The Backroad

By In-Between Media

Hosted by Seth Woolcock, Elliot Hicks & Rod Villagomez, this FSWA-nominated podcast provides provides a refreshing & feel-good take on NASCAR betting, covering the Cup, Xfinity & Truck Ser... more

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August 30, 2025 2025 Cook Out Southern 500 | NASCAR Betting Odds
End summer slamming winning tickets & cold brews with our 2025 Cook Out Southern 500 picks & predictions!
Does Joey Logano (17-1) jump out to an early Cup Series Playoffs lead, or will Tyler Reddick (8-1) lock in his Round of 12 spot with a win at Darlington Raceway?
NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Elliot Hicks share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad.”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:002:27 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:04:54 myTickets Promo
00:06:17 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:06:34 Daytona Reaction
00:13:42 Fast Lap News: Lawsuit Update, Kaulig Racing, Frankie Muniz & More
00:23:33 2025 NASCAR Schedule Cup Series Playoff Preview & Predictions
00:36:21 Horizon Forecast
00:36:44 Weekend Schedule/Entry List
00:42:23 Darlington Raceway Preview
00:43:15 Darlington Raceway Trends
00:46:54 Ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
00:48:09 Parking Garage Props: 2025 Cook Out Southern 500 Picks & Predictions
00:48:24 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
00:49:34 Ryan Blaney Outright (+600 via bet365)
00:51:52 Joey Logano Outright (+1700 via FanDuel)
00:53:44 Tyler Reddick Outright (+800 via BetRivers)
00:56:29 Ross Chastain Top 5 (+330 via FanDuel)
00:59:06 Ryan Preece Top 10 (+270 via FanDuel)
01:01:10 Bubba Wallace Top 10 (-120 via FanDuel
01:02:00 Erik Jones Top 10 (+350 via Caesars)
01:03:45 Austin Dillon Top 10 (+1200 via FanDuel)
01:05:08 Cole Custer Top 10 (+2700 via FanDuel)
01:08:10 Austin Cindric (+110 via Caesars) vs. Alex Bowman
01:09:09 Ty Gibbs (-120 via Caesars) vs. Carson Hocevar
01:10:33 Fall Flannel Parlay of the Week (+190 via ESPN BET)
01:12:25 2025 Pacific Office Automation 147 (Xfinity Series) Best Bets
01:12:35 William Sawalich Top 5 (+650 via bet365)
01:13:05 Austin Green Top 10 (+175 via ESPN BET)
01:14:45 Stick to the Gameplan Parlay (-103 via Caesars)
01:16:16 2025 Sober or Slammer 200 (Xfinity Series) Best Bets
01:16:26 Layne Riggs Top 3 (+120 via bet365)
01:17:45 Rigg ‘Em Up Parlay (+100 via Caesars)
01:18:22 Jake Garcia (+125 via ESPN BET) vs. Rahah Caruth
01:19:39 Plugs + Outro
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1h 22min
August 22, 2025 2025 Coke Zero Sugar 400 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds
Round out the NASACR Cup Series regular season on the right note with our 2025 Coke Zero Sugar 400 picks & predictions!
Will Kyle Busch (16-1) win & get in at Daytona International Speedway, or does Kyle Larson (20-1) end his superspeedway losing streak?
NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Elliot Hicks share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on a new episode of “The Backroad.”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:18 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:05:42 myTickets Promo
00:07:14 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:07:31 Richmond Reaction
00:13:06 Fast Lap News: Lawsuit Update, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Matt Crafton & More
00:19:35 2026 NASCAR Schedule Release Reaction
00:35:43 Horizon Forecast
00:35:57 Weekend Schedule/Entry List
00:39:08 Daytona International Speedway Preview
00:40:08 Daytona International Speedway Trends
00:45:12 Ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
00:46:37 Parking Garage Props: 2025 Coke Zero Sugar 400 Picks & Predictions
00:46:51 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
00:47:37 RFK Racing Outright (+550 via bet365)
00:51:10 Hendrick Motorsports Outright (+350 via bet365)
00:52:53 Alex Bowman Outright (+2000 via bet365)
00:55:12 Kyle Busch Outright (+1600 via Caesars)
00:56:35 Kyle Busch Top 5 (+280 via BetRivers)
00:57:40 Cody Ware Top 10 (+650 via ESPN BET or +600 via FanDuel)
01:01:30 Zane Smith Top 10 (+310 via FanDuel)
01:03:17 Stage 1 H2H Matchup: Brad Keselowski (+100 via bet365) vs. Christopher Bell
01:04:40 Stage 1 H2H Matchup: Austin Cindric (-150 via bet365) vs. Chase Briscoe
01:06:16 Other Stage 1 H2H Matchups
01:07:38 2025 Wawa 250 (Xfinity Series) Best Bets
01:07:48 Christian Eckes Outright (+2000 via bet365)
01:08:57 Justin Allgaier (-120 via DraftKings) vs. Brandon Jones
01:09:59 Jesse Love Top 5 (+100 via ESPN BET)
01:11:23 Sheldon Creed Top 10 (-120 via ESPN BET)
01:12:29 Leland Honeyman Top 10 (+350 via ESPN BET)
01:14:10 Patrick Emerling Top 10 (+600 via ESPN BET)
01:15:13 Listener Comments
01:16:18 Plugs + Outro
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1h 19min
August 15, 2025 2025 Cook Out 400 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds
Upgrade your combo meal on the house with our 2025 Cook Out 400 picks & predictions!
Can Austin Cindric (100-1) cash longshot outright tickets, or will favorite Denny Hamlin (4-1) drive away from the field?
NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Elliot Hicks share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad.”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:57 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:05:55 myTickets Promo
00:07:27 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:07:43 Watkins Glen Reaction
00:17:11 Connor Zilisch Breaks Collarbone After Victory Lane Fall
00:21:02 Spire Motorsports Shakes Up Truck Series Program
00:23:57 Stewart Freisen Not Seeking Truck Series Playoff Waiver
00:25:58 Horizon Forecast
00:26:12 Weekend Schedule/Entry List
00:29:49 Richmond Raceway Preview
00:32:36 Richmond Raceway Trends
00:39:11 Ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
00:41:42 Parking Garage Props: 2025 Cook Out 400 Picks & Predictions
00:41:57 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
00:42:37 Kyle Larson Outright (+900 via FanDuel)
00:45:56 Chase Briscoe Outright (+1400 via FanDuel)
00:50:20 Austin Cindric Outright (+10000 via FanDuel)
00:51:39 Austin Cindric Top 10 (+410 via FanDuel)
00:54:02 Brad Keselowski Top 5 (+275 via bet365)
00:56:37 Denny Hamlin Top 5 (-130 via bet365)
00:59:31 Joey Logano Top 10 (-175 via bet365)
01:01:19 Josh Berry Top 10 (+160 via bet365)
01:03:32 Josh Berry (+135 via DraftKings) vs. Chris Buescher
01:06:01 William Byron (+125 via BetMGM) vs. Christopher Bell
01:06:51 Kyle Busch (+160) & Austin Dillon (+190 via bet365) Top 10s
01:09:45 2025 eero 250 (Truck Series) Best Bets
01:09:55 Ty Majeski Top 3 (+112 via BetRivers)
01:11:30 Friday Night Shower Beer Parlay of the Week (+230 via DraftKings)
01:14:42 Corey LaJoie (+105 via Caesars) vs. Carson Kvapil
01:15:46 Daniel Hemric (-105 via DraftKings) vs. Carson Kvapil
01:17:13 Thoughts on Tyler Ankrum
01:17:54 Plugs + Outro
🔗 Useful Links:
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💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community to get access to our exclusive betting model & Discord.
🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season.
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1h 19min
August 07, 2025 2025 Go Bowling at The Glen Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds
Full send it into scenic Seneca Lake with our 2025 Go Bowling at The Glen picks & predictions!
Can Connor Zilisch (+550) get the best of Shane van Gisbergen (+150) at Watkins Glen International? Plus, will Chase Briscoe (+100) stay hot & score another top-10 finish?
NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Rod Villagomez share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad.”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:55 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:04:46 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:05:02 Iowa Reaction
00:12:05 Niece Motorsports Releases Kaden Honeycutt, Joins Friesen Motorsports
00:16:43 Horizon Forecast
00:16:57 Weekend Schedule/Entry List
00:19:47 Watkins Glen International Preview
00:22:40 Watkins Glen International Trends
00:26:14 Ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
00:29:38 IBT Racing Family Promo #2
00:30:34 Parking Garage Props: 2025 Go Bowling at The Glen Picks & Predictions
00:30:48 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
00:33:03 The Most Beautiful Kiwi (On The Track) Parlay (+303 via Caesars)
00:36:48 Shane van Gisbergen Outright (+140 via DraftKings)
00:42:40 Chase Briscoe Top 5 (+310 via FanDuel)
00:43:59 Ty Gibbs Top 5 (+325 via Caesars)
00:46:46 Kyle Busch Top 10 (+130 via ESPN BET)
00:50:58 Ryan Preece Top Ford (+700 via Caesars)
00:57:25 Shane van Gisbergen (-250 via bet365) vs. Connor Zilisch
01:00:33 Joey Logano (-115 via Caesars) vs. Daniel Suarez
01:04:19 Chris Buescher (+120 via bet365) vs. Michael McDowell
01:07:18 2025 Mission 200 at The Glen (Xfinity Series) Best Bets
01:07:28 Michael McDowell Top 5 (+110 via ESPN Bet)
01:10:12 Sam Mayer Top 3 (+450 via Hard Rock)
01:13:18 2025 Mission 176 at The Glen (Truck Series) Best Bets
01:13:28 Connor Zilisch Outright (+146 via BetMGM)
01:14:47 Corey Heim Outright (+400 via Caesars)
01:16:27 Connor Mosack Top 5 (+1400 via bet365)
01:17:24 Ben Rhodes Top 5 (+800 via bet365)
01:18:20 Plugs + Outro
🔗 Useful Links:
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💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community to get access to our exclusive betting model & Discord.
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1h 19min
August 01, 2025 2025 Iowa Corn 350 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds
Hammer down in the Hawkeye state with our 2025 Iowa Corn 350 picks & predictions!
Can William Byron (11-1) get back to victory lane, or will short-flat track specialist Christopher Bell (5-1) stand in his way?
NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Elliot Hicks share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad (S5 E30).”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:10 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:03:26 2025 Events Promo + Programming Note
00:04:48 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:05:05 Indianapolis Reaction
00:15:04 Austin Hill Suspended for Iowa
00:20:02 Josh Williams Out at Kaulig Racing
00:23:54 Stewart Freisen Injured in Modified Crash
00:27:20 Horizon Forecast
00:27:33 Weekend Schedule/Entry List
00:31:54 Iowa Speedway Preview
00:34:41 Iowa Speedway Trends
00:37:57 Ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
00:41:26 Parking Garage Props: 2025 Iowa Corn 350 Picks & Predictions
00:41:41 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
00:45:42 William Byron Outright (+1100 via BetRivers & ESPN BET)
00:49:29 Kyle Larson Outright (+540 via BetMGM)
00:52:15 Denny Hamlin Top 3 (+270 via BetMGM)
00:53:41 Ryan Blaney Top 5 (-109 via BetRivers)
00:57:31 Josh Berry Top 10 (+100 via DraftKings)
00:58:56 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Top 10 (+1100 via DraftKings)
01:01:16 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (+228 via BetMGM) vs. Josh Berry
01:05:07 Ryan Preece Top 10 (+240 via FanDuel)
01:08:06 Chase Briscoe Wins Group C (+200 via bet365)
01:10:16 “Can of Corn” H2H Matchups Parlay (+4390 via Caesars)
01:13:03 2025 HyVee Perks 250 (Xfinity Series) Best Bets
01:13:13 Taylor Gray Outright (+1500 via Caesars)
01:14:43 Taylor Gray (-125 via bet365) vs. Austin Dillon
01:16:19 Sheldon Creed Top 10 (-150 via ESPN BET)
01:17:33 Plugs + Outro
🔗 Useful Links:
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1h 19min
July 25, 2025 2025 Brickyard 400 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds
Keep building your bankroll race by race with our 2025 Brickyard 400 picks & predictions!
