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.

Athletics Are MLB Odds Favorites to Close Series vs Rays

Athletics Are MLB Favorites to Close Series vs Rays

Written by on May 31, 2018

The Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland A’s have one main thing in common: They play in the two worst stadiums in Major League Baseball and thus have small payrolls because of it. Both are overachieving a bit in 2018, though, by hanging around .500. Tampa plays its final game of the season in Oakland on Thursday afternoon. The Rays are underdogs … click title for full article.
Cardinals Are Slight MLB Betting Underdogs vs Brewers on Wednesday

Cardinals Slight MLB Betting Underdogs vs Brewers on Wednesday

Written by on May 30, 2018

The NL Central race figures to be one of the more interesting division chases in baseball this year. Right now, the Milwaukee Brewers have a nice little lead, but the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs aren’t going anywhere. The Brewers host the Cardinals in a Wednesday matinee and it’s essentially a pick’em on MLB betting odds. How to Bet … click title for full article.
Top MLB Betting Picks of the Week - May 28th Edition.

Top MLB Betting Picks of the Week – May 28th Edition

Written by on May 28, 2018

We could see MLB history on Monday depending on what Houston’s Jose Altuve, the reigning AL MVP, does against the New York Yankees. He has set a club record with a hit in 10 straight at-bats through Sunday. If the Astros were still in the National League, that would tie a league record, but the AL and overall record are … click title for full article.
NHL Betting Preview Stanley Cup Finals Game 1: Washington at Vegas.

NHL Preview Stanley Cup Finals Game 1: Washington at Vegas

Written by on May 28, 2018

A total of 18 active franchises have won the Stanley Cup. There will be a 19th very soon as Washington and Vegas face off in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Sin City. The Caps are 0-1 in Cup Finals all-time and the Golden Knights are an expansion team. They are favored for this game on the NHL … click title for full article.
Bellator 200 Betting Preview & Picks

Bellator 200 Betting Preview & Picks

Written by on May 24, 2018

You don’t have to wait until Saturday night this week for some good MMA action to wager on at Mybookie.ag. That’s because Bellator 200 is Friday from the SSE Arena in London. The headline bout is a middleweight title fight between champion Rafael Carvalho and top challenger Gegard Mousasi. The main card will be shown at 9 p.m. ET (tape … click title for full article.
Atheltics' Are MLB Betting Favorites Over Mariners on Tuesday

Atheltics’ Are MLB Betting Favorites Over Mariners Tuesday

Written by on May 22, 2018

The Seattle Mariners haven’t missed a beat since learning that All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano was going to miss 80 games for a positive drug test. The Mariners bring a three-game winning streak into Tuesday night’s series opener in Oakland. The A’s are solid MLB betting favorites in the latest-starting game on the night’s schedule. How to Bet Mariners at … click title for full article.
Lightning at Capitals Game 6 NHL Odds & 2018 Playoffs Preview

Lightning at Capitals Game 6 NHL Odds & 2018 Playoffs Preview

Written by on May 21, 2018

We know half of the Stanley Cup matchup. The expansion Vegas Golden Knights stunningly have won the Western Conference. They await either the Lightning or Capitals in the Finals, which will be Tampa Bay with a win Monday night in Washington. The Caps, though, are favored in the NHL odds to force a Game 7 back in Tampa. How to … click title for full article.
2018 Eastern Conference Finals Game 3 NBA Odds: Celtics vs. Cavs

Eastern Conference Finals Game 3 NBA: Celtics vs. Cavs

Written by on May 18, 2018

It’s not often that a LeBron James team is down 2-0 in a playoff series, but that’s where James and the Cavaliers are as their Eastern Conference Finals series shifts to Cleveland on Saturday night. Despite largely dominating the first two games, Boston is a sizable NBA odds underdog. How to Bet Celtics at Cavaliers NBA Odds & TV Info … click title for full article.
Phillies are MLB Betting Favorites to Kick Off Series vs. Cardinals

Phillies are MLB Favorites to Kick Off Series vs. Cardinals

Written by on May 17, 2018

In this writer’s opinion, the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals are in the same boat this year: Not likely to win their respective division but definitely both should contend for the two NL wild-card spots. They open a series in St. Louis on Thursday with the Cards as MLB betting favorites. How to Bet Phillies at Cardinals MLB Betting … click title for full article.
2018 Playoffs Preview: Lightning at Capitals NHL Odds & Game 4 Pick

Playoffs Preview: Lightning at Capitals NHL Game 4 Pick

Written by on May 17, 2018

Has there even been a seven-game Stanley Cup playoff series where the road team won every single game? I couldn’t find existence of one, but entering Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Lightning and Capitals, the road team is 3-0. The Caps are slight favorites on the NHL odds to win in D.C. on Thursday. How to … click title for full article.
Are the Astros a Safe MLB Betting Pick vs. Angels on Wednesday?

Are the Astros a Safe MLB Betting Pick vs. Angels on Wednesday?

Written by on May 16, 2018

Just about every MLB expert projected the defending World Series champion Houston Astros would repeat as World Series champions – not to mention win the AL West again. However, the Los Angeles Angels are right there with Houston in the division as the two teams close a series in Anaheim on Wednesday. The Astros are MLB betting favorites behind Cy … click title for full article.
Warriors at Rockets NBA Odds & Playoffs Preview for Game 2

Warriors at Rockets Playoffs Insights for Game 2

Written by on May 16, 2018

This was supposed to be the most anticipated NBA Western Conference Finals in years. Yet in Game 1 in Houston it was never much in doubt in the second half that visiting Golden State would win. Hard to imagine the Rockets now beating the Dubs four times in the next six games. Yet, Houston is a slight NBA odds favorite. … click title for full article.
2018 Europa League Final & Soccer Odds: Marseille vs. Atletico Madrid

2018 Europa League Final & Odds: Marseille vs. Atletico Madrid

Written by on May 15, 2018

The Europa League is like the younger brother of the Champions League but it comes with a couple of nice benefits. The winner of the Europa League qualifies for the UEFA Super Cup as well as the next season’s Champions League. That’s what is at stake Wednesday when Atletico Madrid takes on Marseille in Lyon in the Europa League final. … click title for full article.
2018 NHL Playoffs: Golden Knights at Jets Game 2 Hockey Odds

NHL Playoffs: Golden Knights at Jets Game 2 Hockey Odds

Written by on May 14, 2018

If back in October you predicted the Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets would be the last two teams standing in the NHL’s Western Conference, well, I don’t believe you. The Knights are having the greatest season ever for an expansion team and the Jets weren’t even a postseason club a year ago. The two meet in Winnipeg for Game … click title for full article.