, outing.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the White Sox for June 22
Our Blue Jays predictions target Alejandro Kirk against a pitcher he's gotten the better of in recent outings.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the White Sox for June 21
Aaron Civale will take the bump for Chicago, but the Blue Jays' bats will ensure it's a quick outing for the hurler.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the White Sox for June 20
After some frustrating early results, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s surface level stats are beginning to match his advanced ones. Our Blue Jays betting picks like that trend to continue vs. Davis Martin and the White Sox tonight.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Phillies for June 15
Jose Berrios is a key contributor to Toronto's rotation, and he'll be able to quiet down the Phillies' lineup this afternoon.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Phillies for June 14
Alejandro Kirk has been on fire in June, and we expect the Jays catcher to keep it rolling in the City of Brotherly Love.