Will Kyle Larson (+550) remain in control of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, or can Chase Briscoe (13-1) secure his second Cup Series win of the season?
NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Rod Villagomez share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad (S5 E29).”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:08 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:05:18 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:05:40 Dover Review
00:13:28 NASCAR San Diego Weekend Official for 2026
00:15:57 NASCAR Rule Change Locks In 23XI & Front Row Motorsports
00:19:17 Horizon Forecast
00:19:40 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Preview + Weekend Schedule/Entry List
00:24:53 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Trends
00:35:07 Crown Jewels Race Update
00:38:03 Ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
00:42:25 Parking Garage Props: 2025 Brickyard 400 Picks & Predictions
00:42:45 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
00:43:44 Kyle Larson Outright (+550 via FanDuel)
00:49:00 Ryan Blaney (+750 via Hard Rock)
00:51:30 Ford Outright (+250 via Caesars)
00:53:32 William Byron Top 5 (+170 via Caesars)
00:55:40 Brad Keselowski Top 10 (-105 via Caesars)
00:58:14 Ty Gibbs Top 10 (+140 via ESPN BET)
01:00:50 Bubba Wallace Top 10 (+125 via BetMGM)
01:03:14 Ty Dillon Over Ty Gibbs (+240 via Bet365)
01:06:09 Kyle Busch Over Ross Chastain (-120 via Caesars)
01:08:53 Even Number to Win (+145 via Caesars)
01:10:00 Most Laps Led by a Driver Under 55.5 (-115 via Caesars)
01:11:26 Aric Almirola Outright (+800 via FanDuel)
01:12:03 Connor Zilisch Outright (+700 via FanDuel)
01:13:43 Layne Riggs Outright (+430 via FanDuel)
01:14:11 Daniel Hemric Outright (+2500 via FanDuel)
01:15:30 Grant Enfinger Over Chandler Smith (+130 via Bet365)
01:16:23 Tyler Ankrum Over Brenden Queen (-115 via DraftKings)
01:17:51 Piastri/Verstappen/Russell Podium (+800 via BetMGM)
01:18:26 Lewis Hamilton Podium Finish (+200 via BetMGM)
01:19:08 Plugs + Outro
🔗 Useful Links:
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1h 20min
July 18, 2025 2025 AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds
Make a memory at “The Monster Mile” with our 2025 AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 picks & predictions!
Can Christopher Bell (-150) score another top 10 at Dover Motor Speedway? Plus, will Ryan Blaney (+750) put his Ford Mustang back on top?
NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Rod Villagomez share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad.”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:05 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:06:21 Draft Night Out x IBT Classic Promo
00:08:10 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:08:28 Sonoma Reaction
00:18:50 Fast Lap News: Ty Gibbs, Kris Wright & Lawsuit Latest
00:23:59 Parking Garage Props: Updated 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Odds
00:30:12 Christopher Bell Cup Series Championship Outright (+600 via FanDuel)
00:34:02 Horizon Forecast
00:34:16 Dover Motor Speedway Preview + Weekend Schedule/Entry List
00:40:04 Dover Motor Speedway Trends
00:42:36 Ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
00:44:55 Parking Garage Props: 2025 AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 Picks & Predictions
00:45:11 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
00:46:57 Josh Berry Outright (+5500 via DraftKings)
00:49:29 Ryan Blaney Outright (+750 via FanDuel)
00:51:18 Chase Elliott Outright (+1200 via FanDuel)
00:55:38 Denny Hamlin Outright (+500 via FanDuel)
00:58:49 Erik Jones Top 10 (+350 via ESPN BET)
01:02:52 Ryan Blaney Top 5 (+140 via FanDuel)
01:03:50 Christopher Bell Top 10 (-150 via ESPN BET)
01:06:24 Ty Gibbs (+110 via DraftKings) vs. Tyler Reddick
01:09:21 Denny Hamlin & Kyle Larson Top 3 Finish (+650 via FanDuel)
01:11:26 2025 BetRivers 200 (Xfinity Series) Best Bets
01:11:45 Connor Zilisch Top 3 (+200 via BetRivers)
01:12:52 Connor Zilisch (-130 via DraftKings) vs. Sheldon Creed
01:15:05 Aric Almirola Outright (+500 via BetRivers)
01:16:56 Carson Kvapil Top 5 (+250 via bet365)
01:17:47 Plugs + Outro
🔗 Useful Links:
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🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season.
