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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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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 Odds: Mystik Dan Leads Field, Catching Freedom is Second Choice

May 18, 2024 • 6:05 PM ET

The 149th Preakness Stakes will be run on May 18, 2024. Who will win the second jewel of the Triple Crown?

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.

Triple Crown Odds: Can Mystik Dan Go The Distance?

May 18, 2024 • 2:55 PM ET

Triple Crown talk has begun following Mystik Dan's win in the 150th Kentucky Derby. Here are the latest Triple Crown odds.

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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May 18, 2024 • 10:20 AM ET

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UFL Championship Odds: Stallions Seek Third Straight Spring Title

May 17, 2024 • 2:21 PM 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.

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.

NBA Finals Predictions 2024: Celtics Conquer Cavs, Advance to Conference Finals

May 16, 2024 • 9:07 AM ET

Get the latest NBA Finals predictions, props odds, and more as our experts break down the action leading up to the East vs. West showdown.

NASCAR Cup Series Odds: Keselowski Climbs, Larson Leads

May 15, 2024 • 2:33 PM 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.

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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May 14, 2024 • 6:00 PM ET

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Will Mystik Dan Run in the 2024 Preakness Stakes?

May 12, 2024 • 1:26 PM ET

Mystik Dan won a thrilling renewal of the Kentucky Derby, but that all-out effort cast some doubt on his ability to compete on a quick turnaround in the Preakness Stakes. Robert Criscola has the latest on the Mystik Dan odds.

Super Bowl MVP Odds: Favored Mahomes Crowned a Third Time

May 8, 2024 • 3:53 PM ET

Which player will shine brightest in the Super Bowl? Get odds, insights, tips, and strategies to make a smart pick for your Super Bowl MVP bets.

2024 College Football Win Totals: Buckeyes Saddled With High Expectations

May 8, 2024 • 3:50 PM ET

Find out which college football teams are expected to be among the best (and the worst) in the nation with the latest college football win total odds update, featuring the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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

May 8, 2024 • 3:39 PM 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.

2024 Heisman Trophy Odds: Ewers, Beck Lead Crowded Pack

May 8, 2024 • 3:34 PM ET

Odds have hit the board for the 2024 Heisman Trophy, and Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers is among the early favorites to win it. But he has plenty of company at this point.

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