Sal Michaels

Sal Michaels

Sal Michaels is a professional handicapper who is looking to continue his winning ways while selling his wares on this network.  Sports have always had an impact on his life from a very young age, playing baseball and basketball for town and school teams, to handicapping football games for family members. As a sports handicapper with a lot of experience since a very young age but still new to the sports handicapping business, Sal will put forth every drop of effort needed to continue to win and become successful in making his mark in the sports betting business. There is no game that he will dismiss without looking it over and there is no game that he will play without being fully confident in it. Sal uses different techniques of statistical analysis for each sport handicapped along with situational handicapping and systems/formulas that have been backtracked for over a decade and researched along with a mathematician. His philosophy on sports betting is that it is all about quality, not quantity. It is about having a smart and sharp eye for handicapping games and having a strong bankroll philosophy that will be most profitable. Sal understands that this is like a long-term investment and it should be treated that way. If you are looking a handicapper that is all about winning throughout the present and the future with long-term profits, then Sal Michaels is your go-to guy.

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NHL Handicapping Strategies: Goalie Matchups, Schedule Spots & Advanced Stats

Thursday, 24 April 2025
Handicapping NHL games isn’t just about picking the better team – it’s about finding edges. For casual and intermediate hockey bettors, a few key factors can make a big difference. In this guide, we’ll break down three important angles to help you make smarter picks: starting goaltenders, schedule spots, and advanced stats like Corsi and Fenwick. We’ll also see how these play out in both the regular season and playoffs. Let’s dive in with a look at how to bet on hockey a bit more like the pros. Starting Goaltenders: The Last Line of Defense In hockey, the goalie can be the great equalizer. Always check who’s slated to start in the net before placing your bet. The gap between an elite starter and a backup can swing the odds significantly. Sportsbooks adjust lines if a top-tier goaltender is out, and for good reason – a hot goalie can steal games almost single-handedly. Why Goalies Matter: The goaltender is the last line of defense. A team with a stellar...
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How to Bet on NHL Hockey: A Beginner’s Guide to Moneylines, Puck Lines & Totals

Thursday, 24 April 2025
Betting on NHL hockey might seem a bit confusing at first, but it’s actually straightforward once you know the basics. Whether it’s the middle of the regular season or the heat of the playoffs, the core bet types remain the same. In this guide, we’ll break down the three primary hockey betting markets – moneylines, puck lines, and totals (over/unders) – and explain how they work. We’ll also talk about how to read NHL odds and how things like overtime, shootouts, and the intensity of playoff hockey can affect your bets. By the end, you’ll have a solid grasp of how to bet on NHL games smartly and enjoyably. Moneyline – Betting on a Team to Win The moneyline is the simplest and most popular way to bet on hockey. You’re just picking which team will win the game outright (no point spreads involved). Because not all matchups are equal, each team is assigned odds based on its chances of winning. These odds are usually shown as American odds, with a negative number for...
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How to Convert Betting Odds to Implied Probability & Spot Value Bets

Friday, 18 April 2025
Ever see a bet at +200 and wonder, “What are the chances of this winning?” Or you looked at a -150 favorite and thought, “Is this a smart bet, or am I risking too much for a likely win?” Welcome to the world of odds conversion and implied probability. This is where smart bettors live. Because once you know how to translate odds into win probabilities, you stop betting based on gut feels and start betting based on math. And when the math is on your side, you’re not just betting—you’re investing. Odds Are Just Prices Let’s start here: Odds = price. Just like the sticker on a gallon of milk or the price tag on a pair of Jordans, odds are what you pay to “buy” a bet. But the twist? In sports betting, odds also tell a story—specifically, how often the sportsbook thinks that outcome will happen. That story is called implied probability. And your job is to ask: Do I agree with the book’s version of reality? Or do I think they’ve priced it wrong? If your...
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Advanced Sports Betting Money Management: Unit Models, Kelly Criterion & Bankroll Strategy

Thursday, 17 April 2025
Imagine two sports bettors, Jake and Alex, each starting with a $1,000 bankroll. Jake bets haphazardly—doubling his wager when he’s “sure” about a game and chasing losses when things go south. Alex, on the other hand, sticks to a disciplined staking plan for every single bet. Fast forward a few months: Jake has burned through his funds, while Alex’s bankroll is steadily growing. What made the difference? Money management. You can be an outstanding handicapper, making great picks, but if you don’t manage your bankroll properly, you’ll still end up in the negative. For serious casual bettors looking to scale up their wagering in a smart, sustainable way, mastering bankroll management is the real game-changer. In this article, we’ll explore advanced money management strategies that help balance maximizing profits with minimizing risk. You’ll learn how to allocate your bankroll using methods like flat betting, percentage-of-bankroll models, and the famous Kelly...
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Understanding Expected Value in Sports Betting: How to Find +EV Bets

Thursday, 17 April 2025
Expected Value, often called EV, is a simple but powerful concept: it’s the average result you’d expect from a bet if you could replay it over and over. In betting terms, EV measures the gap between the true probability of an outcome and the odds offered by the sportsbook. In other words, it tells you whether the odds are in your favor or not. If a bet has positive EV (+EV), it means you stand to gain money on average in the long run. If it has negative EV (-EV), you’re likely to lose money over time. Think of EV as the guide that helps you decide if a wager is worth the risk – it’s not about guaranteed wins today, but about making smart bets that pay off over many plays. To illustrate, imagine a simple game: You bet $1 on a coin flip. If it’s heads, you win $2; if tails, you get nothing. The coin is fair (50/50 chance on each side). Half the time you win $2, half the time you lose $1, so what’s your expected result per flip? It would be: 0.5 × $2 (win) – 0.5 ×...
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