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.

NCAA Tournament Betting Analysis: Wolfpack vs Creighton Odds and Trends

NCAA Tournament Betting Analysis: Wolfpack vs Creighton Odds and Trends

Written by on March 16, 2023

It’s the ACC against the Big East in first-round NCAA Tournament action from the South Region on Friday as No. 11 seed NC State takes on No. 6 Creighton. The Bluejays are favored on the NCAAB odds to reach the Round of 32 most likely to face No. 3 Baylor.   No. 11 N.C. State vs. No. 6 Creighton | … click title for full article.
NCAA Tournament Betting Analysis: Charleston vs Aztecs Odds and Trends

NCAA Tournament Betting Analysis: Charleston vs Aztecs Odds and Trends

Written by on March 15, 2023

Usually the most popular first-round upset pick in the NCAA Tournament is a No. 5 over a No. 12 as at least one No. 12 seed has defeated a No. 5 in 32 of the past 37 tournaments. It definitely could happen again Thursday when No. 12 Charleston faces No. 5 San Diego State in South Region action. Let’s get … click title for full article.
Anthony Davis and Details to Consider in NBA betting between Lakers at Houston

Anthony Davis and Details to Consider in NBA betting between Lakers at Houston

Written by on March 15, 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers need every win they can get simply to compete in the Western Conference play-in tournament and remain without LeBron James likely for at least two more weeks. Thus, one would presume that fellow star Anthony Davis would be playing every game out of necessity but that would be incorrect as the Lakers are sitting Davis for … click title for full article.
NCAA Tournament Betting Analysis: Howard vs Kansas Odds and Trends

NCAA Tournament Betting Analysis: Howard vs Kansas Odds and Trends

Written by on March 15, 2023

No team has repeated as national champion in men’s college basketball since Florida in 2007, but Kansas has a very realistic shot to do so as the Jayhawks are the No. 1 seed in the West Region and face No. 16 Howard in NCAA Tournament first-round action on Thursday. Let’s get to the action by checking out the college basketball … click title for full article.
Knicks at Portland: Injuries to Consider in your NBA betting

Knicks at Portland: Injuries to Consider in your NBA betting

Written by on March 14, 2023

The New York Knicks are 1-2 on their four-game West Coast trip that wraps up tonight in Portland. The Knicks got star Jalen Brunson back for the first game of the trip, only to lose him again to injury. Brunson is doubtful tonight in Portland, while Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is in question with his own injury. New York is … click title for full article.
NCAA Tournament Betting Analysis: Michigan and North Carolina out of the Big Dance

NCAA Tournament Betting Analysis: Michigan and North Carolina out of the Big Dance

Written by on March 10, 2023

The 2023 NCAA Tournament won’t feel quite the same because two blue bloods, Michigan and North Carolina – who years ago played one of the most memorable national championship games in history (Chris Webber timeout game) – will not be Dancing after both lost in their conference tournament on Thursday. Now the question is whether either proud program would even … click title for full article.
Is #4 Alabama is a Win Pick for 2023 NCAA Tournament?

Is #4 Alabama is a Win Pick for 2023 NCAA Tournament?

Written by on March 10, 2023

Alabama has been the most successful college football program in history, but the basketball team has never won the NCAA Tournament (no school from the state has). Might that change early next month from Houston? The Tide are +800 second favorites to cut down the nets on the NCAAB odds.   Is Alabama Winning Pick For The 2023 NCAA Championship? … click title for full article.
Nets vs Bucks: Decisions that can influence your NBA betting

Nets vs Bucks: Decisions that Can Influence Your NBA Betting

Written by on March 9, 2023

The mismatch of the night in the NBA Thursday appears to be Brooklyn at Milwaukee. The Bucks would have been sizable favorites regardless but are currently -12 because the Nets are resting several of their best players because it’s the front end of a back-to-back and presumably Brooklyn would rather try and win on Friday in Minnesota instead. Probably a … click title for full article.
AP Top 25 College Basketball Top Picks And Betting Opportunities for March 9

AP Top 25 College Basketball Top Picks And Betting Opportunities for March 9

Written by on March 9, 2023

TCU’s chances of winning the Big 12 Tournament took a big hit with the news that starting center Eddie Lampkin is taking a leave of absence from the team. The No. 22 Frogs open play in the Big 12 Tournament on Thursday against No. 12 Kansas State. Here’s a look at that game No. 11 UConn facing unranked Providence from … click title for full article.
NBA Betting News: Gilgeous-Alexander Out As Kevin Durant Makes Debut

NBA Betting News: Gilgeous-Alexander Out As Kevin Durant Makes Debut

Written by on March 8, 2023

The Phoenix Suns are unbeaten since Kevin Durant made his team debut following a trade from Brooklyn and the Suns’ offense looks as unstoppable as many thought it would adding KD to Devin Booker and Chris Paul. Durant hasn’t played his home debut with Phoenix yet but will tonight when it hosts Oklahoma City, which will be without its best … click title for full article.
March Madness Big 12 Tournament First-Round Picks: Back Texas Tech, Oklahoma State

March Madness Big 12 Tournament First-Round Picks: Back Texas Tech, Oklahoma State

Written by on March 8, 2023

The Big 12 Tournament kicks off with two games from Kansas City on Wednesday with Texas Tech facing West Virginia and Oklahoma facing Oklahoma State. All but the Sooners have at-large NCAA Tournament hopes but can’t afford a first-round loss. Check out college basketball odds, analysis, and a free prediction for these Big 12 Tournament games.   March Madness Big … click title for full article.
NFL Betting News: Derek Carr and Saints, Jets Hoping For Aaron Rodgers

NFL Betting News: Derek Carr and Saints, Jets Hoping For Aaron Rodgers

Written by on March 7, 2023

The NFL’s quarterback carousel started spinning on Monday as the New Orleans Saints signed four-time Raiders Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr to a four-year, $150 million contract with $100 million guaranteed. NFL free agency technically doesn’t begin until the new league year on March 15 but because Carr was cut by the Raiders, he could sign whenever he wanted and … click title for full article.
NBA Power Rankings After Week 20: Are Knicks Legitimate Contenders?

NBA Power Rankings After Week 20: Are Knicks Legitimate Contenders?

Written by on March 7, 2023

With the Milwaukee Bucks losing over the weekend, the New York Knicks now have the longest winning streak in the NBA at nine in a row but it only has gotten them to fifth in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are still +6600 longer shots to win their first NBA title in decades. Still interested in betting to win the … click title for full article.