Michael Menase was born in Maryland. He did his undergrad at the University of Virginia, but he studied at a total of six different universities spanning both the continental United States and Germany. It was at Alabama where he first got into sports betting. He enjoys watching and betting on pretty much every sport and he enjoys rooting for his Wahoos, Jacksonville Jaguars, St. Louis Cardinals, and VfB Stuttgart.

Rainman M.: BMR Author

MLB Best Bets for Today: Thursday, May 14
Rainman M.
May 14, 2026. 3:20 pm
The best MLB picks are a product of sound reasoning based on ample data. After intensive research, I have determined my three best MLB picks today, which will come from the following games: Marlins vs. Twins, Phillies vs. Red Sox, and Giants vs. Dodgers.Feel free to consider other baseball predictions by checking out today’s MLB
Fury vs. Makhmudov Picks for April 11: Fade or Bet the Gypsy King?
Rainman M.
April 11, 2026. 9:00 am
Tyson Fury is coming out of retirement (again). This time, he is slated to face Arslanbek Makhmudov. The match will last a maximum of twelve rounds and will take place on Saturday, April 11, at noon ET in London. Fury is a very heavy favorite, and any investment in a Makhmudov win feels like gold-digging.
UFC 327 Best Bets: Expert Picks for Saturday Night
Rainman M.
April 11, 2026. 8:17 am
Saturday evening presents an intriguing slate of UFC matchups. The emotion, the stylistic clashes, the power, the technique, everything will be present, and many fights will be worth wagering on.The three fights that interest me the most are Cub Swanson vs. Nate Landwehr, Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit, and Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg. For
2026 Masters Odds: Best Value Bets You Can’t Ignore
Rainman M.
March 30, 2026. 8:16 am
The Masters continues to rise in popularity, with 12.7 million people watching the final round of last year’s tournament. Known as a premier sporting event, The Masters is a must-watch and a must-bet even if golf isn’t typically your favorite sport.Favorite Scottie Scheffler enters the tournament in poor form and has just welcomed a new
Best Super Bowl MVP Bets
Rainman M.
February 8, 2026. 7:59 am
The Super Bowl MVP will be on the team that wins the Super Bowl, and that team will not be Seattle.Sam Darnold relies heavily on the deep passing game and on play-action passing, but the Patriots allow a 68.9 passer rating against deep passes and, since Week 10, are the best against play-action passes according
Super Bowl Halftime Show Props
Rainman M.
February 8, 2026. 7:59 am
It’s well-known that the Super Bowl is the most exciting game of the year because it’s also the biggest football game of the year. But the Super Bowl is also the most exciting game because there is non-stop potential for betting action that extends beyond the game itself. One can bet on so many different
Monday Night Football: Best Bets for the Wild Card Round
Rainman M.
January 12, 2026. 11:00 am
Monday night football bets promise to be a strong source of profit when they are driven by careful consideration. This Monday night, the Steelers will host the Texans. My best football bets for this game will include an ATS play and a player prop.Best Bets for Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Houston TexansMonday night’s game is the
Expert College Football Picks for CFP Semifinals
Rainman M.
January 6, 2026. 7:51 am
Live college football picks are a great source of profit when they are driven by incisive reasoning and sound logic. This week, our College football picks CFP Semifinals will benefit from the fact that we’ve gotten to see the teams involved compete in the playoffs. While stats matter, it is also important to watch how
Expert College Football Picks for Bowl Week
Rainman M.
January 1, 2026. 11:30 am
Live College Football picks are a great source of profit when they are motivated by sound logic and incisive reasoning. To decide on the best College Football Bowl picks for this upcoming week of bowl games, it will be imperative to account for team motivation in addition to breaking down the matchup.NCAAF Bowl Picks At-a-GlanceThis
Expert College Football Picks for CFP Quarterfinal
Rainman M.
