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  • 2026 Rockingham NASCAR Picks | O’Reilly Auto Parts + Craftsman Truck Series Odds

    Find your golden egg this Easter Weekend with our 2026 Rockingham NASCAR picks for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series' NC Education Lottery 250 and the Craftsman Truck Series' Black’s Tire 200!

    Can motorsports YouTube sensation Cleetus McFarland (+5000) keep it clean on Saturday? Does Justin Allgaier (+330) stay hot? Plus, can Tyler Ankrum (+2200) defend his crown at the historic Rockingham Speedway on Friday?

    NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad (S6 E15).”

    ⏰ Time Stamps:
    00:00:00 Introduction
    00:02:35 IBT Racing Family Promo
    00:08:13 In the Rearview: Martinsville Reaction
    00:26:38 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Standings Update
    00:37:15 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Standings Update
    00:42:24 Rockingham Entry Lists & Weekend Schedule
    00:42:53 Horizon Forecast: Rockingham Speedway Breakdown
    00:46:17 Rockingham Track Preview
    00:48:18 Rockingham Trends
    00:54:27 ifantasyrace.com Promo
    00:55:28 WannaParlay Promo
    00:57:31 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Rockingham NASCAR Picks
    00:57:44 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
    01:00:42 Carson Kvapil Outright (+1240 via Kalshi)
    01:04:40 Listener Questions No. 1
    01:07:27 Corey Heim Outright (+468 Boosted via BetMGM)
    01:09:28 Corey Heim Top 5 (-130 via bet365)
    01:11:54 Justin Allgaier Top 5 (-140 via bet365)
    01:14:18 Brent Crews Top 5 (+140 via bet365)
    01:16:00 Sammy Smith Top 5 (+120 via BetRivers)
    01:17:53 Brent Crews Top 5 (+140 via bet365)
    01:20:23 Gio Ruggiero (+145 via bet365) vs. Daniel Hemric
    01:20:00 Parker Retzlaff Top 5 (+550 via theScore)
    01:21:20 Tyler Ankrum (+190 via bet365) vs. Christian Eckes
    01:24:27 Listener Questions No. 2
    01:28:15 Plugs + Outro

    🔗 Useful Links:

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    🏁 Only here for the racing video content? Subscribe to The Backroad YouTube sub-channel.

    💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website.

    💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways.

    ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest.

    🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season.

    💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.”

    ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X:
    🏎️ Elliot Hicks
    🚙 Seth Woolcock

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 31 min
  • 2026 Cook Out 400 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds

    Prepare to upgrade your next combo meal after cashing in with our 2026 Cook Out 400 picks & predictions!

    Does Ryan Preece (+2500) park it in victory lane at Martinsville Speedway, or does Ryan Blaney (+500) add another grandfather clock to his collection? Plus, what makes Todd Gilliland (+550) a sneaky wager for a top 10 finish?

    NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad (S6 E14).”

    ⏰ Time Stamps:
    00:00:00 Introduction
    00:03:27 IBT Racing Family Promo
    00:08:00 In the Rearview: Darlington Reaction
    00:20:29 Horizon Forecast: Martinsville Speedway Breakdown
    00:20:40 Martinsville Entry Lists & Weekend Schedule
    00:23:37 Martinsville Speedway Track Preview
    00:24:59 Martinsville Speedway Trends
    00:32:46 ifantasyrace.com's Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
    00:35:19 Listener Questions No. 1
    00:37:28 WannaParlay Promo
    00:40:45 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Cook Out 400 Picks & Predictions
    00:40:58 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
    00:41:32 William Byron Outright (+718 Boosted via BetMGM)
    00:44:10 Joey Logano Outright (+1500 via Caesars) & Top 10 (-137 via BetRivers)
    00:48:32 Ryan Preece Outright (+2500 via Caesars) & Top 10 (+130 via bet365)
    00:51:23 Top 5s: Kyle Larson, William Byron & Chase Elliott (+100/+100/+135 via BetMGM)
    00:54:42 Denny Hamlin Top 3 (+160 via bet365) & Ryan Blaney Top 5 (-130 via bet365)
    00:58:35 Todd Gilliland Top 10 (+500 via theScore & +550 via DraftKings)
    01:01:44 Daniel Suarez Top 10 (+800 via bet365)
    01:03:12 Shane van Gisbergen Top 10 (+600 via bet365)
    01:04:38 Shane van Gisbergen Top 20 (1.46x via Kalshi)
    01:08:16 Listener Questions No. 2
    01:12:09 Ryan Preece To Win Group C (+165 via Caesars) & vs. Joey Logano (+125 via theScore)
    01:14:16 Listener Questions No. 3
    01:15:23 NFPA 250 (O'Reilly Auto Parts Series) Best Bets
    01:15:33 Taylor Gray Outright (+500 via bet365)
    01:17:39 Justin Allgaier Top 5 (-130 via bet365)
    01:18:56 Carson Kvapil Top 5 (+180 via bet365)
    01:19:54 Sammy Smith Top 5 (+140 via bet365)
    01:22:02 H2H Matchups Contest Standings Update & Picks
    01:25:44 Plugs + Outro

