The People Behind the Picks

Nando is one of the most decorated fantasy sports editors in the industry. He ran the entire fantasy sports vertical at The Athletic as Managing Editor, building out coverage for every major sport. Before that, he held editorial and analyst roles at ESPN, CBS, The Wall Street Journal — where he was the first writer ever to cover fantasy sports for the paper — MLB Network, and SiriusXM.

His career started in the most on-brand way possible — as a researcher on the bestselling fantasy sports book Fantasy Life. Since then, Nando has been a multi-award winning writer, analyst, host, and producer. He previously served as Managing Editor at Fantasy Life.

He brings decades of editorial judgment and sharp analysis to prediction markets. If there's a number that doesn't smell right, Nando will find it.

Benny built PredictionMarketsPicks because he was tired of watching people trade prediction markets like they were scratching lottery tickets. With a career spanning fixed income trading, fantasy sports, sports analytics, and media, he brings a rare mix of quantitative instinct and content chops to every market he touches.

Before launching PMP, Benny served as CEO of 4Deep Sports, Managing Director at FTNBets, and Chief Marketing Officer at the FTN Network, where he helped build one of the most respected names in fantasy sports and sports analytics media. A two-time FSWA award winner and FSGA Radio Show of the Year winner for co-hosting "On Target" on FNTSY Radio and SportsGrid, he's written for DraftKings Playbook, RotoWire, the Denver Gazette, and more. He's also a published author of two fantasy sports books.

When he's not finding edges in prediction markets, he's probably arguing about baseball WAR, rewatching old Sopranos episodes, or explaining to his family that degenerate gambling is a real job as long as you win.

Dane has been a fixture in sports media for years, most notably as a host on SiriusXM, SNY, and SportsGrid, where he hosted a variety of shows — always bringing substance and sharp analysis to every segment.

He's the kind of broadcaster who can break down a market move, explain the impact of a roster scratch, and make you laugh — all in the same segment. His deep knowledge of sports markets and ability to communicate complex ideas in plain English makes him the perfect voice for prediction market analysis.

Dane brings credibility, charisma, and a genuinely sharp sports mind to every episode of The 7 Oracles.

You might know Chris from Bravo's The Real Housewives of New Jersey and the spin-off Manzo'd with Children. But if that's all you know, you're missing the bigger picture. Chris is a serial entrepreneur who has built and operated multiple successful businesses, including Tenth Street Pasta & Pizza in Hoboken — named one of New Jersey's 20 best restaurants by NJ.com.

He co-founded BLK Beverages, co-owned Little Town NJ, and has been involved in hospitality and business ventures for over a decade. That entrepreneurial instinct — pattern recognition, risk management, knowing when to go big and when to step back — translates directly to prediction markets.

Chris brings a unique perspective to the team: someone who's built businesses, navigated high-pressure decisions, and isn't afraid to take a position.

Gene has spent over 30 years in football as a player, coach, evaluator, and journalist. He currently serves as Head Football Coach at T.W. Josey High School in Augusta, GA — where he snapped a 19-game losing streak in his first game on the sideline. He previously coached at Urbana University at the college level before returning to the high school game.

Off the field, he's one of the sharpest football analysts in the content space — writing for Sports Illustrated Giants Country and The Athletic, hosting the "A Giant Issue" podcast, and creating the "X&O The Joes" film study series. He doesn't analyze football from a stats sheet; he's drawn up the plays, coached the players, and understands the game at a schematic level. That depth shows every time he breaks down a football-related prediction market.

Gene holds a BA in Journalism from Arkansas Tech and a Master's in Education from Urbana University. He also teaches English, Journalism, and Drama — so yes, the man can break down a cover-2 scheme and a Shakespeare sonnet in the same afternoon.