Robert Criscola
Robert Criscola
10+ years experience 10+ years experience
Robert M. Criscola’s road to becoming a Covers publishing editor began with an internship at Metro New York, which eventually turned into a freelance job at MetroBet covering many sports from a wagering angle, including horse racing. He continued to focus on “The Sport of Kings” by writing for shapperdacapper.com, danonymousracing.com, and informer.fanxt.com before joining the team at the TwinSpires Edge in 2019 as a regular contributor and weekend editor. “Crisco” began writing game previews for Covers in 2022 and joined the editing team in 2023.
His best advice for sports bettors? Bet with your head, not over it.
Sport to bet on: Horse Racing
Sports movie: Rocky
Sports snack: Pretzels
Covers feature: Scores and Matchups page
Best Betting Memory
Worst Beat
Belmont Stakes Picks: Best Trifecta, Superfecta, Exacta Bets for 2025
There are many more wagers, and much more money to be made, on the Belmont Stakes aside from win betting. Here are Robert Criscola's horse racing betting picks for the exacta, trifecta, and superfecta in the third leg of the Triple Crown.
Belmont Stakes Predictions: Win, Place & Show Picks for 2025
The best Belmont Stakes win, place, and show predictions for the "Run for the Carnations" on Saturday, June 7, featuring Sovereignty, Journalism, and Baeza.
Super Bowl Odds: Aaron Rodgers Signs With Steelers, But Will He Shine?
Will Aaron Rodgers find redemption in the Steel City? Pittsburgh is certainly hoping so after signing the former NFL MVP to be their quarterback.
RBC Canadian Open Odds: Tracking the Action at TPC Toronto
Let's take a look at the odds for the RBC Canadian Open with action underway at TPC Toronto.
LIV Golf Virginia Picks & Odds: DeChambeau, Rahm Sit Atop Betting Board
Virginia is for LIV-ers this weekend. See how the golf odds are shaking out ahead of LIV Golf Virginia at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club this June 6-8 with Bryson DeChambeau teeing off, among others.
New York Knicks Next Head Coach Odds: Who Will Fill Tom Thibodeau's Shoes?
The New York Knicks decided to part ways with Tom Thibodeau after five seasons following their Eastern Conference Finals exit. Who will replace the most successful Knicks coach of the millennium?
2025 Belmont Stakes Odds: Journalism Favored in Rematch With Sovereignty
The 2025 Belmont Stakes odds have been revealed, with Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and Preakness Stakes winner Journalism sitting as the Top 2 betting choices in the final leg of the Triple Crown.
2025 Belmont Stakes Horses: Field, Post Positions & More
The Belmont Stakes will once again be loaded with some of the best three-year-olds horse racing has to offer. Find out everything you need to know about each entrant prior to race time on Saturday, June 7.
UFL Championship Odds: Battlehawks Boast Shortest Odds Ahead of Playoffs
The Birmingham Stallions' stock is falling in the UFL Championship odds for 2025, as the St. Louis Battlehawks have risen to the top of the pecking order.
F1 World Drivers' Championship Odds: Piastri's Price Drops to Season Low Following Fifth Win
McLaren has accounted for seven of the first nine wins of the 2025 F1 season, making them a virtual cinch for the Constructors' Championship odds. But the Oscar Piastri-Lando Norris battle in the Drivers' Championship odds is just getting started.
Make Smarter Belmont Stakes Bets
The Belmont Stakes is the third jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown and is set for June 7. We have you covered so you can make smarter Belmont Stakes wagers.
Get $1,000 in Bonus Bets for Pacers vs Knicks Game 3 With Our Fanatics Sportsbook Promo
Don't miss your chance at $1,000 in bonus bets with our Fanatics Sportsbook Promo ahead of the Eastern Conference Finals Game 3.
F1 Monaco Grand Prix Prediction, Picks & Odds – Circuit de Monaco 2025
McLaren lost for only the second time this season in the Emilia Romagna GP, but Lando Norris won't have to wait long to try and make amends in the Monaco GP this Sunday. Check out our free betting picks following qualifying.
Our Fanatics Sportsbook Promo for Timberwolves vs Thunder Game 3 Can Grant $1,000 in Bonus Bets
Learn about how our Fanatics Sportsbook Promo can offer new customers up to $1,000 in bonus bets ahead of Timberwolves vs. Thunder Game 3.
Preakness Stakes Odds 2025: Journalism Prevails in Second Leg of Triple Crown
The 150th Preakness Stakes featured a field of nine going 1 3/16th-miles at Pimlico racecourse on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Journalism prevailed as the Preakness odds favorite over long shot Gosger.
Preakness Stakes Predictions: Best Win, Place & Show Picks for Tonight's Race
Criscola's best bet: In the second leg of this year’s Triple Crown, look for Clever Again to surge past Journalism in the final stretch, giving the Derby runner-up another narrow defeat.
2025 Preakness Stakes Trifecta, Superfecta & Exacta Picks for Tonight
Criscola's horse racing picks take on the Preakness Stakes exacta, trifecta, and superfecta pools, looking for big payoffs for the 150th Run for the Black-Eyed Susans.
2025 Preakness Stakes Post Position Draw: Journalism Breaks From Post 2
We have the details on where all nine horses will be breaking from in the 2025 Preakness Stakes and how historical data says it will impact results in the middle leg of the Triple Crown.
Preakness Stakes Horses: Journalism Tops Field of Nine
The 2025 Preakness Stakes features some of the best three-year-olds in racing, including Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism. Let's see how the entire nine-horse field stacks up.
NBA Playoff Same-Game Parlay Picks: May 14
Our NBA SGP picks for Wednesday tell you how to attack two potential elimination games. Find out why Jaden McDaniels and Jaylen Brown are featured in our same-game parlay plays tonight.