    🔗 Useful Links:

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    🏁 Only here for the racing video content? Subscribe to The Backroad YouTube sub-channel.

    💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website.

    💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways.

    ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest.

    🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season.

    💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.”

    ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X:
    🏎️ Elliot Hicks
    🚙 Seth Woolcock

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 28 min
  • Are These 6 NASCAR Cup Series Drivers’ Hopes DEAD or ALIVE?! | 2026 Standings Update

    Find out whose championship hopes are dead or alive with our 2026 standings update for the biggest NASCAR Cup Series drivers who are underperforming to begin the season!

    Could Connor Zilisch (33rd) turn it around with a late-rookie season breakout? What’s caused Chase Briscoe (22nd) to be on the outside looking in at The Chase? Plus, should gamblers get back invested with Joey Logano (16th) after a disastrous Darlington race?

    NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Rod Villagomez check the early busts for a pulse on “The Backroad.”

    ⏰ Time Stamps:
    00:00:00 Introduction
    00:03:21 Draft or Pass: NASCAR Cup Series Drivers’ Hopes Dead or Alive?
    00:03:36 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Standings Update (The Chase)
    00:08:14 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Standings Update (The Rest)
    00:10:46 IBT Racing Family Promo
    00:11:36 Early Busts
    00:11:49 Connor Zilisch | 33rd (-256)
    00:14:51 Josh Berry | 32nd (-249)
    00:17:19 Chase Briscoe | 22nd (-217)
    00:19:46 Kyle Busch | 23rd (-219)
    00:22:48 Ross Chastain | 20th (-210)
    00:26:33 Joey Logano | 16th (-186)
    00:28:33 Rest-of-Season Rankings For These Busts
    00:29:25 Plugs + Outro

    🔗 Useful Links:

    📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

    🏁 Only here for the racing video content? Subscribe to The Backroad YouTube sub-channel.

    💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website.

    💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways.

    ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest.

    🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season.

    💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.”

    ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X:
    🚙 Seth Woolcock
    🚗 Rod Villagomez

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  • 2026 Goodyear 400 Picks & Predictions NASCAR Betting Odds

    Take Throwback Weekend by the horns with our 2026 Goodyear 400 picks & predictions!

    Will Ty Gibbs (+3000) get his first NASCAR Cup Series victory, or does Kyle Larson (+600) complete the sweep at Darlington Raceway? Plus, can Ryan Blaney (+175) bang out another top 5 finish?

    NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad.”

