One of the most popular handicappers at Covers.com, and recently the head of a private betting syndicate, Jazz Ray is back at Bigal.com to serve the public.
Active since: 2018
Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Jazz's information has previously been found on several other leading sports handicapping websites. Not anymore. As of September 2025, Ray is proud to call BigAl.com his exclusive home.
Jazz has been wagering on sports for more than 25 years. During that time, he's had a lot more good years than bad ones. In 2018, as word of his consistent success got out, he was urged to join the "SVS" handicapping team at Covers.com, as lead handicapper of point-spread (football and basketball) sports. His partners (and their simulator) handled the money-line sports. Jazz more than held up his end of the bargain but the partnership ultimately didn't last.
With the sports world on hold due to the pandemic, in the fall of 2020, Jazz decided it was the perfect time to go out on his own. He separated from his partners and began to handle making all the picks, with his own name and face. It's been that way ever since. The buck stops with him. Just the way that Ray likes it.
A winner in all walks of life, Jazz had a documented 58-37 (61%) record with his NFL point-spread side plays in 2020/21, his first season on his own, as a professional handicapper. Not a surprise to those who know Ray; he's excelled in the NFL over the years.
Ray's college football was nearly as strong, going 67-51 (57%) overall, including a 28-18 (61% mark) with his totals. Jazz completed the trifecta by hitting 63% (17-10) with his Canadian football selections. Some of you may recall that he also absolutely dominated the NBA--it was actually rather remarkable.
Jazz has continued to deliver winners at an uncanny rate, proving that his initial success was no fluke. 2022 was a banner year from start to finish. 2023 started out slowly but by the end of the year, Ray still finished in the black. Ray left the public eye in 2024 and the first part of 2025 to head a private betting syndicate. NBA/NCAA basketball was a combined 57.6% last season while NFL/NCAA football was 55.6%. And Soccer was up more than 25 net games for the year. Exceptional numbers for most-- but Ray expects more and he's back with a vengeance in 2025.
Jazz bets on all the major sports. Depending on the season, you can usually expect anywhere from 3-7 plays per day. All selections supported by concise, logical, ultra-sharp analysis.
Stocks, real estate, sports, gambling. When there's big money involved, Ray wins. Period.
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NHL - Moneyline - Wed, Feb 04 @ 09:07 PM
Detroit Red Wings vs Utah Mammoth
Detroit Red Wings +123 (BetOnline)
Detroit is 15-8-4 on the road, while Utah is 16-8-2 at home. The Mammoth just snapped a two-game slide with a 6-2 win over Vancouver, while Detroit enters off an impressive 2-0 win at Colorado. The Wings play with revenge following a 4-1 home loss to the Mammoth back in December, though, and we t...
Detroit is 15-8-4 on the road, while Utah is 16-8-2 at home. The Mammoth just snapped a two-game slide with a 6-2 win over Vancouver, while Detroit enters off an impressive 2-0 win at Colorado. The Wings play with revenge following a 4-1 home loss to the Mammoth back in December, though, and we think that motivation will be enough to lead the surging Wings to a win here on the road in these teams' respective final game before the Olympic break. Utah lost 5-4 at Carolina and then 3-2 at Dallas before getting the better of the lowly Canucks, but everything points to the home side having its hands full here with the revenge-minded visiting side. All things considered, I think this is great line value on the Wings; consider Detroit on Wednesday ***JAZZ RAY FREE PLAYNCAAB - Point Spread - Wed, Feb 04
Jazz Ray is having a superb College Basketball season, and he's been particularly dominant with both his biggest rele...
Jazz Ray is having a superb College Basketball season, and he's been particularly dominant with both his biggest releases and also all of his "side" picks, as he enters Tuesday having gone a MIND-BLOWING 45-28 (+$14K) with all of his College Hoops "sides" for the 2025/26 campaign! And now he unleashes his No. 1 Big East Game of the Month package on Wednesday (6:30 Eastern tip-off!) Get on board and PLAY TO WIN!$30
SOCCER - Over / Under - Wed, Feb 04
Jazz Ray is back on the pitch on Wednesday, ready to attack the Coupe De France matchup between Laval and Lyon, it's ...
