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

San Diego State vs Florida Atlantic Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Saturday, April 1, 2023
The No. 5 seed San Diego State Aztecs (31-6) and No. 9 seed Florida Atlantic Owls (35-3) both aim for a spot in the NCAA Tournament National Championship when they square off in the Final Four on Saturday at NRG Stadium, beginning at 6:09 PM, airing on CBS. Saturday’s matchup between the Aztecs and the […]
Texas vs Xavier Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Friday, March 24, 2023
This Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament matchup between the No. 2 Texas Longhorns (28-8) and No. 3 Xavier Musketeers (27-9) will determine which of the squads is heading to the Midwest Region bracket final when it tips off on Friday at T-Mobile Center, starting at 9:45 PM, airing on CBS. Friday’s game between the Longhorns and […]
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Tennessee vs Florida Atlantic Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Thursday, March 23, 2023
This Sweet 16 matchup features the No. 4 seed Tennessee Volunteers (25-10) and the No. 9 seed Florida Atlantic Owls (33-3) on Thursday at Madison Square Garden. The NCAA Tournament contest begins at 9:30 PM. Thursday’s matchup between the Volunteers and the Owls sees the Volunteers as 4.5-point favorites. The point total for the game […]
UCLA vs Gonzaga Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Thursday, March 23, 2023
This Sweet 16 battle features the No. 2 seed UCLA Bruins (31-5) hitting the court against the No. 3 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs (30-5) on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena. It tips off at 9:45 PM, with the winner advancing to the West Region bracket final. The Bruins are currently slight 1-point favorites over the Bulldogs. The […]
UConn vs Arkansas Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, March 23, 2023
The No. 8 Arkansas Razorbacks (22-13) ready for a Sweet 16 matchup against the No. 4 UConn Huskies (27-8) on Thursday at 7:15 PM as the NCAA Tournament continues live from T-Mobile Arena and airing on CBS. The Huskies match up against the Razorbacks in a game that UConn is currently a modest favorite by […]
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Gonzaga vs TCU Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Sunday, March 19, 2023
The No. 3 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs (29-5) will attempt to book a trip to the Sweet 16 in an NCAA Tournament second round matchup against the No. 6 seed TCU Horned Frogs (22-12) on Sunday at Ball Arena, beginning at 9:40 PM. The Bulldogs are currently 4.5-point favorites against the Horned Frogs. The over/under for […]
Florida Atlantic vs Fairleigh Dickinson Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Sunday, March 19, 2023
The No. 9 seed Florida Atlantic Owls (32-3) will try to advance to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament when they face the No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (21-15) on Sunday at 7:45 PM. Florida Atlantic is a mammoth 15.5-point favorite against Fairleigh Dickinson when the Owls square off with the Knights […]
Indiana vs Miami Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Sunday, March 19, 2023
The No. 4 seed Indiana Hoosiers (23-11) will look to secure a place in the Sweet 16 in an NCAA Tournament second round matchup against the No. 5 seed Miami Hurricanes (26-7) on Sunday at MVP Arena, beginning at 8:47 PM. Sunday’s matchup between the Hoosiers and the Hurricanes features a close line of Indiana […]
UConn vs Saint Mary’s (CA) Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Sunday, March 19, 2023
The No. 4 seed UConn Huskies (26-8) will look to secure a place in the Sweet 16 in an NCAA Tournament second round matchup against the No. 5 seed Saint Mary’s Gaels (27-7) on Sunday at MVP Arena, starting at 6:10 PM. The Huskies square off against the Gaels in a game that UConn is […]
Xavier vs Pittsburgh Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Sunday, March 19, 2023
The No. 3 seed Xavier Musketeers (26-9) take to the court against the No. 11 seed Pittsburgh Panthers (24-11) with a Sweet 16 berth in the Midwest Region of the bracket on the line on Sunday at Greensboro Coliseum. The Musketeers square off against the Panthers in a game that Xavier is currently a favorite […]
Memphis vs Florida Atlantic Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Friday, March 17, 2023
The No. 8 seed Memphis Tigers (26-8) and the No. 9 seed Florida Atlantic Owls (31-3) will meet in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at 9:20 PM. The matchup airs on TNT. The Tigers take on the Owls in a game that Memphis is currently a slim favorite by 1.5 points. […]
