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.

Cubs vs Braves Betting On the MLB Odds, Analysis and Prediction

Cubs vs Braves Betting On the MLB Odds, Analysis and Prediction

Written by on May 13, 2024

It’s a possible National League playoff preview and a big stage for NL Rookie of the Year favorite Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs on Monday as they visit the Atlanta Braves to open a series. The Braves are favored on the MLB odds behind Reynaldo Lopez. Atlanta and Chicago have an equal amount of wins at the moment, so … click title for full article.
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Sportsbetting 101: What are Reverse Bets?

Written by on May 12, 2024

A reverse bet typically involves a combination of two to four teams and is a hypothetical bet that works in both directions at the same time. These type of sports betting have dual action: if one bet turns out to be a win, a push or gets cancelled, no matter what the reason, the rest of the bets are placed. … click title for full article.
OKC Leads 1-0! Betting Preview for Thunder vs Mavericks with Updated NBA Playoffs Odds

OKC Leads 1-0! Betting Preview for Thunder vs Mavericks with Updated NBA Playoffs Odds

Written by on May 9, 2024

The Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the youngest playoff teams in NBA history yet are 5-0 in the postseason as they host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Thursday with OKC again a solid favorite on the NBA odds. We will also see a great all-star game, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 27.6 points … click title for full article.
Braves Favored at Home: Can Red Sox Steal a Win? Today's MLB Lines

Braves Favored at Home: Can Red Sox Steal a Win? Today’s MLB Lines

Written by on May 8, 2024

This past offseason, the Boston Red Sox traded former ace Chris Sale to Atlanta and on Wednesday night Sale will face the Red Sox for the first time since the deal with his Braves, as solid home favorites on the MLB odds. In the first game of the series, Atlanta won 4-2, a situation that Boston will try to reverse … click title for full article.
Can Houston End Their Nightmare? Betting Lines and Preview for Yankees vs Astros

Can Houston End Their Nightmare? Betting Lines and Preview for Yankees vs Astros

Written by on May 7, 2024

With so many playoff matchups in recent years, the Houston Astros and New York Yankees have become bitter rivals as they open a regular-season series from Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night with the Yanks as short favorites on the MLB odds in a national TV game. New York has better numbers than Houston, an important factor that is reflected in … click title for full article.
MLB Betting Preview: Breaking Down Padres vs Cubs

MLB Betting Preview: Breaking Down Padres vs Cubs

Written by on May 6, 2024

The most intriguing pitching matchup around the majors Monday is certainly from Wrigley Field as Japanese stars Yu Darvish of the San Diego Padres and rookie Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs face off with the Cubbies favored on the MLB odds. This is the start of the series between the two teams, who are following in the footsteps of … click title for full article.
Don't Miss Out! Braves vs Dodgers Betting Odds and Score Prediction Available Now

Don’t Miss Out! Braves vs Dodgers Betting Odds and Score Prediction Available Now

Written by on May 3, 2024

Without question the marquee series of the weekend around the majors is a potential if not likely NLCS preview as the Atlanta Braves visit the Los Angeles Dodgers, who opened as short favorites on the MLB odds for Friday’s opener. Check out my analysis of the first game of this great series to be held at Dodger Stadium between the … click title for full article.
Can Orlando Force a Game 7? Betting Odds and Preview for Cavs vs. Magic

Can Orlando Force a Game 7? Betting Odds and Preview for Cavs vs. Magic

Written by on May 3, 2024

The home team has won every game in the Eastern Conference first-round playoffs series between the Cavaliers and Magic with the series returning to Orlando on Friday for Game 6 with the home team favored on the NBA odds to force a Game 7 back in Cleveland. Tonight Cleveland could be the next qualifier, where the Celtics are awaiting their … click title for full article.
Nationals vs Rangers MLB Expert Pick, Score Prediction & Betting Breakdown for Today's Game

Nationals vs Rangers MLB Expert Pick, Score Prediction & Betting Breakdown for Today’s Game

Written by on May 2, 2024

One of the best rookies in the National League in the early going of the 2024 season has been Washington Nationals right-hander Mitchell Parker. He returns to the mound on Thursday with a tough challenge at defending World Series champion Texas, which is a heavy favorite on the MLB odds in the series finale. In the beginning of the Series … click title for full article.
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How to Handle the Next Game After a Betting Loss

Written by on May 1, 2024

Week in and week out, the NFL always delivers surprises. The parity at work in the league means that a team that has jumped out to a 4-0 start can falter to 4-2, and a team that is 1-6 can beat last year’s Super Bowl champion. The level of skill differential between the two teams on the field simply isn’t … click title for full article.
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How NFL Point Spreads Work

Written by on May 1, 2024

The point spread is nothing unique to games in the National Football League. Placing bets in just about any sport involves working with handicaps that make the betting field more even. If you want to succeed with your betting, it’s crucial to understand how NFL point spreads work. How NFL Point Spreads Work When handicappers set lines for a particular … click title for full article.
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Whether the Weather is a Factor in NFL Sports Betting

Written by on May 1, 2024

Should you analyze weather when placing your bets? Whether the Weather is a Factor in NFL Sports Betting When we look at the past, it is evident that certain games have been famously affected by the weather conditions. For example, let’s mention the game that the Oakland Raiders lost to the Patriots—The Snow Bowl in the 2002 AFC Divisional game. … click title for full article.
Series Tied 2-2! Betting on the Mavericks vs Clippers Odds for Game 5

Series Tied 2-2! Betting on the Mavericks vs Clippers Odds for Game 5

Written by on May 1, 2024

When an NBA playoff series is tied 2-2, the winner of Game 5 usually wins said series. The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers are in that scenario on Wednesday night when they meet in Los Angeles with the Mavs as short favorites on the NBA odds as LA is expected to again be without Kawhi Leonard. Without a doubt … click title for full article.