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The Backroad

by FSAN Network

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 2026 Bank of America 400 Picks & Predictions | Charlotte NASCAR Betting Odds

    Take home a big payday in "The Stock Car Racing Capital of the World" with our 2026 Bank of America 400 picks & predictions! Are sportsbooks still undervaluing Corey Heim (+4000)? Will Kyle Larson (+500) keep running away from the field in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase? Plus, could a longshot like...

  2. 2026 South Point 400 Picks & Predictions | Las Vegas NASCAR Betting Odds

    Don't bank your betting card's fate on the roll of the dice! Tail our 2026 South Point 400 picks & predictions! Does Denny Hamlin (+450) have anything left in the tank, or will Kyle Larson (+400) win in back-to-back races? Plus, does Christopher Bell (-112) capture another top-5 finish? NASCAR...

  3. 2026 Hollywood Casino 400 Picks & Predictions | Kansas NASCAR Betting Odds

    Hit an all-time high in the heartland with our 2026 Hollywood Casino 400 picks & predictions! Can Bubba Wallace (+1800) be the next upset winner? Does Joey Logano (+2000) continue on his warpath? Plus, is Denny Hamlin ( +450) actually overvalued this week? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks &...

  4. 2026 Bass Pro Shops Night Race Picks & Predictions | Bristol NASCAR Betting Odds

    Sweat out your Saturday with our 2026 Bass Pro Shops Night Race picks & predictions! Does Ty Gibbs (+600) take down "The Last Great Colosseum"? Is Chase Briscoe (+1000) the best value on the board? Plus, can Chase Elliott (+350) put himself back in The Chase cover station with a top-5 finish?...

  5. 2026 Enjoy Illinois 300 Picks & Predictions | Gateway NASCAR Betting Odds

    Will Josh Berry (7.52x) be the biggest mover? Does Denny Hamlin (+550) extend his lead in The Chase with another win? Plus, what makes Ty Gibbs (+1400) arguably the best value on the board? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their best bets for the outright, placement…

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  6. 2026 Cook Out Southern 500 Picks & Predictions | Darlington NASCAR Betting Odds

    Start The Chase with a bang by tailing our 2026 Cook Out Southern 500 picks & predictions! Will Chase Briscoe (+685) secure his second Cup Series victory of the season? Can Ryan Blaney (+1100) get back on track at intermediates? Plus, does John Hunter Nemechek (+700) redeem himself after being…

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  7. Can Anyone Stop Justin Allgaier? | Breaking Down The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase

    Find out the future fates of the 12 drivers who've qualified for The Chase in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series with our full breakdown! Can anyone stop Justin Allgaier? Why does Brandon Jones offer extreme value at 18-1 odds? Plus, how does Parker Retzlaff fare in his first postseason stint?...

  8. Is It Finally Denny Hamlin's Year? | Breaking Down The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase

    The Chase for the Cup is on, as the NASCAR Cup Series champion will be awarded through this format for the first time in 13 years! Denny Hamlin enters as the top seed; can anyone stop him from claiming his first title? Does Kyle Larson offer value to gamblers at 18-1 odds to win the title? Plus,...

  9. Honeycutt, Riggs or the Field? | Breaking Down the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase

    While Layne Riggs and Kaden Honeycutt have been the dominant drivers of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, eight other tough truckers want their say in who takes home the championship as well. NASCAR betting analyst Elliot Hicks previews the 10-driver field as "The Chase" returns to…

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  10. 2026 Coke Zero Sugar 400 Picks & Predictions | Daytona NASCAR Betting Odds

    Watch the regular season Cup Series champion be crowned with money in your pocket by tailing our 2026 Coke Zero Sugar 400 picks & predictions! Can Riley Herbst (+8000) pull off the upset? Will Ryan Blaney (+1000) continue his hot streak? Plus, does Corey Heim (+225) pick up where he left off by...

  11. Dollar Tree 301 Picks & Predictions | New Hampshire NASCAR Betting Odds

    Get bang for your buck up north with our 2026 Dollar Tree 301 picks & predictions! Could Christopher Bell (+5150) sweep the weekend? Is Josh Berry overvalued (+1600) based on recent performance? Plus, can Tyler Reddick (-106) get back on track with a top 10 finish? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot...

