Mike Allen

Senior College Basketball Analyst | mike.allen@sportsgambler.com | Last Updated on 04.04.2026

Mike Allen is a senior betting analyst, 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 an odds compiler and sports betting journalist, specialising in college basketball market analysis.

Editorial responsibility

Member of the Basketball Editorial Betting Panel. Produces and oversees college basketball betting previews and picks.

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	29	35	0
Total	2422	2016	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.