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

Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks

04/16/2025 10:10 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Sacramento Kings

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+5 -112
bovada

+5 -115

 everygame

+5 -110

 lowvig.ag

+5 -108

In Wednesday's NBA action, the Sacramento Kings, who have won three of their last five, host the Dallas Mavericks, who have dropped four of the previous five contests.

James Tillman – Pick Made 9 minutes ago Read Full Analysis

Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat

04/16/2025 7:40 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Chicago Bulls

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+1 -105
bovada

+1 -110

 everygame

+1 -110

 lowvig.ag

+1 -101

In Wednesday's NBA action, the Chicago Bulls host the Miami Heat, with the winner advancing the final around of the play-in tournament. Chicago has won three straight, while Miami has dropped two of its previous three contests.

James Tillman – Pick Made 10 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies

04/15/2025 10:10 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Golden State Warriors

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+6.5 -110
bovada

+7 -115

 everygame

+6.5 -110

 betanysports

+6.5 -110

 lowvig.ag

+6.5 -106

In Tuesday's NBA action, the Golden State Warriors host the Memphis Grizzlies, with the winner claiming the No. 7 seed for the upcoming postseason tournament. Both teams have dropped two of the previous three contests.

James Tillman – Pick Made 2 days ago Read Full Analysis

Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks

04/15/2025 7:40 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Orlando Magic

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+5 -108
bovada

+5 -110

 betanysports

+4.5 -105

 lowvig.ag

+5 -104

In Tuesday's NBA action, the Orlando Magic host the Atlanta Hawks, with the winner claiming the No. 7 seed for the upcoming postseason tournament.

James Tillman – Pick Made 2 days ago Read Full Analysis

Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks

04/13/2025 3:40 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Memphis Grizzlies

Best Odds

bovada

+5.5 -110

In Sunday's NBA action, the Memphis Grizzlies, who have dropped two straight, host a Dallas Mavericks squad that has lost four of its previous five games.

James Tillman – Pick Made 3 days ago Read Full Analysis

Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets

04/13/2025 3:30 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Denver Nuggets

In Sunday's NBA action, the Houston Rockets, who have dropped their last two games, host the Denver Nuggets, who have won their last two contests.

James Tillman – Pick Made 3 days ago Read Full Analysis

Latest Articles by James Tillman