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Jordan Walters

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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.

NHL Trade Rumors: Timo Meier May and Potential Suitors, Final Game with Sharks?

NHL Trade Rumors: Timo Meier May and Potential Suitors, Final Game with Sharks?

Written by on February 20, 2023

The 2023 NHL Trade Deadline is March 3 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time and the San Jose Sharks are definitely a seller with the franchise in full rebuild mode. In fact, leading goal scorer and 26-year-old forward Timo Meier is considered iffy for tonight’s home game against Seattle because Meier is slightly banged up but there’s also chatter a trade … click title for full article.
Frankie Montas: Injury Affects the Yankees' Odds for the 2023 MLB Season

Frankie Montas: Injury Affects the Yankees’ Odds for the 2023 MLB Season

Written by on February 16, 2023

Last year at the Trade Deadline, many questioned New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman for trading four prospects to the Oakland A’s for starting pitcher Frankie Montas (and reliever Lou Trivino). While Montas is talented, he gave some evaluators pause because of his inconsistency as he had made only 20 starts just twice in his MLB career. He had fallen … click title for full article.
Derek Carr NFL Betting Odds for 2023/24 Season With?

Derek Carr NFL Betting Odds for 2023/24 Season With?

Written by on February 15, 2023

NFL free agency officially opens on March 15 with the start of the new league year, but players who are released from their contracts before that can sign immediately. That now includes four-time Raiders Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr as the Silver & Black cut him on Tuesday before his $40.3 million contract for 2023 became guaranteed. QB Derek Carr … click title for full article.
Warriors vs. Clippers: Western Conference Favorites to Play with and against Injuries

Warriors vs. Clippers: Western Conference Favorites to Play with and against Injuries

Written by on February 14, 2023

The second game of an NBA on TNT doubleheader Tuesday is a potential Western Conference playoff preview as the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Clippers, but it won’t look much like a postseason preview on the Warriors’ side as they for sure will be without the injured Steph Curry and might rest Klay Thompson – although might not– … click title for full article.
Milwaukee Bucks: The NBA's Best Team to Consider Betting for Winning Candidate

Milwaukee Bucks: The NBA’s Best Team to Consider Betting for Winning Candidate

Written by on February 14, 2023

The NBA’s All-Star break arrives after Thursday’s games and while all players are eager for the time off, it might be coming at a bad time for the Milwaukee Bucks as they enter Tuesday’s national TV showdown with the Boston Celtics on a season-high 10-game winning streak. The Bucks are up to +575 favorites to win the NBA title with … click title for full article.
LeBron James Injury: Will Back or Not? Can It Affect Your Betting Strategy?

LeBron James Injury: Will Back or Not? Can It Affect Your Betting Strategy?

Written by on February 13, 2023

The last time LeBron James took the court for the Los Angeles Lakers was last Tuesday when he broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring record. The Lakers have rested him the past two games, a home loss to Milwaukee and upset win at Golden State, due to ankle soreness but he’s likely to play tonight when LA visits Portland. Lakers’ … click title for full article.
Chiefs vs. Eagles NFL Super Bowl 57 Spread & Expert Pick

Chiefs vs. Eagles NFL Super Bowl 57 Spread & Expert Pick

Written by on February 10, 2023

The 2022-23 NFL season comes to an end Sunday from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., as the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles – the designated home team – in Super Bowl 57 with the Eagles as short 1.5-point favorites on the NFL odds. Kickoff is around 6:30 PM ET on FOX. This will be only the eighth … click title for full article.
Clippers vs Bucks Analysis: Will Kawhi Leonard & Antetokounmpo affecting NBA Betting?

Clippers vs Bucks Analysis: Will Kawhi Leonard & Antetokounmpo affecting NBA Betting?

Written by on February 10, 2023

It’s a possible NBA Finals preview on Friday night when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Los Angeles Clippers, but LA star Kawhi Leonard already has been ruled out for rest and it’s quite possible the Bucks sit their best player, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, because they have on several occasions this year in the second of a back-to-back, which this … click title for full article.
Kevin Durant NBA Betting Odds for 2023 Season With Suns

Kevin Durant NBA Betting Odds for 2023 Season With Suns

Written by on February 9, 2023

The NBA’s Trade Deadline is Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. Eastern time but the biggest deal happened in the early morning hours of Thursday as the Brooklyn Nets shocked the NBA in trading superstar Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns, who immediately became the +230 favorites to win the Western Conference and +425 second favorites behind the Boston Celtics (+350) … click title for full article.
Top NCAA Basketball Betting Odds: USC Out Of Pac-12 Race With Loss At Oregon

Top NCAA Basketball Betting Odds: USC Out Of Pac-12 Race With Loss At Oregon

Written by on February 9, 2023

UCLA leads the Pac-12 with a 10-2 record and is the clear favorite to win the regular season title, but rival USC still has a shot with a 9-3 mark in the league and having split two games with the Bruins. However, Southern Cal’s title chances will end with a loss at Oregon on Thursday. Here’s a look at that … click title for full article.
Kevin Durant NBA Betting Odds for 2023 Season

Kevin Durant NBA Betting Odds for 2023 Season

Written by on February 8, 2023

When the Brooklyn Nets traded All-Star guard Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday – the deal was actually official on Monday; Irving will debut for the Mavs on Wednesday at the Los Angeles Clippers – the immediate scuttlebutt was that the Nets might trade Kevin Durant, too. Durant and Irving are tight and both wanted out of Brooklyn … click title for full article.
Devin Booker Affecting or Benefiting Sun's NBA Betting Odds for 2023 Season

Devin Booker Affecting or Benefiting Sun’s NBA Betting Odds for 2023 Season

Written by on February 7, 2023

The Phoenix Suns will welcome back All-Star guard Devin Booker from a serious groin injury on Tuesday night as they make their only visit of the season to the Brooklyn Nets, who might be very short-handed again in the wake of the trade of Kyrie Irving over the weekend. Thus, the Suns are solid favorites on the NBA odds. Suns … click title for full article.
Kyrie Irving Trade NBA Betting Odds for 2023 Season

Kyrie Irving Trade NBA Betting Odds for 2023 Season

Written by on February 6, 2023

The Dallas Mavericks have been looking for another star to put alongside MVP candidate Luka Doncic and it appears the Mavs have found one in All-Star Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, a Hall of Fame talent but Hall of Fame distraction at times. He has been traded to Dallas but is not likely to debut Monday night at the Utah … click title for full article.
Golden State vs. Nuggets Odds, Betting Trends & Money Lines

Golden State vs. Nuggets Odds, Betting Trends & Money Lines

Written by on February 2, 2023

There are some terrific matchups around the NBA on Thursday night but none better than Golden State at Denver as the Nuggets are +325 favorites on the NBA odds to win the Western Conference and the Warriors +450. Warriors’ Klay Thompson, Steph Curry Unlikely To Play Thursday However, the Dubs are expected to be without All-Star guard Klay Thompson at … click title for full article.