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

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers

04/21/2025 10:00 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Los Angeles Clippers

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-1 -108
bovada

-1.5 -110

 betanysports

-1 -105

 lowvig.ag

-1 -103

In Monday's NBA action, the Denver Nuggets will try to take a 2-0 lead when they host the LA Clippers in Game 2 of this Western Conference playoff series.

James Tillman – Pick Made 9 hours ago Read Full Analysis

New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons

04/21/2025 7:30 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

New York Knicks

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+6.5 -110
bovada

+6 -105

 betanysports

+6.5 -110

 lowvig.ag

+6.5 -106

In Monday's NBA action, the New York Knicks host the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of a first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

James Tillman – Pick Made 12 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies

04/20/2025 1:10 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Oklahoma City Thunder

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+13 -105
bovada

+13.5 -115

 betanysports

+13.5 -110

 lowvig.ag

+13 -101

In Sunday's NBA action, the OKC Thunder, who finished the season with the league's top record, host the No. 8 seed Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of this Western Conference playoff series.

James Tillman – Pick Made 1 day ago Read Full Analysis

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat

04/20/2025 7:10 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Cleveland Cavaliers

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+12.5 -110
bovada

+13 -115

 betanysports

+12.5 -110

 lowvig.ag

+12.5 -106

In Sunday's NBA action, the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers look to cool off the surging Miami Heat when these teams clash in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

James Tillman – Pick Made 2 days ago Read Full Analysis

Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors

04/20/2025 9:30 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Houston Rockets

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+1.5 -112
bovada

+1.5 -110

 lowvig.ag

+1.5 -108

In Sunday's NBA action, the Houston Rockets host the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of a first-round playoff series.

James Tillman – Pick Made 2 days ago Read Full Analysis

Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks

04/18/2025 9:30 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Memphis Grizzlies

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+7 -115
bovada

+6.5 -105

 everygame

+6.5 -105

 lowvig.ag

+7 -111

In Friday's NBA action, the Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks battle it out to determine who locks down the No. 8 seed in the upcoming playoffs.

James Tillman – Pick Made 3 days ago Read Full Analysis

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