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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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.
Kentucky Derby Odds: Latest Odds and Line Movement for 2024
The 2024 Kentucky Derby odds are beginning to take their final shape for the year's biggest horse race.
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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.
Triple Crown Odds: Can This Year's Derby Winner Go The Distance?
Triple Crown talk will likely begin as soon as the winner crosses the finish line in the 150th Kentucky Derby. Here are the latest Triple Crown odds.
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.
Kentucky Derby Post Positions: Position Shift Up After First Scratch
Where horses sit at the starting gate at the Kentucky Derby has a huge impact on performance. Stay up to date on the 2024 post positions and betting trends ahead of today's race.
Kentucky Derby Horses: Updated Field After Encino Scratched and Replaced by Epic Ride
The Kentucky Derby is loaded with the top three-year-olds in racing. See how the horses rank leading up to the race today on Saturday, May 4.
2024 Conn Smythe Trophy Odds: McDavid Moving on to Second Round, Odds Drop Again
Connor McDavid is the Conn Smythe favorite after logging 12 points in five games, but Nathan MacKinnon and Matthew Tkachuk aren't going anywhere in the latest Conn Smythe odds.
2024 Stanley Cup Odds: Canucks Advance, Leafs and Bruins Battle for Same Luxury
The defending Cup champs aren't going down without a fight, forcing a Game 7 against the Stars. As for the Leafs and Bruins, one game is left to determine who will remain on the Stanley Cup odds board.
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: Hamlin, Hendrick Logjam at Top
Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin continues to see-saw for NASCAR supremacy with William Byron and Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports. Here's our latest NASCAR Cup Series odds update.
Kentucky Oaks Win, Place, and Show Picks and Predictions
With the Kentucky Oaks - the premier race of the year for three-year-old fillies - closing in, Robert Criscola offers his picks and predictions regarding the Top 3 finishers, including analysis of Thorpedo Anna.
Kentucky Derby Odds: Early Scratch Time Passes, Mugatu Out
The latest Kentucky Derby odds see the second and final also-eligible in the field, Mugatu, scratch out. Get the latest news on Kentucky Derby live betting here.
NHL Playoff Odds: Updated NHL Playoffs Series Odds and Betting Lines
Stay up to date with the 2024 NHL Playoffs series odds as the quest for Lord Stanley's Cup continues over the next couple of months.
Kentucky Derby Odds: Fierceness Favored in Live Betting Thursday
The latest Kentucky Derby odds see wild movement off the morning lines as Churchill Downs is taking live wagering on the race. Get the latest news on Fierceness and more.
Kentucky Derby Odds: Wednesday's Lines After Encino Scratch
The latest Kentucky Derby odds see Encino scratched out due to injury with also-eligible Epic Ride drawing in. Find out how the odds were impacted.
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.