  12. Connor Zilisch To Drive Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 | NASCAR Silly Season News & Betting Reaction

    Find out what Connor Zilisch signing to drive the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 in 2028 means for the rest of the garage with our instant reaction! Where does HMS's future driver lineup rank all-time? What will Zilisch's title odds be down the line? Plus, what does this mean for Chevy prospect…

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  13. Cook Out 400 Picks & Predictions | Richmond NASCAR Betting Odds

    Run up a tab on the house this Saturday night with our 2026 Cook Out 400 picks & predictions! Will Josh Berry (+5000) be the next longshot Cup Series winner? Is there still value on Austin Dillon (+1500) to win three in a row at "The Action Track"? Plus, why is Ryan Blaney (-180) worth the juice…

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  14. Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol Picks & Predictions | Iowa NASCAR Betting Odds

    Count your crop early this year with our 2026 Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol picks & predictions! Does Ryan Blaney (+500) battle for his third Cup Series win of the season? Will Joey Logano (+1000) pick up where he left off? Plus, can William Byron (+150) score another top 5 finish? NASCAR...

  15. 2027 NASCAR Silly Season News Updates, Rumors & Predictions | Cup, O'Reilly & Truck Series

    Take a pause from the on-track action to get caught up on the latest 2027 NASCAR Silly Season news updates, rumors & predictions! Who will take the Hendrick Motorsports #48 car now that Alex Bowman is retiring after 2027? Will Brad Keselowski leave full-time racing sooner rather than later? Plus,...

  16. Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG Picks & Predictions | Indianapolis NASCAR Betting Odds

    Cash in on the next crown jewel with our 2026 Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG picks & predictions! Will Bubba Wallace (+1400) kiss the bricks for a second time? Can Kyle Larson (+700) get his first Cup Series win of the season? Plus, why is Brad Keselowski (+190) bound for a top-10 finish? NASCAR...

  17. NASCAR In-Season Challenge Semifinals Picks | Which Drivers ADVANCE & Which Are ELIMINATED?! (2026)

    Find out which drivers will advance & which are eliminated with our 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge Semifinals picks! Is Chase Elliott (-500) on upset alert against Todd Gilliland (+400)? Does Ryan Blaney (-130) beat Christopher Bell at North Wilkesboro Speedway? Plus, how close were the boys to...

  18. 2026 Window World 250 Picks & Predictions | North Wilkesboro NASCAR Betting Odds

    Win big in the birthplace of NASCAR with our 2026 Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart picks & predictions! Can Carson Hocevar (+2500) get his revenge after the field left him out to dry at Atlanta? Is Denny Hamlin (+500) finally returning value at his current odds? Plus, what makes Chase…

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  19. NASCAR In-Season Challenge Round 3 Picks | Updated Brackets & H2H Predictions (2026)

    Find out which driver is poised to come out of the quarterfinals ahead with our NASCAR In-Season Challenge Round 3 picks for EchoPark Speedway! Does Alex Bowman (-130) keep his Cinderella run alive against Todd Gilliland (+120)? Will Chase Briscoe (+110) get the best of Chase Elliott (-125)?…

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  20. 2026 Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart Picks & Predictions | Atlanta NASCAR Betting Odds

    Stay on a hot streak at EchoPark Speedway by cashing in with our 2026 Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart picks & predictions! Could Austin Hill (+12650) sweep both the Cup & O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races? Can William Byron (+1400) get his first win of the season? Does Daniel Suarez (+3500)...

  21. NASCAR In-Season Challenge Round 2 Picks & Predictions | Updated Brackets & Futures Bets (2026)

    Capitalize on another wave of H2H matchups with our NASCAR In-Season Challenge Round 2 picks & predictions! Can Chris Buescher (+140) outduel a banged-up Christopher Bell? Does Alex Bowman (+100) blow past Austin Cindric at Chicagoland Speedway? Plus, why is Chase Elliott (+600) the best outright...

  22. 2026 eero 400 Picks & Predictions | Chicagoland NASCAR Betting Odds

    Capitalize on a return to Chicagoland Speedway with our 2026 eero 400 picks & predictions! Will Kyle Larson (+684) finally find victory lane again? Can Chase Briscoe (+1400) retain his recent speed? Plus, why is William Byron (+100) the best value on the board for a top 10 finish? NASCAR betting...