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1h 20min
July 11, 2025 2025 Toyota Save Mart 350 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds
Savor the weekend in Wine Country with our 2025 Toyota/Save Mart 350 picks & predictions!
Can Michael McDowell (12-1) stop another Shane van Gisbergen (+160) sweep? Plus, will recent road course speedster Ryan Preece (+450) finish top 10 at Sonoma Raceway?
NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Elliot Hicks share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad.”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:50 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:05:38 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:05:54 Chicago Reaction
00:12:28 Clash Returning to Bowman Gray Stadium in 2026
00:13:26 NASCAR vs. 23XI Racing & Front Motorsports Lawsuit Update
00:18:17 2025 Rest of Season NASCAR Burning Questions
00:18:28 (1) Is Carson Hocevar Able To Put It All Together?
00:21:45 (2) Will a First-Time Winner Find Victory Lane?
00:27:44 (3) Was Chicago the Beginning of the End for Bubba Wallace?
00:32:24 (4) Can Shane van Gisbergen Be a Playoff Threat?
00:38:08 Horizon Forecast
00:38:21 Sonoma Entry Lists/Weekend Schedule
00:41:00 Sonoma Raceway Breakdown
00:43:47 Sonoma Raceway Trends
00:47:11 Ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
00:49:08 Parking Garage Props: 2025 Toyota/Save Mart 350 Picks & Predictions
00:49:23 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
00:50:57 Shane van Gisbergen Weekend Sweep Parlay (+300 via Caesars)
00:54:38 Ross Chastain Outright (+3000 via FanDuel)
00:57:25 Michael McDowell Outright (+1200 via BetRivers)
01:00:08 Christopher Bell Outright (+2200 via FanDuel)
01:02:35 Ty Gibbs Top 5 (+200 via Caesars)
01:03:20 Kyle Busch Top 10 (+130 via bet365)
01:04:18 Ryan Preece Top 10 (+450 via bet365)
01:06:17 Ryan Blaney Top 10 (+150 via ESPN BET)
01:08:01 Joey Logano (-115 via ESPN BET) vs. Denny Hamlin
01:09:43 A.J. Allmendinger (+130 via bet365) vs. Tyler Reddick
01:10:59 Christopher Bell (-110 via ESPN BET) vs. William Byron
01:12:12 Elliot’s In-Season Tournament H2H Matchups
01:15:29 2025 Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 (Xfinity Series) Best Bets
01:15:40 Taylor Gray (-115 via Caesars) vs. Sammy Smith
01:16:39 Austin Green (+120 via ESPN Bet) vs. Carson Kvapil
01:17:51 Plugs + Outro
🔗 Useful Links:
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🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season.
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🚙 Seth Woolcock
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1h 19min
July 04, 2025 2025 Grant Park 165 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds
Cash-out at the Chicago Street Race with our 2025 Grant Park 165 picks & predictions!
Will Ty Gibbs (-155) deliver for bettors, finishing in the top 10? Plus, can Shane van Gisbergen (+479) sweep both the Xfinity Series & Cup Series races?
NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Elliot Hicks share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:09 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:06:26 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:06:43 Atlanta Reaction
00:13:39 Daniel Suarez & Trackhouse Racing Mutually Agree To Part Ways After 2025 Season
00:23:05 Legacy Motorsports Wants Three Full-Time Cars in 2026
00:25:30 Fast Laps News: Rick Ware Racing (RWR) & Steve Newmark
00:27:21 Horizon Forecast
00:27:35 Chicago Entry Lists/Weekend Schedule
00:33:29 Chicago Street Course Breakdown
00:38:08 Chicago Street Course Trends
00:39:28 Ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
00:43:03 Parking Garage Props: 2025 Grant Park 165 Picks & Predictions
00:43:18 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
00:46:53 Squad Ridin’ Business Time Parlay – Shane van Gisbergen Outrights (+471 via FanDuel)
00:50:03 Ty Gibbs Outright (+1200 via FanDuel)
00:52:32 Ty Gibbs Top 10 (-155 via ESPN BET)
00:55:30 Chris Buescher Top 10 (+140 via bet365)
01:00:05 Michael McDowell Top 10 (+110 via Caesars)
01:02:01 Kyle Busch Top 10 (+200 via bet365)
01:04:11 Austin Cindric Top Ford (+500 via ESPN BET)
01:06:16 Elliot’s In-Season Tournament H2H Matchups
01:12:42 Winning Number Over 45.5 (+120 via BetRivers)
01:13:54 2025 The Loop 110 (Xfinity Series) Best Bets
01:14:04 Connor Zilisch Outright (+150 via ESPN BET)
01:15:21 Carson Kvapil (-125 via DraftKings) vs. Nick Sanchez
01:16:45 Other Xfinity Series Bets To Watch
01:17:37 Plugs + Outro
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1h 19min
June 27, 2025 2025 Quaker State 400 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds
Beat the heat & the sportsbooks in Atlanta with our 2025 Quaker State 400 picks & predictions!
Can Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (45-1) save his season with another superspeedway win, or will Bubba Wallace (28-1) lock himself into the Cup Series Playoffs with a trip to victory lane at EchoPark Speedway?
NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Rod Villagomez share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad.”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:39 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:05:39 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:05:56 Pocono Reaction
00:10:22 T.J. Puchyr Buys Rick Ware Racing (RWR)
00:12:05 Judge Orders Non-Suing Cup Teams To Provide Financials to NASCAR
00:14:53 Fast Lap news: Hendrick Motorsports (HMS) & Tab Boyd
00:17:03 Horizon Forecast
00:17:22 Atlanta Entry Lists/Weekend Schedule
00:21:16 2025 NASCAR In-Season Tournament Picks & Predictions
00:46:48 EchoPark Speedway Breakdown
00:48:00 EchoPark Speedway Trends
00:50:04 Ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
00:51:23 Parking Garage Props: 2025 Quaker State 400 Picks & Predictions
00:51:37 Austin Cindric Outright (+1000 via FanDuel)
00:53:05 Ryan Blaney Outright (+850 via Caesars)
00:54:55 Connor Zilisch Outright (+6500 via Caesars)
00:57:15 Daniel Suarez Top 3 (+850 via FanDuel)
00:58:28 Daniel Suarez Top 10 (+125 via Caesars)
00:59:39 Justin Haley Top 10 (+400 via Hard Rock)
01:01:17 Kyle Busch (+100 via bet365) vs. Austin Cindric
01:02:33 Carson Hocevar (-115 via ESPN) vs. Bubba Wallace
01:05:29 Elliot’s Big Mo Trio Parlay (+36100 via Caesars)
01:07:36 Winning Car # Over 21.5 (+175 via Caesars)
01:08:58 2025 Focused Health 250 (Xfinity Series) Best Bets
01:09:09 Jesse Love Outright (+450 via bet365)
01:09:55 Austin Hill Outright (+230 via FanDuel)
01:11:02 Sheldon Creed (-115 via DraftKings) vs. Sam Mayer
01:12:03 2025 LiUNA 150 (Truck Series) Best Bets
01:12:13 Jordan Taylor Outright (+650 via FanDuel)
01:13:07 Connor Mosack Top 5 (+325 via Bet365)
01:14:02 Layne Riggs (-110 via Caesars) vs. Cam Waters
01:15:23 Ben Rhodes Top 5 (+350 via ESPN)
01:16:42 Plugs + Outro
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🚗 Rod Villagomez
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1h 18min

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