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.
Find a diamond in the desert one last time this season with our 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship picks & predictions!
Can Denny Hamlin (+430) finally break the curse, or will William Byron (+425) climb the mountain top at Phoenix Raceway?
NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Elliot Hicks share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad.”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:21 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:06:51 In the Rearview
00:07:08 Martinsville Reaction
00:14:21 NASCAR Cup, Xfinity & Truck Series Championship 4
00:23:00 NASCAR Silly Season News: Justin Haley, Harrison Burton, Carson Kvapil & Layne Riggs
00:32:45 Horizon Forecast
00:32:58 Weekend Schedule/Entry List
00:35:46 Phoenix Raceway Preview
00:38:30 Phoenix Raceway Trends
00:41:38 Ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
00:43:19 Parking Garage Props: 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Picks & Predictions
00:43:34 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
00:45:06 Denny Hamlin Outright (+450 via bet365)
00:48:31 Chase Briscoe Outright (+700 via bet365)
00:53:16 Ryan Blaney Top 5 (-110 via bet365)
00:54:59 Ryan Blaney Top Ford (+110 via DraftKings)
00:56:45 Ross Chastain Top 10 (+125 via bet365)
00:59:51 Ryan Preece Top 10 (+350 via ESPN BET)
01:01:52 William Byron (+120 via bet365) vs. Denny Hamlin
01:02:50 Chase Briscoe (+120 via BetMGM) vs. Kyle Larson
01:03:44 Chris Buescher (-135 via Caesars) vs. Ty Gibbs
01:06:45 Winning Number Under 11.5 (+152 via BetRivers)
01:07:35 Odd Number Car To Win (+130 via BetRivers)
01:09:31 Leader of Lap 10 Wins Race (+500 via Caesars)
01:10:56 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Best Bets
01:11:06 Conor Zilisch Outright (+250 via ESPN BET)
01:12:32 Aric Almirola Outright (+450 via BetRivers)
01:15:00 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Best Bets
01:15:10 Corey Heim Outright (-105 via FanDuel)
01:16:46 Ty Majeski (+167 via BetRivers) vs. Corey Heim
01:18:32 Giovanni Ruggerio Top 5 (+425 via bet365)
01:19:18 Giovanni Ruggerio (-115 via BetRivers) vs. Daniel Hemric
01:20:38 Brent Crews Top 5 (+500 via bet365)
01:22:33 Plugs + Outro
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