Michael Calabrese

Michael Calabrese

590 Posts
Michael Calabrese
590 Posts
College Football, College Basketball
Role
Sports Betting Analyst
Experience
20 years
Location
The Maine Line, PA

Summary

Mike Calabrese is a sports betting analyst and on-air analyst at the Action Network, focusing on college sports, including college football, college basketball, and college baseball.

Mike is a host on the Big Bets on Campus podcast. In the fall, he covers the Group of Five during football season, including as part of the Group of Five Deep Dive with co-host Mike Ianniello

During basketball season, he covers the sports from coast-to-coast through the end of the NCAA Tournament, and in the spring and summer he helps supplement Action’s coverage of college baseball and the College World Series.

Experience

Mike began writing at Action Network in 2019, covering mid-majors on the college hardwood. His betting advice centered around situational spots, highlighting travel, rest, and altitude disparities.

He now covers the college sports beat year-round, touching football, basketball, and baseball in written, podcast, and video formats.

Mike started writing professionally in 2007 and in 2011 started contributing to USA Today’s Media Network. Prior to joining Action, he produced content for theScore, MSN, Fox Sports, Saturday Down South, OLBG in London, Yardbarker, and NumberFire.

Education

Mike graduated from Loyola College in Maryland, earning a BA with a double major in writing and political science.

Ashton Jeanty Props: 3 Picks for Heisman Hopeful ImageNCAAF

Ashton Jeanty Props: 3 Picks for Heisman Hopeful

Michael Calabrese
Oct 26, 2024 UTC
Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 9 ImageNCAAF

Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 9

Michael Calabrese
Oct 26, 2024 UTC
Group of 5 Deep Dive | CFB Week 9 ImageNCAAF

Group of 5 Deep Dive | CFB Week 9

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Oct 23, 2024 UTC
Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 8 ImageNCAAF

Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 8

Michael Calabrese
Oct 19, 2024 UTC
Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 7 ImageNCAAF

Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 7

Michael Calabrese
Oct 10, 2024 UTC
Group of 5 Deep Dive | CFB Week 7 ImageMLB

Group of 5 Deep Dive | CFB Week 7

Michael Calabrese
Oct 9, 2024 UTC
NCAAF

Why Central Michigan is a MUST BET underdog! | College Football Week 7 Picks & Predictions | BBOC

Michael Calabrese
Oct 9, 2024 UTC
2 NCAAF Player Props for Friday ImageNCAAF

2 NCAAF Player Props for Friday

Michael Calabrese
Oct 4, 2024 UTC
Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 6 ImageNCAAF

Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 6

Michael Calabrese
Oct 5, 2024 UTC
Group of 5 Deep Dive | CFB Week 6 ImageNCAAF

Group of 5 Deep Dive | CFB Week 6

Michael Calabrese
Oct 2, 2024 UTC
2 NCAAF Player Props for Friday ImageNCAAF

2 NCAAF Player Props for Friday

Michael Calabrese
Sep 27, 2024 UTC
Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 5 ImageNCAAF

Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 5

Michael Calabrese
Sep 28, 2024 UTC
Group of 5 Deep Dive | CFB Week 5 ImageNCAAF

Group of 5 Deep Dive | CFB Week 5

Michael Calabrese
Sep 28, 2024 UTC
2 NCAAF Player Props for Friday ImageNCAAF

2 NCAAF Player Props for Friday

Michael Calabrese
Sep 20, 2024 UTC
Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 4 ImageNCAAF

Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 4

Michael Calabrese
Sep 21, 2024 UTC
NCAAF

Can Oklahoma UPSET Nico Iamaleava & Tennessee? | College Football 25 Game Simulation & Betting Pick

Michael Calabrese
Sep 18, 2024 UTC
3 NCAAF Player Props for Friday ImageNCAAF

3 NCAAF Player Props for Friday

Michael Calabrese
Sep 13, 2024 UTC
Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 3 ImageNCAAF

Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 3

Michael Calabrese
Sep 14, 2024 UTC
NCAAF

Can the Arizona Wildcats STOP Kansas State? | College Football 25 Game Simulation & Betting Pick

Michael Calabrese
Sep 12, 2024 UTC
An 11-1 SGP for Northwestern vs. Duke ImageNCAAF

An 11-1 SGP for Northwestern vs. Duke

Michael Calabrese
Sep 6, 2024 UTC
Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 2 ImageNCAAF

Calabrese's Group of 5 Parlay for Week 2

Michael Calabrese
Sep 7, 2024 UTC
NCAAF

Will Oregon BLOW OUT Boise State In Week 2? College Football 25 Game Simulation & Betting Prediction

Michael Calabrese
Sep 4, 2024 UTC
2 NCAAF Player Props for Friday ImageNCAAF

2 NCAAF Player Props for Friday

Michael Calabrese
Aug 30, 2024 UTC
2 NCAAF Player Props for Thursday ImageNCAAF

2 NCAAF Player Props for Thursday

Michael Calabrese
Aug 29, 2024 UTC
8 Biggest NCAAF Coordinator Changes in 2024 ImageNCAAF

8 Biggest NCAAF Coordinator Changes in 2024

Michael Calabrese
Aug 28, 2024 UTC

Bet Jacksonville State to Make STRONG Statement! College Football Week 1 Picks & Predictions | BBOC

Michael Calabrese
Aug 29, 2024 UTC
Group of 5 Deep Dive | CFB Week 1 | 2024 ImageNCAAF

Group of 5 Deep Dive | CFB Week 1 | 2024

Michael Calabrese
Aug 28, 2024 UTC
CFB Week 1 News & Notes | BONUS EPISODE ImageNCAAF

CFB Week 1 News & Notes | BONUS EPISODE

Michael Calabrese
Aug 26, 2024 UTC
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Betting Highlights
Favorite Bet of All-Time
At that point in my career, the largest single game bet I ever placed was Alabama -1.5 against LSU in 2012 BCS National Championship Game. LSU crossed the 50-yard line just once in the entire game, a 21-0 Alabama victory.
Most Heartbreaking Bet
Iona +4.5 vs. BYU in 2012 NCAA Tournament play-in game. Iona hit an in-game ATS win expectancy of 99.9% before a 17-point second led to a 78-72 loss.
Specialties
  • College Football
  • College Basketball