Michael Arinze

Michael Arinze

About the Author

Michael Arinze is a sports betting analyst for the Action Network. He studied Economics and played goalkeeper on the soccer team at the University of Richmond before earning his MBA at Rutgers University. He's always been comfortable working with numbers and enjoys spending time building and tinkering with his betting models. Michael closely follows most major sports and is a women's college basketball enthusiast. He’s cashed two 15-leg teasers in his betting career as well as a 12-leg parlay that included eight Little League World Series games. Hit him up on X @Vegas_Analytics.

The Archive

Take the points in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals

Given the complete debacle in the series opener, the Pacers should be able to keep it close in Game 2.

Why there's value in the Pacers for Eastern Conference final series bet

The Pacers have been the best perimeter shooting team in the playoffs (38.1 percent). This should give them a puncher’s chance against the Celtics. 

How to bet the first-half in Game 6 of Knicks-Pacers

The Knicks are one step closer to a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals.

How we are betting on Caitlin Clark's highly anticipated debut

The WNBA season tips off Tuesday with four games, headlined by the much-anticipated Caitlin Clark debut as Indiana visits Connecticut.

Three futures picks for the 2024 WNBA season

With much fan anticipation for the professional debut of newcomers Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the WNBA tips off its 40-game season on Tuesday.

Three best bets for Thursday's Cavs-Celtics Game 2

Cleveland is outmatched against Boston, but there are a number of props containing value.

Why you should fade the Knicks in Game 2 vs. Pacers

There are some warning signs that could spell trouble for the Knicks moving forward in the series.

Hit these two player props in Tuesday's Mavs-Thunder opener

The Western Conference semifinal series between Dallas and the top-seeded Thunder tips off Tuesday in Oklahoma City.

Three best bets for Thunder vs. Mavericks semifinal series

Oklahoma City and Dallas will meet in the Western Conference semifinals in a series that is expected to be competitive.

Three best bets for Cavaliers vs. Celtics semifinal series

Although Boston is an overwhelming favorite in their series with Cleveland, there are plenty of betting opportunities that exist.

Why Clippers could be better off without Kawhi Leonard

The Clippers return home on Wednesday night looking to take the lead in their first-round series with the Mavericks.

Target this first-half spread pick in Heat's do-or-die Game 5

Can the Heat stave off elimination on Wednesday in Boston or will the heavily favored Celtics move on to the Eastern Conference semifinals?

Caitlin Clark WNBA season-long props to wager on

The level of interest in Caitlin Clark’s performance is so intense that sportsbooks nationwide are already listing her season-long player props.

Why we love Breanna Stewart's MVP chances

The race for WNBA MVP this season should come down to a battle between the two best players on the league's top two teams.

Why we're fading the Nuggets in the first half vs. Lakers on Monday

With Game 5 on Monday night, the series shifts back to Denver as the Nuggets look to deliver the final blow to the Lakers.

Target the Bucks-Pacers first-half spread for Game 3

With Giannis Antetokounmpo likely out again and the series shifting to Indiana, can the Bucks upset the Pacers in Game 3?

Target this first-quarter spread in Nuggets vs. Lakers

Down 2-0 as the series shifts to Los Angeles, the Lakers look to get off to a fast start, and we have a bet to reflect it.

Target this bet for Game 3 of Knicks-76ers on Thursday

It’s safe to say the 76ers won’t be in the best of moods as they return home Thursday, down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series.

Target this second-half bet in Game 2 of Lakers-Nuggets series

We're targeting a second-half bet in Game 2 of the Lakers-Nuggets Western Conference first-round playoff series.

Target the spread in Game 2 of 76ers-Knicks

If the 76ers can improve their rebounding and keep Joel Embiid on the court, they stand a good chance against the Knicks in Game 2.