Purdue vs Fairleigh Dickinson Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Friday, March 17, 2023
The No. 1 seed Purdue Boilermakers (29-5) and the No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (20-15) will meet in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at 6:50 PM. The matchup airs on TNT. The Boilermakers match up with the Knights in a game that Purdue is currently a colossal favorite by 23 […]
Miami vs Drake Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Friday, March 17, 2023
A first-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 12th-seeded Drake Bulldogs (27-7) hit the court against the No. 5 seed Miami Hurricanes (25-7) on Friday at MVP Arena. The contest tips off at 7:25 PM. Friday’s matchup between the Hurricanes and the Bulldogs features the Hurricanes as 2.5-point favorites. The matchup’s over/under is 146. Miami […]
Creighton vs NC State Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Friday, March 17, 2023
The No. 6 seed Creighton Bluejays (21-12) and the No. 11 seed NC State Wolfpack (23-10) meet on Friday at 4:00 PM in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The matchup airs on TNT. The Bluejays match up against the Wolfpack in a game that Creighton is currently a favorite by 5 points. The […]
UConn vs Iona Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Friday, March 17, 2023
The No. 4 UConn Huskies (25-8) and the No. 13 Iona Gaels (27-7) square off on Friday to compete for a spot in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The first round matchup tips off at 4:30 PM. Friday’s matchup between the Huskies and the Gaels features the Huskies as healthy 9-point favorites. The […]
Iowa State vs Pittsburgh Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Friday, March 17, 2023
The No. 6 seed Iowa State Cyclones (19-13) and the No. 11 seed Pittsburgh Panthers (23-11) meet on Friday at 3:10 PM in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The matchup airs on truTV. Friday’s matchup between the Cyclones and the Panthers features the Cyclones as 4.5-point favorites. The point total for the game […]
Saint Mary’s (CA) vs VCU Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Friday, March 17, 2023
The No. 5 seed Saint Mary’s Gaels (26-7) and the No. 12 seed VCU Rams (27-7) will meet in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at 2:00 PM. The matchup airs on TBS. Saint Mary’s (CA) is a moderate 4-point favorite against VCU when the Gaels face off with the Rams on […]
Xavier vs Kennesaw State Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Friday, March 17, 2023
The No. 3 seed Xavier Musketeers (25-9) and the No. 14 seed Kennesaw State Owls (26-8) will meet in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at 12:40 PM. The contest airs on truTV. Xavier is a double-digit 12.5-point favorite against Kennesaw State when the Musketeers play the Owls on Friday. A 152.5-point […]
Marquette vs Vermont Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Friday, March 17, 2023
A first-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 15th-seeded Vermont Catamounts (23-10) hit the court against the No. 2 seed Marquette Golden Eagles (28-6) on Friday at Nationwide Arena. The contest tips off at 2:45 PM. The Golden Eagles are currently substantial 10.5-point favorites against the Catamounts. The game has an over/under of 142.5. Marquette […]
Michigan State vs USC Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Friday, March 17, 2023
The No. 7 Michigan State Spartans (19-12) and the No. 10 USC Trojans (22-10) square off on Friday to compete for a place in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The opening round matchup begins at 12:15 PM. The Spartans are currently slight 2-point favorites against the Trojans. The game’s over/under is 137. Michigan […]
UCLA vs Northwestern Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Saturday, March 18, 2023
The No. 7 seed Northwestern Wildcats (22-11) head into their second round NCAA Tournament matchup against the No. 2 seed UCLA Bruins (30-5) on Saturday at 8:40 PM. The winner will move on to the Sweet 16 in the West Region bracket. The Bruins are currently healthy 7.5-point favorites over the Wildcats. A 126.5-point over/under […]
Duke vs Tennessee Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Saturday, March 18, 2023
The No. 5 seed Duke Blue Devils (27-8) and the No. 4 seed Tennessee Volunteers (24-10) play in the NCAA Tournament with a spot in the Sweet 16 of the East Region bracket on the line on Saturday at Amway Center, beginning at 2:40 PM. Saturday’s game between the Blue Devils and the Volunteers features […]
San Diego State vs Furman Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Saturday, March 18, 2023
