Meet Michael McClymont, Our Senior News Editor
Michael has been included in sports journalism given that 2002, when he had his first article published in a paper (remember those?). In the time considering that, he's had many functions as a reporter and editor, consisting of 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, providing analysis on the NFL and the sports betting industry.
What makes Michael McClymont a specialist?
Michael signed up with Covers in 2023 as the senior news editor of the market news team.
A passionate sports fan and diehard NFL fan, Michael has actually messed around in sports betting for many years and is always on the lookout for live wagering chances.
Senior News Editor
October 2023 - Present
Super Bowl Quarterback Body Language 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 wrote for the Niagara Falls Review and St. Catharines Standard, landing contract positions with both.
Niagara College
- Print Journalism
Brock University
- Bachelor of Arts (English Language and Literature)
Passion for composing
Michael has actually been a released writer considering that his high school days. He's covered everything from small hockey, to curling, high school sports, and the major pro leagues.
Football know-how
A former NFL news author and an avid football fan, Michael devotes much of his sports attention to America's most significant league.
13+ years in sports journalism
Michael has been included in sports journalism for more than a years.
How does Michael stay up to date?
Michael remains up to date by watching out for the newest breaking sports wagering industry news and listening to market specialists and experts.
X/Twitter
The finest method to get the most recent in sports wagering is to watch on the news cycle as it occurs. X is typically where news is shared first.
American Gaming Association
The AGA offers prompt updates, state-by-state earnings figures, and across the country sports wagering data.
Industry News
Industry professionals Geoff Zochodne and Ryan Butler use their daily viewpoints and analysis. The entire news group supplies day-to-day coverage, running the gamut of state, iGaming, and casino news.
Q&A with Michael
Both brands of Football (college and the NFL) are my favorites to bank on, especially on Saturday and Sunday afternoons when there are video games playing simultaneously. I enjoy live betting the many and enjoy 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, including Halftime Show markets, which have been particularly successful for me throughout the years. But for live wagering, the first two weeks of the March Madness competition are a gambler's dream.
Competitive chances, extensive live wagering and futures markets, and ease of withdrawal.
Bet within your ways and don't go after losses.
Avid wagerers must begin their day by taking a look at the Covers' player prop projection page, that includes a 5-star rating system to figure out the prop bets with the best expected worth.
Mike's locations of expertise
Michael cut his teeth initially as a press reporter and then as an editor. Editing is where he spends much of his time now, confirming content with a fine-tooth comb.
News judgment
As senior news editor of the industry news team, Michael has a hand in determining what gets the Covers level of news treatment on a day-to-day basis.
Odds/Trends
Michael keeps up with the most recent in sports, including odds motion and trends.
Mike's memories
Long shots
Searching for value and a long-shot play for Super Bowl LIII MVP, I chose Julian Edelman at +4000 odds, and I'm glad I did. It was one of the most fun I had enjoying the Patriots in years.
♂ Tough break
I have actually since provided up betting 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 utilizing three QBs to a 13-4 record, I want no part of banking on what a collection of voters will believe.
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 Over Canadian Fans, Bettors Ahead of ALCS Game 7
It's not just doing the research
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.