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

Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty

09/14/2025 5:00 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

New York Liberty

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-1.5 -110
betus

-1.5 -110

 bet105

-1.5 -110

In Sunday's WNBA playoff action, the Phoenix Mercury host the New York Liberty n Game 1 of this first-round matchup.

James Tillman – Pick Made 2 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries

09/14/2025 1:00 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Minnesota Lynx

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-12 -108
betus

-12 -108

 bet105

-12 -108

In Sunday's WNBA action, the Minnesota Lynx host the Golden State Valkyries in Game 1 of this first-round playoff series.

James Tillman – Pick Made 1 hour ago Read Full Analysis

Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever

09/14/2025 3:00 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Atlanta Dream

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-7.5 -105
betus

-7.5 -105

 bet105

-7.5 -105

In Sunday's WNBA playoff action, the Atlanta Dream host the Indiana Fever in Game 1 of this first-round matchup.

James Tillman – Pick Made 1 hour ago Read Full Analysis

Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers

09/15/2025 10:00 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Los Angeles Chargers -3

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-3.5 -104
betus

-3.5 -120

 everygame

-3.5 -105

 betanysports

-3 -105

 bet105

-3.5 +101

AFC West rivals clash in Las Vegas as the Chargers (1-0) take on the Raiders (1-0). Both teams had big wins in Week 1 with LA beating the Chiefs and the Raiders, in their first game under Pete Carroll, beating the Patriots.

Paul Lebowitz – Pick Made 16 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Houston Texans vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

09/15/2025 7:01 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +2.5

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+1.5 -105
betus

+2.5 -100

 everygame

+2.5 -105

 betanysports

+2.5 -105

 bet105

+2.5 +105

The Texans host the Buccaneers at NRG Stadium trying to rebound from a close Week 1 loss to the Rams. Tampa outlasted the Falcons 23-20 on a late Baker Mayfield TD pass.

Paul Lebowitz – Pick Made 19 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles

09/14/2025 4:25 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Philadelphia Eagles

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-120
bet105

-115

The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles (1-0) visit the team they defeated in SB LIX, the Chiefs (0-1). Philly won its opener in a clumsy affair with the Cowboys. KC was dominated by the Chargers in Week 1 in Brazil.

Paul Lebowitz – Pick Made 1 day ago Read Full Analysis

Latest Articles by Tom McNeil