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 vs Mariners MLB Lines & Pick for Thursday Night

Athletics vs Mariners MLB Lines & Pick for Thursday Night

Written by on May 25, 2023

The Athletics are easily the worst team in the major leagues as they plan for a move to Las Vegas in a few years. They are on a seven-game losing streak as they close a series in Seattle on Thursday night as heavy underdogs on the MLB odds.   Athletics vs. Mariners | 2023 MLB Expert Analysis   How to … click title for full article.
White Sox vs Tigers MLB Lines & Pick for Thursday Evening

White Sox vs Tigers MLB Lines & Pick for Thursday Evening

Written by on May 24, 2023

Because MLB changed schedules this year and going forward where every team in the majors will play every other club at least one series, that means games inside the division have been trimmed down. That’s partly why the AL Central rival White Sox and Tigers will meet for the first time this season on Thursday from Motown.   White Sox … click title for full article.

Shane McClanahan: Ray’s Update for MLB Betting Odds

Written by on May 24, 2023

Tampa Bay Rays ace lefty Shane McClanahan is the +350 second-favorite to win the AL Cy Young Award on the MLB odds and has excellent career numbers against Wednesday’s opponent, the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. He’s a big favorite on the MLB betting odds for the matchup.   Rays Cy Young Contender McClanahan On Mound vs. Blue Jays | 2023 … click title for full article.
LA Lakers and NBA Betting News: "It was cool, a pretty cool ride"

LA Lakers and NBA Betting Insights: “It was cool, a pretty cool ride”

Written by on May 23, 2023

For just the third time in his Hall of Fame career, LeBron James has been swept out of the NBA playoffs as the Denver Nuggets rallied for a 113-111 win in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday to eliminate LA – and LeBron hasn’t ruled out retiring at age 38, although no one really thinks he will. … click title for full article.
NFL Betting News: Austin Ekeler and $1.75 million reasons to Stay with Chargers

NFL Betting News: Austin Ekeler and $1.75 million reasons to Stay with Chargers

Written by on May 23, 2023

Pro Bowl running back Austin Ekeler had requested a trade from the Los Angeles Chargers due to contract reasons but will be staying put this season with $1.75 million in incentives added to his deal but that won’t affect the 28-year-old hitting free agency after this year when the Chargers could let him walk. Frankly, the Bolts can’t really extend … click title for full article.
Jose Altuve: Astros’s Update for MLB Betting Odds

Jose Altuve: Astros’s Update for MLB Betting Odds

Written by on May 18, 2023

The Houston Astros got off to a slow start this season likely for two reasons: A World Series hangover and not having All-Star second baseman, former AL MVP and future Hall of Famer Jose Altuve due to injury but he is likely to make his season debut on Friday with the Astros as huge favorites on the MLB odds against … click title for full article.
Stars vs. Golden Knights Stanley Cup Western Finals Game 1 Betting Odds and Trends

Stars vs. Golden Knights Stanley Cup Western Finals Game 1 Betting Odds and Trends

Written by on May 18, 2023

The NHL’s Western Conference Finals begins on Friday from Las Vegas with the Golden Knights as -125 favorites on the NHL odds against the Dallas Stars. It’s a rematch of the 2020 West Finals in the COVID Edmonton bubble won by Dallas in an upset.   Stars vs. Golden Knights, Game 1 | 2023 NHL Expert Analysis   How to … click title for full article.
Panthers vs. Hurricanes Stanley Cup Eastern Finals Game 1 Betting Odds and Trends

Panthers vs. Hurricanes Stanley Cup Eastern Finals Game 1 Betting Odds and Trends

Written by on May 17, 2023

The Florida Panthers already have upset Boston and Toronto in these Stanley Cup playoffs and now the Panthers take on the Metropolitan Division champion Carolina Hurricanes, the new Cup favorites, in the East Finals starting Thursday night from Raleigh, N.C. The Canes are favored on the NHL odds.   Panthers vs. Hurricanes, Game 1 | 2023 NHL Expert Analysis   … click title for full article.
Justin Verlander: Met’s Update for MLB Betting Odds

Justin Verlander: Met’s Update for MLB Betting Odds

Written by on May 16, 2023

It’s a potential World Series preview on Tuesday when the Tampa Bay Rays, the team with the best record in the majors hosts the struggling but still very loaded New York Mets in the home debut of big offseason addition Justin Verlander. Let’s look at the following betting analysis for this game, so you can bet against MLB odds.   … click title for full article.
Rangers and MLB betting News: Cody Bradford debuts with team's Winning streak

Rangers and MLB Betting News: Cody BradfordSebuts with Team’s Winning Streak

Written by on May 15, 2023

It’s a matchup of division leaders from Arlington on Monday night as the surprising Texas Rangers, who lead the AL West by four games, host the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves, who enter on a four-game winning streak. Tonight will be the MLB debut of Texas pitching prospect Cody Bradford, but the Braves are favored on the MLB odds.   MLB … click title for full article.
NHL Playoffs Game Odds: Seattle Kraken at Dallas Stars, Game 7 for Semifinals

NHL Playoffs Game Odds: Seattle Kraken at Dallas Stars, Game 7 for Semifinals

Written by on May 15, 2023

Nothing beats a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and that’s what NHL fans get on Monday as the Seattle Kraken visit the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference semifinals. The Stars are favored in the NHL Odds to advance.   Kraken vs. Stars, Game 7 | 2023 NHL Expert Analysis   How to Bet Seattle at Dallas NHL … click title for full article.
Celtics vs 76ers Predictions: Game 6 for Eastern Conference Semifinals

Celtics vs 76ers Predictions: Game 6 for Eastern Conference Semifinals

Written by on May 11, 2023

The Philadelphia 76ers hold a shocking 3-2 series lead over the once heavily favored Boston Celtics and can eliminate the C’s in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals from the City of Brotherly Love on Thursday. The Celtics are short favorites on the NBA odds.   76ers vs. Celtics, Game 6 | 2023 NBA Expert Analysis   How to … click title for full article.
NFL Betting News: What you Should know before the Calendar comes out

NFL Betting News: What you Should Know Before the Calendar Comes Out

Written by on May 10, 2023

The full NFL schedule will be released on Thursday night for the 2023 regular season, but a few games involving the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs have leaked already – but not yet which team they will host in the Kickoff Game. We know it will not be Cincinnati or Miami as the Chiefs will host the Bengals … click title for full article.
NHL Playoffs Game Odds: Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers, Game 4 Semifinals

NHL Playoffs Game Odds: Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers, Game 4 Semifinals

Written by on May 9, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights lead their Western Conference semifinal series with the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 but may have to make a goaltending change for Game 4 in Edmonton on Wednesday. The Oilers are sizable favorites on the NHL odds.   Golden Knights vs. Oilers, Game 4 | 2023 NHL Expert Analysis   How to Bet Vegas at Edmonton NHL Hockey … click title for full article.