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.

New Orleans Saints NFL Odds After Free Agency Week 1

New Orleans Saints NFL Odds After Free Agency Week 1

Written by on March 23, 2020

The New Orleans Saints have made the playoffs three years in a row but have been knocked out in excruciating fashion each time before reaching the Super Bowl. This year might be the team’s last great chance to win another title in the foreseeable future because it’s also probably the last year future Hall of Famer Drew Brees suits up. … click title for full article.
NBA Sacramento Kings 2020 Season Analysis

NBA Sacramento Kings 2020 Season Analysis

Written by on March 20, 2020

The Sacramento Kings haven’t made the playoffs since the 2005-06 season and most likely aren’t going to this year, either, as they have taken a small step back under first-year coach Luke Walton. The Kings were 28-36 before the NBA season was postponed. Here’s an overview of their season. Here’s an overview of the Sacramento Kings 2020 season so far … click title for full article.
NBA New Orleans Pelicans 2020 Season Analysis

NBA New Orleans Pelicans 2020 Season Analysis

Written by on March 20, 2020

This season is going to be a success for the New Orleans Pelicans regardless because they have a future superstar in rookie Zion Williamson and did quite well in the Anthony Davis trade with the Lakers. The Pelicans were 28-36 before the NBA season was postponed. Here’s an overview of their season. Here’s an overview of the New Orleans Pelicans 2020 … click title for full article.
NBA Portland Trail Blazers 2020 Season Analysis

NBA Portland Trail Blazers 2020 Season Analysis

Written by on March 20, 2020

The Portland Trail Blazers reached the Western Conference Finals last season, but took a big step back this year for a few reasons – including injuries. One of the West’s biggest disappointments for sure. The Blazers were 29-37 before the NBA season was postponed. Here’s an overview of their season. Here’s an overview of the Portland Trail Blazers 2020 season so … click title for full article.
NBA Indiana Pacers 2020 Season Analysis

NBA Indiana Pacers 2020 Season Analysis

Written by on March 18, 2020

The Indiana Pacers played most of this season without their best player in guard Victor Oladipo as he suffered a major injury in January 2019 and needed a full calendar year to recover. That the NBA season is on suspension actually helps Oladipo. The Pacers were 39-26 before the NBA season was postponed. Here’s an overview of the Indiana Pacers … click title for full article.
NBA Miami Heat 2020 Season Analysis

NBA Miami Heat 2020 Season Analysis

Written by on March 18, 2020

The Miami Heat made a big sign-and-trade during the offseason in landing All-Star Jimmy Butler, and it has paid huge dividends with Miami a major surprise in the East and a legitimate conference title contender. The Heat were 41-24 before the NBA season was postponed. Here’s an overview of the Miami Heat 2020 season so far with NBA Odds and … click title for full article.
Colorado Rockies 2020 Pre-Season Analysis

Colorado Rockies 2020 Pre-Season Analysis

Written by on March 18, 2020

Colorado’s two-year streak of reaching the postseason came to a screeching halt a year ago as the Rox slipped to a 71-91 record. After a very quiet offseason and with the potential of trading star third baseman Nolan Arenado this year, it could be a long 2020 campaign in Denver. Let’s check the MLB Odds and World Series Odds for … click title for full article.
St. Louis Cardinals 2020 Pre-Season Analysis

St. Louis Cardinals 2020 Pre-Season Analysis

Written by on March 17, 2020

The St Louis Cardinals ended a three-year playoff drought last season by winning the NL Central Division and then upset the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS. However, the Cards were swept by Washington in the NLCS. Could St. Louis take another step in 2020? Let’s check the MLB Odds and World Series Odds for the St. Louis Cardinals 2020 Season. … click title for full article.
New York Mets 2020 Pre-Season Analysis

New York Mets 2020 Pre-Season Analysis

Written by on March 17, 2020

The New York Mets improved from 77 wins in 2018 to 86 last year, but it still wasn’t enough to get the team back in the playoffs. Might that change this year under a new manager? Here’s an overview of the 2020 Mets. Let’s check the MLB Odds and World Series Odds for the New York Mets 2020 Season. New … click title for full article.
Miami Marlins 2020 Pre-Season Analysis

Miami Marlins 2020 Pre-Season Analysis

Written by on March 16, 2020

The Miami Marlins haven’t made the playoffs since winning the 2003 World Series and there’s no chance that the Marlins are playing extra baseball this year, either. It’s going to be another long season as there’s simply little talent there. Let’s check the MLB Odds and World Series Odds for the Miami Marlins 2020 Season. Miami Marlins 2020 Pre-Season Analysis … click title for full article.
Kansas City Royals 2020 Pre-Season Analysis

Kansas City Royals 2020 Pre-Season Analysis

Written by on March 16, 2020

The Kansas City Royals won the World Series as recently as 2015 but since then it has been all downhill for this franchise. The Royals lost 103 games in 2019 and probably won’t be much better this year. Here’s a look at the 2020 Royals under new manager Mike Matheny. Let’s check the MLB Odds and World Series Odds for … click title for full article.
Cleveland Indians 2020 Pre-Season Analysis

Cleveland Indians 2020 Pre-Season Analysis

Written by on March 16, 2020

The Cleveland Guardians saw their three-year run atop the AL Central Division end last year and failed to make the playoffs despite a very good season where they won 93 games. What can we expect from the Tribe in 2020? Again, assuming there is a season. Let’s check the MLB Odds and World Series Odds for the Cleveland Indians 2020 … click title for full article.
NCAAB: Which Pac-12 Teams Can Win National Title?

NCAAB Betting: Which Pac-12 Teams Can Win National Title?

Written by on March 12, 2020

The Pac-12 calls itself the Conference of Champions, but it hasn’t had a national champion in college basketball since way back in 1997. Might that change this season? Doubtful, but here are the only schools with a shot at it along with College Basketball odds. NCAAB: Which Pac-12 Teams Can Win National Title? Oregon (+2200) The first NCAA Tournament was … click title for full article.
NCAAB: Which SEC Teams Can Win National Title?

NCAAB Betting: Which SEC Teams Can Win National Title?

Written by on March 12, 2020

The SEC is easily the most dominant conference in college football, but not so much in NCAA hoops outside of Kentucky. No SEC school other than the Cats has won a national title since 2007. Here are the only legitimate contenders to win it all this year with College Basketball odds. NCAAB: Which SEC Teams Can Win National Title? Kentucky … click title for full article.