Matt Rooney

Matt Rooney

Sports Writer

Chicago, Illinois

Member Since: 13 Jun 2022

Summary
Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.
Experience
Matt has experience wagering on all sports, but has an expertise in the NHL, MLB, NFL and College Football. He has written for Betsperts since May of 2021 and serves as the Digital Content Manager in addition to his writer and on-air duties.

More from Matt Rooney

UCF vs. South Florida Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The South Florida Bulls (24-7) take on the UCF Knights (17-15) on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Addition Financial Arena. It starts at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. UCF is a 5-point favorite against South Florida when the Knights take on the Bulls on Tuesday. The game has a point total of 140. UCF vs. […]
Providence vs. Boston College Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The Providence Friars (21-13) hit the court against the Boston College Eagles (19-15) at 6:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 on ESPNU. Providence is a moderate 3.5-point favorite against Boston College when the Friars play the Eagles on Tuesday. The over/under is 138 points for the matchup. Providence vs. Boston College Odds Point […]
Iowa vs. Kansas State Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The Iowa Hawkeyes (18-14) take on the Kansas State Wildcats (19-14) at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The matchup airs on ESPN. Tuesday’s matchup between the Hawkeyes and the Wildcats features the Hawkeyes as 6-point favorites. The matchup’s over/under is 157. Iowa vs. Kansas State Odds Point Spread for Iowa vs. Kansas […]
Ohio State vs. Cornell Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The Ohio State Buckeyes (20-13) will host the Cornell Big Red (22-7) after victories in four home games in a row. It begins at 6:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Ohio State is a substantial 10.5-point favorite against Cornell when the Buckeyes face off with the Big Red on Tuesday. The game’s over/under […]
Seton Hall vs. Saint Joseph’s (PA) Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Seton Hall Pirates (20-12) take the court against the Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks (21-13) at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 on ESPN2. Wednesday’s matchup between the Pirates and the Hawks features the Pirates as healthy 7.5-point favorites. The over/under for the matchup is 145.5. Seton Hall vs. Saint Joseph’s (PA) Odds […]
Virginia Tech vs. Richmond Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The Virginia Tech Hokies (18-14) play the Richmond Spiders (23-9) at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The matchup airs on ESPN2. Tuesday’s matchup between the Hokies and the Spiders features the Hokies as 5.5-point favorites. The game’s point total is 143.5. Virginia Tech vs. Richmond Odds Point Spread for Virginia Tech vs. […]
Indiana State vs. SMU Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The SMU Mustangs (20-12) will hope to stop a three-game road skid when taking on the Indiana State Sycamores (28-6) on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Hulman Center, airing at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Indiana State is a solid 7-point favorite against SMU when the Sycamores hit the court against the Mustangs on Wednesday. […]
LSU vs. North Texas Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The LSU Tigers (17-15) take on the North Texas Mean Green (18-14) at 6:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The matchup airs on SECN. The Tigers match up against the Mean Green in a game that LSU is currently a modest favorite by 2.5 points. A 135.5-point total has been set for the […]
Butler vs. Minnesota Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The Minnesota Golden Gophers (18-14) will attempt to end a three-game losing streak when visiting the Butler Bulldogs (18-14) at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The matchup airs on ESPNU. The Bulldogs play the Golden Gophers in a game that Butler is currently a moderate favorite by 3.5 points. […]
Georgia vs. Xavier Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The Xavier Musketeers (16-17) go up against the Georgia Bulldogs (17-16) on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Stegeman Coliseum. It tips at 6:00 PM ET on ESPN. Tuesday’s matchup between the Bulldogs and the Musketeers features a slim line of Georgia -1.5. The point total for the game is set at 152. Georgia vs. Xavier […]
Utah vs. UC Irvine Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The Utah Utes (19-14) aim to continue a three-game home winning stretch when hosting the UC Irvine Anteaters (24-9) on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET. Tuesday’s matchup between the Utes and the Anteaters sees the Utes as a strong, 8-point favorite. The matchup has an over/under of 149. Utah vs. UC Irvine […]
Princeton vs. UNLV Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Princeton Tigers (24-4) go up against the UNLV Rebels (19-12) at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The matchup airs on ESPN+. Wednesday’s game between the Tigers and the Rebels features the Tigers as 3-point favorites. The matchup’s over/under is 139. Princeton vs. UNLV Odds Point Spread for Princeton vs. UNLV The […]