The No. 5 seed San Diego State Aztecs (28-6) take on the No. 13 seed Furman Paladins (28-7) with a Sweet 16 spot in the South Region of the bracket on the line on Saturday at Amway Center. Saturday’s matchup between the Aztecs and the Paladins sees the Aztecs as 5.5-point favorites. The over/under for […]
Alabama vs Maryland Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Saturday, March 18, 2023
The No. 1 seed Alabama Crimson Tide (30-5) will aim to advance to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament when they meet the No. 8 seed Maryland Terrapins (22-12) on Saturday at 9:40 PM. The Crimson Tide match up against the Terrapins in a game that Alabama is currently a healthy favorite by […]
Kansas vs Arkansas Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Saturday, March 18, 2023
The No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks (28-7) and the No. 8 seed Arkansas Razorbacks (21-13) play in the NCAA Tournament with a place in the Sweet 16 of the West Region bracket up for grabs on Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena, tipping off at 5:15 PM. Saturday’s game between the Jayhawks and the Razorbacks features […]
Houston vs Northern Kentucky Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Thursday, March 16, 2023
A first-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 16th-seeded Northern Kentucky Norse (22-12) play against the No. 1 seed Houston Cougars (31-3) on Thursday at Legacy Arena at BJCC. The contest starts at 9:20 PM. The Cougars are currently enormous 19-point favorites over the Norse. The matchup’s over/under is 121.5. Houston vs. Northern Kentucky Odds […]
Duke vs Oral Roberts Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, March 16, 2023
The No. 5 seed Duke Blue Devils (26-8) will aim to defeat the No. 12 seed Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (30-4) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday at Amway Center. This contest tips off at 7:10 PM. Thursday’s matchup between the Blue Devils and the Golden Eagles features the Blue Devils […]
Texas vs Colgate Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Thursday, March 16, 2023
The No. 2 Texas Longhorns (26-8) take on the No. 15 Colgate Raiders (26-8) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, tipping off at 7:25 PM. Thursday’s game between the Longhorns and the Raiders sees the Longhorns as a double-digit favorite by 13 points. A 150.5-point over/under has been set for the […]
Arizona vs Princeton Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, March 16, 2023
The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats (28-6) and the No. 15 Princeton Tigers (21-8) square off on Thursday to fight for a place in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The first round matchup begins at 4:10 PM. Thursday’s matchup between the Wildcats and the Tigers sees the Wildcats as a double-digit favorite by 14.5 […]
San Diego State vs Charleston (SC) Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, March 16, 2023
The No. 5 San Diego State Aztecs (27-6) face off against the No. 12 Charleston (SC) Cougars (31-3) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, beginning at 3:10 PM. Thursday’s game between the Aztecs and the Cougars sees the Aztecs as 5.5-point favorites. The over/under is 141.5 points for the matchup. San […]
Kansas vs Howard Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Thursday, March 16, 2023
The top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (27-7) meet the No. 16 Howard Bison (22-12) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, tipping off at 2:00 PM. Thursday’s matchup between the Jayhawks and the Bison features the Jayhawks as massive 22-point favorites. The over/under is 146.5 points for the game. Kansas vs. Howard Odds Point […]
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Arizona State vs Nevada Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Nevada Wolf Pack (22-10) are trying to claim a place in the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament bracket in their First Four game against the Arizona State Sun Devils (22-12) on Wednesday at UD Arena, beginning at 9:10 PM. Watch on truTV. The Sun Devils play the Wolf Pack in a game […]
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Mississippi State vs Pittsburgh Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The Mississippi State Bulldogs (21-12) and the Pittsburgh Panthers (22-11) will square off on Tuesday with a spot in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament bracket up for grabs. This First Four matchup begins at 9:10 PM on truTV. Tuesday’s matchup between the Bulldogs and the Panthers features the Bulldogs as 2.5-point favorites. […]
VCU vs Dayton Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Sunday, March 12, 2023
