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

Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever

09/30/2025 9:30 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Las Vegas Aces

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-8.5 -110
betus

-8.5 -110

 bet105

-8.5 -108

In Tuesday's WNBA playoff action, the Las Vegas Aces host the Indiana Fever in a win-or-go-home Game 5. The winner punches its ticket to the Finals.

James Tillman – Pick Made 21 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres

09/30/2025 3:08 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

San Diego Padres

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-115
betus

-120

The Cubs host the Padres in the NL Wild Card Series. San Diego made its usual flurry of deadline moves to make the postseason and become the media and fans' darling. Chicago makes its 1st postseason appearance in 5 years.

Paul Lebowitz – Pick Made 1 day ago Read Full Analysis

Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers

09/30/2025 1:08 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Cleveland Guardians

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+105
betus

-105

The Guardians came back from a double-digit deficit in the AL Central to catch and overtake the Tigers. Now, the teams meet in the Wild Card series with Detroit likely relieved that they even made the playoffs at all.

Paul Lebowitz – Pick Made 1 day ago Read Full Analysis

New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox

09/30/2025 6:08 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Boston Red Sox

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+149
betus

+150

The Red Sox and Yankees renew their classic rivalry in the AL Wild Card Series. New York is favored over Boston, but the Red Sox dominated the Yankees in the regular season.

Paul Lebowitz – Pick Made 1 day ago Read Full Analysis

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds

09/30/2025 9:08 AM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Los Angeles Dodgers

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-275
betus

-280

The upstart Reds are a surprise playoff team facing the defending World Series champion Dodgers in the Wild Card round. Cincinnati has nothing to lose and LA is riddled with injuries. The Dodgers are overwhelming favorites.

Paul Lebowitz – Pick Made 1 day ago Read Full Analysis

Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx

09/28/2025 8:00 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Phoenix Mercury

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+4 -110
betus

+4 -110

 bet105

+4 -108

In Sunday's WNBA playoff action, the Phoenix Mercury host the Minnesota Lynx in Game 4 of this semifinal matchup. Phoenix is one win away from eliminating the league's top team and punching its ticket to the Finals.

James Tillman – Pick Made 3 days ago Read Full Analysis

Latest Articles by Tom McNeil