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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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Oilers vs Canucks Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NHL Playoff Game

May 10, 2024 • 6:38 PM ET

Our NHL betting picks like the Edmonton Oilers to bounce back after dropping Game 1 vs. the Vancouver Canucks, and it starts with getting more shots on net. Find out why Neil Parker thinks that will happen.

Today’s NHL Prop Picks and Best Bets: Hyman Looms Large in Pivotal Game 2

May 10, 2024 • 1:58 PM ET

Zach Hyman dominated Game 1 against the Canucks and we expected the Oilers winger to continue to benefit most from playing alongside superstar Connor McDavid. Read more in Neil Parker's latest NHL prop picks.

Rangers vs Canes Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NHL Playoff Game

May 9, 2024 • 3:55 PM ET

Igor Shesterkin's Game 2 performance won his team the game, but it'll be hard to replicate. Our NHL picks expect the Canes to break through on home ice and win their first game of the series.

Today’s NHL Prop Picks and Best Bets: Miller Puts Body On the Line

May 9, 2024 • 12:44 PM ET

The Carolina Hurricanes love to get pucks on net, but our NHL picks expect K'Andre Miller to make that hard to do in Game 3.

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

May 8, 2024 • 4:31 PM ET

Jeremy Swayman has been nothing short of brilliant this postseason but the Panthers are backed into a corner and will likely be pouring on the attack. Still, even if Swayman takes a step back, our betting picks like him to put up an admirable fight.

Today’s NHL Prop Picks and Best Bets: Draisaitl Takes Aim at Canucks

May 8, 2024 • 9:59 AM ET

With all eyes on Connor McDavid, Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl could have greater avenues to fire at will on Canucks rookie goaltender Arturs Silovs. Draisaitl generally takes a lot of shots and his SOG prop headlines our favorite picks tonight.

Wells Fargo Championship Sleeper Picks and Predictions: Kirk Primed for Strong Showing

May 7, 2024 • 2:17 PM ET

Between a T16 at the Masters and a T10 at Harbour Town, Chris Kirk is rediscovering the form that saw him win at Kapalua back in January. He highlights our best sleeper picks for this week's Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow.

Today’s NHL Prop Picks and Best Bets: Guentzel Lets it Fly in MSG

May 7, 2024 • 1:32 PM ET

Jake Guentzel has been a welcoming addition to the Hurricanes on their Stanley Cup quest, and our NHL picks expect him to make an impact tonight in Game 2.

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

May 6, 2024 • 4:46 PM ET

The Panthers are rolling after a first-round shutdown of the Lightning. Meanwhile, the Bruins are coming off a bruising seven-game series vs. the Leafs. It could be a long, competitive series, but Boston's lack of scoring puts it behind the 8-ball.

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Playoffs Series Odds, Picks & Preview

May 6, 2024 • 1:46 PM ET

Two West Coast teams will battle it out up North when the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks lock horns. Find out how Neil Parker is betting on this matchup in his series preview below.

Red Sox vs Twins Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 3, 2024 • 3:03 PM ET

Wilyer Abreu has been crushing right-handing pitching this season, and we expect the platooning outfielder to shine when he faces a promising matchup at Target Field. Read more in our Red Sox vs. Twins betting picks.

Today’s NHL Prop Picks and Best Bets: Marchessault Awakens for Golden Knights

May 3, 2024 • 12:02 PM ET

The Vegas Golden Knights are in tough for Game 6's must-win, but our NHL player prop picks are expecting big things from the champs tonight — especially Jonathan Marchessault.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers NHL Playoffs Series Odds, Picks & Preview

May 2, 2024 • 4:04 PM ET

Both New York and Carolina dispatched their Round 1 opponents with ease, but the Hurricanes simply have more depth than the Rangers can handle.

CJ Cup Byron Nelson Picks, Odds, and Field: Live Odds from TPC Craig Ranch

May 2, 2024 • 1:44 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.

Giants vs Red Sox Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's MLB Game

May 2, 2024 • 10:55 AM ET

Kyle Harrison has given the Giants consistency as well as length on the mound this year, and our MLB betting picks expect the trend to continue vs. the Red Sox on Thursday afternoon.

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 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.

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