Michigan State Senior Launches Sports Betting Picks Column

Will Thacker to provide 'Sports Bet of the Day' with $50 wagers

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Will Thacker, a senior at Michigan State University set to graduate with honors this spring, is launching a new sports betting picks column for The Pressbox. Thacker has previous internship experience on Wall Street and in the sports gaming industry, and hopes to land a career opportunity in sports representation after graduation. The column will feature Thacker's 'Sports Bet of the Day' with $50 wagers, and his statistics will be tracked and reported weekly.

Why it matters

Sports betting has become increasingly mainstream, with many media outlets now providing betting advice and analysis. Thacker's new column taps into this growing interest, offering readers an inside look at the sports betting world from the perspective of a young, up-and-coming industry professional.

The details

Thacker's first 'Sports Bet of the Day' pick is St. John's, at home, -5.5 against Villanova. The Pressbox will be placing a $50 wager on this pick, and Thacker's overall betting record and performance will be tracked and reported on a weekly basis.

  • Will Thacker is set to graduate from Michigan State University this spring.

The players

Will Thacker

A senior at Michigan State University who is set to graduate with honors this spring. Thacker has previous internship experience on Wall Street and in the sports gaming industry, and hopes to land a career opportunity in sports representation after graduation.

The Pressbox

The media outlet that is launching Thacker's new sports betting picks column, which will feature his 'Sports Bet of the Day' with $50 wagers.

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What they’re saying

“We will keep his statistics and post each week. In addition, this will be an actual play. We will be playing $50 for each of Will's picks.”

— The Pressbox Staff (thepressboxlts.com)

What’s next

The Pressbox will be tracking and reporting on Thacker's sports betting performance on a weekly basis.

The takeaway

Thacker's new sports betting picks column provides readers with an inside look at the sports betting industry from the perspective of a young, up-and-coming professional, tapping into the growing mainstream interest in sports betting.