Jordan Walters

Biography:

Jordan Walters is a former NCAA mid-major basketball player whose career never got further due to the fact that while he could shoot the lights out, he had the leaping ability of Bill Laimbeer. With a pro basketball career even overseas a pipe dream, Jordan turned to sports writing. He has been in the profession for two decades -- covering multiple Super Bowls, World Series, NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals as well as one World Cup and one Wimbledon -- and a gambling scribe for about 15 years. Any writer can tell a bettor which side to bet; sometimes, it's more important to determine which side NOT to.

Fernando Tatis Jr. May Finish Season In Outfield

MLB Rumors: Fernando Tatis Jr. May Finish Season In Outfield

Written by on August 11, 2021

San Diego’s Fernando Tatis Jr. is the most exciting shortstop in all of baseball, if not overall player, but he has dislocated his shoulder twice already in 2021 and remains on the sideline – yet is still the NL MVP favorite on the MLB odds. In an effort to try and keep Tatis Jr. as healthy as possible while playing … click title for full article.
Yankees vs. Royals MLB

Yankees vs. Royals MLB | New York Thinned By COVID

Written by on August 9, 2021

The New York Yankees are dealing with a bit of a COVID outbreak as they open a series Monday night at the Kansas City Royals. The Yanks are still heavy favorites on the MLB odds as the Royals are one of the weaker teams in the American League. How to Bet Yankees at Royals MLB Odds & TV Info When: … click title for full article.
Texas A&M Quarterback Battle

Texas A&M Quarterback Battle: Haynes King vs. Zach Calzada

Written by on August 9, 2021

One of the biggest quarterback battles to monitor around college football this month is at Texas A&M as Haynes King and Zach Calzada battle to replace departed record-setter Kellen Mond. The Aggies open the season at home on Sept. 4 against MAC school Kent State as 29.5-point favorites on the NCAA football odds. NCAAF 2021 Quarterback Battle Mond was a … click title for full article.
Dodgers vs. Phillies

Must Bet MLB Series This Week: Dodgers vs. Phillies

Written by on August 9, 2021

It’s a potential National League playoff preview this week when the Los Angeles Dodgers, still favored on the MLB odds to win the World Series again, visit the surging Philadelphia Phillies, who have taken over first place in the NL East. The series opens Tuesday and the Dodgers will be favored. MLB National League playoff preview When: Tuesday-Thursday Where: Citizens … click title for full article.
Giants vs Brewers

Giants vs Brewers MLB | NL Division Leaders Clash

Written by on August 6, 2021

We wouldn’t have expected it before the season, but the marquee matchup this weekend around baseball is a potential National League playoff preview between the NL West-leading Giants and NL Central-leading Brewers. Milwaukee is a home favorite on the MLB odds. How to Bet Giants at Brewers MLB Odds & TV Info When: Friday, 8:10 PM ET Where: American Family … click title for full article.
Mets vs Phillies

Mets vs Phillies MLB | First Place In NL East On Line

Written by on August 6, 2021

The New York Mets’ lead in the NL East Division has shrunk to a half-game, and they could fall out of first this weekend as they face the Phillies in Philadelphia. The Phils are favored for Friday’s series opener – and would take over first with a win. How to Bet Mets at Phillies MLB Odds & TV Info When: … click title for full article.
NBA Rumors Kings Still Could Trade Buddy Hield

NBA Insights: Kings Still Could Trade Buddy Hield, Marvin Bagley III

Written by on August 4, 2021

Why do the Sacramento Kings have the longest playoff drought in the NBA? Because their front office/ownership continues to trip over itself and that has continued this offseason – especially involving guard Buddy Hield. The Kings will again be long shots on the NBA odds to reach the playoffs next year because, once again, they haven’t gotten any better. NBA … click title for full article.
Christian Yelich Back This Week For Brewers

MLB Rumors: Christian Yelich Back This Week For Brewers, But Josh Hader Out

Written by on August 4, 2021

The Milwaukee Brewers have a huge lead in the NL Central Division and are unlikely to give that up regardless as they are -1000 favorites on the MLB odds, but the Brewers’ lineup could be fortified as early as Thursday with the potential return of former NL MVP Christian Yelich from the COVID list. However, closer Josh Hader is on … click title for full article.
Padres vs A’s

Padres vs A’s | Possible World Series Preview

Written by on August 3, 2021

Last week in San Diego, the Padres’ Blake Snell and A’s Sean Manaea faced off on the mound, and it was a rout for Athletics. They are scheduled to duel again Tuesday night, this time from Oakland with the A’s favored on the MLB odds. San Diego will add the DH but remains without superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. How … click title for full article.
Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs In-Depth Betting Analysis

Written by on August 3, 2021

As long as Patrick Mahomes is healthy and in his prime, which could be for the next decade-plus, the Kansas City Chiefs are going to be among the favorites to win the Super Bowl. Get used to it. Here’s a quick look at KC’s NFL odds for this season. Analysis Kansas City Chiefs NFL 2021 Regular-season win total: 12.5 Odds … click title for full article.
College Football Betting Odds

College Football Picks To Make the 4-Team Playoff

Written by on August 3, 2021

Well, I’ve been asked by my editors to predict the four teams that will make this year’s College Football Playoff. Unfortunately, there aren’t going to be any surprises in here as it will be the same four teams that usually make it: Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Oklahoma. Here’s a look at each with their odds to win the national … click title for full article.
Astros vs. Giants

Astros vs. Giants Lines MLB | West Division Leaders Face Off

Written by on July 30, 2021

It’s a potential World Series preview and matchup of West Division leaders on Friday night to kick off a terrific weekend interleague series as the Houston Astros visit the San Francisco Giants. Behind Kevin Gausman, the Giants are short favorites on the MLB odds. How to Bet Astros at Giants MLB Odds & TV Info When: Friday, 10:10 PM ET … click title for full article.
NFL Long Shot Picks To Make Playoffs

NFL Long Shot Picks To Make Playoffs

Written by on July 29, 2021

Since the NFL playoffs expanded to 12 teams in 1990, at least four new teams have made the postseason each year. Here are four that missed out in 2020 that could play extra football this winter along with their NFL odds to make/miss the playoffs. Odds & Predictions NFL Playoffs 2021 Cincinnati Bengals (+350 make playoffs | -550 miss) Cincinnati … click title for full article.
NBA Draft

NBA Draft Insights: Top 5 Picks Locked In Thursday?

Written by on July 29, 2021

The 2021 NBA Draft is Thursday night from Brooklyn and if one is to believe the rumors, the top five picks – barring trades, of course – seem to be locked in. There’s no doubt who is going No. 1 as Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham is the heavy favorite on the NBA odds to be chosen first by the Detroit … click title for full article.