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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Road to the Kentucky Derby Picks & Best Bets for 4-5: Wood Memorial + Santa Anita Derby
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2025 NASCAR Cup Series Odds: Bell in Front After Fast Start
The Christopher Bell revenge tour has begun, and he is the favorite to capture his first career NASCAR Cup Series championship. See who his closest pursuers are in our latest NASCAR Cup Series odds update.
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.
Kentucky Derby Odds: Journalism Favored Ahead of Final Prep
San Felipe Stakes winner Journalism has taken over as the clear Kentucky Derby odds favorite following Barnes' first loss. Let's take a look at the latest lines for the first leg of the Triple Crown.
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Canadiens vs Panthers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's NHL Game
Our NHL betting picks are calling for an uptempo afternoon tilt in Sunrise when the Canadiens visit the Panthers. Look for Nick Suzuki to test the Florida goaltender a couple of times or more.
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Road to the Kentucky Derby Picks & Best Bets for 3-29: Florida Derby + Arkansas Derby
Robert Criscola dives into Saturday's Florida Derby at Gulfstream and Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn, giving out his best bets from a value standpoint for each Kentucky Derby prep.
F1 World Drivers' Championship Odds: Norris Below Even Money 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 in 2025 as we look at the latest F1 Championship odds.
F1 Australian Grand Prix Prediction, Picks & Odds - Albert Park Circuit 2025
Lando Norris is favored to end Max Verstappen's dynastic run as the F1 Drivers' Champion, so it only makes sense that he's the early favorite to win the first F1 race of 2025 in the Australian GP. Our free betting picks size up Sunday's event.
Road to the Kentucky Derby Picks & Best Bets for 3-8: Tampa Bay Derby
Chad Brown trains Tampa Bay Derby favorite Chancer McPatrick, but it's his other entrant in Hill Road that has intrigued Robert Criscola the most. See how our horse racing betting picks are tackling this Saturday's 50-point Kentucky Derby prep.
Joey Bosa Next Team Odds: 49ers Favored to Land Defensive Superstar
The Chargers shocked the NFL world by cutting five-time Pro-Bowler Joey Bosa after nine seasons. Let's take a look at the latest Joey Bosa next team odds to see where he might land.
Davante Adams Next Team Odds: Jets Cut Star Wide Receiver, Now a Free Agent
The Jets shopped Davante Adams but couldn't find a trade partner so they decided to cut him on March 4. Let's take a look at the latest Davante Adams next team odds.
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.
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.
Who Won the 2025 Daytona 500?
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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?
