Dan Halverson

An avid sports fan whose first word was "ball", Dan has spent his entire adult life learning the intricacies of sports betting markets. NFL, NBA, College Football, and the PGA Tour are preferred, but MLB, NHL, MLS, EPL, NCAAB, ATP, and yes, even the WNBA, have not been excluded. Value is value, and bettors bet. Dan believes a dollar won is better than a dollar earned, and he remembers his bad beats in greater detail than the birth of his two children. His only request upon joining the BetAmerica team was that his wife not be shown this bio.

Connecticut guard Kemba Walker during the NCAA Tournament. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire)

The biggest blowouts in March Madness history

Sun Feb 16 2025Dan Halverson

March Madness can be remembered for the buzzer beaters, but nothing in the rule book says blowouts can’t happen. For fans and bettors of teams involved, the biggest blowouts in March Madness history can be just as memorable.

College Basketball

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (right). (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire)

Top 10 oldest players in NFL history

Tue Oct 15 2024Dan Halverson

The average NFL career only lasts 3.5 years, but there was nothing average about these nine players, who played well into their 40s.

NFL

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Using negative stats to your advantage when betting the NFL

Thu Jul 11 2024Dan Halverson

When it comes to the NFL, just about everything is tracked. It's easy to get lost in the statistics, trying to determine which have value relative to the spread and which don't. Here are five key statistics that tell me I don't want to wager on a tea ...

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Five important stats to lean on for NFL wagering

Wed Jul 10 2024Dan Halverson

While some NFL stats show up like a big red flag before you decide to place a wager, others appear as a green light prompting you to fire away . Let's take a look at five key stats that indicate one team is in a better position than its opponent.

NFL

Carmelo Anthony of the Syracuse Orangemen. (Photo by Jason Cohn/Icon SMI)

The greatest performances in Final Four history

Tue Mar 29 2022Dan Halverson

The best players save their best performances for the biggest stages. Here are the five greatest individual games in Final Four history.

College Basketball

Kansas City Chiefs Defensive End Demone Harris lays on field of confetti as he celebrates winning Super Bowl LIV. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire)

Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl History: Wins, losses, appearances, and all-time record

Tue Jan 25 2022Dan Halverson

Let's go back in time and examine all four of Kansas City's Super Bowl appearances, including their two championships.

NFL

Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers in action during Super Bowl XIX at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, CA. (Photo by Icon Sportswire)

The best playoff debuts in NFL history

Mon Jan 17 2022Dan Halverson

From Brett Favre to Joe Montana, we look back at the top five performances by players making their NFL playoff debuts.

NFL

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire)

The longest winning streaks in NFL history

Mon Dec 06 2021Dan Halverson

Let’s celebrate some of the greatest accomplishments in league history by reflecting on the top five longest winning streaks in NFL history.

NFL

Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks to pass during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Icon Sportswire)

The best freshman seasons in college football history

Thu Oct 07 2021Dan Halverson

From Michael Crabtree to Jameis Winston, we boldly rank the five greatest freshman seasons in the history of Div 1 college football.

College Football

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (43) fakes out Houston Texans inside linebacker Zach Cunningham (41). (Photo by Gavin Baker/Icon Sportswire)

The best pound-for-pound players in NFL history

Mon May 10 2021Dan Halverson

Although size and strength certainly have their place in the NFL, some of the most exciting players in league history have excelled despite possessing smaller frames.

NFL

Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers in action during Super Bowl XIX at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, CA. (Photo by Icon Sportswire)

The best third round draft picks in NFL history

Tue Apr 20 2021Dan Halverson

Although the first round of the NFL Draft yields the highest percentage of future stars, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is filled with exceptional players selected in the third round.

NFL

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter. (Photo by Austin McAfee/Icon Sportswire)

Top 10 oldest players in NBA history

Tue Apr 13 2021Dan Halverson

These 10 cagey vets are living proof that the NBA is more than just a young man's league.

NBA

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry is pictured with fellow two time NBA MVP Steve Nash. (Photograph by Daniel Gluskoter/Icon Sportswire)

The best mid-major stars in NBA history

Mon Mar 22 2021Dan Halverson

March Madness is once again showing that players from smaller schools can hold their own against 5-star recruits from college basketball's blue bloods.

NBA