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Betting Analyst Years of Experience Icon14+ years experience
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Eric Smith has over a decade of experience in motorsports. Beginning with Bleacher Report in 2011 to becoming a nationally accredited motorsports journalist, Eric has been featured in numerous publications. His love of the sport helped spark a path to Covers in 2019 as an auto racing analyst providing insights into how to bet and who to be on the NASCAR scene.

NASCAR is a unique sport to wager on with the percentages of a win less than the 50-50 venture of stick-and-ball sports. However, Eric found a method to wager on multiple drivers to come away profitable in the end. His experience in the sport and his aforementioned technique has allowed Eric to decipher pages of data to compute a winner at a 70% clip.

Favorites
Team: Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Cubs
Sport to bet on: NFL
Sports movie: Hoosiers (I have the game ball from the real game played in 1954)
Sports snack: Nachos
Covers feature:
Hitting Michael McDowell as a 66/1 longshot winner in the 2021 Daytona 500.
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Went to Day 1 of the 2021 NCAA Tournament and placed a $2 bet on every game that day to make watching the games interesting. Hit literally every game until the last one of the night (Winthrop vs. Villanova — I had Winthrop +6.5... they lost by 10.
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NASCAR Grant Park 165 Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — Chicago Street Course

Jul 6, 2025 • 9:45 AM ET

Shane Van Gisbergen is holding as the clear-cut favorite for the Grant Park 165 after qualifying on the pole. But our NASCAR race analysis for today will look for betting value in some alternatives.

NASCAR Quaker State 400 Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — EchoPark Speedway

Jun 27, 2025 • 6:00 AM ET

The NASCAR Cup Series hits Atlanta for the second time this season, but February race winner Christopher Bell is looking up at Ryan Blaney and a whole host of other drivers for the Quaker State 400 on Saturday night.

NASCAR The Great American Getaway 400 Predictions, Odds & Race Picks — Pocono Raceway

Jun 22, 2025 • 11:00 AM ET

Denny Hamlin goes for his eighth career win at Pocono Raceway today. He's one of the most popular betting options for the 2025 rendition of The Great American Getaway 400 after winning the pole.

NASCAR Viva Mexico 250 Predictions, Best Bets & Race Preview — Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

Jun 15, 2025 • 11:50 AM ET

The Cup Series makes a historical trip south of the border for the Viva Mexico 250, and our NASCAR betting picks will help guide you to a winner.

NASCAR Firekeepers Casino 400 Predictions, Odds & Best Bets — Michigan International Speedway

Jun 8, 2025 • 11:33 AM ET

Betting on Ford usually pays off when racers are in Michigan, but is it worth turning your attention somewhere else this afternoon?

NASCAR Cracker Barrel 400 Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — Nashville Superspeedway

Jun 1, 2025 • 7:51 AM ET

There are some Cracker Barrel 400 trends to consider, but nothing is written in stone yet at the relatively-new Nashville Superspeedway, as our NASCAR betting picks explain.

NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — Charlotte Motor Speedway

May 25, 2025 • 8:35 AM ET

All-Star Race winner Christopher Bell seeks his fourth win in a points-paying race this year. Standing in his way, among others, is Kyle Larson, who once again attempts the Indy 500-Coke 600 "double." Don't miss our free NASCAR betting picks!

Indy 500 Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — Indianapolis Motor Speedway

May 25, 2025 • 8:30 AM ET

Robert Shwartzman shocked the IndyCar world by winning the pole as a rookie. What other surprises are in store for Sunday's Indianapolis 500? Our racing betting expert weighs in.

NASCAR All-Star Race Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — North Wilkesboro Speedway

May 18, 2025 • 1:21 PM ET

Kyle Larson is fresh off a dominant win at Kansas, and while the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro is a little less straightforward, it's not surprising to see him among the favorites. Our NASCAR betting picks analyze the field for this exhibition.

NASCAR AdventHealth 400 Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — Kansas Motor Speedway

May 11, 2025 • 10:15 AM ET

The books like Kyle Larson, as he opened the clear pre-qualifying favorite for the 2025 AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Motor Speedway. Our expert NASCAR picks tell you whether to play or pass on the race's defending champ on Sunday afternoon.

NASCAR Wurth 400 Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — Texas Motor Speedway

May 4, 2025 • 9:15 AM ET

Eric Smith breaks down the odds for the upcoming race and provides you with his top NASCAR picks and Wurth 400 predictions — highlighted by Christopher Bell.

NASCAR Jack Link’s 500 Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — Talladega Superspeedway

Apr 27, 2025 • 9:51 AM ET

You can throw a blanket over the top drivers in the betting for this week's NASCAR Cup Series event at Talladega. Our free betting picks will help you navigate the pack-racing chaos.

NASCAR Food City 500 Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — Bristol Motor Speedway

Apr 13, 2025 • 9:00 AM ET

Denny Hamlin rides a two-race win streak into Bristol, a track he's scored at four times. Can he duplicate what teammate Christopher Bell did earlier this year and pull off a third straight victory? Our NASCAR expert picks weigh in.

NASCAR Goodyear 400 Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — Darlington Raceway

Apr 6, 2025 • 9:14 AM ET

The first of two races at Darlington this year is set for Sunday as the drivers descend on South Carolina for the Goodyear 400. Our NASCAR betting picks tell you if it will be a wily veteran or a young gun that conquers "The Track Too Tough to Tame."

NASCAR Cook Out 400 Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — Martinsville Speedway

Mar 30, 2025 • 9:19 AM ET

Martinsville races have been dominated by the Penske, Joe Gibbs, and Hendrick trio, with the former's Ryan Blaney entering as the reigning champ. Can he overcome some poor early-season luck here, or will someone else take the checkered flag again?

NASCAR Straight Talk Wireless 400 Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — Homestead-Miami Speedway

Mar 23, 2025 • 9:36 AM ET

Kyle Larson opened as the tepid betting favorite for the Straight Talk Wireless 400, but our NASCAR betting picks see a pair of +4500 sleepers upsetting the apple cart at Homestead-Miami.

NASCAR Pennzoil 400 Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Mar 16, 2025 • 8:07 AM ET

Christopher Bell became the first driver to win three straight races since 2021 last Sunday, and he'll try for a fourth straight victory in the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas. But is he the best bet on the board?

NASCAR Shriners Children’s 500 Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — Phoenix Raceway

Mar 9, 2025 • 8:16 AM ET

Our NASCAR expert breaks down the odds for the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway and tells you whether or not Christopher Bell is a smart bet to win his third straight race this Sunday.

NASCAR EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — Circuit of the Americas

Mar 2, 2025 • 8:55 AM ET

Shane Van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch of Trackhouse Racing opened as the favorites for the first road race of the NASCAR Cup Series season. Will these specialists overwhelm the competition? Check out our EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix analysis.

NASCAR Ambetter Health 400 Predictions, Odds & Race Preview — Atlanta Motor Speedway

Feb 23, 2025 • 8:51 AM ET

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to its second straight superspeedway course at the 1.5-mile Atlanta Motor Speedway this Sunday. Read on to see if our NASCAR betting picks are calling for another wild race.

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