Bradley vs. Loyola Chicago Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Bradley Braves (22-11) will be trying to continue a four-game home winning run when hosting the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (23-9) on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Carver Arena. It airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Wednesday’s game between the Braves and the Ramblers sees the Braves as 4.5-point favorites. A 137-point total is […]
Howard vs. Wagner Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The Howard Bison (18-16) and the Wagner Seahawks (16-15) meet in a First Four matchup on Tuesday at UD Arena, starting at 6:40 PM ET, airing on truT. Howard is a modest 3-point favorite against Wagner when the Bison hit the court against the Seahawks on Tuesday. A 128-point over/under is set for the game. […]
Montana State vs. Grambling Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Montana State Bobcats (17-17) and the Grambling Tigers (20-14) square off in a First Four matchup on Wednesday at UD Arena, beginning at 6:40 PM ET, airing on truT. The Bobcats are currently small 4-point favorites over the Tigers. The point total for the matchup is set at 135. Montana State vs. Grambling Odds […]
Kentucky vs. Oakland Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Thursday, March 21, 2024
The No. 3 seed Kentucky Wildcats (23-9) and the No. 14 seed Oakland Golden Grizzlies (23-11) will meet in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday at 7:10 PM ET. The matchup airs on CBS. Kentucky is a substantial 13.5-point favorite against Oakland when the Wildcats take the court against the Golden Grizzlies […]
Colorado State vs. Virginia Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The Colorado State Rams (24-10) and the Virginia Cavaliers (23-10) meet with a spot in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament bracket at stake on Tuesday at UD Arena, tipping off at 9:10 PM ET. Tuesday’s game between the Rams and the Cavaliers features the Rams as 2.5-point favorites. The matchup’s point total […]
Cincinnati vs. San Francisco Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The San Francisco Dons (23-10) will visit the Cincinnati Bearcats (20-14) after losing three road games in a row. It tips at 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Cincinnati is a 6-point favorite against San Francisco when the Bearcats square off with the Dons on Wednesday. The game’s over/under is 142. Cincinnati vs. […]
Villanova vs. VCU Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Villanova Wildcats (18-15) go up against the VCU Rams (22-13) at 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The matchup airs on ESPN2. The Wildcats are currently strong 6.5-point favorites against the Rams. The matchup has a point total of 130.5. Villanova vs. VCU Odds Point Spread for Villanova vs. VCU The spread […]
Little Rock vs. Fairfield Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Sunday, March 24, 2024
The Little Rock Trojans (21-12) will look to continue a four-game road winning run when squaring off against the Fairfield Stags (22-12) on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Ocean Center, airing at 3:30 PM ET. Sunday’s matchup between the Trojans and the Stags features a tight line of Little Rock -1. The over/under is 152.5 […]
Wake Forest vs. Appalachian State Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Appalachian State Mountaineers (27-6) play the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (20-13) on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Lawrence Joel Coliseum. It tips at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Demon Deacons are currently healthy 7.5-point favorites against the Mountaineers. The game has a point total of 145.5. Wake Forest vs. Appalachian State Odds Point […]
Arkansas State vs. Bethune-Cookman Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Saturday, March 23, 2024
The Arkansas State Red Wolves (18-16) will be looking to continue a four-game home winning streak when squaring off against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (17-16) on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Ocean Center. It airs at 1:00 PM ET. Saturday’s matchup between the Red Wolves and the Wildcats sees the Red Wolves as a double-digit favorite […]
Kansas vs. Samford Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, March 21, 2024
A first-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 4-seed Kansas Jayhawks (22-10) take the court against the No. 13 seed Samford Bulldogs (29-5) on Thursday at Delta Center. The matchup starts at 9:55 PM ET. Kansas is a strong 7.5-point favorite against Samford when the Jayhawks play the Bulldogs on Thursday. A 153-point over/under is […]
San Diego State vs. UAB Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Friday, March 22, 2024
The No. 5 seed San Diego State Aztecs (24-10) and the No. 12 seed UAB Blazers (23-11) meet on Friday at 1:45 PM ET in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The contest airs on TNT. San Diego State is a strong 7-point favorite against UAB when the Aztecs square off with the Blazers […]
Illinois vs. Morehead State Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, March 21, 2024
The No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini (26-8) take on the No. 14 Morehead State Eagles (26-8) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, tipping off at 3:10 PM ET. Thursday’s matchup between the Fighting Illini and the Eagles features the Fighting Illini as substantial 11.5-point favorites. The game has an over/under of […]