    ⏰ Time Stamps:
    00:00:00 Introduction
    00:03:53 IBT Racing Family Promo
    00:10:40 In the Rearview: Las Vegas Reaction
    00:23:55 Fast Lap News: NASCAR News Update
    00:24:05 Daniel Dye Suspended by NASCAR & Kaulig Racing
    00:27:38 Alex Bowman To Miss Next Three Races Recovering From Vertigo
    00:30:11 Ross Chastain & Daniel Suarez Discuss Beef
    00:36:29 Horizon Forecast: Darlington Raceway Breakdown
    00:36:41 Darlington Entry Lists & Weekend Schedule
    00:39:00 Darlington Motor Speedway Track Preview
    00:43:17 Darlington Motor Speedway Trends
    00:48:59 ifantasyrace.com's Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
    00:51:48 WannaParlay Promo
    00:53:33 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Goodyear 400 Picks & Predictions
    00:53:50 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
    00:57:38 Kyle Larson Cup & O’Reilly Series OutrightsParlay (+1790 via Caesars)
    01:01:00 Christopher Bell Truck, Cup & O’Reilly Series Outrights Parlay (+29825 via Caesars)
    01:04:23 Denny Hamlin Outright (+687 Boosted via BetMGM)
    01:07:29 Ty Gibbs Outright (+3000 via DraftKings) & Top 10 (+125 via Caesars)
    01:09:52 Ty Gibbs Top 5 (+350 via BetMGM)
    01:12:23 Listener Questions No. 1
    01:14:50 Bubba Wallace Outright (+2500 via DraftKings) & Top 10 (+120 via bet365)
    01:39:53 Ryan Blaney Top 5 (+175 via bet365)
    01:23:05 Erik Jones Top Toyota (+2800 via bet365)
    01:27:42 John Hunter Nemechek To Win Group F (+400 via bet365)
    01:30:39 Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 (O'Reilly Auto Parts Series) Best Bets
    01:30:59 Justin Allgaier Top 5 (-125 via bet365)
    01:34:22 Listener Questions No. 2
    01:35:20 H2H Matchups Contest Standings Update & Picks
    01:41:10 Plugs + Outro

    🔗 Useful Links:

    📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

    🏁 Only here for the racing video content? Subscribe to The Backroad YouTube sub-channel.

    💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website.

    💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways.

    ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest.

    🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season.

    💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.”

    ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X:
    🏎️ Elliot Hicks
    🚙 Seth Woolcock

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 43 min
  • 2026 Pennzoil 400 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds

    Don't blow your bankroll in Sin City! Make the right moves with our 2026 Pennzoil 400 picks & predictions.

    Does Kyle Larson (+500) continue to dominate at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, or will Denny Hamlin (+850) defend The Strip? Plus, why could gamblers capitalize on the prediction markets' new top-20 finishing markets with drivers like Daniel Suarez (1.64x) and Riley Hebst (1.79x)

    NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad.”

    ⏰ Time Stamps:
    00:00:00 Introduction
    00:02:46 IBT Racing Family Promo
    00:07:33 In The Rearview: Phoenix Reaction
    00:15:55 Horizon Forecast: Las Vegas Motor Speedway Breakdown
    00:16:07 Las Vegas Entry Lists & Weekend Schedule
    00:19:02 Las Vegas Motor Speedway Track Preview
    00:22:18 Las Vegas Motor Speedway Trends + IBT Betting Model Update
    00:29:01 ifantasyrace.com's Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
    00:30:15 WannaParlay Promo
    00:31:47 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Pennzoil 400 Picks & Predictions
    00:32:01 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
    00:32:19 Kyle Larson Outright (+450 via BetMGM)
    00:36:14 William Byron Outright (+1197 Boosted via BetMGM)
    00:38:09 Denny Hamlin Top 3 (+160 via BetMGM)
    00:40:38 Tyler Reddick Top 10 (-155 via FanDuel)
    00:45:55 Joey Logano Top 10 (+109 Boosted via FanDuel)
    00:49:18 Ross Chastain Top 10 (-110 via theScore)
    00:52:52 A.J. Allmendinger Top 10 (+500 via BetRivers)
    00:54:54 Brad Keselowski Top 10 (+300 via bet365)
    00:57:21 Daniel Suarez Top 20 (1.60x via Kalshi)
    01:01:17 Riley Herbst Top 20 (1.79 via Kalshi)
    01:05:15 Tyler Reddick (+120 via bet365) vs. Denny Hamlin
    01:07:03 Erik Jones (+105 via Caesars) vs. Connor Zilisch
    01:09:13 Winning Car Number Under 16.5 (+120 via Caesars
    01:10:24 The LiUNA! (O'Reilly Auto Parts Series) Best Bets
    01:10:34 Chase Briscoe Outright (+550 via BetMGM)
    01:11:18 Chase Briscoe Top 5 (+100 via bet365)
    01:13:56 Corey Day Top 10 (+175 via theScore)
    01:15:21 Chandler Smith Top 10 (+500 via TheScore Bet)
    01:16:45 Harrison Burton Top 10 (+350 via TheScore Bet)
    01:19:40 H2H Matchups Contest Standings Update & Picks
    01:23:54 Plugs + Outro

