Tom McNeil

Tom McNeil

Chief Writer, Fact Checker

A former soccer writer, coach and scout, I’m also a cryptocurrency expert who tries to fight analytics with rational thinking in my betting selections.

I find that pouring over the statistics can be useful in certain prop markets, but the real money is made deep in the season when three injury reports are extensive and role players are forced to take centre stage. This is specially true in football where I know a defense is going to take away the main receiving threat - someone else will step up and have a 100 yard game, it’s just figuring out who.

Now I can move quickly with crypto betting, live betting has become a particular favorite. Sometimes I watch a game and you can just feel big mo starting to shift. Other times I just accept that Tom Brady is on the field and the +1100 odds were too good to pass up - even when 28-3 down.

There’s no joy, no prizes and no pride in selecting overwhelming favorites. My picks are a mix of analytics and feelings to find outcomes that are just good value. Usually I’m right too!

Favorites

  • Go-To Betting Markets
  • BetOnline, Bet105
  • Favorite Bets:
  • Soccer parlays, Soccer/NFL in game moneyline, NFL prop betting
  • Favorite Team:
  • St Johnstone, New England Patriots
  • Favorite Sport:
  • Soccer, NFL
  • Industry Experience:
  • 8+ years Soccer/NFL writing, 2+ years crypto writing, 30+ years watching sports
  • Expertise:
  • Soccer, NFL, Entertainment

Biggest Win: +33000 Soccer Parlay

Best Betting Moment: Pats comeback from 28-3 down

Worst Beat: Any horse that falls at the first jump

Latest Picks by Tom McNeil

Chicago Sky vs Washington Mystics

08/05/2025 8:00 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Washington Mystics (-4.5)

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-4.5

betus

-4.5

bet105

-4.5

In Tuesday's WNBA action, the short-handed Chicago Sky (7-21) host the Washington Mystics (13-15) in a battle between two Eastern Conference teams coming off losses in their previous outings.

James Tillman – Pick Made 2 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Seattle Storm vs Indiana Fever

08/05/2025 10:00 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Minnesota Lynx (+2.5)

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-2.5

betus

-2.5

bet105

-2.5

In Tuesday's WNBA action, the Seattle Storm (16-13) host the Minnesota Lynx (24-5), who have won their last two games.

James Tillman – Pick Made 2 hours ago Read Full Analysis

New York Liberty vs Dallas Wings

08/05/2025 8:00 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Liberty

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-110

The Wings are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the Fever, while the Liberty aims to continue their winning ways after a recent road victory.

Kervin Coleman – Pick Made 35 minutes ago Read Full Analysis

Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants

08/04/2025 6:40 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Giants

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-125

The San Francisco Giants (56-56) begin a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (48-64) on Monday, Aug 4,

Kervin Coleman – Pick Made 24 minutes ago Read Full Analysis

UFC Vegas 109 Picks for Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez and Other Fights on August 9

08/09/2025 8:00 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

UFC Vegas 109 picks for Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez and other fights

UFC Vegas 109 picks for Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez and other fights on Saturday, August 9, at UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Heidi Thomas – Pick Made 5 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Inter Miami vs Pumas UNAM

08/06/2025 7:30 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

The Draw

Inter Miami and Pumas UNAM lock horns on MD3 in the Leagues Cup on Aug 6. Find our picks for the crucial fixture here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 6 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Latest Articles by Tom McNeil