Mike Allen

Senior College Basketball Analyst | mike.allen@sportsgambler.com | Last Updated on 04.02.2026

Mike Allen is a betting analyst at Sportsgambler.com, providing college basketball picks throughout the season. As a former odds compiler and long-tenured sports betting journalist, Mike brings a deep understanding of market construction, line movement and pricing efficiency.

Based in Virginia, Mike regularly attends games at John Paul Jones Arena and follows the Virginia Cavaliers and the ACC closely. This first-hand exposure provides valuable insight into the tempo, defensive schemes and coaching tendencies that define the conference.

Mike’s selections are supported by efficiency-based evaluation, utilising metrics such as Net Rating and Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%), allowing him to identify situations where market prices may not fully reflect a game’s likely outcome. His recommendations are built around disciplined analysis and the identification of Positive Expected Value (+EV).

Professional background and expertise: Over 20 years of experience as a sports betting journalist and odds compiler, specialising in college basketball market analysis.
Editorial responsibility: College Basketball.

All predictions published by Mike Allen follow our documented handicapping methodology. Learn more about How Picks Are Made, our Editorial Policy and the full Team of Analysts.

Mike Allen Track Record

Period Wins Losses Push
Last 30 Days 107 114 0
Total 2269 1876 16

Note: Results are tracked using a flat 1-unit stake per main match prediction and graded at the odds available at the time of publication. Pushes are recorded as no win/loss. Past results are not indicative of future performance.

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