Robert Criscola

Robert Criscola


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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Road to the Kentucky Derby Picks & Best Bets for 3-1: Fountain of Youth + San Felipe
The stars will come out on the Kentucky Derby trail on Saturday as Barnes makes his two-turn debut while Burnham Square returns to the races after his Holy Bull triumph. See if Robert Criscola's betting picks are siding with either or both this week.
NFL Draft Betting Odds 2025: Carter's Stock Takes Hit After Injury Revelation
Miami QB Cam Ward remains favored to go to the quarterback-starved Tennessee Titans first overall, and the odds gap widened following the news that Abdul Carter has a stress fracture in his foot that may require surgery.
Kentucky Derby Odds: Barnes, Citizen Bull the Early Betting Favorites
Kentucky Derby odds have several Bob Baffert-trained contenders in the mix, led by $3.2 million colt Barnes and Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Citizen Bull. Let's take a look at the latest lines for the first leg of the Triple Crown.
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Road to the Kentucky Derby Picks & Best Bets for 2-23: Rebel Stakes
Robert Criscola takes a long look at the full field assembled for the Rebel Stakes, where he sees a pair of 10-1 shots outrunning their odds, including a runner backed by the connections of 2024 Kentucky Derby victor Mystik Dan.
2025 4 Nations Face-Off Odds: Canada Defeats USA in Final
Team USA beat Team Canada in the preliminary meeting, but the Canadians were able to avenge that defeat when it counted to take the first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off final.
UFL Championship Odds: Stallions Favored For Fourth Straight Spring Title
The Birmingham Stallions took the USFL Championship in 2022 and 2023, and they added another trophy to their mantle in the inaugural UFL season. UFL Championship odds for 2025 are now live, and the Stallions top the board once more.
Who Won the 2025 Daytona 500?
Find out which NASCAR Cup Series driver won the 2025 edition of the Daytona 500, also known as the "The Great American Race," and added a Harley J. Earl Trophy to their mantle.
Daytona 500 Odds: Busch Favored on Race Day
The Daytona 500 odds are unsurprisingly spread out, but Kyle Busch has separated himself from the pack just a bit with qualifying and Duel races in the books. Can he capture his first Harley J. Earl Trophy?
F1 World Drivers' Championship Odds: Norris Favored to End Verstappen's Run
Max Verstappen sewed up a fourth straight Drivers' Championship with two races to spare in 2024, but Lando Norris is favored to topple him next season as we look at the latest F1 Championship odds.
2025 College Football Win Totals Odds: Ohio State, Oregon Open With Highest Projected Wins
Early win projections have been released for 2025, but the highest win totals belonging to the Big Ten's powerhouse programs.
College Football Heisman Trophy Odds for 2025: Garrett Nussmeier, Arch Manning Open as Favorites
SEC quarterbacks lead the opening Heisman Trophy odds board, with Nussmeier (+800) and Manning (+900) the only players shorter than 10/1.
Road to the Kentucky Derby Picks & Best Bets for 2-15: Risen Star Stakes
The Risen Star Stakes features the return of the highly-touted East Avenue, but Robert Criscola's horse racing betting picks believe 30-1 shot Chunk of Gold is a must-use in the exotics.
2025 NASCAR Cup Series Odds: Larson, Bell Emerge as Co-favorites
Defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano is far down the board in the early wagering for 2025 title honors, with 2021 champion Kyle Larson sharing the top spot with a revenge-minded Christopher Bell.
NFL Playoff Odds 2024-25: Underdog Eagles Win Super Bowl 59
Super Bowl 59 was played on Sunday, February 9 as the Chiefs lost and failed to cover vs. the Eagles in New Orleans. Check out the Big Game results and stay tuned as we await 2025-26 NFL playoff odds.
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