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

Las Vegas Aces vs Seattle Storm

09/16/2025 9:30 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Las Vegas Aces

Best Odds

betonline.ag

-7.5 -110
betus

-7.5 -110

 bet105

-7.5 -110

In Thursday's WNBA playoff action, the Las Vegas Aces look to close out the Seattle Storm in Game 3 of this first-round matchup.

James Tillman – Pick Made 3 hours ago Read Full Analysis

La Liga Matchday 5 Picks & Preview (Sep 19-21)

09/19/2025 3:00 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Girona, Real Madrid

Spanish top-flight action continues across the coming weekend. You can find our La Liga picks for matchday 5 here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 3 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Monterrey vs Club America

09/20/2025 11:00 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Monterrey

Two of the biggest clubs in Mexico collide this weekend in Liga MX. You can find the odds and our Monterrey vs. Club America picks here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 2 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Pumas UNAM vs Tigres UANL

09/20/2025 9:00 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Pumas UNAM

Mexican heavyweights collide in Liga MX on Sep 20, 2025. You can find the odds and our Pumas UNAM vs. Tigres UANL picks here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 2 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Cruz Azul vs Juarez

09/19/2025 9:00 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Cruz Azul

Liga MX high-flyers Cruz Azul will be chasing a sixth straight win against Juarez this weekend. Find the odds and picks here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 2 hours ago Read Full Analysis

LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati

09/20/2025 10:30 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati will be aiming to maintain their red-hot form when they collide with the current MLS champions, LA Galaxy. Find our picks here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 1 hour ago Read Full Analysis

Latest Articles by Tom McNeil