The Backroad
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.
Recent Episodes
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Nov. 6, 2026
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Picks & Predictions + Homestead-Miami Betting Odds
Close out the season with a big-time cash-out with our 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship picks & predictions! Will Kyle Larson (+450) seal the deal with a win in South Beach? Can Ty Gibbs (+1800) go out with a bang? Plus, what makes A.J. Allmendinger an attractive top-10 (+450) option? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds for Homestead-Miami Speedway on a new episode of "The Backroad." ⏰ Time
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Oct. 30, 2026
2026 Xfinity 500 Picks & Predictions | Talladega NASCAR Betting Odds
Prepare to cash in on the season's penultimate race with our 2026 Xfinity 500 picks & predictions! Does Ryan Blaney (+500) break through for a win? Why are the books overlooking Christopher Bell (+1000)? Plus, what makes Austin Cindric (+3500) an attractive longshot option? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds for Martinsville Speedway on "The Backroad (S6 E53)." ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introd
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Oct. 23, 2026
2026 YellaWood 500 Picks & Predictions | Talladega NASCAR Betting Odds
Load your clip with the final longshots of the season with our 2026 YellaWood 500 picks & predictions! Can Connor Zilisch (+1000) get his first Cup Series win? Does Chase Briscoe (+1600) continue to push himself up The Chase standings with a victory? Plus, why is Cole Custer (+425) live to cash top 10 tickets? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Chris Collichio share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds for Talladega Superspeedway on a new episode of
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Oct. 17, 2026
2026 Freeway Insurance 500 Picks & Predictions | Phoenix NASCAR Betting Odds
Dig yourself out of a hole in the desert with our 2026 Freeway Insurance 500 picks & predictions! Can Ryan Blaney (+400) reclaim "The Hot Mile"? Will Chase Briscoe (+900) keep climbing up the Cup Series Chase standings? Plus, why is Kyle Larson (+145) live for a top 5 finish? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds for Phoenix Raceway on "The Backroad (S6 E51)." ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introducti
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Oct. 9, 2026
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 Alex Bowman (+6000) or Josh Berry (+10000) pull off the upset win? NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Chris Collichio share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials
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Oct. 2, 2026
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 betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds for Las Vegas Motor Speedway on "The Backroad (S6 E49)." ⏰ Time Stamps: