Meet Aisha Quiñones, Our Betting Analyst
Aisha Quiñones
Betting Analyst
11+ Years ExperienceHailing from Harlem, New York, Aisha Quiñones joined Covers in 2024 after an illustrious career with several other major media outlets. A proud Johnnie, after graduating from the Big East basketball powerhouse St. John's University, Quiñones earned her bachelor's degree in sport management and journalism, then obtained her master's degree in media studies from The New School.
Over a span of 12+ years, Quiñones has built her portfolio as a writer, dipped her toe into on-camera work, and also been behind the scenes in producing sports content.
Despite being a New Yorker, Quiñones has always been a lifelong Los Angeles Lakers fan thanks to her mom's joy of watching Kobe Bryant play — so much of a fan to the point that Quiñones named her toy poodle after the late-great legend.
Her hometown roots stay true to her MLB and WNBA choice in teams, as a Yankees and Liberty fan, due to her uncle and grandmother's love for the sports throughout her childhood.
What makes Aisha Quiñones an expert?
Aisha began her journey in sports betting in 2020 throughout numerous sports media outlets where she oversaw content strategy, app development with the inclusion of gambling features, and programming. Her forward-thinking and ambition to stay ahead of the rest brought forth innovative user experiences within the online gambling industry.
Experience
Covers.com
- Senior Publishing Editor
- December 2024 - Present
- 2025 WNBA Championship Odds
- Publication
- 2025 WNBA MVP Odds
- Publication
- NBA Summer League Best Bets, Predictions & Parlay: Jazz Sneak Past Wizards
- Publication
CBS Sports
- Senior Editor
- March 2020 - September 2023
Bleacher Report
- Content Programmer
- February 2016 - February 2020
Education
Aisha attended St. John's University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management and Journalism. She also earned a Master of Arts degree in Media Studies at The New School in 2020. In addition to being a member of the Dean’s List, Aisha was also a sports writer and copy editor with The Torch, the campus newspaper at SJU. She also held the role of manager of the women's basketball team at St. John's while simultaneously serving as a student-athlete tutor at her alma mater.
St. John's University
- Bachelor of Science (Sport Management and Journalism)
The New School
- Master of Arts (Media Studies)
5+ years in sports betting
Aisha has been a trusted voice in the industry for over half of a decade.
13+ years in writing
Aisha has been a skilled writer for more than a decade and continues to provide thorough and personable content.
Diverse experience
Aisha has written vastly across sports, music, and entertainment.
Multifaceted background
Aisha attended the Fashion Institute of Technology as a teenager for their summer programs where she sharpened her creative gifts and interests in fashion & interior design.
How does Aisha stay up to date?
Aisha stays up to date with the latest news, injuries, line movement, and betting insights.
Basketball Reference
Basketball Reference offers a staggering amount of historical data and has a Player’s Splits feature that is second to none.
NBA.com
The league’s official site slices and dices stats in every way imaginable, but its best feature is the Lineups tool, which allows you to see the offensive production of team units from around the league.
Covers NBA Picks
Our Covers NBA Picks page contains all our best bets on a given game day. From moneyline wagers to spread picks to player props, our experts have you covered.
Q&A with Aisha
Where does your love of sports come from?
Growing up, my grandmother was a huge Knicks fan while my mom was obsessed with Kobe Bryant. It was constantly NBA & WNBA games on in the Quiñones household where I was taught the ins and outs of the game. As a child in New York City, I was taken to Liberty games when they played at Madison Square Garden and that's where my love for the W began. On the flip side, my uncle has been the biggest Yankees fan I've ever known and he introduced me to the "Core 4" at Yankee Stadium one day and it was a love at first sight. I owe my career to my family because we always bonded over sports.
Did you play sports when you were younger?
I was a terrible athlete. The only sports I happened to be decent at were softball and volleyball, but no coaches or scouts ever asked me to join their team. Unfortunately, my grandmother did not pass her athletic gene down to me.
What’s your best advice for sports bettors?
Have fun with it but be objective when doing so. We all have favorites, but don't let your love for certain teams or players cloud your judgement when placing a bet.
Aisha's areas of expertise
Aisha specializes in North American basketball betting markets, with a focus on futures and player props.
WNBA betting
Aisha has been covering women's basketball for over half a decade and finds great fulfillment in delivering thorough and trustworthy bets and insights.
NBA betting
Aisha has covered the Association for half of a decade and goes through consistent and extensive research to provide the most reliable bets.
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