James Tillman

James Tillman

Betting Preview Analyst/Contributor

I am a full-time ing professional with over 16 years of experience as a freelance writer across multiple sports. While I am thankful for the opportunities the ing 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 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
  • 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

Chicago Sky vs New York Liberty (-10.5)

05/22/2025 7:00 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

New York Liberty (-10.5)

Best Odds

-10.5 -120
bet105

-10.5 -120

In Thursday's WNBA action, the Chicago Sky look to bounce back from a 35-point loss in the season opener when they host the New York Liberty.

James Tillman – Pick Made 17 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves

05/22/2025 8:40 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Oklahoma City Thunder (-7.5)

Best Odds

+7.5 -105
bet105

+7.5 -101

In Thursday's NBA action, the OKC Thunder look to take a 2-0 lead when, host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

James Tillman – Pick Made 1 day ago Read Full Analysis

Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings

05/21/2025 8:00 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Minnesota Lynx -500

Best Odds

+11 -115
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+11 -114

In Wednesday's WNBA action, the Minnesota Lynx look to improve to 3-0 when they host the Dallas Wings.

James Tillman – Pick Made 2 days ago Read Full Analysis

Connecticut Sun vs Las Vegas Aces (-12)

05/20/2025 7:00 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Las Vegas Aces (-12)

In Tuesday's WNBA action, the Connecticut Sun host the Las Vegas Aces in a battle between two teams coming off losses in their season openers.

James Tillman – Pick Made 3 days ago Read Full Analysis

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves

05/20/2025 8:40 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Oklahoma City Thunder

Best Odds

+7 -105
bet105

-7.5 -102

In Tuesday's NBA action, the OKC Thunder, who are in the conference finals for the first time since 2016, host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

James Tillman – Pick Made 3 days ago Read Full Analysis

New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers

05/21/2025 8:05 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

New York Knicks

Best Odds

+4.5 -112
bet105

-4.5 -105

In Wednesday's NBA action, the New York Knicks, who have not advanced past the second round of the playoffs in 25 years, host the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

James Tillman – Pick Made 4 days ago Read Full Analysis

Latest Articles by James Tillman