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Jason Wilson

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Betting Analyst Years of Experience Icon18+ years experience
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Jason Wilson is an experienced journalist who has worked in a variety of roles within the industry for the past 18 years. Working at community newspapers in New Brunswick, Jason wore many hats as a reporter, editor, and photographer, covering everything from sports to courts to municipal politics. After shifting gears and working as an educator for a few years in the 2010s, Jason returned to full-time work in media as an MLB news editor for six years at theScore in Toronto before joining Covers in late 2021.

He has honed his editorial acumen over his years in the industry, showcasing flexibility, patience, and a strong work ethic. While he was relatively new to sports betting upon joining Covers, Jason has taken the plunge with gusto to learn the ins and outs of the industry, both as a method to improve professionally and to add an extra angle to his sports fandom.

In addition to sports, Jason is an avid film nut and former movie critic who monitors the Academy Awards betting odds for Covers. Jason holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism degree and a Bachelor of Education degree from St. Thomas University.

Favorites
Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Sport to bet on: MLB
Sports movie: Bull Durham
Sports snack: Nachos or wings
Covers feature: Player Prop Projections
Winning a football pool during university that covered my rent just when I was otherwise flat broke.
Best Betting Memory Icon Best Betting Memory
I reached the final table at a poker tournament at Binion's in Las Vegas. I wasn't short-stacked, but I wasn't doing all that great. Guy goes all in with something like Jack-Five off suit and goes up against Ace-10. I watch as he hits the river and stays alive. I go out within the next few hands and finish in 8th out of about 500 people. They paid the top 7.
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F1 Belgian Grand Prix Prediction, Picks & Odds – Spa-Francorchamps 2025

Jul 23, 2025 • 12:52 PM ET

Lewis Hamilton has won the Belgian GP five times, and another victory would tie him with Michael Schumacher for most all-time at the event. At +1400, books don't expect him to make a run at favorites Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris.

2025 Cy Young Odds: Skenes vs Wheeler in NL

Jul 22, 2025 • 12:45 PM ET

After Zack Wheeler took over as the betting favorite to win NL Cy Young entering the All-Star break, Paul Skenes has bounced back to pull even with the Phillies right-hander.

2025 Rookie of the Year Odds: Kurtz Crushes Competition

Jul 22, 2025 • 12:06 PM ET

Nick Kurtz has the highest OPS in MLB since late May, eclipsing even Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. As such, he's gone from a distant dark horse to win AL ROY to the current favorite.

2025 World Series Odds: Something's Brewing in Milwaukee

Jul 22, 2025 • 11:00 AM ET

The Milwaukee Brewers have the best record in baseball after winning 11 straight games. They've surged in the World Series odds and could climb even further if they make a big splash at next week's trade deadline.

77th Primetime Emmy Awards Odds: Severance and The Studio Set to Conquer the Emmys

Jul 22, 2025 • 10:12 AM ET

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are nearly here! We examine the top contenders heading into this year's star-studded gala.

2025 MLB MVP Odds: The Buck Doesn't Stop Here

Jul 15, 2025 • 10:25 AM ET

Byron Buxton is healthy and raking, putting together what looks like will be his best season as a pro. Will it be enough to challenge Aaron Judge for AL MVP? It's an uphill battle, but it's not impossible.

2025 MLB Draft Odds: Kade Anderson Leapfrogs Ethan Holliday As Favorite to Go No. 1

Jul 13, 2025 • 1:23 PM ET

Ethan Holliday was the betting favorite to be selected by the Nationals with the top pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, but with the first round coming up tonight, a college pitcher is now favored to be No. 1.

Oscars 2026 Odds, Picks, and Betting Updates

Jun 29, 2025 • 4:24 PM ET

With the 2026 Academy Awards still eight months away, the betting landscape is uncertain. Festival season has yet to kick into high gear and we haven't seen all of the summer blockbusters just yet.

Marlins vs Giants Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game

Jun 26, 2025 • 10:29 AM ET

Rafael Devers is a ticking time bomb. His metrics are good, and this is his best matchup to break out yet, as he steps in against Marlins SP Janson Junk, whose success screams smoke and mirrors.

Phillies vs Astros Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game

Jun 25, 2025 • 10:22 AM ET

Astros SP Colton Gordon allows a lot of loud contact, surrendering six or more hits in five of seven outings while allowing eight total home runs. The Phillies will make him pay for his mistakes in the strike zone early and often.

Phillies vs Astros Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game

Jun 24, 2025 • 12:20 PM ET

A 7.5 total isn't high, but when you have Ranger Suarez and Framber Valdez on the mound, the Under remains in play for Phillies vs. Astros.

2025 College World Series Odds: LSU Favored Over Coastal Carolina

Jun 19, 2025 • 10:02 AM ET

A rollercoaster win punched LSU's ticket to the College World Series finals against Coastal Carolina. The Tigers are favored at -190 with the Chanticleers listed around +160.

Shohei Ohtani Predictions: The Top 3 Props to Target for His Pitching Return

Jun 16, 2025 • 10:26 AM ET

Shohei Ohtani will make his Dodgers pitching debut tonight vs. the Padres. We're targeting three MLB player props for the two-way star in what will be a raucous affair at Chavez Ravine.

Yankees vs Royals Prediction, Picks & Best Bet for Today’s MLB Game

Jun 10, 2025 • 4:40 PM ET

Wilson's pick: Grab plus money for Aaron Judge to pick up an RBI vs. Noah Cameron, who has been skirting by on some good fortune.

Cardinals vs Orioles Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game

May 28, 2025 • 11:41 AM ET

Nolan Arenado still hits lefty pitching well and Orioles SP Cade Povich is a worthwhile target as he's struggled to keep the ball in the yard and right-handed bats have hit him around. I'm taking Nado to do damage.

PGA Championship Odds & Updated Betting Lines: Scheffler, McIlroy Top Field Entering Week

May 14, 2025 • 1:46 PM ET

PGA Championship odds have been on the board for almost a year, and while Scottie Scheffler has been on top for months, Rory McIlroy is right there with him after ending an 11-year major championship drought at the Masters.

2025 MLB Playoff Odds: Braves Putting Bad Start in Rearview

May 14, 2025 • 12:15 PM ET

Looking through 2025 MLB playoff odds, some teams (Los Angeles Dodgers) have prohibitive numbers to place a meaningful wager on. The Atlanta Braves are inching back into the playoff race after a brutal start.

Shedeur Sanders Odds: Pickett Favored to Open Season as Browns QB

Apr 27, 2025 • 2:52 PM ET

The Browns selected QB Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but Cleveland has a crowded quarterback room and may not move to the young gun right away. Kenny Pickett is drawing the shortest odds to open the season as the primary.

MLB Player Props & Best Bets Today for 4-23: Webb of Intrigue

Apr 23, 2025 • 10:14 AM ET

Logan Webb pitches deep into games almost every time his turn comes around in the Giants rotation. This holds especially true when he pitches at home, making the Over on his outs-recorded prop appealing today.

Rockies vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Apr 16, 2025 • 12:30 PM ET

Mookie Betts is perhaps getting a touch unlucky with an unsustainably low BABIP. He's barely striking out and is showcasing rock-solid power. He'll be a difference maker tonight vs. the Rockies.

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