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Robert M. Criscola is a veteran sportswriter from Brooklyn, NY. His work has appeared in MetroBet, TwinSpires Edge, and Horse Racing Nation. When he’s not working, you can often find Robert in “the best seat in the house,” watching the game of the night in his living room.

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I didn’t make a ton of money on it, but I bet Cleveland at -1.5 runs against Colorado on June 1, 2014, and the game was tied 4-4 with the Tribe batting in the bottom of the ninth. With a runner on and the slap-hitting Michael Bourn at the dish, I was worried that Cleveland would win by just one run. Instead, Bourn hit only his second home run of the season off Adam Ottavino, Cleveland won by two runs, and I cashed!
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I bet the Tampa Bay Lightning to win the Stanley Cup at +1,200 before the NHL playoffs began in 2015, and things looked good when they jumped out to a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final over the Chicago Blackhawks. But the Bolts’ offense soon evaporated, as they scored just two goals in the final three games en route to a 4-2 series loss.
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2024 Belmont Stakes Odds: Can Seize the Grey Take Test of the Champion?

May 28, 2024 • 6:41 PM ET

Odds for the 2024 Belmont Stakes have yet to be released, but there's still plenty to discuss as the final leg of the Triple Crown nears.

F1 World Drivers' Championship Odds: Norris, Leclerc Making Verstappen Work

May 28, 2024 • 6:05 PM ET

Max Verstappen ran away with the 2023 F1 Drivers' Championship, but Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc are threatening to give Max a run for his money in 2024 as we look at the latest F1 odds.

Enjoy Illinois 300: Gateway Picks, Betting Odds & Race Preview

May 28, 2024 • 1:56 PM ET

Denny Hamlin is in solid form heading into the Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway, but he's only a tepid pre-qualifying favorite for the 15th NASCAR Cup Series race of the season. Read on as our NASCAR betting picks break down the odds and more.

Rangers vs Panthers Same-Game Parlay Picks for Sunday's Game

May 25, 2024 • 6:52 PM ET

Robert Criscola has put together a three-leg same-game parlay for Rangers vs Panthers Game 3 and believes Vincent Trocheck will lead the way on offense for New York while Igor Shesterkin keeps the Blueshirts' heads above water.

Kyle Larson Odds: NASCAR Driver Attempts Historic Double at Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600

May 23, 2024 • 12:55 PM ET

Kyle Larson is leading the NASCAR Cup Series points standings, and he's adding another challenge to his plate in 2024 by attempting to complete both the Indy 500 and Coke 600 on the same day. Can Larson pull off "the double?"

Breeders' Cup Odds: White Abarrio Favored to Repeat in Classic

May 22, 2024 • 12:00 PM ET

With the 2023 Breeders' Cup — thoroughbred racing's year-end championships — in the rearview mirror, attention has turned to the 2024 edition, which will be held at Del Mar. White Abarrio is the Classic favorite in the latest Breeders' Cup odds.

NFL Playoff Odds: 49ers, Chiefs Heavily Favored to Make Postseason

May 22, 2024 • 11:45 AM ET

You can't win the Super Bowl if you don't make the playoffs first. Here's our latest look at the NFL playoff odds, with the 49ers and Chiefs being odds-on to reach the postseason, and the Panthers and Patriots sitting as heavy chalk to miss out.

UFL Championship Odds: Stallions Seek Third Straight Spring Title

May 22, 2024 • 11:17 AM ET

The Birmingham Stallions took the USFL Championship in 2022 and 2023, and they're favored to add another trophy to their mantle in the inaugural UFL season. Here's our latest UFL Championship odds update.

NASCAR Cup Series Odds: Keselowski Climbs, Larson Leads

May 22, 2024 • 11:04 AM ET

Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports has taken an outright lead in the NASCAR Cup Series odds over teammate William Byron and Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin. Get the latest NASCAR championship odds here.

Triple Crown Odds: Mystik Dan Denied

May 21, 2024 • 3:34 PM ET

Triple Crown talk ended almost as soon as it began following Mystik Dan's loss in the 2024 Preakness Stakes just two weeks after his win in the 150th Kentucky Derby. We'll have the latest Triple Crown odds when they go live in 2025.

Preakness Stakes Odds: Seize the Grey Stuns Field, Mystik Dan Second-Best

May 21, 2024 • 3:28 PM ET

The 149th Preakness Stakes was run on May 18, 2024. We'll have odds for the second jewel of the Triple Crown when they go live in 2025.

Preakness Stakes Post Positions Draw: Mystik Dan Draws PP5

May 18, 2024 • 6:07 PM ET

Where horses sit in the starting gate at the Preakness Stakes has a huge impact on performance.

Preakness Stakes Horses for 2024: Every Horse Running in the Preakness Stakes

May 18, 2024 • 6:06 PM ET

The Preakness Stakes is loaded with the top three-year-olds in racing, including Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan.

Preakness Stakes Predictions: Win, Place & Show Picks for 2024

May 18, 2024 • 5:00 PM ET

The best Preakness Stakes picks and betting predictions for 2024, including our favorite win, place, and show picks for the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 18.

Preakness Stakes Picks: Best Trifecta, Superfecta, Exacta Bets for 2024

May 18, 2024 • 3:00 PM ET

Why just stick with the win bet when you can make hundreds or even thousands going after the Preakness Stakes exacta, trifecta, or superfecta? Here are our horse racing betting picks for the Run for the Black-Eyed Susans.

Preakness Picks: How to Hit the Preakness Trifecta on a $100 Budget

May 18, 2024 • 1:14 PM ET

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan will try to earn the second jewel in the Triple Crown today in the Preakness Stakes. Robert Criscola gives out his trifecta plays for the "Run for the Black-Eyed Susans" based on a $100 budget.

Preakness Stakes Long Shot Odds: Underdogs and Sleeper Bets for 2024

May 18, 2024 • 1:00 PM ET

The horse racing world waits with bated breath to see if Mystik Dan can win the Preakness and bring Triple Crown mania to a fever pitch. But savvy bettors are trying to see if he can be beaten at Pimlico by a long shot.

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Preakness Odds: Friday Favorites Feature Mystik Dan, Catching Freedom

May 17, 2024 • 11:53 AM ET

Get the latest Preakness odds as we close in on 24 hours to go until the second leg of the Triple Crown.

Updated Preakness Stakes Odds: Muth Scratched, Mystik Dan Favored

May 15, 2024 • 10:37 AM ET

The latest Preakness odds see Muth scratched out due to a fever. Find out how the odds for the second leg of the Triple Crown were impacted.

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