Favorites
- Go-To Betting Markets
- BetOnline, BetUS, Bovada
- Favorite Bets:
- Large spread underdogs, Mahomes in the NFL playoffs, home team parlays
- Favorite Team:
- Knicks, Giants
- Favorite Sport:
- Basketball, Football
- Industry Experience:
- 3+ years of sports writing and analysis, 5+ years of sports betting, 10+ years of fantasy sports experience, 20+ years of sports viewership.
- Expertise:
- NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, WNBA, NCAAF, NCAAM, NCAAW, PGA
Biggest Win: Exact Score Bet; $5 -> $1,000
Best Betting Moment: Winning back-to-back fantasy titles in football and basketball
Worst Beat: Giants to make Super Bowl in 2024, $20 -> $0
Latest Picks by Keith McCarthy
UCONN HUSKIES
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
Keith McCarthy
Betting Preview Analyst
Keith's Analysis:
UConn and Michigan face off in what will be a thrilling National Championship Game. The Wolverines are favored by nearly 7 points after blowing out Arizona, but now face an experienced UConn squad.
UCLA BRUINS
SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS
Keith McCarthy
Betting Preview Analyst
Keith's Analysis:
UCLA and South Carolina meet in this year's Championship Game. After stunning the undefeated Huskies, the Gamecocks are favored to claim another title on Sunday against the underdog Bruins.
TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE
AUBURN TIGERS
Keith McCarthy
Betting Preview Analyst
Keith's Analysis:
Tulsa and Auburn meet in an exciting NIT Championship Game. The Tigers were right on the cusp of making the tournament and played a battle-tested schedule. They're the favorite over 30-win Tulsa.
TEXAS LONGHORNS
UCLA BRUINS
Keith McCarthy
Betting Preview Analyst
Keith's Analysis:
Texas and UCLA meet in an exciting matchup. Both lost in last season's Final Four, setting up high stakes for this game. The winner advances to the Finals while the loser bows out in the Semis again.
SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS
UCONN HUSKIES
Keith McCarthy
Betting Preview Analyst
Keith's Analysis:
South Carolina and UConn meet in the Final Four for a rematch of last season's championship game. The Huskies enter this one as large favorites, once again seeking to get the better of the Gamecocks.
NEW MEXICO LOBOS
TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE
Keith McCarthy
Betting Preview Analyst
Keith's Analysis:
New Mexico and Tulsa meet in an exciting NIT semifinal clash. Both teams ranked near the top of their mid-major conferences but missed the tourney. They will seek a trip to the finals in this game.