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My sports writing journey over the past 15+ years has taken me from the Premier League and Champions League to the NBA and NFL, including articles and betting previews across all the top leagues and co-authoring a series of children’s soccer books with my brother.

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Team: Toronto Raptors
Sport to bet on: NFL
Sports movie: Moneyball
Sports snack: Loaded potato skins
Covers feature: League Trends
As a long-standing fan of the Italian school of defending (Maldini, Cannavaro, Nesta), grabbing a +1,200 ticket on Italy to win the 2006 World Cup was a highlight...once I’d recovered from the nail-biting penalty shootout in the final. The Eagles-Patriots at Super Bowl LII stands out too, with the non-stop scoring helping me land a bunch of fun prop bets (thanks, LeGarrette Blount!).
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Not believing in Tom Brady throughout the 2020 playoffs and picking against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in seemingly every round. He’s the GOAT. I should have known better.
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Wolves vs Arsenal Predictions and Picks for Today’s EPL Matchup

Apr 19, 2024 • 11:44 AM ET

Arsenal are going to be emptying the clip on Saturday, but our EPL picks think Wolves will be hungry themselves. See where the soccer odds yield the best value.

Padres vs Brewers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Apr 15, 2024 • 4:19 PM ET

Both the Brewers and Padres have enjoyed hot starts to the season offensively, but our MLB picks think Milwaukee's bats will be just a bit louder tonight.

Rockets vs Clippers Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Today’s NBA Game

Apr 14, 2024 • 12:14 PM ET

With key contributors on both the Rockets and Clippers expected to be sidelined on Sunday, our NBA betting picks are targeting a secondary option who could be in for some increased production.

Raptors vs Heat Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Today’s NBA Game

Apr 14, 2024 • 9:22 AM ET

The Raptors and Heat just played on Friday, with Miami winning comfortably and Bam Adebayo scoring 19 points. Our NBA betting picks expect a repeat result with the Heat trying to get the No. 6 seed and Toronto simply playing out the string on Sunday.

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

Apr 13, 2024 • 10:22 AM ET

Logan Webb is a legitimate ace but occasionally runs into trouble because he pitches to contact. Our betting picks like the Rays to get back on track offensively after a fairly up-and-down start to the season for their bats.

Hawks vs Timberwolves Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Apr 12, 2024 • 11:39 AM ET

With Karl-Anthony Towns returning to the lineup for the playoff-bound T-Wolves, Tom Oldfield expects the superstar forward to space the floor and help Minnesota dominate a banged-up Atlanta side. Read more in our Hawks vs. Timberwolves betting picks.

Mariners vs Blue Jays Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Apr 9, 2024 • 12:20 PM ET

The Toronto Blue Jays lineup appears to be trending in the right direction, while the Seattle Mariners are not. Find out why our MLB betting picks expect the good times to keep on rolling at home for the Jays.

Astros vs Rangers Prediction, Picks, and Odds: Expect a Low-Scoring Affair in Arlington

Apr 8, 2024 • 10:58 AM ET

The Astros have gotten off to a terrible start this season but are in position to split this series with Texas. Houston's bats have been quiet, and our MLB picks believe that paired with a strong game from Valdez will keep this total low.

Wizards vs Raptors Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Apr 7, 2024 • 11:50 AM ET

RJ Barrett has scored 54 points over two games since returning to Toronto's lineup and his offense will be needed once again with the Raptors favored against the visiting Wizards. Read more in our NBA betting picks below.

Hawks vs Nuggets Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Apr 6, 2024 • 3:20 PM ET

The Atlanta Hawks are trying to stay afloat without Trae Young, and although their offense has stayed consistent, the defense continues to be awful. Our NBA picks think Jokic will pick apart Atlanta in tonight's affair.

Blue Jays vs Yankees Prediction, Picks, and Odds: New York Knocks Down Toronto

Apr 6, 2024 • 12:28 PM ET

The Blue Jays' offense has been horrid to start the season and is barely scraping by. Although they picked up a win against the Yanks last time out, our MLB picks don't think the Jays will have the same luck tonight.

Thunder vs Pacers Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Apr 5, 2024 • 1:15 PM ET

With just a handful of games left to play, the Pacers are in a real dog fight to stay out of the Play-In round. A meeting vs. a hobbled OKC squad could be just what the doctor ordered and our NBA picks believe it'll be Haliburton stirring the drink on Friday night.

Today’s MLB Prop Picks and Best Bets: Bregman's Bat Wakes Up

Apr 3, 2024 • 11:31 AM ET

The Astros are not off to the start they'd hoped for, but our MLB betting picks think it's merely a blip and that the rebound begins on Thursday night vs. Chris Bassitt and the Blue Jays with Alex Bregman playing a starring role.

Mavericks vs Warriors Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Apr 2, 2024 • 11:57 AM ET

The Mavericks are peaking at the right time, and as much as the Warriors need to keep their own win streak going, our NBA picks think Dallas is in a different class right now.

Blue Jays vs Astros Prediction, Picks, and Odds: Houston Rights Ship at Minute Maid

Apr 1, 2024 • 12:36 PM ET

The Astros are somehow 0-4 despite having a lead through five innings in three of those four games against the Yankees. In desperate need of a win tonight, our MLB betting picks expect another fast start.

Cavaliers vs Nuggets Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Mar 31, 2024 • 11:56 AM ET

The Nuggets are looking to avoid a rare third-straight loss when the Cavaliers swing into Denver, and with injuries starting to pile up for the home side, our NBA picks are expecting Aaron Gordon to step up for his team.

Blue Jays vs Rays Prediction, Picks, and Odds: Bats Still Have Edge in Tampa

Mar 30, 2024 • 10:49 AM ET

The Blue Jays and Rays have been trading blows to start this season-opening series and with some far-from-perfect pitchers taking the mound on Saturday, we expect the bats to stay hot. Read more in our MLB betting picks below.

Lakers vs Pacers Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Mar 29, 2024 • 11:28 AM ET

If tonight's Lakers-Pacers tilt is as good as last Sunday's, bettors are in for a treat. Find out how Tom Oldfield's NBA betting picks are attacking the NBA player props on Pascal Siakam in the rematch.

Yankees vs Astros Prediction, Picks, and Odds: Offenses Pounce on Struggling Southpaws

Mar 28, 2024 • 1:57 PM ET

Juan Soto was the Yankees' biggest acquisition in years, and our MLB betting picks expect him to pay immediate dividends vs. the Astros on Opening Day. But Tom Oldfield doesn't trust New York's Nestor Cortes to hold up his end of the bargain.

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