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

Golden State Valkyries vs Seattle Storm

06/14/2025 8:30 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Seattle Storm (-9.5)

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-9.5

betus

-9.5

bet105

-9.5

In Saturday's WNBA action, the Golden State Valkyries look to make it three straight when they host the Seattle Storm, who recently upended the Minnesota Lynx.

James Tillman – Pick Made 7 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates

06/14/2025 2:20 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Chicago Cubs (-215)

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-215

The Chicago Cubs (42-28, 1st place in the NL Central) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (29-42, 5th place in the NL Central) in the 3rd game of their 4-game series. Veteran Matthew Boyd starts for the North Siders. Pittsburgh counters with Mike Burrows.

Paul Lebowitz – Pick Made 9 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks

06/14/2025 1:00 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Los Angeles Sparks (+10.5)

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+10.5

betus

+10.5

bet105

+10.5

Coming off of a big win, the Sparks look to build momentum against the 9-1 Lynx. Minnesota will be aiming to bounce back from their first loss of the season.

Keith McCarthy – Pick Made 10 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty

06/13/2025 7:30 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

New York Liberty (-6.5)

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-6.5

betus

-6.5

bet105

-6.5

In Saturday's WNBA action, the New York Liberty look to remain perfect in a road contest against the Indiana Fever.

James Tillman – Pick Made 24 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Women’s Wimbledon Outright Winner Pick — Betting Preview, Odds, and Prediction (2025)

06/30/2025 12:00 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Amanda Anisimova

The third Grand Slam of the season will get underway on June 30, 2025. Find the outright odds and pick for the women’s Wimbledon title here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 1 day ago Read Full Analysis

Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers

06/14/2025 8:10 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Edmonton Oilers

Best Odds

betonline.ag

+108
betanysports

-100

 bet105

+108

Game 5 in the Stanley Cup finals is set for Rogers Place on June 14. Find the odds and Oilers vs. Panthers pick here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 1 day ago Read Full Analysis

Latest Articles by Tom McNeil