Robert Criscola
Robert Criscola
10+ years experience 10+ 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.
Sport to bet on: Horse Racing
Sports movie: Rocky
Sports snack: Pretzels
Covers feature: Scores and Matchups page
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2025 Home Run Derby Odds: Cruz & Raleigh Spearhead the Competition
Oneil Cruz, owner of the hardest-hit ball in Statcast history, and MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh headline a star-studded 2025 Home Run Derby field.
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Wimbledon Odds 2025: Sinner Sends Djokovic Packing, Meets Alcaraz in Final
Explore the latest 2025 Wimbledon odds, top contenders, and expert analysis for the grass-court Grand Slam event. Updated daily with key betting insights.
2025 NASCAR Cup Series Odds: Elliott Moves Into Contention
Kyle Larson tops the board in the latest NASCAR Cup Series odds, but the Championship Race is still many weeks away, and Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Chase Elliott are all breathing down his neck.
F1 World Drivers' Championship Odds: Norris Pulls Closer to Piastri After Second Straight Win
Preseason Drivers' Championship odds favorite Lando Norris has yet to catch McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, but a second straight win and fourth overall has made things much closer.
NFL Playoff Odds 2025-26: Bills Are Big Favorites to Make Postseason
The 2025-26 NFL playoff odds are out, and surprisingly, it's neither the defending champion Eagles nor the runner-up Chiefs holding the lowest odds but the Bills instead. Read on for odds for all 32 clubs.
2025 MLB Home Run Title Odds: Judge Dips Below Even Money
Cal Raleigh is creeping closer toward his first career home run crown, but bettors can't get enough of second-place Aaron Judge.
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Breeders' Cup Odds: Mindframe, Thorpedo Anna Move Closer to Sovereignty in Classic
Odds for the 2025 Breeders' Cup Classic are live, with Triple Crown race winners Sovereignty and Journalism favored over Stephen Foster champ Mindframe and Fleur de Lis victress Thorpedo Anna.
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Road to the Breeders' Cup Picks & Best Bets for June 28: Fleur de Lis Stakes + Stephen Foster Stakes
Our horse racing betting picks tell you why you should bet on Thorpedo Anna to bounce back in the Fleur de Lis Stakes, plus analysis of the Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs.
College Football Heisman Trophy Odds for 2025: Manning, Nussmeier Are Early Favorites
SEC quarterbacks lead the early Heisman Trophy odds board, with Arch Manning just ahead of Garrett Nussmeier.
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Royals vs Padres Picks, Prediction & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game
Criscola's prediction: The Kansas City Royals poised to hand the San Diego Padres their eighth loss in 10 games when the two collide at Petco Park on Saturday night.
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2025 College Football Win Totals Odds: Oregon, Ohio State Each Listed at 10.5 Wins
Early win projections have been released for 2025, but the highest win totals belonging to the Big Ten's powerhouse programs.
UFL Championship Odds: Defenders Defeat Panthers in Season Finale
UFL Championship odds are off the board following the D.C. Defenders' 58-34 win over the Michigan Panthers in the 2025 season finale to clinch their first spring football title.
Padres vs Diamondbacks Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Corbin Carroll is among the many Diamondbacks batters that's hot at the dish in June. He should come across to score vs. the Padres tonight, as our MLB betting picks explain.
2025 Belmont Stakes Odds: Sovereignty Wins Rematch With Journalism
The 2025 Belmont Stakes odds are closed following Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty getting the better of Preakness Stakes winner Journalism in the final leg of the Triple Crown.
Belmont Stakes Picks: Best Trifecta, Superfecta, Exacta Bets for 2025
There are many more wagers, and much more money to be made, on the Belmont Stakes aside from win betting. Here are Robert Criscola's horse racing betting picks for the exacta, trifecta, and superfecta in the third leg of the Triple Crown.
