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 Bracketology: Michigan Likely Out Without Big Ten Tournament Run

NCAA Tournament Bracketology: Michigan Likely Out Without Big Ten Tournament Run

Written by on March 6, 2023

The University of Michigan was ranked 22nd in the preseason Top 25 but could miss the NCAA Tournament entirely despite having one of college basketball’s top players in center Hunter Dickinson unless the Wolverines perhaps win a few games in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament. ESPN bracketology currently has Michigan among its “Next Four Out” along with North Carolina, Vanderbilt … click title for full article.
AP Top 25 College Basketball Top Picks And Betting Opportunities for March 6

AP Top 25 College Basketball Top Picks And Betting Opportunities for March 6

Written by on March 6, 2023

It’s officially conference championship week in college basketball and there are two teams in action ranked in the Top 25 on Monday night in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference Tournament from Las Vegas in Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga. Both will be in the NCAA Tournament regardless. Meanwhile, below is the analysis, college basketball lines, and free picks for … click title for full article.
Rockies’ Brendan Rodgers May Miss 2023 MLB Season Due To Injury

Rockies’ Brendan Rodgers May Miss 2023 MLB Season Due To Injury

Written by on March 3, 2023

The Colorado Rockies weren’t going to be very good this season regardless as they are given an over-under season win total of just 65.5, but they likely got worse this week with the news that second baseman Brendan Rodgers, once one of the most highly touted prospects in the majors and a good player, could miss the season due to … click title for full article.
Summit League Odds: Can Oral Roberts Complete a Perfect League Season?

Summit League Odds: Can Oral Roberts Complete a Perfect League Season?

Written by on March 3, 2023

The men’s Summit League Tournament begins on Friday from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and all eyes will be on regular-season champion Oral Roberts. Led by star Max Abmas, the Governors went 18-0 in league play and are the -190 favorites to win the tournament as they should be. What happens, though, if Oral Roberts doesn’t win it? Will it still … click title for full article.
AP Top 25 College Basketball Top Picks And Betting Opportunities For March 2

AP Top 25 College Basketball Top Picks And Betting Opportunities For March 2

Written by on March 2, 2023

It’s the last Thursday of college basketball’s regular season and several teams will be playing their home finale as they jockey for positioning in next week’s conference tournaments. Meanwhile, below is the analysis, college basketball lines, and free picks for two important games Thursday involving ranked teams.   AP Top 25 College Basketball Top Picks And Betting Opportunities For March … click title for full article.
NHL Trade Rumors: Patrick Kane and his impact in the New York Rangers Betting Odds

NHL Trade Rumors: Patrick Kane and his impact in the New York Rangers Betting Odds

Written by on March 1, 2023

The worst-kept secret in the NHL finally came to fruition on Tuesday night as the New York Rangers acquired former Hart Trophy winner Patrick Kane, on the short list of top American players in NHL history, from the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. The Rangers are in Philadelphia tonight but Kane will not debut then but instead Thursday at home vs. … click title for full article.
March Madness Betting Analysis: Top 3 Favorites You Should Know in the NCAA Tournament

March Madness Betting Analysis: Top 3 Favorites You Should Know in the NCAA Tournament

Written by on March 1, 2023

Wednesday is the first day of March, which means the best month of college basketball has arrived. Some smaller conference tournaments already have begun, and all the major ones take place next week. Selection Sunday is March 14.   March (Madness) Is Here: Houston Remains Favorite To Win NCAA Tournament   The 2023 Final Four is being held at NRG … click title for full article.
Lakers and NBA Betting Odds for what Remains of the Season without the "King"

Lakers and NBA Betting Odds for what Remains of the Season without the “King”

Written by on February 28, 2023

Entering Tuesday’s action in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers are 12th in the West at 29-32 and a half game behind New Orleans for the final play-in tournament spot in the Western Conference and two games behind Dallas for the sixth spot and automatic entry into the postseason. Getting either is going to be very tough with the news … click title for full article.
AP Top 25 NCAA Basketball Betting Opportunities: Tar Heels vs Seminoles, Baylor vs Oklahoma State

AP Top 25 NCAA Basketball Betting Opportunities: Tar Heels vs Seminoles, Baylor vs Oklahoma State

Written by on February 27, 2023

No team that was preseason No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 has missed the NCAA Tournament since it expanded to 65 teams in 1985. Could North Carolina be the first? The Heels might not get a bid if they lose at Florida State on Monday. We break that and another game down. Check out MyBookie’s College Basketball betting … click title for full article.
Russell Westbrook's and NBA Odds: Could improve Clippers' chances of making PlayOffs?

Russell Westbrook’s and NBA Odds: Could improve Clippers’ chances of making PlayOffs?

Written by on February 24, 2023

The Los Angeles Clippers will debut their new Big 3 tonight when they play their first game out of the All-Star break against the visiting Sacramento Kings as former MVP Russell Westbrook will join All-Star teammates Paul George and Kawhi Leonard for the first time as a member of the Clippers – George and Westbrook used to be teammates with … click title for full article.
Kevin Durant and NBA Betting: Suns now Favored without Durant's debut

Kevin Durant and NBA Betting: Suns now Favored without Durant’s debut

Written by on February 23, 2023

The Phoenix Suns made the biggest splash ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline in landing Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets to become Western Conference favorites even though Durant hasn’t made his Suns debut yet. There was some hope that would happen as early as Sunday at the Milwaukee Bucks in a potential NBA Finals preview on national TV – … click title for full article.
Super Early College Football Betting News: Malik Nabers

Super Early College Football Betting News: Malik Nabers

Written by on February 22, 2023

The 2023 college football season is months away, but easily the best Week 1 matchup will feature likely Top 10 teams LSU of the SEC and Florida State of the ACC in the Camping World Kickoff Game on Sept. 3 from Orlando, Fla. No College Football odds yet, but LSU might be without its top returning receiver in Malik Nabers … click title for full article.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury: Buck's Update for NBA Betting Odds

Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury: Buck’s Update for NBA Betting Odds

Written by on February 21, 2023

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the All-Star Break with an NBA-best 12-game winning streak on the back of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is making a push to win a third career regular-season MVP Award to join some exclusive company. He’s currently +700 to do so on the NBA odds.   Bucks Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo Avoids Serious Damage To Wrist, Still To … click title for full article.