Meet Michael McClymont, Our Senior News Editor
Michael McClymont
Senior News Editor
13+ Years ExperienceMichael has been involved in sports journalism since 2002, when he had his first article published in a newspaper (remember those?). In the time since, he's had numerous 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 featured on CBC's network of radio stations, providing analysis on the NFL and the sports betting industry.
What makes Michael McClymont an expert?
Michael joined Covers in 2023 as the senior news editor of the industry news team.
An avid sports fan and diehard NFL fan, Michael has dabbled in sports betting for years and is always on the lookout for live betting opportunities.
Experience
Covers.com
- 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
Sportsbook Review
- 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
Education
Michael graduated from Niagara College with a Print Journalism diploma. While completing 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 writing
Michael has been a published writer since his high school days. He's covered everything from minor hockey, to curling, high school sports, and the major pro leagues.
Football expertise
A former NFL news writer and an avid football fan, Michael devotes much of his sports attention to America's biggest league.
13+ years in sports journalism
Michael has been involved in sports journalism for more than a decade.
How does Michael stay up to date?
Michael stays up to date by keeping an eye out for the latest breaking sports betting industry news and listening to industry experts and analysts.
X/Twitter
The best way to get the latest in sports betting is to keep an eye on the news cycle as it happens. X is often where news is shared first.
American Gaming Association
The AGA provides timely updates, state-by-state revenue figures, and nationwide sports betting data.
Industry News
Industry experts Geoff Zochodne and Ryan Butler offer their daily opinions and analysis. The entire news team provides daily coverage, running the gamut of state, iGaming, and casino news.
Q&A with Michael
What is your favorite sport to bet on?
Both brands of American football (college and the NFL) are my favorites to bet on, particularly on Saturday and Sunday afternoons when there are games playing concurrently. I enjoy live betting the most and love looking for edges while the odds and scores are changing.
What's the best time for betting, the Super Bowl or March Madness?
The build up to the Super Bowl is the best, with the release of novelty props, including Halftime Show markets, which have been particularly profitable for me over the years. But for live betting, the first two weeks of the March Madness tournament are a bettor's dream.
What do you look for in a sportsbook?
Competitive odds, expansive live betting and futures markets, and ease of withdrawal.
What's your best advice for sports bettors?
Bet within your means and don't chase losses.
Avid bettors should start their day by checking out the Covers' player prop projection page, which includes a 5-star rating system to determine the prop bets with the best expected value.
Mike's areas of expertise
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 industry news team, Michael has a hand in determining what gets the Covers level of news treatment on a daily basis.
Odds/Trends
Michael keeps up with the latest in sports, including odds movement and trends.
Mike's memories
📏 Long odds
Searching for value and a long-shot play for Super Bowl LIII MVP, I settled on Julian Edelman at +4000 odds, and I'm glad I did. It was the most fun I had watching the Patriots in years.
🤦♂️ Tough break
I've since given 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 fall short of Coach of the Year despite using three QBs to a 13-4 record, I want no part of betting on what a collection of voters will think.
Michael's Articles
It's not just Michael doing the research
Eric Rosales
Betting Analyst
Eric has been involved in sports media in many different capacities since graduating from journalism school in 1999, back when getting your own column in a newspaper was still considered a thing. He doubled down and graduated from broadcast journalism school five years later, which led to a move to Toronto and a career with The Sports Network (TSN). From behind-the-scenes production work, he moved into the digital realm, where he had his own hoops column (At the Buzzer), while regularly live streaming and chatting with fans during broadcasts as the character known as LeBlog James. He was also a key contributor to TSN and CTVs Olympic programming during the 2012 London Games. Eric eventually found his way into the sports betting field in 2016 and has been a mainstay ever since. He was tagged on Twitter as a Top 10 NBA sharp during the 2021 season and has been interviewed about basketball and his handicapping process on shows from Vancouver to India. Eric is now a jack-of-all-sports at Covers, where his predictions span the alphabet soup: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, F1, WNBA, Euro, and Copa. When making picks, he focuses on finding value first and foremost, and ensuring readers have all the information they need to make an informed choice.
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Kyle LaRusic
Betting Analyst
Kyle LaRusic joined Covers in 2020 with a Holland College diploma in Journalism and a Mount Saint Vincent Degree in Public Relations. Stints at Amherst News and the Cape Breton Post helped sharpen his skills in a newsroom setting, while working for MSVU and Dalhousies athletic departments landed Kyle in his comfort zone. Kyle has been an avid bettor for over five years, starting with just one Sports Interaction account before discovering both the beauty and importance of price shopping. bet365 and Pinnacle are his go to books, but accounts at 10+ sportsbooks give him an array of options. Rusty will bet on anything under the sun as long as theres value and good reasoning behind it, but NHL and NFL are his two favorite leagues to watch and wager on especially with friends. Kyles biggest tip for any bettor is simple: gamble responsibly. Only bet what youre willing to lose and make sure to install a proper bankroll method to keep track of your ROI. If youre still dwelling on the amount you lost the next day, its time to decrease your spending.
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Ryan Gilbert
Betting Analyst
Ryan Gilbert brings the passion and pain of being a Philadelphia sports fan. After graduating from Monmouth University with a finance degree, he now uses his statistical background to find inefficiencies in betting markets. With past stops at NHL.com, NBC Sports, and currently at Covers, Ryan's hot picks blend well with the cold ice of a hockey rink.
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