  23. 2026 FireKeepers Casino 400 Picks & Predictions | Michigan NASCAR Betting Odds

    Make Michigan great again with our 2026 FireKeepers Casino picks & predictions! Does Denny Hamlin (+380) stay dominant, or will Brad Keselowski (+3800) win at his home track? Plus, can Ryan Blaney (-134) score a top ten finish? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Full Tank Phil share their...

  24. 2026 Cracker Barrel 400 Picks & Predictions | Nashville NASCAR Betting Odds

    Go platinum on Broadway with our 2026 Cracker Barrel 400 picks & predictions! Does Ryan Blaney (+750) go back-to-back at Nashville Superspeedway, or is his Team Penske wingman Austin Cindric (+6600) destined to star? Plus, can Erik Jones (+300) score another top 10 finish? NASCAR betting analysts...

  25. Top 10 Indianapolis 500 Picks & Predictions | 2026 IndyCar Betting Odds

    Become the biggest winner in The Snake Pit with our top 2026 Indianapolis 500 picks & predictions! Can defending Indy 500 & series champion Alex Palou finish as the Top Honda (-120)? Will new Team Penske driver David Malukas (+900) drink the milk? Plus, does Santino Ferrucci (-134) score his…

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  26. 2026 Coca-Cola 600 Picks & Predictions | Charlotte NASCAR Betting Odds

    Make it a long weekend of winning with our 2026 Coca-Cola picks & predictions! Can Ross Chastain (+3500) go back-to-back at Charlotte Motor Speedway? Does Brad Keselowski (+2500) continue to beat Father Time? Plus, will Carson Hocevar (-105) score a top 10 finish on Sunday? NASCAR betting…

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  27. 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race Picks & Predictions | Dover NASCAR Betting Odds

    Make monster money at Dover Motor Speedway with our 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race picks & predictions! Does Ryan Blaney (+900) represent the best value on the board, or will Denny Hamlin (+450) continue to dominate in Delaware? Plus, can Chase Elliott keep it rolling with a top 3 finish (+210)?…

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  28. 2026 Go Bowling at The Glen Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds

    Fight off a cold streak with our 2026 Go Bowling at The Glen picks & predictions! Will Shane van Gisergen (+140) return to victory lane at Watkins Glen? Is Chris Buescher (-125) in store for another top 10 finish? Plus, can Todd Gilliland (+40000) cash longshot tickets? NASCAR betting analysts...

  29. 2026 Würth 400 Picks & Predictions | Texas NASCAR Betting Odds

    Become richer than an oil tycoon in the Lone Star State with our 2026 Würth 400 picks & predictions! Does favorite Denny Hamlin (+525) keep dominating? Can Michael McDowell (+25000) be the next longshot Cup Series winner? Plus, will Erik Jones (+460) jumpstart his season with a top 10 finish at...

  30. 2026 Jack Link’s 500 Picks & Predictions | Talladega NASCAR Betting Odds

    Shake & bake your way to profit with our 2026 Jack Link's 500 picks & predictions! Will Zane Smith (60-1) be the next longshot winner? Can Chase Elliott (+1600) stay in the gas? Plus, why is Riley Herbst (+370) live to cash top 10 tickets at Talladega Superspeedway? NASCAR betting analysts Rod...

  31. 2026 Advent Health 400 Picks & Predictions | Kansas NASCAR Betting Odds

    Cut a check at Kansas Speedway with our 2026 Advent Health 400 picks & predictions! Is Carson Hocevar (22-1) live to win his first NASCAR Cup Series race? Will sportsbooks regret leaving Joey Logano (45-1)? Plus, why is Kyle Larson (+110) to finish top 5 the easiest play on the board? NASCAR...

  32. 2026 Food City 500 Picks & Predictions | Bristol NASCAR Betting Odds

    Strike gold in Thunder Valley with our 2026 Food City 500 picks & predictions! Does Denny Hamlin (+525) continue to dominate? Were the prediction markets sleeping by leaving William Byron (+3000) hanging? Plus, is it worth drinking the juice on Kyle Larson (-170) to finish top 5? NASCAR betting...