January 1, 2026. 7:31 am
Live College Football picks promise to be a great source of profit when they are driven by strong logic and incisive insight. With the first round of the playoffs behind us, we get to dive into our College Football quarterfinal picks.In the first round, Alabama avenged its regular-season loss against Oklahoma, and Ole Miss, who
Expert College Football Picks for CFP Quarterfinal
Rainman M.
December 22, 2025. 10:45 am
Live College Football picks remain a reliable source of profit when they are the product of incisive logic and extensive deliberation. Our College Football picks CFP quarterfinal will cover two of the most highly anticipated games this week, Miami vs. Ohio State and Oregon vs. Texas Tech. The Buckeyes and Red Raiders got to rest
Thursday Night Football: Best Bets for December 19
Rainman M.
December 18, 2025. 8:31 am
Thursday night football is a blessing for bettors because we get to lock in on one game. This Thursday, the Seahawks are hosting the Rams. Let’s come up with multiple Thursday night football bets to take advantage of our focus on this matchup. Our Thursday Night Football picks will include one side and one player prop.
Expert College Football Picks for Week 15
Rainman M.
December 3, 2025. 8:30 am
Live college football picks remain a great source of profit for bettors who are willing to think carefully and logically.Our College Football picks Week 15 need to account for matchup details and, in some cases, regular-season matchup history.Duke and Virginia meet in the ACC Championship Game after having met in the regular season. In addition
Expert NFL Picks for Thanksgiving
Rainman M.
November 27, 2025. 8:35 am
We can profit from making live NFL picks by thinking about the games with clear-headed logic.My Jaguars aren’t playing on Thursday, so I can contemplate my NFL picks Thanksgiving angles without any emotional investment. The matchup edge feels very clear to me for two Thanksgiving games, in particular, which I will focus on for my
Expert College Football Picks for Week 14
Rainman M.
November 26, 2025. 8:59 am
Live College Football picks remain a great source of profit if they are made with careful thought and sound logic. We cannot and will not let the excitement surrounding rivalry week affect the carefulness of consideration that we lend to our College Football picks week 14.Because these are rivalry games that mean a lot to
Expert College Football Picks for Week 13
Rainman M.
November 17, 2025. 9:01 am
Live college football picks prove to be a great source of profit when they are supported by thoughtful matchup analysis and situational logic.The College Football picks week 13 will center on highly anticipated matchups that invoke different aspects of college football that endear this sport to us. My picks this week will target Nebraska vs.
Expert College Football Picks for Week 12
Rainman M.
November 15, 2025. 6:32 am
Making live college football picks is a great way to profit. For College Football picks week 12, games between Big 12 teams, ACC teams, and SEC teams interest me as worth investing in. And keep in mind you can also see other college football predictionsNCAAF Picks Week 12 At-a-GlanceI will recommend three College Football picks
Expert College Football Picks for Week 11
Rainman M.
November 8, 2025. 8:27 am
At the beginning of every week, it is time to decide which live College Football picks to make. This article will feature my three best college football predictions. For College Football picks week 8, underdogs and road teams seem especially intriguing. NCAAF Picks Week 11 At-a-GlanceThis week’s College Football picks all feature high-profile teams. In this
College Football Picks for Week 10: Oct 27-Nov 2
Rainman M.
October 29, 2025. 8:50 am
I genuinely cannot think of a funner way to make money than by making live College Football picks. Conference games featuring high-powered offenses pervade the College Football picks week 10 selection list. While there are so many profit-promising college football predictions to make, this article will focus on my three favorite ones.NCAAF Picks Week 10
College Football Picks for Week 9: Oct 20-26
Rainman M.
October 20, 2025. 9:09 am
When the odds get released for the upcoming college football action, then it’s time to start thinking about live NCAAF picks. Three games interest me for NCAAF picks week 8: Wisconsin vs. Oregon, Boston College vs. Louisville, and Houston vs. Arizona State. I will support my top NCAAF picks this week with situational logic, ATS
NHL Shutout Goalie Props Today: Oct 16
Rainman M.
