James Tillman

James Tillman

Betting Preview Analyst/Contributor

James blends 16 years of freelance writing with his accounting acumen, specializing in sports betting. He expertly crafts picks for ATS, over/under, and player props, providing valuable insights for bettors at all levels.

Favorites

  • Go-To Betting Markets
  • OddsShark, DraftKings, Bet365, BetOnline, Covers.
  • Favorite Bets:
  • Smaller Spreads
  • Favorite Team:
  • All Chicago Teams – Currently Chicago Sky
  • Favorite Sport:
  • Basketball, Football mostly. Baseball and Hockey for playoffs.
  • 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

Tue, Apr 7 at 10:30PM EDT ET
NBA
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
+14.5 (-110)
-14.5 (-110)
James' Pick – MONEYLINE
Oklahoma City Thunder
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James Tillman

James Tillman

Betting Preview Analyst

James's Analysis:

One of the marquee games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder. Who has the edge in our Lakers vs Thunder pick?

Pick Strength
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pick Made 6 hours ago
Tue, Apr 7 at 8:00PM EDT ET
NBA
CHARLOTTE HORNETS
BOSTON CELTICS
+6.5 (-110)
-6.5 (-110)
James' Pick – MONEYLINE
Boston Celtics
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James Tillman

James Tillman

Betting Preview Analyst

James's Analysis:

One of the marquee games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the Boston Celtics hosting the Charlotte Hornets. Who has the edge in our Celtics vs Hornets pick?

Pick Strength
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pick Made 7 hours ago
Mon, Apr 6 at 9:00PM EDT ET
NBA
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
DENVER NUGGETS
+8.5 (-109)
-8.5 (-114)
James' Pick – MONEYLINE
Denver Nuggets
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James Tillman

James Tillman

Betting Preview Analyst

James's Analysis:

One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Denver Nuggets hosting the Portland Trail Blazers. Who has the edge in our Nuggets vs Blazers pick?

Pick Strength
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pick Made 1 day ago
Mon, Apr 6 at 8:00PM EDT ET
NBA
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
James' Pick – MONEYLINE
San Antonio Spurs
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James Tillman

James Tillman

Betting Preview Analyst

James's Analysis:

One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the San Antonio Spurs hosting the Philadelphia 76ers. Who has the edge in our Spurs vs Sixers pick?

Pick Strength
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pick Made 1 day ago
Mon, Apr 6 at 7:00PM EDT ET
NBA
NEW YORK KNICKS
ATLANTA HAWKS
+1.5 (-120)
-1.5 (+100)
James' Pick – MONEYLINE
New York Knicks
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James Tillman

James Tillman

Betting Preview Analyst

James's Analysis:

One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Atlanta Hawks hosting the New York Knicks. Who has the edge in our Hawks vs Knicks pick?

Pick Strength
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pick Made 1 day ago
Sun, Apr 5 at 3:30PM EDT ET
NBA
TORONTO RAPTORS
BOSTON CELTICS
+9.5 (-110)
-9.5 (-110)
James' Pick – MONEYLINE
Boston Celtics
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James Tillman

James Tillman

Betting Preview Analyst

James's Analysis:

One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Boston Celtics hosting the Toronto Raptors. Who has the edge in our Celtics vs Raptors pick?

Pick Strength
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pick Made 1 day ago

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