  33. 2026 Rockingham NASCAR Picks | O’Reilly Auto Parts + Craftsman Truck Series Odds

    Find your golden egg this Easter Weekend with our 2026 Rockingham NASCAR picks for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series' NC Education Lottery 250 and the Craftsman Truck Series' Black’s Tire 200! Can motorsports YouTube sensation Cleetus McFarland (+5000) keep it clean on Saturday? Does Justin Allgaier...

  34. 2026 Cook Out 400 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds

    Prepare to upgrade your next combo meal after cashing in with our 2026 Cook Out 400 picks & predictions! Does Ryan Preece (+2500) park it in victory lane at Martinsville Speedway, or does Ryan Blaney (+500) add another grandfather clock to his collection? Plus, what makes Todd Gilliland (+550) a...

  35. Are These 6 NASCAR Cup Series Drivers’ Hopes DEAD or ALIVE?! | 2026 Standings Update

    Find out whose championship hopes are dead or alive with our 2026 standings update for the biggest NASCAR Cup Series drivers who are underperforming to begin the season! Could Connor Zilisch (33rd) turn it around with a late-rookie season breakout? What’s caused Chase Briscoe (22nd) to be on the...

  36. 2026 Goodyear 400 Picks & Predictions NASCAR Betting Odds

    Take Throwback Weekend by the horns with our 2026 Goodyear 400 picks & predictions! Will Ty Gibbs (+3000) get his first NASCAR Cup Series victory, or does Kyle Larson (+600) complete the sweep at Darlington Raceway? Plus, can Ryan Blaney (+175) bang out another top 5 finish? NASCAR betting…

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  37. 2026 Pennzoil 400 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds

    Don't blow your bankroll in Sin City! Make the right moves with our 2026 Pennzoil 400 picks & predictions. Does Kyle Larson (+500) continue to dominate at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, or will Denny Hamlin (+850) defend The Strip? Plus, why could gamblers capitalize on the prediction markets' new...

  38. 2026 Straight Talk Wireless 500 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds

    Come out victorious of the duel in the desert with our 2026 Straight Talk Wireless 500 picks & predictions! Can Christopher Bell (+750) get on the board with his first win of the season? Does Tyler Reddick (+1400) run away with another one? Plus, can Carson Hocevar (+175) crack the top 10? NASCAR...

  39. 2026 Australian Grand Prix Picks & Predictions | Formula 1 Betting Odds

    Welcome back Formula 1 racing down under with our 2026 Australian Grand Prix picks & predictions! Can Kimi Antonelli (+700) win his first pole? Can Lando Norris (+200) pick up where he left off with a Lando Norris Top 4 Finish? Plus, will Oscar Piastri (+320) have the speed for a podium finish?...

  40. 2026 Firestone GP of St. Petersburg + OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 Picks | IndyCar & NASCAR Truck Series

    Get set for when IndyCar & the NASCAR Truck Series collide on the streets of Florida with our Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg + OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 picks & predictions! Will “Street Course King” Kyle Kirkwood (+110) get the best of Josef Newgarden? Why is Kyfinn Simpson (+2500) live…

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  41. 2026 DuraMAX Grand Prix Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds

    Don't get lost in the sauce of the first road course this season with our 2026 DuraMAX Grand Prix picks & predictions! Will Shane van Gisbergen (+120) sweep yet another road course? Will Tyler Reddick (-120) score another top-10 finish? Plus, why is Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch (+450) being...

  42. 2026 Autotrader 400 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting Odds

    Ace Atlanta with our 2026 Autotrader 400 picks & predictions for the NASCAR Cup, O'Reilly Auto Parts & Craftsman Truck Series odds! Is Daniel Suarez (40-1) destined to continue dominating EchoPark Speedway? Can Chase Elliott (12-1) redeem himself for falling short in the Daytona 500? Plus, why is...

  43. 2026 Daytona NASCAR Picks | O’Reilly Auto Parts & Truck Series Betting

    Prime your profit this weekend with our 2026 Daytona NASCAR picks for the O'Reilly Auto Parts & Truck Series betting odds! Does Jesse Love (+130) prove he's better than Austin Hill (-160) at World Center of Racing? Can Tony Stewart (+2000) park it in victory lane? Plus, what makes Jordan Anderson...

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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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