Neil Parker
Neil Parker
15+ years experience 15+ years experience
Neil Parker is, first and foremost, a sports fan. A huge supporter of the Cowboys, Cubs, and Maple Leafs, he has managed to parlay his passion into writing gigs with Sportsbook Review, USA TODAY, theScore, DraftKings Playbook, and RotoWire, among many others. He also co-hosted the Daily Fantasy Edge podcast and can now be seen offering expert golf and hockey advice on Covers’ Before you Bet broadcast.
Neil takes a numbers-based approach to his handicapping and complements his in-depth statistical analysis with a keen eye on the markets to provide the best available odds. He loves to lean on his rolodex of idioms to offset his inner nerd. When it comes to wagering, he throws down on anything that catches his eye at bet365, Betway and BetVictor. He also keeps a close eye on CoolBet because the polar bear brand often has outlier NHL and NFL moneyline prices.
Neil graduated with honors from St. Thomas University in 2007 before completing his BEd at Acadia University in 2010. After teaching a myriad of courses and subjects, he found a groove delivering fun lessons to exceptional learners in non-traditional classroom environments. If his decade-plus teaching run taught him anything about sports betting, it’s to stay the course and use the summer – or offseason – to refresh and prepare to be better in the year to come.
Neil’s top pieces of advice for recreational bettors are to stay within your means and to remember sportsbooks aren’t bank accounts. Don’t be afraid to pull those winnings and treat yourself to a lifetime experience courtesy of a big win.
Sport to bet on: PGA
Sports movie: The Color of Money
Sports snack: Pizza and pints
Covers feature: Bet Now, Bet Later
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Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Playoffs Series Odds, Picks & Preview
The Battle of Ontario returns in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Neil Parker has you covered with a full primer for this first-round series!
Flames vs Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game
Calgary and Los Angeles have been no strangers to low-scoring affairs this season, and we expect their regular-season finale showdown to be no different.
Best NHL Player Prop Bets Today, April 17: Foerster Feasts in Regular Season Finale
Philadelphia Flyers winger Tyson Foerster has seen an uptick in ice time — and as a result, a boost in production down the stretch. We expect him to be a key offensive contributor against Buffalo.
Oilers vs Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game
The Oilers will look to play a low-event style in Game 82 against the Sharks tonight, leading to a lower-scoring affair as neither team has much to play for.
Best NHL Player Prop Bets Today, April 16: Arvidsson Finishes Strong
Our NHL player props for April 16 target Viktor Arvidsson, Luke Evangelista, and Cutter Gauthier.
MLB Player Props & Best Bets Today for April 16: Tucker's a Thumper
Kyle Tucker continues to impress in his first season with the Cubs, and while Nick Pivetta is pitching well, the outfielder can easily clear his hits + runs + RBI prop. It's one of our favorite MLB player props on today's board.
Golf Picks, Best Bets & PGA RBC Heritage Predictions at Harbour Town
Patrick Cantlay has had a ton of success at the RBC Heritage, and our golf picks are backing him with the PGA Tour heading back to Harbour Town this week.
Best NHL Player Prop Bets Today, April 15: Batherson Takes Aim
Senators winger Drake Batherson will fire early and often on the Blackhawks' net, and the Over on his 2.5 shots on goal prop is among our favorites from tonight's slate.
Cubs vs Padres Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Our Cubs vs. Padres predictions expect Michael Busch to stay hot against San Diego starter Randy Vasquez.
RBC Heritage Sleeper Picks and Predictions: Home Sweet Homa
Max Homa made waves with a bounceback performance at Augusta National last week, and if he can parlay that into another good week at Harbour Town, his 120/1 price could pay off in spades.
Royals vs Yankees Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Our MLB betting picks expect the ball to be flying around the yard when the Royals meet the Yankees on Monday night, with Vinnie Pasquantino and Ben Rice playing starring roles.
Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Sunday Night Baseball
The Dodgers have an outsized advantage when it comes to both the starting and relief pitching battles vs. the Cubs tonight. Look for Shohei Ohtani & Co. to cruise to victory, per our MLB betting picks.
Masters Predictions, Picks and Golf Best Bets for Round 4: Riding With Reed
Patrick Reed may not be on the verge of a crazy comeback win at Augusta National, but the 2018 Masters champion can still make some noise on Sunday, and Neil Parker thinks he'll finish in the Top 5.
Masters Predictions, Picks and Golf Best Bets for Round 3: Spieth's Terrible Tournament Continues
Jordan Spieth has had a Masters to forget thus far, with his tee-to-green play paling in comparison to that of Joaquin Niemann. Look for the latter to win that head-to-head, per Neil Parker's golf betting picks.
Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Best Bet for Today’s MLB Game
Parker's pick: Cubs starter Matthew Boyd will have his hands full vs. the Dodgers, who aim to remain undefeated at home.
Best NHL Player Prop Bets Today, April 11: Rossi's on a Roll
Marco Rossi will pierce the Flames' defense for a point tonight while Nikita Kucherov and Drake Batherson keep putting rubber on net, per our NHL player prop picks for Friday, April 11.
Masters Predictions, Picks and Golf Best Bets for Round 2: Aberg Eyeing First Major Title
Our Round 2 Masters predictions expect a better day from Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg to keep contending.
Masters Predictions, Picks & Props: Best Bets From Our Covers Experts
Our Covers golf experts share their best bets for the 2025 Masters, including their outright pick, favorite prop bet, and Masters longshot.
Masters Predictions, Picks and Golf Best Bets at Augusta National Today
Rory McIlroy should be at the top of your Masters betting cards as he continues his search for the career grand slam. Find out why in our full Masters predictions below.
Best NHL Player Prop Bets Today, April 10: Apple of Utah's Eye
Logan Cooley is an assists machine when skating alongside Dylan Guenther and Clayton Keller, and tonight's matchup against the Predators won't scare him away.
