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

WWE SummerSlam Picks, Odds, and Preview (Aug 2-3)

08/02/2025 6:00 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Cody Rhodes, CM Punk

The first-ever two-night WWE SummerSlam is set for this weekend. Find the odds and our picks for SummerSlam here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 43 minutes ago Read Full Analysis

Whitney Stakes Picks — Betting Preview and Predictions (Aug 2)

08/02/2025 5:41 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Mindframe

Breeders’ Cup Classic clues will be on offer this weekend at Saratoga, as the Whitney Stakes is run. Find the odds and picks here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 25 minutes ago Read Full Analysis

Fourstardave Stakes Picks — Betting Preview and Predictions (Aug 2)

08/02/2025 3:52 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Think Big

The Grade One action at Saratoga gets underway with the Fourstardave Stakes on Aug 2. Find the odds and our picks here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 5 minutes ago Read Full Analysis

Saratoga Derby Picks — Betting Preview and Predictions (Aug 2)

08/02/2025 4:28 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Hotazhell

A high-quality afternoon of racing action is set for Saratoga on Aug 2. Find the odds and picks for the Saratoga Derby here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 15 minutes ago Read Full Analysis

Wyndham Championship Picks, Odds, and Preview (2025)

07/31/2025 12:00 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Harry Hall

PGA Tour action continues this weekend, as the Wyndham Championship gets underway on July 31. Find the odds and picks for the event here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 39 minutes ago Read Full Analysis

NASCAR: Iowa Corn 350 Picks, Odds, and Preview (Aug 3)

08/03/2025 3:30 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Alex Bowman

The regular season resumes on the NASCAR schedule this weekend, as the Iowa Corn 350 is staged. Find the latest odds and our picks here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 53 minutes ago Read Full Analysis

Latest Articles by Tom McNeil