Robert Criscola

New York

Publishing Editor at Covers

Publishing Editor at @Covers and contributor at @HR_Nation.

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EXPERT WIN, PLACE, SHOW PICKS FOR TODAY

1 week ago | covers.com | Robert Criscola

2025 Kentucky Derby Predictions: Expert Win, Place, Show Picks for Churchill Downs Today Journalism will take on nearly as many horses as he's faced in his career combined in the Kentucky Derby this Saturday. Our Kentucky Derby picks go looking for value, highlighting the chances of Luxor Cafe giving Japan a much-coveted victory. May 3, 2025 • 16:18 ET • 4 min read Photo By - Imagn Images. 2025 Kentucky Derby favorite Journalism.
UNDERDOGS & SLEEPER BETS FOR 2025

1 week ago | covers.com | Robert Criscola

Kentucky Derby Long Shot Odds: Underdogs & Sleeper Bets for 2025 Part of the enduring appeal of the Kentucky Derby is how seemingly any horse can win it. Ten horses are listed as 30-1 long shots in Derby 151, and we'll analyze the case for each one to see where the best underdog and sleeper bets lie. May 3, 2025 • 12:24 ET • 4 min read Photo By - Imagn Images. Kentucky Derby contender Coal Battle, gallops in the morning at Churchill Downs.
JOURNALISM FAVORED AT 7-2 ON RACE DAY, RAIN IN FORECAST

1 week ago | covers.com | Robert Criscola

Kentucky Derby Odds: Journalism Favored at 7-2 on Race Day, Rain in Forecast The latest 2025 Kentucky Derby odds movement sees morning-line favorite Journalism at 7-2, with the second-choice being Sandman at 9-2 after 24 hours of wagering. May 3, 2025 • 09:52 ET • 4 min read Photo By - Imagn Images. Churchill Downs prior to Kentucky Derby 151.
FANDUEL RACING PROMO CODE — UP TO $500 IN BONUS BETS FOR KENTUCKY DERBY 151

1 week ago | covers.com | Robert Criscola

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UNDERDOGS & SLEEPER BETS FOR 2025

1 week ago | covers.com | Robert Criscola

Kentucky Derby Long Shot Odds: Underdogs & Sleeper Bets for 2025 Part of the enduring appeal of the Kentucky Derby is how seemingly any horse can win it. Ten horses are listed as 30-1 long shots in Derby 151, and we'll analyze the case for each one to see where the best underdog and sleeper bets lie. May 2, 2025 • 10:00 ET • 4 min read Photo By - Imagn Images. Kentucky Derby 151 contender Coal Battle.
JOURNALISM MOVE TO POST NO. 7 AFTER RODRIGUEZ SRATCH

1 week ago | covers.com | Robert Criscola

Updated Kentucky Derby Post Positions: Journalism Moves to Post Seven After Rodriguez Scratch Where horses sit among the starting Kentucky Derby post positions has a huge impact on performance. Stay up to date on the 2025 positions and betting trends ahead of the Run for the Roses. Photo By - Imagn Images. Competitors erupt from the starting gate during the running of the 150th Kentucky Derby.
RODRIGUEZ OUT, BAEZA IN AS EARLY WAGERING OPENS

1 week ago | covers.com | Robert Criscola

Kentucky Derby Odds: Rodriguez Out, Baeza In as Early Wagering Opens Rodriguez was declared out of the Kentucky Derby on Thursday night due to a foot bruise, opening the door for also-eligible Baeza to draw in. We explain how that shakes up the jockey and post assignments. May 2, 2025 • 09:04 ET • 4 min read Photo By - Imagn Images. 2025 Kentucky Derby contender Baeza in training.
BEST TRIFECTA, SUPERFECTA & EXACTA BEST BETS

1 week ago | covers.com | Robert Criscola

When it comes to the Kentucky Derby odds, win betting is most often the focus. It's the simplest bet to understand, and besides, no one remembers who finishes second, right? Wrong. Among my proudest moments as a handicapper are having 35-1 bomb Golden Soul underneath the winning favorite Orb in the 2013 Kentucky Derby exacta, and 37-1 shot Commanding Curve under California Chrome just one year later. Those horses helped trigger monster exacta payoffs of $981.60 and $340.00, respectively, for $2.
NBA PLAYOFF SAME-GAME PARLAY PICKS: MAY 1

2 weeks ago | covers.com | Robert Criscola

We have a pair of Game 6s to consider this Thursday night, with the Knicks and Nuggets looking to close out their respective NBA Playoff series. Our NBA picks and same-game parlay predictions will tell you if the Pistons and Clippers can fight back or get sent packing. Read on for our best SGP picks for May 1, featuring Josh Hart and Ivica Zubac prop picks.
BAEZA'S CAMP STILL HOPING FOR A SCRATCH

2 weeks ago | covers.com | Robert Criscola

Kentucky Derby Odds: Baeza's Camp Still Hoping for a Scratch Baeza is the lone also-eligible in the 2025 Kentucky Derby field and needs just one scratch from the first 20 entrants by Friday morning in order to try his luck in the Run for the Roses. May 1, 2025 • 09:09 ET • 4 min read Photo By - Imagn Images. Baeza preps for a possible start in the 2025 Kentucky Derby.