Robert Criscola
Robert Criscola
368 Articles
368 Articles
Robert M. Criscola is a veteran sportswriter from Brooklyn, NY. His work has appeared in MetroBet, TwinSpires Edge, and Horse Racing Nation. When he’s not working, you can often find Robert in “the best seat in the house,” watching the game of the night in his living room.
Sport to bet on: Horse Racing
Sports movie: Rocky
Sports snack: Pretzels
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Will Mystik Dan Run in the 2024 Preakness Stakes?
Mystik Dan won a thrilling renewal of the Kentucky Derby, but that all-out effort cast some doubt on his ability to compete on a quick turnaround in the Preakness Stakes. Robert Criscola has the latest on the Mystik Dan odds.
Triple Crown Odds: Can Mystik Dan Go The Distance?
Triple Crown talk has begun following Mystik Dan's win in the 150th Kentucky Derby. Here are the latest Triple Crown odds.
Preakness Stakes Odds: Muth, Mystik Dan Figure to be Favorites
The 149th Preakness Stakes will be run on May 18, 2024. Who will win the second jewel of the Triple Crown?
Super Bowl MVP Odds: Favored Mahomes Crowned a Third Time
Which player will shine brightest in the Super Bowl? Get odds, insights, tips, and strategies to make a smart pick for your Super Bowl MVP bets.
2024 College Football Win Totals: Buckeyes Saddled With High Expectations
Find out which college football teams are expected to be among the best (and the worst) in the nation with the latest college football win total odds update, featuring the Ohio State Buckeyes.
NFL Playoff Odds: 49ers, Chiefs Heavily Favored to Make Postseason
You can't win the Super Bowl if you don't make the playoffs first. Here's our latest look at the NFL playoff odds, with the 49ers and Chiefs being odds-on to reach the postseason, and the Panthers and Patriots sitting as heavy chalk to miss out.
2024 Heisman Trophy Odds: Ewers, Beck Lead Crowded Pack
Odds have hit the board for the 2024 Heisman Trophy, and Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers is among the early favorites to win it. But he has plenty of company at this point.
Breeders' Cup Odds: White Abarrio Favored to Repeat in Classic
With the 2023 Breeders' Cup — thoroughbred racing's year-end championships — in the rearview mirror, attention has turned to the 2024 edition, which will be held at Del Mar. White Abarrio is the Classic favorite in the latest Breeders' Cup odds.
UFL Championship Odds: Stallions Seek Third Straight Spring Title
The Birmingham Stallions took the USFL Championship in 2022 and 2023, and they're favored to add another trophy to their mantle in the inaugural UFL season. Here's our latest UFL Championship odds update.
NASCAR Cup Series Odds: Larson Leaps Ahead
Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports has taken an outright lead in the NASCAR Cup Series odds over teammate William Byron and Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin. Get the latest NASCAR championship odds here.
F1 World Drivers' Championship Odds: Time is Now for Norris?
Max Verstappen ran away with the 2023 F1 Drivers' Championship, while Red Bull never gave the competition a chance for the Constructors' Championship. Here's the latest odds update for the 2024 F1 season.
Preakness Stakes Horses for 2024: Every Horse Running in the Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes is loaded with the top three-year-olds in racing.
Preakness Stakes: Win, Place & Show Picks for 2024
The best Preakness Stakes picks and betting predictions for 2024, including our favorite win, place, and show picks for the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 18.
Kentucky Derby Odds: Mystik Dan Wins Thrilling Run for the Roses
Kentucky Derby odds are off the board following Mystik Dan's big win.
Kentucky Derby Picks: Expert Win, Place Show Picks for Churchill Downs
Robert Criscola gives out his expert Kentucky Derby betting picks, and he's leaning on the top two finishers from the Blue Grass Stakes while paying respect to Florida Derby winner Fierceness.
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Without needing a FanDuel promo code, you can sign up for a new account with FanDuel Racing and claim up to $520 in bonus bets for the Kentucky Derby!
Kentucky Derby Picks: Best Trifecta, Superfecta, and Exacta Best Bets
Don't limit yourself to win, place, and show betting when you can make hundreds or even thousands going after the Kentucky Derby exacta, trifecta, or superfecta. Our horse racing betting picks see Honor Marie shaking things up in the exotics.
How to Hit the Kentucky Derby Trifecta on a $150 Budget
It's Kentucky Derby 150 this Saturday, and what better way to remember the sesquicentennial than by hitting the trifecta? Robert Criscola gives out his trifecta plays for the "Run for the Roses" based on a $150 budget.
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How to Bet on the Kentucky Derby: Bet Types, Tips & More
The Kentucky Derby is one of the biggest betting days of the year. Learn everything you need to know about how to wager on the Run for the Roses ahead of today's race.