Houston vs. Longwood Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Friday, March 22, 2024
The top-seeded Houston Cougars (30-4) meet the No. 16 Longwood Lancers (21-13) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, starting at 9:20 PM ET. Friday’s matchup between the Cougars and the Lancers features the Cougars as huge 24.5-point favorites. The game’s point total is 128. Houston vs. Longwood Odds Point Spread for […]
Cleveland State vs. Northern Colorado Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Sunday, March 24, 2024
The Northern Colorado Bears (19-13) go up against the Cleveland State Vikings (20-14) on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Ocean Center. It tips at 11:00 AM ET. The Vikings are currently slight 1-point favorites against the Bears. The game’s point total is 157.5. Cleveland State vs. Northern Colorado Odds Point Spread for Cleveland State vs. […]
BYU vs. Duquesne Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, March 21, 2024
A first-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 11th-seeded Duquesne Dukes (24-11) hit the court against the No. 6 seed BYU Cougars (23-10) on Thursday at CHI Health Center Omaha. The contest begins at 12:40 PM ET. The Cougars are currently solid 9-point favorites over the Dukes. The over/under is 142.5 points for the matchup. […]
Colorado vs. Boise State Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Colorado Buffaloes (24-10) and the Boise State Broncos (22-10) play with a place in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament bracket on the line on Wednesday at UD Arena, starting at 9:10 PM ET. The Buffaloes are currently small 2.5-point favorites against the Broncos. The point total for the game is set […]
Wisconsin vs. James Madison Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Friday, March 22, 2024
The No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers (22-13) will look to beat the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes (31-3) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at Barclays Center. This contest tips off at 9:40 PM ET. The Badgers are currently 5.5-point favorites against the Dukes. The over/under is 145 points for […]
Michigan State vs. Mississippi State Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Thursday, March 21, 2024
The No. 9 Michigan State Spartans (19-14) and the No. 8 Mississippi State Bulldogs (21-13) square off on Thursday to compete for a place in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The first round matchup begins at 12:15 PM ET. The Spartans square off against the Bulldogs in a game that Michigan State is […]
Seattle U vs. Delaware State Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Saturday, March 23, 2024
The Seattle U Redhawks (19-14) go up against the Delaware State Hornets (15-18) at 5:30 PM ET on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Saturday’s matchup between the Redhawks and the Hornets features the Redhawks as double-digit 12.5-point favorites. The game has an over/under of 136.5. Seattle U vs. Delaware State Odds Point Spread for Seattle U […]
South Carolina vs. Oregon Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Thursday, March 21, 2024
The No. 6 seed South Carolina Gamecocks (26-7) and the No. 11 seed Oregon Ducks (23-11) meet on Thursday at 4:00 PM ET in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The contest airs on TNT. Thursday’s matchup between the Gamecocks and the Ducks features a tight line of South Carolina -1. The point total […]
Montana vs. Presbyterian Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Sunday, March 24, 2024
The Montana Grizzlies (23-11) face the Presbyterian Blue Hose (14-18) at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Montana is a healthy 8-point favorite against Presbyterian when the Grizzlies play the Blue Hose on Sunday. The game has a point total of 151. Montana vs. Presbyterian Odds Point Spread for Montana vs. Presbyterian The […]
UCSD vs. Chicago State Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Saturday, March 23, 2024
The UCSD Tritons (21-11) go up against the Chicago State Cougars (12-18) at 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The Tritons are currently double-digit 11-point favorites over the Cougars. The game’s over/under is 141. UCSD vs. Chicago State Odds Point Spread for UCSD vs. Chicago State The spread for this matchup is set […]
Nevada vs. Dayton Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, March 21, 2024
The No. 10 Nevada Wolf Pack (26-7) face off against the No. 7 Dayton Flyers (24-7) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, starting at 4:30 PM ET. Thursday’s matchup between the Wolf Pack and the Flyers features a slim line of Nevada -1. The matchup has a point total of 136.5. […]
Creighton vs. Akron Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, March 21, 2024
The No. 3 Creighton Bluejays (23-9) and the No. 14 Akron Zips (24-10) meet on Thursday to compete for a spot in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The opening round matchup starts at 1:30 PM ET. The Bluejays are currently substantial 12.5-point favorites over the Zips. The game’s over/under is 141.5. Creighton vs. […]
Texas Tech vs. NC State Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Thursday, March 21, 2024
