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 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

Atlanta Dream vs Chicago Sky

06/13/2025 7:30 PM ET

PICK – Spread:

Atlanta Dream (-9.5)

In Friday's WNBA action, the Atlanta Dream seek to improve to 7-3 when they host the Chicago Sky.

James Tillman – Pick Made 3 hours ago Read Full Analysis

UFC Atlanta Picks for Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley and Other Fights on June 14

06/14/2025 7:00 PM ET

Usman vs. Buckley - Fight to Finish by KO/TKO

Heidi Thomas – Pick Made 10 hours ago Read Full Analysis

River Plate vs Urawa Red Diamonds

06/17/2025 3:00 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Urawa Red Diamonds

River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds kicks off their Group E campaign at the FIFA Club World Cup on June 17. Find the odds and our picks.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 10 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund

06/17/2025 12:00 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Borussia Dortmund

Group F at the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off at the MetLife Stadium on June 17. Find the odds and our Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund picks.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 11 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Flamengo vs ES Tunis

06/16/2025 8:00 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Flamengo

ES Tunis and Flamengo collide on MD1 at the FIFA Club World Cup in Philadelphia on June 16. Find the odds and picks here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 11 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Boca Juniors vs Benfica

06/16/2025 6:00 PM ET

PICK – MONEYLINE:

Boca Juniors

Boca Juniors and Benfica collide on MD1 at the FIFA Club World Cup on June 16. Find the odds and picks here.

Alex Dudley – Pick Made 11 hours ago Read Full Analysis

Latest Articles by Tom McNeil