Jazz Ray is back on the pitch on Wednesday, ready to attack the Coupe De France matchup between Laval and Lyon, it's his No. 1 Total of the Month! Note that Jazz is an electric 6-1 (86%) LIFETIME with his Soccer totals across ALL leagues! Jazz is now once again FIRING with Soccer picks across every league, and Wednesday is your opportunity to get in on the "ground floor!" Any takers?!$30
NCAAB - Over / Under - Tue, Feb 03
Jazz returned to the winner's circle on Monday by going 2-1, but he unfortunately dropped his lone CBB pick. Now Jazz...
Jazz returned to the winner's circle on Monday by going 2-1, but he unfortunately dropped his lone CBB pick. Now Jazz keeps the momentum rolling here on Tuesday with another well-planned card - don't miss his top CBB Big Ten Total Blowout release on Tuesday - hop on board and PLAY TO WIN!$30
NBA - Point Spread - Tue, Feb 03
Jazz returned to the winner's circle on Monday by going 2-1. Now Jazz keeps the momentum rolling here on Tuesday with...
Jazz returned to the winner's circle on Monday by going 2-1. Now Jazz keeps the momentum rolling here on Tuesday with another well-planned card - don't miss his top NBA Revenge Shocker release on Tuesday - hop on board and PLAY TO WIN!$30
NHL - Moneyline - Tue, Feb 03
Jazz returned to the winner's circle on Monday by going 2-1. Now Jazz keeps the momentum rolling here on Tuesday with...
Jazz returned to the winner's circle on Monday by going 2-1. Now Jazz keeps the momentum rolling here on Tuesday with another well-planned card - don't miss his top NHL Pacific Division Game of the Month on Tuesday - hop on board and PLAY TO WIN!$30
NBA - Point Spread - Wed, Feb 04
Jazz Ray continues to build momentum as we head into Super Bowl weekend! Jazz has uncovered tremendous value on an NB...
Jazz Ray continues to build momentum as we head into Super Bowl weekend! Jazz has uncovered tremendous value on an NBA side play on Wednesday night, it's so strong, in fact, that it's now qualified as his top NBA Non-Conference Game of the Month - hop on board and PLAY TO WIN!$30
NHL - Over / Under - Wed, Feb 04
Jazz Ray continues to build momentum as we head into Super Bowl weekend! Jazz has uncovered tremendous value on an Ov...
Jazz Ray continues to build momentum as we head into Super Bowl weekend! Jazz has uncovered tremendous value on an Over/Under opportunity from the ice, it's so strong, in fact, that it's now qualified as his top Central Division Total of the Month - hop on board and PLAY TO WIN!$30
NFL - Point Spread - Sun, Feb 08
It's the biggest game of the year, and big game Jazz Ray has saved the best for last! Jazz is 35-24 with all of his N...
It's the biggest game of the year, and big game Jazz Ray has saved the best for last! Jazz is 35-24 with all of his NFL sides this season! Join him in the Super Bowl with the correct ATS side call and also the correct call on the total! Seahawks?! Patriots?! Over?! Under?! Don't guess, because Jazz has your back covered on Super Bowl Sunday - hop on board and PLAY TO WIN!$30
NFL - Over / Under - Sun, Feb 08
It's the biggest game of the year, and big game Jazz Ray has saved the best for last! Jazz is 35-24 with all of his N...
It's the biggest game of the year, and big game Jazz Ray has saved the best for last! Jazz is 35-24 with all of his NFL sides this season! Join him in the Super Bowl with the correct ATS side call and also the correct call on the total! Seahawks?! Patriots?! Over?! Under?! Don't guess, because Jazz has your back covered on Super Bowl Sunday - hop on board and PLAY TO WIN!$30
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