The No. 6 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders (23-10) and the No. 11 seed NC State Wolfpack (22-14) meet on Thursday at 9:40 PM ET in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The matchup airs on CBS. The Red Raiders take on the Wolfpack in a game that Texas Tech is currently a favorite […]
Drake vs. Washington State Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Thursday, March 21, 2024
An opening-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the No. 7 seed Washington State Cougars (24-9) hit the court against the No. 10 seed Drake Bulldogs (28-6) on Thursday at CHI Health Center Omaha. The contest tips off at 10:05 PM ET. Drake is a tight 2-point favorite against Washington State when the Bulldogs play the […]
Quinnipiac vs. Evansville Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Sunday, March 24, 2024
The Quinnipiac Bobcats (24-9) play the Evansville Purple Aces (16-17) at 5:30 PM ET on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Sunday’s game between the Bobcats and the Purple Aces features the Bobcats as 2.5-point favorites. A 154-point over/under has been set for the game. Quinnipiac vs. Evansville Odds Point Spread for Quinnipiac vs. Evansville The spread […]
Baylor vs. Colgate Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Friday, March 22, 2024
The No. 3 Baylor Bears (23-10) play the No. 14 Colgate Raiders (25-9) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, starting at 12:40 PM ET. Friday’s game between the Bears and the Raiders sees the Bears as a double-digit favorite by 14 points. The over/under is 139 points for the matchup. Baylor […]
Tennessee vs. Saint Peter’s Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, March 21, 2024
The No. 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers (24-8) and the No. 15 seed Saint Peter’s Peacocks (19-13) meet on Thursday at 9:20 PM ET in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The matchup airs on TNT. Thursday’s game between the Volunteers and the Peacocks sees the Volunteers as a mammoth, 21.5-point favorite. The matchup has […]
Arizona vs. Long Beach State Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Thursday, March 21, 2024
The No. 2 seed Arizona Wildcats (25-8) and the No. 15 seed Long Beach State Beach (21-14) meet on Thursday at 2:00 PM ET in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The matchup airs on TBS. Thursday’s matchup between the Wildcats and the Beach features the Wildcats as massive 20.5-point favorites. The over/under is […]
TCU vs. Utah State Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Friday, March 22, 2024
The No. 9 TCU Horned Frogs (21-12) and the No. 8 Utah State Aggies (27-6) square off on Friday to compete for a spot in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The first round matchup tips off at 9:55 PM ET. Friday’s matchup between the Horned Frogs and the Aggies features the Horned Frogs […]
Iowa State vs. South Dakota State Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, March 21, 2024
A first-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 2-seed Iowa State Cyclones (27-7) hit the court against the No. 15 seed South Dakota State Jackrabbits (22-12) on Thursday at CHI Health Center Omaha. The matchup begins at 7:35 PM ET. The Cyclones match up with the Jackrabbits in a game that Iowa State is currently […]
Duke vs. Vermont Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Friday, March 22, 2024
A first-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 13th-seeded Vermont Catamounts (28-6) play against the No. 4 seed Duke Blue Devils (24-8) on Friday at Barclays Center. The contest tips off at 7:10 PM ET. The Blue Devils are currently double-digit 12-point favorites over the Catamounts. The over/under is 132 points for the game. Duke […]
Marquette vs. Western Kentucky Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Friday, March 22, 2024
The No. 2 seed Marquette Golden Eagles (25-9) and the No. 15 seed Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (22-11) will meet in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at 2:00 PM ET. The contest airs on TBS. The Golden Eagles play the Hilltoppers in a game that Marquette is currently a sizable favorite by […]
UConn vs. Stetson Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Friday, March 22, 2024
The No. 1 seed UConn Huskies (31-3) will try to beat the No. 16 seed Stetson Hatters (22-12) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at Barclays Center. This contest tips off at 2:45 PM ET. The Huskies play the Hatters in a game that UConn is currently a major favorite by […]
New Mexico vs. Clemson Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Friday, March 22, 2024
The No. 11 seed New Mexico Lobos (26-9) will aim to defeat the No. 6 seed Clemson Tigers (21-11) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at FedExForum. This contest tips off at 3:10 PM ET. Friday’s matchup between the Lobos and the Tigers features the Lobos as slim 2-point favorites. The […]
Auburn vs. Yale Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Friday, March 22, 2024
A first-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 13th-seeded Yale Bulldogs (22-9) hit the court against the No. 4 seed Auburn Tigers (27-7) on Friday at Spokane Arena. The contest begins at 4:15 PM ET. Friday’s matchup between the Tigers and the Bulldogs sees the Tigers as a double-digit favorite by 13 points. The over/under […]