The No. 1 seed VCU Rams (26-7, 15-3 A-10) square off against the No. 2 Dayton Flyers (22-11, 12-6 A-10) in the championship game of the A-10 tournament on Sunday at 1:00 PM. The winner will claim an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament bracket. The Rams face the Flyers in a game that VCU […]
Houston vs Memphis Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Sunday, March 12, 2023
The No. 1 seed Houston Cougars (31-2, 17-1 AAC) and the No. 2 Memphis Tigers (25-8, 13-5 AAC) will play to decide the AAC conference champion on Sunday at 3:15 PM. Sunday’s matchup between the Cougars and the Tigers sees the Cougars as 5.5-point favorites. The game has a point total of 135.5. Houston vs. […]
Southern Utah vs Grand Canyon Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Saturday, March 11, 2023
The WAC conference champion will be named on Saturday when the No. 3 seed Southern Utah Thunderbirds (22-11, 12-6 WAC) and the No. 5 Grand Canyon Antelopes (23-11, 11-7 WAC) play at 11:30 PM. The Thunderbirds are currently slim 1-point favorites against the Antelopes. The game has a point total of 148. Southern Utah vs. […]
UCSB vs CSU Fullerton Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Saturday, March 11, 2023
The No. 2 seed UCSB Gauchos (26-7, 15-5 Big West) will look to secure the Big West championship along with a guaranteed spot in the NCAA Tournament bracket when they play the No. 4 CSU Fullerton Titans (20-12, 12-6 Big West) on Saturday at 9:30 PM. The Gauchos are currently moderate 2.5-point favorites over the […]
Grambling vs Texas Southern Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Saturday, March 11, 2023
The No. 2 seed Grambling Tigers (24-8, 15-3 SWAC) square off against the No. 8 Texas Southern Tigers (13-20, 7-11 SWAC) in the championship game of the SWAC tournament on Saturday at 5:30 PM. The winner will claim an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament bracket. Grambling is a moderate 3.5-point favorite against Texas Southern […]
Duke vs Virginia Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Saturday, March 11, 2023
The No. 2 seed Virginia Cavaliers (25-6, 15-5 ACC) are squaring off in the ACC championship game against the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils (25-8, 14-6 ACC). The title game is set for Saturday at 8:30 PM. Duke is a moderate 3-point favorite against Virginia when the Blue Devils face off against the Cavaliers on […]
Toledo vs Kent State Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Saturday, March 11, 2023
The No. 2 seed Kent State Golden Flashes (27-6, 15-3 MAC) are taking the court in the MAC championship game against the No. 1 Toledo Rockets (27-6, 16-2 MAC). The title game is set for Saturday at 7:30 PM. Toledo and Kent State are in a pick ’em matchup in Saturday’s game. The matchup has […]
Kansas vs Texas Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Saturday, March 11, 2023
The No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks (27-6, 13-5 Big 12) square off against the No. 2 Texas Longhorns (25-8, 12-6 Big 12) in the championship game of the Big 12 tournament on Saturday at 6:00 PM. The winner will claim an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament bracket. Kansas is a slim 2-point favorite against […]
Texas A&M vs Vanderbilt Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Saturday, March 11, 2023
The No. 2 seed Texas A&M Aggies (24-8, 15-3 SEC) are taking on the No. 6 seed Vanderbilt Commodores (20-13, 11-7 SEC) in the SEC Tournament on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena. The contest is scheduled for 3:30 PM. The Aggies take on the Commodores in a game that Texas A&M is currently a favorite by […]
Dayton vs Fordham Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Saturday, March 11, 2023
The No. 2 seed Dayton Flyers (21-11, 12-6 A-10) play the No. 3 seed Fordham Rams (25-7, 12-6 A-10) in the A-10 Tournament Saturday at Barclays Center, beginning at 3:30 PM. Both teams will attempt to get one step closer to securing an automatic place in the NCAA Tournament bracket. The Flyers match up with […]
Purdue vs Ohio State Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Saturday, March 11, 2023
The No. 1 seed Purdue Boilermakers (27-5, 15-5 Big Ten) will play the No. 13 seed Ohio State Buckeyes (16-18, 5-15 Big Ten) in the Big Ten Tournament Saturday at United Center, starting at 1:00 PM. Purdue is a healthy 7.5-point favorite against Ohio State when the Boilermakers hit the court against the Buckeyes on […]
Norfolk State vs Howard Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Saturday, March 11, 2023
The No. 3 seed Norfolk State Spartans (22-10, 9-5 MEAC) is set to face off against the top-seeded Howard Bison (21-12, 11-3 MEAC) in the MEAC Tournament Championship with an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket on the line. The game on Saturday at Norfolk Scope starts at 1:00 PM. Saturday’s matchup between the […]