Keith McCarthy

Keith McCarthy

Senior Editor

Keith combines years of sports knowledge with statistical analysis, the eye test, and intuition to accurately predict outcomes across NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, helping bettors achieve consistent wins.

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

Mon, Apr 7 at 8:50PM EDT ET
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UCONN HUSKIES
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
+230
-285
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
Michigan Wolverines (-285)
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Keith McCarthy

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.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 4 hours ago
Sun, Apr 5 at 3:30PM EDT ET
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UCLA BRUINS
SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS
+155
-185
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
UCLA Bruins (+155)
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Keith McCarthy

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.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 3 days ago
Sun, Apr 5 at 8:00PM EDT ET
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TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE
AUBURN TIGERS
+185
-225
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
Auburn Tigers (-225)
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Keith McCarthy

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.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 3 days ago
Fri, Apr 3 at 9:30PM EDT ET
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TEXAS LONGHORNS
UCLA BRUINS
-135
+115
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
UCLA Bruins (+115)
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Keith McCarthy

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.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 4 days ago
Fri, Apr 3 at 7:00PM EDT ET
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SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS
UCONN HUSKIES
+245
-305
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
UConn Huskies (-305)
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Keith McCarthy

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.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 4 days ago
Thu, Apr 2 at 7:00PM EDT ET
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NEW MEXICO LOBOS
TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE
-185
+155
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
New Mexico Lobos (-185)
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Keith McCarthy

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.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 5 days ago

Latest Articles by Keith McCarthy