October 16, 2025. 2:25 pm
Betting on goalies to record a shutout? We’ve analyzed today’s matchups, shot suppression stats, and recent performances to bring you the best NHL shutout prop bets available.NHL Shutout Goalie Odds for TodayMy favorite NHL shutout props today are Jake Allen of the Devils, Samuel Ersson of the Flyers, and my value pick, David Rittich of
NHL First Period Picks Today: Oct. 15
Rainman M.
October 15, 2025. 9:45 am
Want to get ahead of the action early? Our NHL first period picks highlight the best bets for fast starts, including moneylines, totals, and props. We’ve analyzed recent trends, scoring stats, and matchup data to help you find value in today’s first-period markets.NHL First Period Odds & Picks for TodayMy NHL first period picks today
MLB Home Run Props Today: Oct. 14
Rainman M.
October 14, 2025. 10:20 am
We get one game to focus on today, as the Dodgers and Brewers face off for Game 2. Given the pitching matchups and the promise that different batters otherwise come into today’s Game 2 with, this game will be a higher-scoring affair in general and specifically a great one for MLB home run props.MLB Best
College Football Picks for Week 8: Oct 13-19
Rainman M.
October 13, 2025. 12:17 pm
Let’s find ways to profit by making live NCAAF picks. Matchup and situational analysis indicate that there are several NCAAF picks week 8 work making. The three games that interest me are: Tennessee vs. Alabama, USC vs. Notre Dame, and Pittsburgh vs. Syracuse. Alabama beat Missouri last week but displayed a vulnerability that Tennessee can
MLB Parlays Today: Oct. 13
Rainman M.
October 13, 2025. 12:07 pm
For our MLB parlays today, let’s target both playoff games. The Mariners will look to go up 2-0 in the ALCS against Toronto. For the NLCS, the Dodgers and Brewers will play their first game tonight. MLB Best Parlays Today To attack both games, we’re going with a one-sided parlay and a totals parlay. For
College Football Picks for Week 7: Oct 6-12
Rainman M.
October 6, 2025. 10:54 am
Let’s find ways to profit by making live NCAAF picks. Matchup and situational analysis indicate that there are several NCAAF picks week 8 work making. The three games that interest me are: Tennessee vs. Alabama, USC vs. Notre Dame, and Pittsburgh vs. Syracuse. Alabama beat Missouri last week but displayed a vulnerability that Tennessee can
College Football Picks for Week 6: Sept 29-Oct 5
Rainman M.
October 1, 2025. 7:00 am
Last week saw Alabama triumph with a win over favored SEC rival Georgia. Duke also made a statement with a blowout win against a Syracuse team that had just won at Clemson. While Duke and Alabama have certainly quieted some doubters, it’s imperative for our NCAAF best bets that we ascribe significance to the role
College Football Picks for Week 5: Sept 22-28
Rainman M.
September 22, 2025. 9:36 am
This week will feature an incredibly interesting slate of games, including high-profile clashes Oregon vs. Penn State and Alabama vs. Georgia. But don’t forget that the best college football picks for week 5 can be gleaned from examining games that involve lower-profile teams.Strong Rush Attacks Bring Value This WeekThis week, I like BYU to cover
College Football Picks for Week 4: Sept 15-21
Rainman M.
September 15, 2025. 10:40 am
This season has seen many teams disappoint expectations. Sometimes, major consequences have attended disappointment: we’ve already seen multiple head coaches get fired. Other times, teams continue to struggle without making significant alterations. For some struggling teams, there remains hope, however. For our NCAAF best bets for Week 4, we want to distinguish between the promising
College Football Player Props for Week 3: Sept. 8-14
Rainman M.
September 11, 2025. 11:12 am
This week features highly anticipated matchups, with Texas A&M playing Notre Dame, Florida facing LSU, and Georgia taking on Tennessee. These are the games that will capture the biggest viewing audiences.In terms of finding the best college football player props for week 3, I favor the latter two games.DJ Lagway: Under 208.5 Total Passing Yards