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Robert Criscola

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9+ years experience

Publishing Editor

9+ years experience

Robert M. Criscola’s road to becoming a Covers publishing editor began with an internship at Metro New York, which eventually turned into a freelance job at MetroBet covering many sports from a wagering angle, including horse racing. He continued to focus on “The Sport of Kings” by writing for shapperdacapper.com, danonymousracing.com, and informer.fanxt.com before joining the team at the TwinSpires Edge in 2019 as a regular contributor and weekend editor. “Crisco” began writing game previews for Covers in 2022 and joined the editing team in 2023.

His best advice for sports bettors? Bet with your head, not over it.

Favorites

Team: New York Rangers
Sport to bet on: Horse Racing
Sports movie: Rocky
Sports snack: Pretzels
Covers feature: Scores and Matchups page

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!

Best Betting Memory

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.

Worst Beat

2024 Heisman Odds: Jeanty Jumps Into Lead

Oct 7, 2024 • 2:30 PM ET

Here's our latest look at the Heisman odds, with Ashton Jeanty now the one to catch following some wild Week 6 results in college football.

Aaron Rodgers' Record Against Every NFL Team

Oct 6, 2024 • 1:12 PM ET

At age 40, Aaron Rodgers has logged plenty of NFL seasons under his belt, paving a Hall of Fame career that will go down with some of the greats. But what teams did Rodgers have the most success against, and which ones have given him the most trouble?

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in NFL action.

Panthers vs Bears Same Game Parlay Pick & More NFL Week 5 Parlays

Oct 6, 2024 • 11:49 AM ET

The total is too tall for this week's Panthers-Bears showdown, as Robert Criscola explains in his weekly NFL parlay picks.

Kirk Cousins' Record Against Every NFL Team

Oct 4, 2024 • 9:24 AM ET

Kirk Cousins has quite the established track record as he enters his 13th NFL season. He's had his share of big moments to go along with plenty of letdowns, especially in primetime. But which teams has he dominated, and which have given him trouble?

NFL Playoff Odds: Vikings Steep Favorites to Make Postseason After Surprising Start

Oct 3, 2024 • 12:56 PM ET

You can't win the Super Bowl if you don't make the playoffs first. Here's our look at the latest NFL playoff odds, featuring the Chiefs and Vikings at short prices to reach the postseason, and the Giants sitting as heavy chalk to miss out.

Breeders' Cup Odds: Forever Young Draws Closer to City of Troy

Oct 3, 2024 • 11:00 AM ET

Turf runner City of Troy has been the early favorite to win the 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic on dirt for months, but third-choice Forever Young narrowed the gap with a prep win in Japan. Here's the latest Breeders' Cup odds movement.

NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Odds: Canada is Early Favorite for Inaugural Hockey Tournament

Oct 1, 2024 • 2:25 PM ET

Canada is favored to win the first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off in February, but USA is hot on their heels with rosters yet to be finalized.

NFL Week 4 Parlay Picks & SGP: How Low Can You Go?

Sep 27, 2024 • 1:30 PM ET

NFL totals are trending lower and lower in 2024, and Robert Criscola has identified three Unders that should be added to your Week 4 parlay cards. Plus, he has an SGP for Sunday night's Bills-Ravens showdown.

NASCAR Cup Series Odds: Larson Favored as Playoffs Roll On

Sep 25, 2024 • 2:07 PM ET

Tyler Reddick may have won the regular season title, but oddsmakers and bettors believe Kyle Larson is the driver to beat with the playoffs underway as we look at the most recent NASCAR Cup Series odds.

F1 World Drivers' Championship Odds: Norris Narrows the Gap to Verstappen

Sep 24, 2024 • 4:07 PM ET

Max Verstappen coasted to the 2023 F1 Drivers' Championship, but Lando Norris is threatening to give him a run for his money in 2024. Meanwhile, McLaren has emerged as the clear frontrunner to end Red Bull's stranglehold on the Constructors' Championship.