Eric Smith
Eric Smith
132 Articles
132 Articles
Eric Smith started covering motorsports for Bleacher Report in 2011 and moved to help start a new racing website a few years later (2013) that’s taken off from there. Eric is a fully credentialed member of the racing media that has been featured in a number of publications over the years, including BBC Radio overseas. Eric joined Covers in 2019 as an Auto Racing Advisor and provides analysis of how to bet (and who to bet) on the racing scene.
Sport to bet on: NFL
Sports movie: Hoosiers (I have the game ball from the real game played in 1954)
Sports snack: Nachos
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Autotrader Echopark Automotive 400: Texas Picks, Betting Odds & Race Preview
William Byron's keeping his torrid win pace from last season — can he build on his three early 2024 wins? The Autotrader EchoPark Automotive odds give him a good chance; see if our NASCAR betting picks agree.
Toyota Owners 400: Richmond Picks, Betting Odds & Race Preview
True to the name of this race, Toyotas drivers are leading the way in the Toyota Owners 400 odds. See if Denny Hamlin can make good on his favorite status and bag his second Cup Series win of this young NASCAR season.
EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix: Austin Picks, Betting Odds & Race Preview
Tyler Reddick's been one of NASCAR's best road course drivers, so it stands to reason that the defending COTA champ should be the favorite as the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix odds set the stage for this weekend.
Food City 500: Bristol Picks, Betting Odds & Race Preview
A new short-track package debuted at Phoenix last week, and Christopher Bell put Toyota on the board as Chevrolet suffered its first loss of 2024. But Kyle Larson and Chevy are favored to strike back as we make our NASCAR betting picks for Bristol.
Shiners Children’s 500: Phoenix Picks, Betting Odds & Race Preview
Kyle Larson's atop a NASCAR odds board is no surprise, but there are a slew of elite drivers breathing down his neck, especially three-time runner-up Ryan Blaney. See who our Shriners Children's 500 picks are backing on Sunday.
Ambetter Health 400: Atlanta Picks, Betting Odds & Race Preview
Denny Hamlin's been a strong superspeedway driver for years, and despite a disappointing result at Daytona and slow starts the past couple of seasons, books are tabbing him as the Ambetter Health 400 odds leader.
2024 Daytona 500 Picks: NASCAR Betting Odds, Picks & Race Preview
Denny Hamlin's won the Daytona 500 three times — can he pull it off again? See how one of the most prolific superspeedway drivers stacks up with the field as we break down the NASCAR odds with our Daytona 500 picks.
Duels at Daytona: Daytona Picks, Betting Odds, Picks & Race Preview
Joey Logano's a three-time Duels winner, and favored to take Duel 1 this evening. Can the former Cup Series champ make his mark again? Find out with our Duels at Daytona odds and NASCAR betting picks.
Clash at the Coliseum: L.A. Picks, Betting Odds, Picks & Race Preview
NASCAR's warming up for the 2024 season, while bettors can dip into some early action with the Clash at the Coliseum odds — and our best bets, including Kyle Busch.
Cup Series Championship: Phoenix Picks, Odds & Race Preview
Kyle Larson's the favorite for the Cup Series Championship — but is he your best bet? Check out the latest odds and betting picks for Sunday's season finale at Phoenix Raceway.
Xfinity 500: Martinsville Picks, Odds & Race Preview
Denny Hamlin is feeling the playoff pressure, but he's a huge favorite this weekend in Martinsville, where he's won five times. Check out the Xfinity 500 odds and our best betting picks as NASCAR gets set for its final postseason cut.
4EVER 400: Homestead Picks, Odds & Race Preview
Kyle Larson's been among the NASCAR favorites all season, and sits atop the odds board for the 4EVER 400 at Homestead. Find out if he's worth backing again as our NASCAR betting picks break down the field.
South Point 400: Las Vegas Picks, Odds & Race Preview
It's another tight NASCAR odds board for the South Point 400 in Las Vegas. Can Kyle Larson break out of his slump and hold off the other favorites? Find out as our betting picks break down the action.
Bank of America ROVAL 400: Charlotte Picks, Odds & Race Preview
Chase Elliott's early-season injury sunk him in the NASCAR Cup Series standings, but despite missing the playoffs, he's the favorite to keep dominating on road courses in this weekend's Bank of America ROVAL 400 odds.
YellaWood 500: Talladega Picks, Odds & Race Preview
Brad Keselowski hasn't won a race in two years, but he's a favorite at Talladega — can he find his old success? Find out as our YellaWood 500 odds and NASCAR betting picks shape up this weekend's race.
Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400: Texas Picks, Odds & Race Preview
Denny Hamlin took victory last week, and now returns to Texas, where he's a three-time winner and co-favorite for this weekend's Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 odds. Find out if our betting picks think he can go back-to-back.
Bass Pro Shops Night Race: Bristol Picks, Odds & Race Preview
Kyle Larson finds himself the favorite again in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race odds — can he go on another dominant playoff run? Find out as our NASCAR betting picks break down the field for Saturday's race.
Cook Out Southern 500: Darlington Picks, Odds & Race Preview
The playoff are here, and we've got your full odds breakdown and best NASCAR betting picks for the Cook Out Southern 500, as Martin Truex Jr. leads a tightly-packed postseason field.
Coke Zero Sugar 400: Daytona Picks, Odds & Race Preview
Chase Elliott's facing a win-or-go-home scenario for the 2023 postseason as NASCAR gears up for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. Should backers have faith in him? Find out as we break down the odds.
Go Bowling at the Glen: Watkins Glen Picks, Odds & Race Preview
Chase Elliott and William Byron are the odds leaders ahead of Sunday's race at Watkins Glen, but our NASCAR picks aren't convinced. See why our money's going elsewhere as we break down the Go Bowling at The Glen odds.