    🔗 Useful Links:

    📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

    🏁 Only here for the racing video content? Subscribe to The Backroad YouTube sub-channel.

    💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website.

    💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways.

    ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest.

    🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season.

    💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.”

    ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X:
    🏎️ Elliot Hicks
    🚙 Seth Woolcock

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 27 min
  • 2026 Straight Talk Wireless 500 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds

    Come out victorious of the duel in the desert with our 2026 Straight Talk Wireless 500 picks & predictions!

    Can Christopher Bell (+750) get on the board with his first win of the season? Does Tyler Reddick (+1400) run away with another one? Plus, can Carson Hocevar (+175) crack the top 10?

    NASCAR betting analyst Elliot Hicks & guest Brian Twining of the Angle of Pursuit Podcast share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad.”

    ⏰ Time Stamps:
    00:00:00 Introduction
    00:02:35 IBT Racing Family Promo
    00:07:13 In The Rearview: COTA & St. Petersburg Reaction
    00:16:36 Fast Lap News: NASCAR News Update
    00:16:46 Anthony Alfredo To Sub for Alex Bowman at Phoenix
    00:19:04 Cleetus McFarland Will Drive Three Races in RCR No. 33 in O’Reilly Series
    00:22:41 Horizon Forecast: Phoenix Raceway Breakdown
    00:22:53 Phoenix Entry Lists & Weekend Schedule
    00:24:39 Phoenix Raceway Track Preview
    00:27:38 Phoenix Raceway Trends
    00:33:56 ifantasyrace.com's Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
    00:35:52 WannaParlay Promo
    00:36:51 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Straight Talk Wireless 500 Picks & Predictions
    00:37:09 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
    00:37:19 Christopher Bell Outright (+750 via Caesars)
    00:38:44 Tyler Reddick Outright (+1800/+1400 via BetMGM/FanDuel)
    00:41:45 Ryan Blaney Outight Lean & Top 5 (-110 via bet365)
    00:46:23 Carson Hocevar Top 10 (+175 via Caesars)
    00:48:31 Ryan Preece Top 10 (+320 via DraftKings)
    00:50:28 Listener Questions No. 1
    00:51:43 Chris Buescher (-130 via bet365) vs. Connor Zilisch
    00:54:38 Listener Questions No. 1
    00:55:37 Ford (+110 via bet365) vs. Chevrolet
    00:57:29 GOVX 200 (O'Reilly Auto Parts Series) Preview
    01:02:52 H2H Matchups Contest Standings Update & Picks
    01:05:46 Plugs + Outro

    🔗 Useful Links:

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    💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website.

    💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways.

    ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest.

    🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season.

    💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.”

    ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X:
    🏎️ Elliot Hicks
    ⚙️ Brian Twining

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 8 min
  • 2026 Australian Grand Prix Picks & Predictions | Formula 1 Betting Odds

    Welcome back Formula 1 racing down under with our 2026 Australian Grand Prix picks & predictions!

    Can Kimi Antonelli (+700) win his first pole? Can Lando Norris (+200) pick up where he left off with a Lando Norris Top 4 Finish? Plus, will Oscar Piastri (+320) have the speed for a podium finish?

    Motorsports betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad.”

