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

Thu, Apr 2 at 7:00PM EDT ET
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
NEW MEXICO LOBOS
TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE
-185
+155
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
New Mexico Lobos (-185)
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Keith McCarthy

Keith McCarthy

Betting Preview Analyst

Keith's Analysis:

New Mexico and Tulsa meet in an exciting NIT semifinal clash. Both teams ranked near the top of their mid-major conferences but missed the tourney. They will seek a trip to the finals in this game.

Pick Strength
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pick Made 10 hours ago
Thu, Apr 2 at 9:30PM EDT ET
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS
AUBURN TIGERS
+240
-300
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
Auburn Tigers (-300)
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Keith McCarthy

Keith McCarthy

Betting Preview Analyst

Keith's Analysis:

Illinois State and Auburn face off in the NIT Semifinals with a trip to the Finals on the line. The Tigers are proving their doubters wrong after barely missing the tourney. The Redbirds are seeking an upset.

Pick Strength
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pick Made 11 hours ago
Thu, Mar 26 at 9:45PM EDT ET
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS
ARIZONA WILDCATS
+285
-360
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
Arizona Wildcats (-360)
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Keith McCarthy

Keith McCarthy

Betting Preview Analyst

Keith's Analysis:

Arkansas and Arizona face off in what should be an exciting Sweet 16 battle. As the winners of two of the nation's best conferences, the SEC and Big-12, both of these teams have eyes on the Final Four.

Pick Strength
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pick Made 1 week ago
Thu, Mar 26 at 7:30PM EDT ET
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
IOWA HAWKEYES
NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS
+110
-130
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
Nebraska Cornhuskers (-130)
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Keith McCarthy

Keith McCarthy

Betting Preview Analyst

Keith's Analysis:

Iowa and Nebraska face off in a Big-10 battle in the Sweet 16. The winner will make a surprise trip to the Elite 8 and meet the winner of Houston vs Illinois. Nebraska is favored to win by a slight margin.

Pick Strength
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pick Made 1 week ago
Fri, Mar 27 at 7:10PM EDT ET
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
ST. JOHN'S RED STORM
DUKE BLUE DEVILS
+235
-290
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
Duke Blue Devils (-290)
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Keith McCarthy

Keith McCarthy

Betting Preview Analyst

Keith's Analysis:

St. John's and Duke face off in what should be a thrilling Sweet 16 matchup. The 30-6 Red Storm are considerably stronger than their 5-seed indicates and pose a real threat to top-overall seeded Duke.

Pick Strength
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pick Made 1 week ago
Fri, Mar 27 at 7:35PM EDT ET
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
+10.5 (+105)
-10.5 (-105)
Keith's Pick – MONEYLINE
Alabama Crimson Tide +10.5
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Keith McCarthy

Keith McCarthy

Betting Preview Analyst

Keith's Analysis:

Alabama and Michigan meet in the Sweet 16 in a very exciting matchup. Both teams are red-hot after dominating their first two opponents. The Wolverines enter this game as heavy favorites to advance.

Pick Strength
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pick Made 1 week ago

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