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

Sun, Mar 8 at 4:30PM EDT ET
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
+125
-155
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
Michigan Wolverines (-155)
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Keith McCarthy

Keith McCarthy

Betting Preview Analyst

Keith's Analysis:

Michigan State and Michigan clash this week for the second time this season. The Spartans came up short at home in the first meeting, and now face an even tougher challenge on the road at Michigan.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 4 days ago
Sat, Mar 7 at 6:30PM EST ET
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS
DUKE BLUE DEVILS
+155
-185
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
Duke Blue Devils (-185)
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Keith McCarthy

Keith McCarthy

Betting Preview Analyst

Keith's Analysis:

North Carolina and Duke meet for the second time this season in their classic rivalry. The Tar Heels won the first matchup at home, but are facing an uphill battle in the road rematch against #1 Duke.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 5 days ago
Fri, Mar 6 at 9:00PM EST ET
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
ST. JOHN'S RED STORM
SETON HALL PIRATES
-170
+145
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
Seton Hall Pirates (+145)
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Keith McCarthy

Keith McCarthy

Betting Preview Analyst

Keith's Analysis:

St. John's and Seton Hall clash on Friday for the second time this year. The Red Storm narrowly won the first clash at home, facing an uphill battle on the road in the rematch. Seton Hall needs this win.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 5 days ago
Wed, Mar 4 at 7:00PM EST ET
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
MIAMI HURRICANES
SMU MUSTANGS
+110
-135
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
Miami Hurricanes (+110)
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Keith McCarthy

Keith McCarthy

Betting Preview Analyst

Keith's Analysis:

Miami and SMU meet this week in a key ACC clash. Both teams are inside of the projected NCAA Tournament field but on the bubble, needing a few more wins to safely settle into the field of 68.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 7 days ago
Sun, Mar 1 at 4:00PM EST ET
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
BAYLOR BEARS
TCU HORNED FROGS
+205
-255
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
TCU Horned Frogs (-255)
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Keith McCarthy

Keith McCarthy

Betting Preview Analyst

Keith's Analysis:

The Bears and Horned Frogs clash this weekend in an important Big-12 matchup. TCU has been rising in the ranks, led by projected top-3 pick Olivia Miles. The Bears will need to be at their best to win it.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 2 weeks ago
Wed, Feb 25 at 8:00PM EST ET
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
OHIO STATE BUCKEYES
-175
+140
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
Ohio State Buckeyes (+140)
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Keith McCarthy

Keith McCarthy

Betting Preview Analyst

Keith's Analysis:

Michigan and Ohio State face off this weekend in a key Big-10 rivalry clash. The Wolverines collapsed offensively against #13 Iowa. They will need to bounce back fully to avoid another road defeat to #13.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 2 weeks ago

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