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Jason Wilson

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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.

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Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Sport to bet on: MLB
Sports movie: Bull Durham
Sports snack: Nachos
Covers feature: Player Prop Projections
Winning a football pool during university that covered my rent just when I was otherwise flat broke.
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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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2024 Rookie of the Year Odds: Skenes, Gil Win Honors

Nov 19, 2024 • 3:01 PM ET

Paul Skenes and Luis Gil ultimately earned NL and AL Rookie of the Year honors, respectively, after impressive seasons on the mound.

2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix Odds, Picks & Predictions: Max Eyes Repeat Win in Sin City

Nov 19, 2024 • 2:11 PM ET

Max Verstappen at +185 is the shortest number in the Las Vegas GP odds ahead of this weekend's race after dark. He won the inaugural event in 2023 and is coming off his first victory after snapping a 10-race drought.

2025 Oscars Betting Odds & Predictions

Nov 18, 2024 • 11:27 AM ET

Anora took the festival circuit by storm and is now listed as a front-runner to win Best Picture at DraftKings. However, bet365 has The Brutalist — another festival darling — ahead of it.

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Nov 17, 2024 • 7:00 PM ET

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Bengals vs Chargers Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets for Week 11 Sunday Night Football

Nov 17, 2024 • 5:20 PM ET

Covers experts offer their picks and analysis ahead of this SNF clash between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Chargers. This includes player props and a same-game parlay.

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Nov 17, 2024 • 3:00 PM ET

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Nov 11, 2024 • 7:15 PM ET

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Nov 11, 2024 • 7:00 PM ET

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Lions vs Texans Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets for Week 10 Sunday Night Football

Nov 10, 2024 • 5:20 PM ET

Covers experts offer their picks and analysis ahead of this SNF clash between the Detroit Lions and Houston Texans. This includes player props and a same-game parlay.

Juan Soto Next Team Odds: Will Soto's Time in The Bronx Be Short-Lived?

Nov 3, 2024 • 7:51 PM ET

Juan Soto will be baseball's most coveted free agent this offseason, and while the New York Yankees will likely pull out all the stops to bring him back, they'll face stiff competition from the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, and others.

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World Series MVP Odds: Freeman Wins World Series MVP

Oct 31, 2024 • 8:24 AM ET

Freddie Freeman didn't pad his historical resume by hitting a home run in a fifth consecutive World Series game to open a Fall Classic, but he didn't need to. The Dodgers slugger was the toughest out on the roster as L.A. won its eighth championship.

Freddie Freeman Props: Will Dodgers Slugger Hit Home Run in 5th Straight World Series Game?

Oct 30, 2024 • 12:50 PM ET

Freddie Freeman made history by hitting a home run in each of the first four games of the 2024 World Series. While I love magic as much as the next guy, I can't bank on him to make it five in a row.

2024 MLB Playoff Odds: Updated MLB Playoffs Series Odds and Betting Lines

Oct 30, 2024 • 8:31 AM ET

The latest MLB playoff series odds, as we've whittled 12 teams down to two in who's left vying to become World Series champions.

2025 WNBA MVP Odds: Wilson Favored For Repeat Performance, Clark Lurking

Oct 21, 2024 • 9:44 AM ET

A'ja Wilson won her third WNBA MVP trophy after a thoroughly dominant season in 2024. Now she's favored to win a record fourth honor, though she'll face stiff competition from the likes of Caitlin Clark.

Phillies vs Mets NLDS Game 3 Prop Bets: Sharp Nola Goes Long

Oct 8, 2024 • 12:43 PM ET

Aaron Nola is one of the few starters on either team with a reputation for going deep into his starts, and with so much on the line, the Phillies need a longer outing from him tonight.

2024 Cy Young Odds: Southpaw Skubal Shines

Oct 1, 2024 • 3:12 PM ET

Tarik Skubal put together another dynamite performance as he helps push the Tigers toward an unlikely postseason berth. He's almost a foregone conclusion to win AL Cy Young and the market is reflecting this with odds off the board at all books.

2024 MLB MVP Odds: Betting Lines for AL & NL MVP Race

Oct 1, 2024 • 2:56 PM ET

With the season in the rearview, we can pretty safely assume Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani will win the AL and NL MVP awards, respectively. This will mark Judge's second win and Ohtani's third.

2024 Singapore Grand Prix 2024 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Norris Primed For Another Big Run

Sep 21, 2024 • 4:46 PM ET

Max Verstappen rode a historic win streak into last year's Singapore GP and suffered a massive upset in what would be his final loss of 2023. But the defeats are piling up quickly for him and Red Bull in 2024, making him an underdog this Sunday.

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