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A lifelong Cowboys, Cubs, Maple Leafs, and Gators supporter, Neil has been covering sports in print and online since 2011. His past stops include Sportsbook Review, USA TODAY, theScore, DraftKings Playbook, and RotoWire, among others. He employs a numbers-based approach to sports betting and spends ample time at KenWo Golf Club.

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Team: Chicago Cubs
Sport to bet on: PGA
Sports movie: The Color of Money
Sports snack: Pizza and pints
Covers feature: Bet Now, Bet Later
I’d love a DMC DeLorean to go back to 2016. The only thing topping cashing in on Danny Willet at the Masters was never hedging my preseason Chicago Cubs World Series ticket. What a year to be alive.
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Losing is part of the game, and I can’t predict the future, so I don’t dwell on the beats. Plus, always betting on the Dallas Cowboys and Toronto Maple Leafs means the losses come frequently, and especially when it matters most.
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Today’s NHL Prop Picks and Best Bets: Skinner Slams Door for Oilers

May 1, 2024 • 10:35 AM ET

The Kings have been peppering the Oilers with shots, but Stuart Skinner's been shutting them down, and our NHL player prop picks see little reason to buck that trend on Wednesday night.

CJ Cup Byron Nelson Picks, Odds, and Field: Back Lee to Have a Monster Weekend

Apr 30, 2024 • 3:27 PM ET

The PGA Tour heads back to Texas this weekend, and Jordan Spieth is favored over a weaker field. Find out who we believe has a better shot of grabbing the win this weekend at TPC Craig Ranch.

CJ Cup Byron Nelson Sleeper Picks and Predictions: An Irish Power Surge

Apr 30, 2024 • 2:22 PM ET

The Byron Nelson features a thin field but that doesn't mean we can't find value. In fact, with so few top names in competition, it's more likely that an out-of-nowhere winner is crowned, and that's what we're looking for in our sleeper picks.

Today’s NHL Prop Picks and Best Bets: Positive Regression Looming for Josi

Apr 30, 2024 • 1:03 PM ET

With the Nashville Predators on the brink of elimination, All-Star defenseman Roman Josi is due for statistical correction when he hits the ice at Rogers Arena tonight. Find out why in our daily NHL prop picks.

Today’s NHL Prop Picks and Best Bets: Stars Pull Out the Stops in Vegas

Apr 29, 2024 • 1:04 PM ET

Two key playoff matchups are on the schedule tonight, and Neil Parker likes a pair of Dallas Stars forwards to put together productive games against the Vegas Golden Knights. Read on to see his favorite angles for the slate.

NHL Parlay & SGP Picks: Odds and Predictions for Monday's Playoff Games

Apr 29, 2024 • 12:09 PM ET

The Dallas Stars have been the better team through three games against Vegas, but the series score tells a different story. Our parlay picks are backing Dallas to knot things up, and Wyatt Johnston will play a part in that.

Rangers vs Capitals Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NHL Playoff Game

Apr 26, 2024 • 3:59 PM ET

The stark difference in star power has been a common theme so far in this series and will be one that rears its ugly head this evening. Find out more by reading Neil Parker's Rangers vs. Capitals Game 3 betting picks.

Today’s NHL Prop Picks and Best Bets: Fiala Fills It up at Crypto

Apr 26, 2024 • 2:51 PM ET

With the Kings and Oilers deadlocked entering an all-important Game 3 in Southern California, Neil Parker expects Kevin Fiala to stuff the net in tonight's Pacific Division tilt. Find out more in our daily NHL prop picks.

Panthers vs Lightning Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NHL Playoff Game

Apr 25, 2024 • 3:55 PM ET

With two top-tier netminders manning the pipes for a crucial Game 3, Neil Parker anticipates tonight's matchup in Tampa Bay to be a low-scoring affair. Find out more in our Panthers vs. Lightning betting picks.

Today’s NHL Prop Picks and Best Bets: Can Sorokin Save Isles?

Apr 25, 2024 • 1:17 PM ET

Down 2-0 and getting completely outplayed, the Islanders are turning to Ilya Sorokin in net in hopes of getting back in the series. He highlights our NHL prop picks for April 25 below.

Kings vs Oilers Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NHL Playoff Game

Apr 24, 2024 • 7:07 PM ET

The Oilers are sizable favorites on the moneyline in Game 2 against the Kings. Can Connor McDavid & Co. take a decisive lead before action shifts to California?

Today’s NHL Prop Picks and Best Bets: Kevin Fiala Tries to Pick Up the Pieces

Apr 24, 2024 • 12:29 PM ET

The Kings will have to pick up the pace if they want to even the score with the high-octane Oilers. That means Kevin Fiala will play an important offensive role tonight as he headlines our favorite NHL player props.

Capitals vs Rangers Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NHL Playoff Game

Apr 23, 2024 • 3:53 PM ET

The Rangers can take a 2-0 series lead with another win over the Capitals tonight. Washington has struggled to score for weeks and must now try and conquer Igor Shesterkin, who is peaking at the right time. See how our betting picks shake out below.

Zurich Classic Sleeper Picks and Predictions: Horschel-Alexander Pairing Deserves More Love

Apr 23, 2024 • 12:17 PM ET

Billy Horschel is fresh off a win at the Corales Puntacana Championship and has a well-established history here at TPC Louisiana. Our Zurich Classic sleeper picks expect him to make more noise this week with Tyson Alexander by his side.

Today’s NHL Prop Picks and Best Bets: Playoff MacKinnon Strikes Again

Apr 23, 2024 • 9:32 AM ET

Nathan MacKinnon found another gear in Game 1 against the Winnipeg Jets, firing on all cylinders, and faces a very manageable shot total for the Colorado Avalanche in Game 2.

Kings vs Oilers Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NHL Playoff Game

Apr 22, 2024 • 7:20 PM ET

With the offensive firepower the Oilers possess, it's hard to see the Kings keeping pace — especially in front of a raucous Edmonton home crowd. We break it all down in our Game 1 betting picks below.

Today’s NHL Prop Picks and Best Bets: Islanders Get Swept Up In Hurricanes Attack

Apr 22, 2024 • 1:19 PM ET

It's another stacked night of NHL playoff action as we've got four games on the slate. Our NHL expert Neil Parker has sifted through the odds and found three incredible matchups he's looking to exploit. Find out who and why below!

Stanley Cup Playoffs Scoring Props: Rack Em' Up, Mac

Apr 19, 2024 • 6:04 PM ET

The NHL playoffs get underway on Saturday and our NHL expert Neil Parker has you covered with four juicy "points leaders" picks for their respective series. Join us as we break down the best odds below!

Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Playoffs Series Odds, Picks & Preview

Apr 19, 2024 • 2:15 PM ET

Lather, rinse, repeat? This will be third straight year the Oilers play the Kings in the first round, and our NHL betting picks don't see the result changing for the better for Los Angeles. Find out how best to bet on Edmonton in this series.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins NHL Playoffs Series Odds, Picks & Preview

Apr 19, 2024 • 11:02 AM ET

Toronto and Boston hook up once again in the postseason in what should be an exciting and closely fought series. Our NHL expert Neil Parker has crunched the numbers and believes one side has a decided edge. Find out which team that is below!

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