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Jason has been hooked on soccer since watching Real Madrid and Manchester United in the 2003 Champions League, and has been betting on the sport for nearly 15 years. He has given soccer gambling and fantasy advice for nearly a decade, writing for sites including Rotowire, SB Nation, and The TwinSpires Edge. Jason lives in Louisville, Kentucky and is an on-air contributor with ESPN Louisville 680, where he co-hosts University of Kentucky football and basketball post-game shows and produces the weekly Soccer City Radio show covering Louisville City and Racing Louisville.

Favorites
Team: Manchester United
Sport to bet on: Soccer
Sports movie: Dodgeball
Sports snack: Wings
Covers feature: Premier League coverage
Hitting the trifecta in the 2015 Kentucky Derby. I played a $1 box with Carpe Diem, Dortmund, Firing Line, and American Pharoah and while it only paid out about $100, it was still an amazing feeling.
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The ACC Tournament in 2012. I lost a +1,500 parlay when Notre Dame made two free throws with half a second on the clock, which they put back on the clock after review. The shots put them Over their team total. I've hated the Fighting Irish ever since.
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USA vs Zambia Odds, Picks & Predictions: Olympic Women's Soccer

Jul 25, 2024 • 8:34 AM ET

Team USA will likely need to run up the score against Zambia to help their chances in group play in case of ties. The Americans are heavily favored but to find value we have to take an alternate angle for today's game.

France vs USA Odds, Picks & Predictions: Olympic Men's Soccer

Jul 24, 2024 • 9:06 AM ET

The United States aren't a bad team but France are among the overall favorites in the Olympic field. The Americans are just overmatched and will be scrambling for answers against the likes of Jean-Philippe Mateta and Michael Olise.

Diamondbacks vs Cubs Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 20, 2024 • 12:56 PM ET

Offense has been hard to come by for the Cubs when Zac Gallen's taken the mound for Arizona but there's one guy in the lineup who should be able to get his. Find out who in our MLB betting picks below.

CF Montreal vs Toronto FC Predictions & Picks for Tonight’s MLS Matchup

Jul 20, 2024 • 10:01 AM ET

Toronto FC's defense has been the reason for their season-long road struggles and we're expecting more of the same when they head to Montreal tonight. Read more in our MLS betting picks below.

Argentina vs Colombia Odds, Picks & Predictions: Colombia Plays Spoiler in Copa America Final

Jul 14, 2024 • 8:43 AM ET

While Argentina have advanced to the Copa America Final unscathed, they've played several tight contests that could have easily gone the other way. Can Colombia be the side to send Messi & Co. packing?

Uruguay vs Canada Prop Picks & Best Bets: Low-Scoring Affair Expected in Third-Place Game

Jul 13, 2024 • 12:48 PM ET

Bank of America Stadium is set to host tonight's contest between Uruguay and Canada. Read more below as Jason Ence's Copa America 2024 prop picks expect goals to be hard to come by in this consolation match.

England vs Netherlands Prop Picks & Best Bets: Depay Keeps Firing in Semifinal Clash

Jul 9, 2024 • 3:48 PM ET

With the books undervaluing Memphis Depay's shots prop ahead of Wednesday's semifinal, we're backing the Dutch forward as he looks to help the Netherlands upset England. Find out more in our latest Euro 2024 prop picks.

Argentina vs Canada Odds, Picks & Predictions: Tight First Half in Copa America Semifinal

Jul 8, 2024 • 10:09 AM ET

Canada have made it all the way to the semifinal by playing incredible defense and getting offense from the counterattack. Argentina might ultimately prove too good, but Canada should at least hang close early, per our soccer betting picks.

Phillies vs Braves Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 6, 2024 • 11:03 AM ET

Our MLB betting picks for Phillies vs. Braves on Saturday night see Austin Riley continuing a solid run of form despite facing a southpaw in Ranger Suarez that's put together a spectacular season so far.

Colombia vs Panama Odds, Picks & Predictions: Sanchez Keeps Shooting in Copa America Quarterfinal

Jul 5, 2024 • 3:03 PM ET

Davinson Sanchez has been ruthlessly efficient for Colombia at Copa America, and our soccer betting picks see him and James Rodriguez overpowering Panama's defense on Saturday night.

Portugal vs France Prop Picks & Best Bets: Griezmann Gets a Pair on Goal

Jul 5, 2024 • 10:24 AM ET

Antoine Griezmann has been aggressive when it comes to putting the ball on net. Could that lead to a +600 Portugal vs. France prop paying out? Find out what Jason Ence's soccer betting picks for Euro 2024 have to say.

Argentina vs Ecuador Odds, Picks & Predictions: Martinez Shines on Day 14 of Copa America 2024

Jul 3, 2024 • 9:39 AM ET

Lautaro Martinez put his minutes with Argentina to good use in the group stage, and our Copa America 2024 picks expect him to let it fly against Ecuador.

Giants vs Braves Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 2, 2024 • 9:41 AM ET

Reynaldo Lopez has been a pleasant suprise for an Atlanta side desperate for pitching, but our MLB picks believe he won't have much luck against San Fran tonight.

Austria vs Turkey Odds, Picks & Predictions: Shorthanded Turks Crash Out on Day 17 of Euro 2024

Jul 1, 2024 • 10:32 AM ET

Turkey won a war of attrition with Czechia, but it was a pyrrhic victory. They're set up for failure when they battle a high-octane Austria team this Tuesday, per our Euro 2024 betting picks.

USA vs Uruguay Odds, Picks & Predictions: Nunez Nets One on Day 12 of Copa America 2024

Jun 30, 2024 • 6:46 PM ET

Darwin Nunez can never piece it together for Liverpool, but he's a scoring machine when he plays for Uruguay. Our Copa America 2024 picks expect that to continue against Team USA.

Switzerland vs Italy Odds, Picks & Predictions: No Holes in Swiss on Day 14 of Euro 2024

Jun 28, 2024 • 9:55 AM ET

Itayl's front line hasn't been getting the job done, and our Euro 2024 picks doubt they'll suddenly break loose against a stout Switzerland defense.

Panama vs USA Odds, Picks & Predictions: Pulisic Makes Plays on Day 8 of Copa America 2024

Jun 26, 2024 • 9:49 AM ET

Christian Pulisic's scoring ability is only matched by his playmaking talents, the latter of which should be on full display in a high-scoring Panama-USA tilt, as our Copa America betting picks explain.

Czechia vs Turkey Odds, Picks & Predictions: Kerem Akturkoglu Let Loose on Day 13 of Euro 2024

Jun 25, 2024 • 12:07 PM ET

Kerem Akturkoglu didn't play a full 90 against Portgual, but he did his best with the time given. Our Euro 2024 picks expect him to fire on all cylinders against Czechia.

Chile vs Argentina Odds, Picks & Predictions: Argentinians Dominate on Day 6 of Copa America 2024

Jun 24, 2024 • 9:50 AM ET

Argentina got through a frisky Canadian side in their opener and now takes on Chile in a game they should dominate via possession and goal-scoring chances. We break down the matchup in our Euro 2024 picks below.

Croatia vs Italy Odds, Picks & Predictions: Donnarumma Shines on Day 11 of Euro 2024

Jun 23, 2024 • 11:24 AM ET

Gianluigi Donnarumma made a name for himself in Italy's Euro 2020 win, and he'll look to continue his strong play Monday. With Croatia expected to be firing away, our Euro 2024 picks are backing the Over on his saves total.

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