Michael has been associated with sports journalism because 2002, when he had his first short article published in a newspaper (remember those?). In the time given that, he's had numerous functions as a reporter and editor, including stints at theScore as a copy editor and NFL news editor, and Sportsbook Review as a publishing editor. He's been featured on CBC's network of radio stations, offering analysis on the NFL and the sports wagering industry.
What makes Michael McClymont an expert?
Michael joined Covers in 2023 as the senior news editor of the industry news group.
A passionate sports fan and diehard NFL fan, Michael has actually meddled sports betting for many years and is constantly on the lookout for live betting chances.
Senior News Editor
October 2023 - Present
Super Bowl Quarterback Body Movement Analysis: A Tale of Two Mindsets
Publication
How Sportsbooks Will Handle Bets on Vikings-Rams NFL Wild Card after Venue Change
Publication
Illegal Online Gambling Market Still Robust Despite Adoption of Legalized Sports Betting in America
Publication
Publishing Editor
October 2021 - October 2023
NFL Teams as Monopoly Squares
Publication
2022 NFL Mock Draft: Picks, Recommendations for Each 1st-Round Selection
Publication
theScore, Inc.
. Copy Editor/ NFL News Editor
August 2014 - October 2021
Super Bowl LV Predictions: theScore Fantasy Football Podcast with Justin Boone
Podcast
Michael finished from Niagara College with a Print Journalism diploma. While finishing the program, Michael also composed for the Niagara Falls Review and St. Catharines Standard, landing agreement positions with both.
Niagara College
- Print Journalism
Brock University
- Bachelor of Arts (English Language and Literature)
Passion for writing
Michael has actually been a released author considering that his high school days. He's covered whatever from small hockey, to curling, high school sports, and the significant pro leagues.
Football knowledge
A previous NFL news writer and an avid football fan, Michael devotes much of his sports attention to America's greatest league.
13+ years in sports journalism
Michael has been included in sports journalism for more than a decade.
How does Michael keep up to date?
Michael stays up to date by watching out for the most recent breaking sports betting industry news and listening to industry specialists and analysts.
X/Twitter
The best method to get the newest in sports wagering is to keep an eye on the news cycle as it occurs. X is often where news is shared initially.
American Gaming Association
The AGA provides prompt updates, state-by-state earnings figures, and nationwide sports wagering data.
Industry News
Industry specialists Geoff Zochodne and Ryan Butler use their day-to-day opinions and analysis. The whole news group supplies everyday coverage, running the gamut of state, iGaming, and casino news.
Q&A with Michael
Both brand names of Football (college and the NFL) are my favorites to bet on, especially on Saturday and Sunday afternoons when there are video games playing simultaneously. I take pleasure in live wagering the most and like searching for edges while the chances and scores are altering.
The develop to the Super Bowl is the finest, with the release of novelty props, consisting of Halftime Show markets, which have been particularly profitable for me for many years. But for live wagering, the very first two weeks of the March Madness competition are a wagerer's dream.
Competitive chances, extensive live wagering and futures markets, and ease of withdrawal.
Bet within your means and don't chase after losses.
Avid wagerers ought to begin their day by checking out the Covers' player prop forecast page, which includes a 5-star rating system to determine the prop bets with the best expected value.
Mike's areas of knowledge
Michael cut his teeth first as a reporter and then as an editor. Editing is where he spends much of his time now, verifying content with a fine-tooth comb.
News judgment
As senior news editor of the market news group, Michael has a hand in identifying what gets the Covers level of news treatment daily.
Odds/Trends
Michael stays up to date with the current in sports, consisting of odds movement and trends.
Mike's memories
Long odds
Searching for worth and a long-shot play for Super Bowl LIII MVP, I decided on Julian Edelman at +4000 odds, and I'm pleased I did. It was the most fun I had viewing the Patriots in years.
♂ Tough break
I've given that quit banking on awards markets. If Damar Hamlin can't win Comeback Player of the Year after what he went through, and Kyle Shanahan can disappoint Coach of the Year regardless of using 3 QBs to a 13-4 record, I want no part of banking on what a collection of citizens will think.
Michael's Articles
US Sports Betting Revenue & Handle: April 2026 Betting Market Handle
U.S. States With The Best Sports Bettors in 2026
The Integrity Monitor: Tracking Incidents of Athletes Betting on Sports
Las Vegas (Almost) Always Wins When it Pertains To Super Bowl Betting
Most Bet Super Bowl LX Props at Various Sportsbooks
Drake Loses $1 Million Betting on Patriots to Win Super Bowl LX
Stake Gifts Drake $1M for His Birthday
Blue Jays Mania Taking Control Of Canadian Fans, Bettors Ahead of ALCS Game 7
It's not just Michael doing the research study
John Middlekauff
John Middlekauff is a previous NFL scout who worked for the Philadelphia Eagles before transitioning into media. Hes now the host of the popular 3 and Out podcast, where he shares insider analysis and sharp commentary on football and the NFL landscape.Catch John every week during the NFL season with Joe Osborne on the Covers YouTube channel.
