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

Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals

09/21/2025 12:01 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Minnesota Vikings

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-3.5 +112
betus

-3.5 +112

 bet105

-3.5 +112

In Sunday's NFL action, the Minnesota Vikings (1-1) host the Cincinnati Bengals (2-0).

James Tillman – Pick Made 48 minutes ago Read Full Analysis

Premier League Matchday 5 Picks & Preview (Sep 20-21)

09/20/2025 7:30 AM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Liverpool, Crystal Palace

Another huge round of EPL action is set for this weekend. You can find our Premier League picks for matchday five here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 10 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Sporting Kansas City vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC

09/20/2025 8:30 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver will be hoping to maintain their momentum ahead of the playoffs when they take on Sporting KC. Find our picks here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 10 hours ago Read Full Analysis

CF Montreal vs New York Red Bulls

09/20/2025 7:30 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

NY Red Bulls

A must-win clash for the NY Red Bulls is set for Sep 20, as they come up against Montreal. Find the odds and picks here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 10 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Inter Miami CF vs D.C. United

09/20/2025 7:30 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Inter Miami

Inter Miami will be chasing successive MLS wins when they take on D.C. United on Sep 20. Find our picks for the clash here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 10 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC

09/20/2025 7:30 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Nashville

Two sides in direct competition for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference lock horns on Sep 20. Find the odds and our Orlando vs. Nashville picks.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 11 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Latest Articles by Tom McNeil