Michael Calabrese

Michael Calabrese

721 Posts
Michael Calabrese
721 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.

Texas State vs. Arizona State: Breese's Favorite Total From BBOC ImageNCAAF

Texas State vs. Arizona State: Breese's Favorite Total From BBOC

Michael Calabrese
Sep 14, 2025 UTC
Calabrese's ML Underdog Pick for FAU-FIU ImageNCAAF

Calabrese's ML Underdog Pick for FAU-FIU

Michael Calabrese
Sep 13, 2025 UTC
UConn vs Delaware: Blue Hens Have Their QB ImageNCAAF

UConn vs Delaware: Blue Hens Have Their QB

Michael Calabrese
Sep 13, 2025 UTC
Calabrese's Akron vs UAB Pick From BBOC ImageNCAAF

Calabrese's Akron vs UAB Pick From BBOC

Michael Calabrese
Sep 13, 2025 UTC
Our G5 ML Underdog Parlay for Week 3 ImageNCAAF

Our G5 ML Underdog Parlay for Week 3

Michael Calabrese
Sep 13, 2025 UTC
2 Heisman Bets to Watch After Week 1 ImageNCAAF

2 Heisman Bets to Watch After Week 1

Michael Calabrese
Sep 4, 2025 UTC
Lamar vs. North Texas: Mean Green to Roll ImageNCAAF

Lamar vs. North Texas: Mean Green to Roll

Michael Calabrese
Aug 30, 2025 UTC
Toledo vs Kentucky: Why 'Dog is in Good Spot ImageNCAAF

Toledo vs Kentucky: Why 'Dog is in Good Spot

Michael Calabrese
Aug 30, 2025 UTC
Breese's Buffalo vs. Minnesota Underdog Pick ImageNCAAF

Breese's Buffalo vs. Minnesota Underdog Pick

Michael Calabrese
Aug 28, 2025 UTC
Boise State vs. USF: Upset Brewing in Tampa? ImageNCAAF

Boise State vs. USF: Upset Brewing in Tampa?

Michael Calabrese
Aug 28, 2025 UTC
2 Bets for Iowa State vs. Kansas State ImageNCAAF

2 Bets for Iowa State vs. Kansas State

Michael Calabrese
Aug 20, 2025 UTC
Who Will Be Next CFP Surprise? ImageNCAAF

Who Will Be Next CFP Surprise?

Michael Calabrese
Aug 20, 2025 UTC
+4000 Doak Walker Award Pick for 2025 ImageNCAAF

+4000 Doak Walker Award Pick for 2025

Michael Calabrese
Jul 30, 2025 UTC
2 Early Picks for NCAAF Week 0 & Week 1 ImageNCAAF

2 Early Picks for NCAAF Week 0 & Week 1

Michael Calabrese
Jul 18, 2025 UTC
Can Liberty Go Undefeated? ImageNCAAF

Can Liberty Go Undefeated?

Michael Calabrese
Jul 16, 2025 UTC
Calabrese: 2 NCAAF Teams to Fade ImageNCAAF

Calabrese: 2 NCAAF Teams to Fade

Michael Calabrese
Jul 14, 2025 UTC
2 Early Bets for NCAAF Week 1 ImageNCAAF

2 Early Bets for NCAAF Week 1

Michael Calabrese
Jul 9, 2025 UTC
2 Group of 5 Teams to Target for CFP ImageNCAAF

2 Group of 5 Teams to Target for CFP

Michael Calabrese
Jul 2, 2025 UTC
Calabrese: Time for an Iowa Heisman? ImageNCAAF

Calabrese: Time for an Iowa Heisman?

Michael Calabrese
Jun 27, 2025 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