    ⏰ Time Stamps:
    00:00:00 Introduction
    00:02:27 IBT Racing Family Promo
    00:03:29 Horizon Forecast
    00:03:40 Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit Track & Race Breakdown
    00:06:46 2026 Formula 1 Storylines
    00:14:15 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Australian Grand Prix Picks
    00:16:23 Kimi Antonelli Pole (+750 via Caesars)
    00:17:34 Lando Norris Top 4 Finish (+200 via DraftKings)
    00:18:44 Oscar Piastri Podium Finish (+320 via Caesars)
    00:20:20 McLaren Double Top 10 Finish (-250 via TheSore Bet)
    00:22:02 Haas Double Top 10 Finish (+333 via bet365)
    00:24:17 Plugs + Outro

    🔗 Useful Links:

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    💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website.

    💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways.

    ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest.

    🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season.

    💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.”

    ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X:
    🏎️ Elliot Hicks
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    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  • 2026 Firestone GP of St. Petersburg + OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 Picks | IndyCar & NASCAR Truck Series

    Get set for when IndyCar & the NASCAR Truck Series collide on the streets of Florida with our Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg + OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 picks & predictions!

    Will “Street Course King” Kyle Kirkwood (+110) get the best of Josef Newgarden? Why is Kyfinn Simpson (+2500) live for a podium finish? Plus, what puts Gio Ruggiero (+900) in the pole position for his second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory?

    NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad.”

    ⏰ Time Stamps:
    00:00:00 Introduction
    00:02:16 IBT Racing Family Promo
    00:03:48 Horizon Forecast
    00:04:01 Weekend Schedule & Entry Lists
    00:07:38 IndyCar Storylines
    00:13:35 St. Petersburg Street Course Breakdown
    00:16:57 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Firestone GP of St. Petersburg + OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 Picks
    00:17:14 Gio Ruggiero Outright/Top 5 (+900 via FanDuel/+180 via BetRivers)
    00:20:57 Connor Mosack Top 5 (+200 via Caesars)
    00:24:20 Ty Majeski (-115 via TheScore Bet) vs. Christian Eckes
    00:27:27 Kyle Kirkwood (-115 via TheScore Bet) vs. Scott McLaughlin
    00:29:25 Kyle Kirkwood (+110 via bet365) vs. Josef Newgarden
    00:31:20 Kyfinn Simpson Podium Finish (+2500 via Caesars)
    00:33:36 Plugs + Outro

    🔗 Useful Links:

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    💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website.

    💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways.

    ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest.

    🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season.

    💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.”

    ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X:
    🏎️ Elliot Hicks
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    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  • 2026 DuraMAX Grand Prix Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds

    Don't get lost in the sauce of the first road course this season with our 2026 DuraMAX Grand Prix picks & predictions!

    Will Shane van Gisbergen (+120) sweep yet another road course? Will Tyler Reddick (-120) score another top-10 finish? Plus, why is Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch (+450) being overvalued by the sportsbooks?

    NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Chris Collichio share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad.”

    ⏰ Time Stamps:
    00:00:00 Introduction
    00:02:33 IBT Racing Family Promo
    00:05:37 In The Rearview: 2026 Autotrader 400 Reaction
    00:17:27 Horizon Forecast: Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Breakdown
    00:17:45 DuraMAX Grand Prix Entry Lists & Weekend Schedule
    00:21:00 COTA Preview & Trends
    00:29:36 ifantasyrace.com's Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
    00:32:04 WannaParlay Promo
    00:32:54 Parking Garage Props: 2026 DuraMAX Grand Prix Picks & Predictions
    00:33:14 Shane van Gisbergen Cup & O'Reilly Series Outright Parlay (+231 via Caesars)
    00:33:58 Shane van Gisbergen Outright in Cup Series (+120 via DraftKings)
    00:35:45 Connor Zilisch Cup & O'Reilly Series Outright Parlay (+950 via Caesars)
    00:38:07 William Byron Top 5 (+190 via Caesars)
    00:40:20 Alex Bowman Top 10 (+130 via Caesars)
    00:42:24 Tyler Reddick Top 10 (-120 via DraftKings)
    00:43:51 Tyler Reddick Over Christopher Bell (+140 via bet365)
    00:45:26 Ty Gibbs Over Bubba Wallace (-160 via bet365)
    00:47:11 H2H Matchups Contest Standings Update
    00:48:03 Winning No. Under 48.5 (+155 via Caesars)
    00:50:28 Event No. to Win (+165 via Caesars)
    00:51:41 Focused Health 250 (O'Reilly Series) Best Bets
    00:51:51 Brent Crews Outright (+1800 via Caesars)
    00:53:22 Austin Green Top 5 (+450 via Caesars)
    00:56:52 H2H Matchups Contest Standings Update & Picks
    00:58:18 Plugs + Outro

