Meet Michael McClymont, Our Senior News Editor
Michael has been included in sports journalism because 2002, when he had his first post published in a paper (keep in mind those?). In the time considering that, he's had various roles 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 included on CBC's network of radio stations, offering analysis on the NFL and the sports betting market.
What makes Michael McClymont a professional?
Michael signed up with Covers in 2023 as the senior news editor of the industry news group.
An avid sports fan and diehard NFL fan, Michael has meddled sports wagering for many years and is always on the lookout for live wagering opportunities.
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 completing the program, Michael likewise wrote 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 composing
Michael has been a released author because his high school days. He's covered everything from minor hockey, to curling, high school sports, and the significant professional leagues.
Football know-how
A previous NFL news author and a passionate football fan, Michael dedicates much of his sports attention to America's most significant league.
13+ years in sports journalism
Michael has been associated with sports journalism for more than a years.
How does Michael remain up to date?
Michael keeps up to date by keeping an eye out for the latest breaking sports betting market news and listening to market professionals and experts.
X/Twitter
The finest way to get the most recent in sports betting is to watch on the news cycle as it occurs. X is often where news is shared initially.
American Gaming Association
The AGA supplies timely updates, state-by-state earnings figures, and across the country sports betting information.
Industry News
Industry experts Geoff Zochodne and Ryan Butler provide their daily viewpoints and analysis. The whole news group provides everyday protection, the gamut of state, iGaming, and casino news.
Q&A with Michael
Both brands of American football (college and the NFL) are my favorites to bank on, particularly on Saturday and Sunday afternoons when there are video games playing concurrently. I delight in live wagering one of the most and like searching for edges while the chances and scores are changing.
The develop to the Super Bowl is the very best, with the release of novelty props, including Halftime Show markets, which have been particularly lucrative for me throughout the years. But for live wagering, the first 2 weeks of the March Madness tournament are a bettor's dream.
Competitive chances, expansive live betting and futures markets, and ease of withdrawal.
Bet within your ways and don't go after losses.
Avid bettors must start their day by having a look at the Covers' player prop forecast page, which consists of a 5-star ranking system to determine the prop bets with the best anticipated value.
Mike's areas of expertise
Michael cut his teeth first as a reporter and then as an editor. Editing is where he invests much of his time now, validating content with a fine-tooth comb.
News judgment
As senior news editor of the industry news group, Michael contributes to determining what gets the Covers level of news treatment on a daily basis.
Odds/Trends
Michael keeps up with the most recent in sports, consisting of chances motion and trends.
Mike's memories
Long chances
Searching for worth and a long-shot play for Super Bowl LIII MVP, I decided on Julian Edelman at +4000 chances, and I'm pleased I did. It was one of the most fun I had viewing the Patriots in years.
♂ Tough break
I've considering that given up wagering on awards markets. If Damar Hamlin can't win Comeback Player of the Year after what he went through, and Kyle Shanahan can fall brief of Coach of the Year in spite of utilizing 3 QBs to a 13-4 record, I desire no part of betting on what a collection of citizens 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 Concerns 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 Michael doing the research
John Middlekauff
John Middlekauff is a former 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 throughout the NFL season with Joe Osborne on the Covers YouTube channel.