The Backroad
The Backroad
Podcast Description
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 Series from a gambling perspective.
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The show covers a wide range of NASCAR betting topics including specific race picks, strategies for betting odds, and in-depth analysis of drivers and tracks. Recent episodes have explored predictions for the 2025 Daytona 500, strategies for the Xfinity and Truck Series, and approaches to betting on different NASCAR events such as the 2025 Pennzoil 400 and Shriners Children's 500.
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 Series from a gambling perspective.
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NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Rod Villagomez share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad.”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:20 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:05:28 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:05:45 Darlington Reaction
00:13:21 Fast Lap News: Lawsuit News, Colton Herta & Will Power
00:19:23 NASCAR Cup, Xfinity & Truck Series Playoff Standings Update
00:28:50 Horizon Forecast
00:29:03 Weekend Schedule/Entry List
00:30:55 World Wide Technology Raceway Preview
00:34:43 World Wide Technology Trends
00:40:45 Ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
00:42:04 Parking Garage Props: 2025 Enjoy Illinois 300 Picks & Predictions
00:42:19 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
00:43:39 Ryan Blaney Outright (+500 via ESPN BET)
00:46:15 Denny Hamlin Outright (+650 via DraftKings)
00:49:10 Pesky Penskes/Penske File Parlay (+350 via Caesars)
00:52:28 William Byron Top 5 (+220 via bet365)
00:54:44 Kyle Busch Top 10 (+130 via bet365)
00:57:23 Erik Jones Under 17.5 Finishing Position (+100 via Caesars)
01:03:19 Austin Dillon (-300 via ESPN BET) vs. Shane van Gisbergen
01:07:28 Bubba Wallace (-115 via Caesars) vs. Ross Chastain
01:11:07 Zane Smith To Win Group F (+340 via Caesars)
01:12:59 Winning Car Under 12.5 (-120 via Caesars)
01:13:58 Under 3.5 Chevys in T10 (+125 via Caesars)
01:15:46 Nu Way 200 Sauced by Blues Hog
01:15:56 Allgaier Outright (+300 via ESPN BET)
01:16:37 Harrison Burton & Jeb Burton Top 10s (+250 & +400 via ESPN BET)
01:17:54 Plugs + Outro
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