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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Oilers vs Panthers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Monday's NHL Playoffs Game 3
Sergei Bobrovsky has seen an onslaught of shots through two games, and we don't expect that to change with the series flipping to Florida.
Panthers vs Oilers Prediction, Picks & Best Bet for Today's NHL Playoffs Game 2
Parker's prediction: Bettors should expect Carter Verhaeghe to let it fly tonight as the Panthers try to claw back into the Stanley Cup Final vs. the Oilers.
Panthers vs Oilers Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 1
Parker's prediction: Bobrovsky faces and turns aside plenty of rubber.
Oilers vs Stars Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 5
Parker's best bet: Dallas will pepper Stuart Skinner in Game 5, delaying Edmonton's trip back to the Stanley Cup Final.
Connor McDavid Picks, Predictions & Best Bets for Oilers vs Stars Game 5
Expect the Dallas Stars to keep Conor McDavid humble tonight as the Edmonton Oilers try to get the job done on the road in their path to the Stanley Cup Final.
Oilers vs Stars Predictions: Anytime Goalscorer Picks for Game 5
Zach Hyman's absence opens the door for Corey Perry to take his place on the top line, and the savvy veteran will capitalize.
Mikko Rantanen Picks, Predictions & Best Bets for Oilers vs Stars Game 5
If the Stars want to make a series of it against the Oilers, Mikko Rantanen will need to have a productive game. We think that will manifest in the form of assists in Game 5.
Panthers vs Hurricanes Predictions: Anytime Goalscorer Picks for Game 5
Andrei Svechnikov will need to turn on the jets tonight if the Hurricanes hope to survive a second straight elimination game against the Panthers. With that desperate context in mind, he's one of our favorite goalscorer props.
Sebastian Aho Picks, Predictions & Best Bets for Panthers vs Hurricanes Game 5
Sebastian Aho centering a line with Andrei Svechnikov and Seth Jarvis finally found something in Game 4, staving off elimination. With last change, the Canes will once again survive the Panthers' onslaught thanks to Aho & Co.
Golf Picks, Best Bets & PGA Memorial Tournament Predictions at Muirfield Village
Our Memorial Tournament picks expect Viktor Hovland and Corey Conners to keep the good times rolling at Muirfield Village.
Stars vs Oilers Props & Best Bets for Tonight
The Stars will be the more desperate of the two teams in the Western Conference Final tonight, and that shapes our Stars vs. Oilers prop picks for Game 4, featuring a Jason Robertson shots prop.
Memorial Tournament Sleeper Picks and Predictions: Tony Finau, Where Ya Be Now?
Our Memorial Tournament sleer picks are high on Sepp Straka, Tony Finau, and Andrew Novak.
Dodgers vs Guardians Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Shohei Ohtani is racking up extra-base hits like it's going out of style, and he has a great opportunity to get another one tonight.
Dodgers vs Mets Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Sunday Night Baseball
Parker's prediction: Kodai Senga gives the hometown Mets the edge as the Dodgers are trotting out right-hander Landon Knack on Sunday Night Baseball tonight.
Oilers vs Stars Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 2
Parker's pick and prediction: After Game 1 slipped through their grasp, the Edmonton Oilers have learned the hard lesson of knowing what to avoid against the Dallas Stars.
Brewers vs Pirates Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Freddy Peralta has been a bright spot for the Brewers this season. As Neil Parker explains, he's got elite stuff which will help him go deep in tonight's start vs. the Pirates.
Panthers vs Hurricanes Props & Best Bets for Tonight
Expect an uptick in shots on goal from Brent Burns tonight as his attempts have remained steady relative to the regular season even if they're not reaching the net at the same clip. The positive regression is coming.
Connor McDavid Picks, Predictions & Best Bets for Oilers vs Stars Game 1
As the Dallas Stars try to change their luck against Edmonton, captain Connor McDavid has plans to lead his Oilers to the same dominance all over again.
Mets vs Red Sox Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
The Red Sox send an impressive Garrett Grochet to the mound tonight, and our MLB picks expect them to take advantage.
NHL Anytime Goalscorer Picks for Tonight’s Oilers vs Stars Game 1
Roope Hintz and the Stars look to hit the ground running vs. the Oilers tonight, while Connor McDavid looks to start turning expected goals into real ones. They top our anytime goalscorer picks for Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.
