Gary Pearson

Gary Pearson


Gary Pearson is a freelance sports journalist who primarily focuses on soccer, hockey, and tennis coverage. He has contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Calgary Herald, and the Miami Herald, among numerous other publications. Gary has lived in five continents – Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia and currently resides in Calgary, home of the Calgary Stampede, the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, and the 1989 Stanley Cup Champions. He is an ardent Flames and Tottenham Hotspur supporter and dreams of more fruitful days, when the Flames once again lift Lord Stanley aloft, a seemingly impossible goal if the past few decades is anything to go by. Gary has seven years' experience in the ever-evolving world of sports betting.
Sport to bet on: Hockey
Sports movie: Remember the Titans
Sports snack: Nachos
Covers feature: Expert Picks


DC United vs Nashville SC Picks and Predictions: Home Woes Continue in Nation's Capital
D.C. United has struggled all year at home, and we're going to take advantage of that by backing Nashville on the moneyline at +200 on Saturday. Read more in our Nashville SC vs. DC United betting picks.
Wimbledon 2022 Men's Odds, Favorites, Sleepers: Table Set For Djoker's Fourth Straight Title
The most anticipated two weeks of the abbreviated grass-court season are upon us, with Wimbledon set to take center stage. Read below to absorb a comprehensive betting preview, as we break down the favorites, sleepers, and more ahead of this year's action.
New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC U.S. Open Cup Picks and Predictions: Close Match Between Cross-Town Rivals
New York City FC have been in great recent form as they head into the U.S. Open Cup semifinal, but have lost the manager who helped them achieve it, to begin with. Will there be ripples through their play? Find out with our MLS betting picks.
Atlanta United vs Inter Miami Picks and Predictions: Home Cooking for United
Atlanta United have been rock-solid at home, while Inter Miami have been dreadful on the road. We're fading current form and relying on these two to show their true colors on Sunday as United continues crushing in ATL.
Germany vs Italy Nations League Picks and Predictions: Flick's Men Take Advantage of Transitioning Italians
Italy have just one player remaining from their dramatic Euro 2020 victory. That transitioning Italian side now heads to hostile German territory, leaving us to lean on Hansi Flick's men at home — we explain further in our betting picks below.
England vs Italy Nations League Picks and Predictions: Target the Total
England plays host to Italy on Saturday in Wolverhampton. With many notable players out for both sides, we're banking on a Draw, with the game's total going Under. Find out more in our England vs. Italy betting picks.
Rafael Nadal vs Casper Ruud Picks: Not Passing the Torch Yet
Sunday at Roland Garros brings the familiar sight of Rafael Nadal in the men's French Open final, with the Spaniard chasing his 14th French title. Casper Ruud may be the future on clay but our picks don't expect Nadal to pass the torch here.
Iga Swiatek vs Coco Gauff Picks: World No. 1 Battles for Historic Win in 2022 French Open Women's Final
Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff lost just a single set between them en route to the French Open final. Swiatek is a massive favorite, but our tennis betting picks think this will be a highly competitive match as both players are on the cusp of making history.