Jason La Canfora

Jason La Canfora

Jason La Canfora grew up around bookies and betting in East Baltimore, with a bar on every corner and someone taking book behind the bar in pretty much all of them as well. As a child, he kept a notebook with his weekly analysis of his favorite ATS plays and charted his progress, and he has been wagering his entire adult life except when explicitly prohibited by his employer. La Canfora has connections with GMs, coaches, players and agents in many sports and has spent over 20 years as a professional sportswriter and reporter at The Syracuse Post-Standard, Baltimore Sun, Detroit Free Press and Washington Post, where he currently writes 50 NFL Insider columns each season. He was the NFL Network's lone NFL Insider from 2009-2012 and was CBS Sports NFL Insider, across all platforms including Super Bowl telecasts and THE NFL TODAY, from 2012-2022. From 2022-2025 he was a betting analyst for CBS SportsLine, appearing across numerous CBS platforms breakdown down betting lines and making daily picks year-round behind a paywall. He’s also an NFL Insider and betting analyst for Audacy Radio and the BetMGM Network, hosting a three-hour NFL gambling show every Sunday during the football season and contributing to all of the BetMGM shows. He has created betting podcasts and also created and hosts “Wanna Bet?” — a daily gambling show on YouTube and other platforms. La Canfora graduated with honors from Syracuse University in 1996 with degrees from the Newhouse School of Broadcasting and the Maxwell School of Citizenship.

Wanna Bet? Virginia Tech vs. Clemson Tops Wednesday’s Wagers

Feb 11: Red-hot Clemson and its formidable defense are a safe bet to stifle the Hokies' offense. Also, the winning plays for Toledo vs. Western Michigan and Colorado vs. Texas Tech

Winning Wagers for Tuesday Through Friday Games

Feb 9: A Big Ten mismatch means a layup against the spread. Our gambling tandem brings you winning wagers for Arizona at Kansas and more.

Wanna Bet? Count on Alabama to Cover the Spread vs. Texas A&M

Feb 4: A do-or-die game for Alabama means an easy pick against the spread. Our gambling tandem brings you winning wagers for Seton Hall vs. Villanova and more.

Winning Wagers for Every Day This Week, Starting with Syracuse vs UNC

Our betting experts pick 5 futures plays to pad your pocket, Monday through Friday

Wanna Bet? Texas vs. Auburn Headlines a Wicked Wednesday Slate

Jan 28: A reliable SEC over leads another packed day of college hoops. Our gambling tandem brings you winning wagers for UCLA vs. Oregon and more.

5 Winning Wagers for Every Day This Week

Hoops HQ's Betting Editors bring their expert analysis to one game a night, Monday - Friday. Five futures plays to pad your pocket.

Texas vs. Kentucky Highlights a Trio of Top Plays

The Wanna Bet? team is counting on Kentucky's offense to stay hot at home. Northwestern at USC and Memphis at Tulsa round out a packed day of college hoops.

Wanna Bet? Winning Picks for MLK Day and Beyond

Monday matinees highlight a busy week of college hoops. We give you winning wagers for Drexel at Towson, Cornell at Brown, Loyola Chicago at St. Bonaventure and more.

Wanna Bet? Iowa vs Purdue Tops Wednesday, January 14th’s Wagers

The Wanna Bet? crew picks three moneymakers for Wednesday, January 14th, including Iowa at Purdue and Auburn at Missouri

Wanna Bet? Five Winning Picks as Conference Play Heats Up

Expect Prairie View's strong record against the spread to continue in a home tilt against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and four more picks for the week ahead

Wanna Bet? Alabama at Undefeated Vandy Headlines Wednesday’s Wagers

Jan 7: Alabama at Vandy, Troy at Arkansas State and Missouri at Kentucky are moneymakers on an exciting slate of midweek college hoops

Wanna Bet? A Sparty Bounce-Back Bet Leads a Sizzling Week of Picks

Expect Tom Izzo's squad to rebound as conference play continues. This week's slate includes Iowa at Minnesota, Miami at Toledo and (many) more winning wagers.