James Tillman

James Tillman

Betting Preview Analyst/Contributor

I am a full-time accounting professional with over 16 years of experience as a freelance writer across multiple sports. While I am thankful for the opportunities the accounting world has provided for over two decades, writing is where the heart is.

In finance, it is essential to understand not just the numbers but also what the numbers mean. Given that perspective, I always seek the most prominent betting trends to support my selections for ATS, over/under, and player prop bets. Doing so demonstrates to the reader that you are taking your stance based on facts rather than merely giving an unsubstantiated opinion.

Favorites

  • Go-To Betting Markets
  • OddsShark, DraftKings, Bet365, BetOnline, Covers.
  • Favorite Bets:
  • Smaller spreads because they are somewhat easier to predict.
  • Favorite Team:
  • All Chicago teams since I grew up in the Windy City. However, the Sky is the recent team to hoist a championship trophy. As of right now, they are they are my only hope of any Chicago team becoming a perennial playoff contender.
  • Favorite Sport:
  • I watch basketball and football religiously but periodically catch a playoff game in other sports such as baseball and hockey. After all, there is no off-season for the avid sports fan, right?
  • Industry Experience:
  • Alongside being a contributor/analyst for OSB, my content has been published with several outlets, including Godzilla Wins, FanSided, Last Word on Sports, Odds USA, Latest Basketball News, GiveMeSport, and Yahoo Contributor Network.


  • I spent the first 10 years of my freelance career producing recaps and significant takeaways/observations based on NBA team and player news. Over the past six-plus years, I have transitioned to the betting landscape, where I provide betting preview content for multiple sports.
  • Expertise:
  • NBA, NFL, WNBA with a little mix of NCAAM and NCAAW

Biggest Win: I made a few bucks on a DraftKings bet the first time I signed up on the app.

Best Betting Moment: N/A

Worst Beat: Kansas City getting trounced by Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl

Latest Picks by James Tillman

Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves

04/30/2025 10:05 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Los Angeles Lakers

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+6 -115
bovada

+5.5 -105

 lowvig.ag

+6 -114

In Wednesday's NBA action, the Los Angeles Lakers look to extend the series when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of this first-round Western Conference playoff series.

James Tillman – Pick Made 37 minutes ago Read Full Analysis

Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors

04/30/2025 7:35 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Houston Rockets

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+4 -110
bovada

+4.5 -110

 betanysports

+4 -110

 lowvig.ag

+4 -106

In Wednesday's NBA action, the Houston Rockets look to stave off elimination when they host the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of this first-round Western Conference series.

James Tillman – Pick Made 4 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic

04/29/2025 8:35 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Boston Celtics

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+12 -110
bovada

+12 -110

 lowvig.ag

+12 -106

In Tuesday's NBA action, the Boston Celtics look to eliminate the Orlando Magic when these teams clash in Game 5 of this first-round playoff series.

James Tillman – Pick Made 1 day ago Read Full Analysis

New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons

04/29/2025 7:30 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

New York Knicks

In Tuesday's NBA action, the New York Knicks look to oust the Detroit Pistons when these teams square off in Game 5 of this first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

James Tillman – Pick Made 1 day ago Read Full Analysis

Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets

04/28/2025 10:00 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Golden State Warriors

In Monday's NBA action, the Golden State Warriors seek to take a 3-1 lead when they host the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of this first-round playoff series.

James Tillman – Pick Made 2 days ago Read Full Analysis

Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers

04/28/2025 7:30 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Cleveland Cavaliers

In Monday's NBA action, the Miami Heat hope to stave off elimination when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of this first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

James Tillman – Pick Made 2 days ago Read Full Analysis

Latest Articles by James Tillman