The Backroad

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.

NASCAR Cup 2027 Preview: 5 Offseason Storylines Everyone's Talking About | Hocevar, Brad K & More
The Backroad
NASCAR Cup 2027 Preview: 5 Offseason Storylines Everyone's Talking About | Hocevar, Brad K & More

Recent Episodes

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Nov. 13, 2026

NASCAR Cup 2027 Preview: 5 Offseason Storylines Everyone's Talking About | Hocevar, Brad K & More

No racing? No problem. Gear up for next season with our early NASCAR Cup 2027 Cup preview featuring the top five offseason storylines everyone's talking about! Where will Brad Keselowski drive after departing RFK Racing? What does Carson Hocevar take away from a bumpy 2026? Plus, what will Corey Heim's rookie season win total open up at? NASCAR betting analyst Seth Woolcock mixes big-J journalism with a bit of motorsports betting degeneracy on a new episode of "The Backroad" ⏰ Time Stamps: 0
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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