Mike DiStefano
Mike DiStefano
13+ years experience 13+ years experience
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
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Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Twins for June 7
Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has been on fire since the beginning of May, batting .366. Most of those hits have been singles, and that's how we're finding value today vs. Chris Paddack and the Twins.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Twins for June 6
There may not be a hotter hitter in the Majors right now than Toronto's Addison Barger. As Mike DiStefano explains, Barger is in a great position to rack up the bases tonight vs. Bailey Ober.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Athletics for June 1
The Jays have absolutely pummeled A's pitching this weekend — and we expect that to continue today as lefty-crushing Ernie Clement gets to tee off against struggling southpaw J.P. Sears.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Athletics for May 31
Alejandro Kirk has become a singles machine, and he'll add another one to his total vs. the A's this afternoon.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Athletics for May 30
It's been "home sweet home" for Chris Bassitt at Rogers Centre this season, and our Blue Jays betting picks will bank on him silencing the A's bats on Friday night.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Athletics for May 29
Ernie Clement doesn't always pack much thump with his bat, but he's particularly adept at hitting left-handed pitching. He'll get his shot to do damage as the Blue Jays face A's southpaw Jacob Lopez.
Panthers vs Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 5
The Panthers have only lost consecutive games once this postseason and tonight won't mark the second. Evan Rodrigues will factor in after tallying six points in the first three games vs. the Hurricanes.
Hurricanes vs Panthers Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 4
DiStefano's prediction: The Panthers will finish off the Hurricanes thanks to another productive game from their offense.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Rays for May 25
Our Blue Jays betting picks believe Alejandro Kirk is a cinch for a single when he squares off with Ryan Pepiot and the Rays today.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Rays for May 24
The Rays are sending Shane Baz to the mound, and our Blue Jays predictions expect the Toronto offense to do some damage.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Rays for May 23
Our Blue Jays betting predictions are calling for another big hit (or two) from Addison Barger on Friday night vs. Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays.
Panthers vs Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Best Bet for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 2
DiStefano's prediction: Seth Jarvis will have another busy night in the Panthers' defensive zone as the Hurricanes try to level the Eastern Conference Final.
Panthers vs Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 1
Seth Jarvis has been a driver for Carolina's offensive success, and our NHL picks expect him to show up in Game 1.
Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Playoffs Series Odds, Picks & Preview
The Florida Panthers and Carolina Panthers should offer up an exciting series in the Eastern Conference Finals. Find out why he's bullish on the Panthers' chances of reaching the Stanley Cup Finals for the second straight season.
Panthers vs Maple Leafs Prediction, Picks & Best Bet for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 7
DiStefano's selection: Low-scoring hockey goes hand-in-hand with Game 7s, which is why the Under is the way to go in tonight's Panthers-Leafs tilt.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Tigers for May 18
Alejandro Kirk was the catalyst on Saturday for the Blue Jays and as Mike DiStefano explains, another base knock should be in the cards on Sunday.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Tigers for May 17
Bo Bichette's bat has come alive, and our expert MLB predictions expect his hot bat to pepper the Tigers and starter Reese Olson this afternoon.
Maple Leafs vs Panthers Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 6
DiStefano's prediction: With Toronto's season on the line, expect Auston Matthews to break out and make a difference tonight.
Blue Jays Picks, Predictions & Best Bets vs the Tigers for May 16
Bowden Francis has been hit hard this season, and we expect the right-hander's struggles to persist against a red-hot Tigers offense.
Panthers vs Maple Leafs Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 5
Joseph Woll came up big for the Maple Leafs even in defeat in Game 4. Our NHL betting picks see him being tested early and often once again tonight.
