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.

Thursday’s Celtics-Bucks Winner Earns Potentially Huge Playoff Tiebreaker

Thursday’s Celtics-Bucks Winner Earns Potentially Huge Playoff Tiebreaker

Written by on March 30, 2023

Arguably the most important game left in the NBA’s regular season is Thursday’s Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks matchup. The teams have split the first two meetings and this is their last matchup, so the winner would have a head-to-head tiebreaker if the clubs finish with the same record – Milwaukee is currently up three games. If they do finish … click title for full article.
Phoenix Suns and NBA Betting Odds: Durant ready to Play against Minnesota

Phoenix Suns and NBA Betting Odds: Durant ready to Play against Minnesota

Written by on March 29, 2023

Superstar Kevin Durant was traded from Brooklyn to Phoenix more than a month ago yet hasn’t played a home game for the Suns yet due to two separate injuries. KD will return from that second one tonight and play in the desert for the first time as a member of the Suns as they host Minnesota.   NBA News: Kevin … click title for full article.
Giants vs. Yankees Opening Day 2023: MLB Odds and Lines

Giants vs. Yankees Opening Day 2023: MLB Odds and Betting Lines

Written by on March 28, 2023

The San Francisco Giants tried everything they could to lure New York Yankees slugger and 2022 AL MVP Aaron Judge in free agency but couldn’t close the deal. Perhaps it’s fitting, then, that the Giants open the 2023 regular season – with the new pitch clock, bigger bases and no infield shifts – at the Yankees on Thursday afternoon.   … click title for full article.
NFL Betting News: Lamar Jackson in doubt for 2023 Season with Baltimore

NFL Betting News: Lamar Jackson in doubt for 2023 Season with Baltimore

Written by on March 28, 2023

Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl quarterback and former league MVP Lamar Jackson is representing himself in contact negotiations with the team, which is making things much harder. On Monday, Jackson posted a goodbye to the city of Baltimore and revealed that he asked for a trade back on March 2. Will the Ravens deal him? They still hold the leverage when … click title for full article.
Great College Basketball Betting Picks for NIT's Semifinals

Great College Basketball Betting Picks for NIT’s Semifinals

Written by on March 27, 2023

Basketball bettors don’t have to wait until this weekend’s NCAA Tournament Final Four to get their fix as the semifinals of the NIT tip off from Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday night. Las Vegas won the bidding to host after New York had hosted for several decades. Let’s look the NIT odds for your NCAA basketball betting.   … click title for full article.
Dallas Mavericks and NBA Betting Odds: Significant loss for 1 game without Luka Doncic

Dallas Mavericks and NBA Betting Odds: Significant loss for 1 game without Luka Doncic

Written by on March 27, 2023

If the NBA playoffs started today, the Dallas Mavericks would not even be in the Western Conference play-in tournament. Thus, they need every win possible but superstar Luka Doncic will sit out Monday’s game at Indiana due to suspension.   NBA News: Mavericks Star Luka Doncic Facing Suspension Monday vs. Pacers   When: Monday, March 27, at 7:00 pm ET … click title for full article.
Chicago Bulls and NBA Betting Odds: Looking for a Win to get the PlayOffs without DeRozan

Chicago Bulls and NBA Betting Odds: Looking for a Win to get the PlayOffs without DeRozan

Written by on March 23, 2023

The Chicago Bulls have been one of the NBA’s bigger disappointments this season at 34-38 and 10th in the East. Getting into the East’s top six and automatic entry to the NBA playoffs is a pipe dream. The team starts a crucial three-game West Coast trip on Friday in Portland and could be without All-Star DeMar DeRozan for that game … click title for full article.
March Madness Odds: Sweet 16 Betting Analysis and Trends for Arkansas vs UConn

March Madness Odds: Sweet 16 Betting Analysis and Trends for Arkansas vs UConn

Written by on March 22, 2023

The first West Region Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament action from Las Vegas on Thursday features No. 8 Arkansas of the SEC facing No. 4 UConn of the Big East, with the winner facing either UCLA or Gonzaga in the Elite Eight. The Huskies are favored on the NCAAB odds.   Sweet 16: No. 8 Arkansas vs. No. 4 UConn | … click title for full article.
NBA Betting News: Ja Morant, ready or not, is going to Play against Houston

NBA Betting News: Ja Morant, ready or not, is going to Play against Houston

Written by on March 22, 2023

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Ja Morant hasn’t played since March 3 in Denver as after that loss, he was streamed live on social media at about 5 am local time dancing shirtless in a strip club. There’s nothing wrong with that part, but Morant also had a gun in his hand. That led to an NBA suspension, which officially ended on … click title for full article.
Top NBA Betting Game: Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings Odds and Analysis

Top NBA Betting Game: Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings Odds and Analysis

Written by on March 21, 2023

It’s a potential NBA Finals preview Tuesday as the Boston Celtics complete a long road trip when they visit the Sacramento Kings. Yes, we said potential NBA Finals preview. Everyone knows the Celtics are good enough to get there, but don’t overlook the Kings, who third in the West and have clinched their first winning record since 2006 – the … click title for full article.
NCAA Tournament Betting Analysis: Iona vs UConn Odds and Trends

NCAA Tournament Betting Analysis: Iona vs UConn Odds and Trends

Written by on March 16, 2023

Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino has done a terrific job at Iona, but Friday could be his final game there as there are multiple reports that Pitino will leave to take over at St. John’s. The No. 13 Gaels are 9.5-point underdogs for their first-round NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 UConn. Let’s get to the action by checking … click title for full article.