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Jordan Walters

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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.

Packers Playoffs? Falcons Win NFC South? Expert Analysis and Betting Odds for 2024

Packers Playoffs? Falcons Win NFC South? Expert Analysis and Betting Odds for 2024

Written by on August 30, 2024

The NFL regular season begins next Thursday with an AFC Championship Game rematch between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs – the first of 272 games in the regular season, with it concluding on Jan. 5. Here are three regular-season bets I’d place now.   Packers to make playoffs -154 This seems fairly cheap – for an example, the … click title for full article.
Inside Money Line Betting Tips Only Experts Use

Inside Money Line Betting Tips Only Experts Use You Should Know

Written by on August 29, 2024

If you’re either a college or pro football bettor that is looking for some expert betting tips that ‘go inside the money line’ then consider your ticket punched, even if it’s not for the latest Powerball haul that brought one lucky lady over $700 million just last week. While a vast majority of NFL bettors like to make against-the-spread (ATS) … click title for full article.
Potential AL Playoff Matchup: Royals vs. Astros Preview with Expert Picks

Potential AL Playoff Matchup: Royals vs. Astros Preview with Expert Picks

Written by on August 29, 2024

It’s a potential American League playoff preview on Thursday to open a series as the Kansas City Royals, who should either win the AL Central or get a wild-card spot, visit the AL West-leading Houston Astros, who are solid favorites on the MLB odds behind Hunter Brown. Kansas City at Houston: 2024 MLB Expert Analysis Opening MLB Lines Subject to … click title for full article.
Braves' ace lefty Chris Sale faces off against the Twins' Wild-Card Push

Braves’ ace lefty Chris Sale faces off against the Twins’ Wild-Card Push

Written by on August 28, 2024

The National League Cy Young Award is Chris Sale’s to lose as the lefty returns to the mound Wednesday night for the Atlanta Braves as they continue an interleague series at fellow wild-card contender Minnesota. The Braves are favorites on the MLB odds. Opening MLB Lines Subject to Change: Braves -135, Twins +125 (total 7.5)Expert Prediction: Braves 4, Twins 3 … click title for full article.
Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M: Elko's Debut, Predictions, and Betting Odds

Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M: Elko’s Debut, Predictions, and Betting Odds

Written by on August 27, 2024

The Mike Elko coaching era begins at Texas A&M on Saturday as the No. 20 Aggies host No. 7 Notre Dame, where Elko had been a defensive coordinator earlier in his career. Texas A&M is a short favorite on the NCAAF odds. Opening NCAAF Lines Subject to Change: Texas A&M -3 (total 46.5)Expert Prediction: Texas A&M 24, Notre Dame 23 … click title for full article.
Can the Orioles Upset the Dodgers? Flaherty's Impact, Odds, and Expert Predictions

Can the Orioles Upset the Dodgers? Flaherty’s Impact, Odds, and Expert Predictions

Written by on August 27, 2024

It’s a potential World Series preview and two of the best lineups in the majors facing off in a series opener on Tuesday night as the Baltimore Orioles visit the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are solid favorites on the MLB odds behind trade acquisition Jack Flaherty. Baltimore at LA Dodgers: 2024 MLB Expert Analysis Opening MLB Lines Subject to Change: … click title for full article.
NCAAF Week 1 Top Game: Defending National Champions Georgia vs Clemson, Expert Analysis & Picks

NCAAF Week 1 Top Game: Defending National Champions Georgia vs Clemson, Expert Analysis & Picks

Written by on August 26, 2024

The marquee matchup around college football in Week 1 is clearly a matchup of recent national champions, as No. 14 Clemson faces No. 1 Georgia in a neutral-site game Saturday from Atlanta. The Dawgs are nearly two-TD favorites on the NCAAF odds. Opening NCAAF Lines Subject to Change: Georgia -13 (total 49)Expert Prediction: Georgia 27, Clemson 17   Clemson Tigers … click title for full article.
1st Timer Dylan Crews: No. 2 Overall Pick Debuts Against Favorites Yankees

1st Timer Dylan Crews: No. 2 Overall Pick Debuts Against Favorites Yankees

Written by on August 26, 2024

The Washington Nationals are not a very good team this MLB season, but a big part of their future will be on display Monday night for the first time as outfielder Dylan Crews, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 draft, will make his big-league debut vs. the Yankees, who are solid favorites on the MLB odds. NY Yankees … click title for full article.
MLB Wild Card Race: Diamondbacks vs Red Sox Score Prediction & Preview

MLB Wild Card Race: Diamondbacks vs Red Sox Score Prediction & Preview

Written by on August 23, 2024

It’s a very intriguing interleague series opener on Friday night between teams chasing wild-card spots as the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Boston Red Sox, who are short favorites on the MLB odds even though the Sox have been much better on the road than at home in 2024. Arizona at Boston: MLB Expert Analysis Opening MLB Lines Subject to Change: … click title for full article.
NCAAF Week 1 Odds: Dylan Raiola Era Begins at QB for Nebraska vs UTEP

NCAAF Week 1 Odds: Dylan Raiola Era Begins at QB for Nebraska vs UTEP

Written by on August 22, 2024

It’s one of the most highly anticipated football seasons at Nebraska in years as the Cornhuskers open at home against UTEP on Aug. 31, and it will also be the NU debut of mega-touted recruit Dylan Raiola after the true freshman won the team’s QB competition. The Huskers are heavy favorites on the NCAAF odds.   Opening NCAAF Lines Subject … click title for full article.

Exploring the Best College Football Parlay Picks for Week 1: Miami vs Florida & USC vs LSU

Written by on August 22, 2024

The current betting favorite to be the first major conference college football coach to be fired this season is Florida’s Billy Napier, and those odds will only get shorter if Napier’s Gators lose at home in their season opener vs. Miami. We pick that game and another big Week 1 matchup for a parlay.   Expert Parlay Pick: Miami moneyline … click title for full article.
MLB Showdown: Padres vs Mets Odds, Picks & Wild Card Implications

MLB Showdown: Padres vs Mets Odds, Picks & Wild Card Implications

Written by on August 22, 2024

A big series in the NL wild-card race begins on Thursday night from San Diego when the Padres, who seem all but assured of a WC spot, host the New York Mets – who are currently just on the outside looking in. The Friars are solid favorites for the opener on the MLB odds. New York Mets at San Diego: … click title for full article.
NFL Week 1 Odds: Commanders Name Jayden Daniels Starting QB vs Buccaneers

NFL Week 1 Odds: Commanders Name Jayden Daniels Starting QB vs Buccaneers

Written by on August 21, 2024

Another NFL starting quarterback battle is over as new Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn has named No. 2 overall rookie Jayden Daniels as his guy for Week 1 at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are 3.5-point favorites on the NFL odds. Frankly, no one really believes the Commanders were having a competition between Daniels and free-agent signing Marcus Mariota.   … click title for full article.
MLB Showdown: Nola vs. Fried - A Must-Watch Matchup with Picks and Analysis

MLB Showdown: Nola vs. Fried – A Must-Watch Matchup with Picks and Analysis

Written by on August 21, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies can all but wrap up the 2024 NL East title early this week by winning a series in Atlanta, which was just dealt another major injury blow. It’s a terrific pitching matchup on Wednesday featuring Aaron Nola vs. Max Fried with the Braves as short favorites on the MLB odds. Opening MLB Lines Subject to Change: Braves … click title for full article.