    🔗 Useful Links:

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    💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website.

    💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways.

    ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest.

    🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season.

    💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.”

    ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X:
    🏎️ Elliot Hicks
    🏁 Chris Collichio

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    1 hr 2 min
  • 2026 Autotrader 400 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds

    Ace Atlanta with our 2026 Autotrader 400 picks & predictions for the NASCAR Cup, O'Reilly Auto Parts & Craftsman Truck Series odds!

    Is Daniel Suarez (40-1) destined to continue dominating EchoPark Speedway? Can Chase Elliott (12-1) redeem himself for falling short in the Daytona 500? Plus, why is Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (+230) a smart investment for a top 10 finish?

    NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad (S6 E6).”

    ⏰ Time Stamps:
    00:00:00 Introduction
    00:02:40 IBT Racing Family Promo
    00:07:38 In The Rearview: 2026 Daytona 500 Reaction
    00:27:08 Jimmie Johnson Announces Retirement Plans
    00:28:32 Joe Gibbs Racing Files Lawsuit Against Chris Gabehart
    00:31:34 Horizon Forecast: EchoPark Speedway Breakdown
    00:31:47 Atlanta Entry Lists & Weekend Schedule
    00:36:36 EchoPark Speedway Track Preview
    00:38:51 EchoPark Speedway Trends
    00:43:40 ifantasyrace.com's Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
    00:45:45 WannaParlay Promo
    00:47:14 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Autotrader 400 Picks & Predictions
    00:47:26 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
    00:49:42 Alex Bowman Outright (31.15x via Kalshi)
    00:56:19 Austin Cindric Outright (+1400 via bet365)
    01:00:04 Daniel Suarez Outright (+4000 via DraftKings)
    01:02:59 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Outright (+4000 via FanDuel)
    01:04:07 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Top 10 (+230 via FanDuel)
    01:07:04 Ryan Blaney Top 5 (+200 via Caesars) & Joey Logano Top 10 (-150 via Caesars)
    01:09:11 Bubba Wallace Top 10 (+150 via FanDuel)
    01:11:39 Zane Smith Top Ford (+2200 via Caesars)
    01:12:45 Riley Herbst Top Toyota (+3000 via FanDuel)
    01:14:41 Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 (O'Reilly Auto Parts Series) Best Bets
    01:14:51 Jesse Love or Austin Hill Outright (-140 via Caesars)
    01:17:11 Rajah Caruth (-115 vs. Caesars) vs. Brandon Jones
    01:19:31 Drivers To Watch For Top 10 Odds On: Carson Kvapil, Nick Sanchez & Gio Ruggerio
    01:24:09 Fr8 208 (Craftsman Truck Series) Best Bets
    01:24:19 Carson Hocevar Outright (+700 via BetRivers)
    01:24:53 Kyle Busch Top 3 (-125 via TheScore Bet)
    01:27:31 Justin Haley Top 5 (+260 via Caesars)
    01:29:14 Ty Majeski (-115 via DraftKings) vs. Grant Enfinger
    01:30:34 Ty Majeski Top 5 (+260 via Caesars)
    01:31:21 Kaden Honeycutt Top 5 (+250 via bet365)
    01:33:54 H2H Matchups Contest Stanings Update & Picks
    01:37:24 Plugs + Outro

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    1 hr 41 min

About The Backroad

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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…