Andy MacNeil

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Hailing from Cape Breton Island, Andy MacNeil has resided in Edmonton, Alberta, for the past two decades. He’s made a name for himself in the sports betting arena, starting as a passionate NHL hockey betting enthusiast and swiftly transitioning into a collaborator with top sports bettors globally. These experiences opened doors in sports media, notably as a betting analyst on Hockey Night in Canada.

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J.T. Miller #9 of the Vancouver Canucks talks to teammates Quinn Hughes #43 and Elias Pettersson #40 during their NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Arena on April 10, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Predicting Points: Over/Under Projections On Canadian NHL Teams for the 2024-25 Regular Season

2024/07/25

Even though the NHL regular season doesn't kick off until October 4th, fans and bettors alike can predict where teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs,…

Jorge Fonseca of Team Portugal and Shady Elnahas of Team Canada during the Men’s Judo 100kg Contest for Bronze Medal A on day six of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Nippon Budokan on July 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.

2024 Paris Summer Olympics Odds: Three Canadian Longshots To Consider

2024/07/23

Every four years, people who couldn't care less about obscure sports suddenly become die-hard fans, all in the name of national pride. And you know…

Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers celebrates with teammates after scoring during the third period against the Florida Panthers in Game Five of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 18, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida.

2024-25 NHL Schedule Analysis: Strength Of Schedule Breakdown

2024/07/23

NHL schedule makers wasted no time in crafting the 2024-25 regular season schedule, getting right to work following the Stanley Cup Final on June 24th.…

Yegor Sharangovich #17 of the Calgary Flames celebrates after scoring a a short-handed goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of the NHL game at Mullett Arena on January 11, 2024 in Tempe, Arizona.

Canadian NHL Free Agency Recap – Western Teams Solidify Directions

2024/07/03

There has been no shortage of player movement in the National Hockey League this week, between Friday and Saturday's Entry Draft and Monday's start of…

NHL Trade Market Heats Up Ahead of Game 6

2024/06/20

As if the Stanley Cup Final wasn't providing hockey fans with enough excitement, the NHL trade market has started to heat up. It's easy to…

Leon Draisaitl #29 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Florida Panthers in Game Three of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on June 13, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Betting Market Shifts Following Panthers’ Game 3 Win In Stanley Cup Final

2024/06/14

The Edmonton Oilers found their firepower in Game 3, scoring three goals, but it was too little too late as the Florida Panthers had already…

Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Florida Panthers slides between goaltender Stuart Skinner #74 and Mattias Ekholm #14 of the Edmonton Oilers during the third period of Game Two of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on June 10, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida.

Stanley Cup Final Betting: Examining Edmonton’s Odds Of Overcoming a 2-0 Series Deficit

2024/06/12

After a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers, the Oilers find themselves trailing 0-2 in the Stanley Cup Final. The situation looks increasingly grim for…

Evan Bouchard #2, Zach Hyman #18, Connor McDavid #97, Mattias Ekholm #14 and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins #93 of the Edmonton Oilers stand for the playing of the national anthem before the game against the Florida Panthers at Rogers Place on December 16, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Stanley Cup Final: Will Oilers End Canada’s Cup Drought?

2024/06/07

The wait is almost over as the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers prepare to face off in the Stanley Cup Final. Edmonton aims to become…

Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers is defended by Miro Heiskanen #4 of the Dallas Stars during the second period at American Airlines Center on April 03, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

Western Conference Final Betting Preview: Stars vs. Oilers Odds

2024/05/23

Edmonton and Dallas will meet in the Western Conference Final. This is the first time in 21 years that the Oilers and Stars will meet…

Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Florida Panthers carries the puck against the New York Rangers during the third period at Madison Square Garden on March 04, 2024 in New York City.

Eastern Conference Final Betting Preview: Rangers vs. Panthers Odds

2024/05/22

The Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers will meet the Atlantic Division winner, the Florida Panthers, in the Eastern Conference Final, to decide who will play…

Aleksander Barkov #16 of the Florida Panthers celebrates his third-period goal against the Boston Bruins in Game Four of the Second Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 12, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ranking the 2024 Conn Smythe Trophy Candidates

2024/05/15

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid (6/1) is the favourite at NorthStar Bets to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the most valuable player of…

NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs. Oilers Series Prediction

2024/05/08

NorthStar Bets lists the Oilers as a -265 series favourite heading into Game 1 versus Vancouver (+215). The Oilers are currently listed as a co-favourite…

Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) and Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) battle in front of Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) during the first period at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, April 07, 2024

NHL Series Betting Preview: Stars vs. Avalanche Prediction

2024/05/07

The Dallas Stars host the Colorado Avalanche in what is probably the most anticipated matchup of the second round. The last postseason meeting between the…

Florida Panthers right wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) tips the puck at Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark (35) during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers on April 6, 2024, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts

NHL Series Betting Preview: Panthers vs. Bruins Prediction

2024/05/06

The Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers will meet in a rematch from last year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. Florida won the series in seven games in…

Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers reaches for the puck during the third period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on March 12, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Rangers defeat Hurricanes 1-0.

NHL Betting Preview: Rangers vs. Hurricanes Series Prediction

2024/05/02

The New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes will face each other in the playoffs for the third time in the last five seasons. In 2020,…

How To Predict The Winner Of A Best-Of-7 Playoff Series

2024/04/15

In my role as a hockey bettor and analyst, I use predictive models and processes to identify advantages in betting markets. This article will demonstrate…

Weekly NHL Betting Insights (April 10): McDavid’s Injury, Betting Trends, Most & Least Profitable Teams

2024/04/10

Flyers Choke: Playoff Dreams Dashed The Flyers were the third-best team in the NHL's Metropolitan Division on March 24th, just one day after defeating the…

Weekly NHL Betting Insights (April 3): Oilers, Avalanche Not Profitable Road Bets

2024/04/03

Should bettors be concerned about home and road splits? Colorado and Edmonton are among the best teams in the league, however, both the Avalanche and…

NorthStar Bets Weekly NHL Betting Insights (March 26)

2024/03/26

This week’s breakdown of the NHL betting market is powered by NorthStar Bets. Which NHL favourites have been the most reliable? Moneyline favourites have won…

NorthStar Bets Weekly NHL Betting Insights (March 19)

2024/03/19

This week’s breakdown of the NHL betting market is powered by NorthStar Bets. Connor Bedard Calder Trophy Update Personally, I didn’t see any reason to…

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