Petrolheads, start your engines and prepare for three days of high-octane motorsport. MotoGP takes center stage on its return to action after the summer break, while Pro Motocross reaches the penultimate round of the season at Unadilla MX. Disc golf offers alternative sports fans a reprieve from speed when play returns to the USA with the Ledgestone Open. Discover your NXTbets expert pick roundup for the weekend of August 15th in our preview below to keep you ahead of the game.
When: August 15 – August 17, 2025 Where: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria Where to Watch: Live on MotoGP VideoPass, FS Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
MotoGP riders depart the pits after a well-deserved mid-season summer break, with Marc Marquez firmly in control of the Championship. The Spaniard has taken the checkered flag in 66.67% of his starts this season, and has only found himself off the podium in two out of his 12 appearances. His teammate Pecco Bagnaia arrives off the back of three consecutive triumphs at this track, but the Italian is struggling to keep up with Marquez this term. Either way, the weekend looks promising for the Ducati garage, after prevailing in four of the last six races here.
Key Times (CEST):
Friday, August 15: Free Practice #1: 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Practice: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Marc Marquez is the clear choice after five wins on the trot and eight in total this season. He also appears to be on the right bike, and exits the pit lane this weekend as the overwhelming favorite at -250, potentially paying out $28.00 when you bet $20.
Jett Lawrence owned the 2025 Championship in the first seven rounds, returning a 100% win rate. The Australian has stuttered in the last two, especially last weekend, when he finished sixth, for his first round off the podium. However, he enters Unadilla MX as the winningest rider in the Championship and boasts the best finishing average at 1.67. His older brother, Hunter, and perennial rival Chase Sexton are the only other riders on the start hill to have entered Victory Lane this year.
Key Times (EDT):
Saturday, August 16: 450 Class Moto #1: 2:15 p.m. 450 Class Moto #2: 4:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
Championship leader Jett Lawrence struggled in the last round, claiming sixth place overall, but he’s the most consistent rider in the field. He’s recorded victories in 77.78% of his appearances this year and arrives in Unadilla as the hot favorite at -115, possibly paying $37.39 on a $20 bet.
MotoAmerica: Superbikes at Mid-Ohio
When: August 15 – August 17, 2025 Where: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH Where to Watch: Live on MotoAmerica Live+ Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
A stacked schedule awaits MotoAmerica fans as the Championship heads to Ohio. Mathew Scholtz and Josh Herrin are heavily favored to win the Supersport and Superbike categories, respectively, but our attention is on the King of the Baggers. Kyle Wyman lines up as the underdog behind Troy Herfoss, but has taken top honors in 75% of all races this year. Wyman only crossed the line behind Herfoss once this season, in race two at Road America.
Key Times (EDT):
Saturday, August 16 (Race Schedule): Supersport: 2:10 p.m. Superbike: 3:10 p.m. King of the Baggers: 4:05 p.m.
Sunday, August 17 (Race Schedule): Supersport: 2:10 p.m. Superbike: 3:10 p.m. King of the Baggers: 4:05 p.m.
Expert Pick
Kyle Wyman earns the right to wear our expert pick tag into Mid-Ohio after six wins in eight races this year. The man is yet to cross the line outside of the top three, and starts after consecutive triumphs in his last appearance at Monterey. Wyman is the second favorite at +163 for the win, possibly paying out $52.60 for a $20 wager.
NHRA: Lucas Oil Nationals
When: August 15 – August 17, 2025 Where: Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN Where to Watch: Live on NHRA.TV, FS1 Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The 2025 NHRA Funny Car contest has remained a one-sided affair throughout the campaign, controlled by Austin Prock. He’s built a 201-point lead in the series after registering five trips onto the top of the rostrum, three of them arriving in his last four starts. Despite his dominance, his odds are favorable to take the spoils this weekend in Minnesota. You can find longer odds on the favorites in the Top Fuel and Pro Stock divisions, but these brackets have been tightly contested all season, and are too tight to call.
Key Times (CDT):
Saturday, August 16
#2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Round 1 Top Fuel: 12:00 p.m. Funny Car: 12:35 p.m. Pro Stock: 1:15 p.m.
#2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Finals Top Fuel: 2:30 p.m. Funny Car: 3:05 p.m. Pro Stock: 3:45 p.m.
Sunday, August 17:
Eliminations: From 10:30 a.m.
Expert Pick
Austin Prock is running away with the Funny Car Championship, and we fancy his chances to extend his lead this weekend. He’s found himself in seven finals this campaign, winning 71.43% of them. Prock starts as the favorite to prevail at +339, translating into a possible payout of $87.80 for a $20 stake.
DGPT: Discraft Ledgestone Open
When: August 14 – August 17, 2025 Where: Eureka Lake, Sunset Hills, Northwood Black – Peoria, IL Where to Watch: Live on Disc Golf Network Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The only non-motorsport event to make our expert pick list this weekend is the DGPT Ledgestone Open. It marks the sport’s return to the US shores after an eventful season across the pond. MPO World Standings Leader Gannon Buhr is the player to beat in Illinois, fresh off his Pro World Championships triumph in Finland. Buhr heads into the Peoria event with a 40% win rate in his last 10 tournaments, only falling outside of the top five twice in the same period.
Key Times (CDT):
Friday, August 15: FPO: 9:00 a.m. MPO: 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 16: FPO: 9:00 a.m. MPO: 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 17: FPO: 9:00 a.m. MPO: 3:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
The series leader and the winningest MPO player this season is an easy expert pick for the Ledgestone Open. Gannon Buhr tees off this weekend with +208 odds, translating into a potential payout of $61.60 when you wager $20.
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NXTbets Expert Pick Roundup: Weekend of August 15th
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Petrolheads, start your engines and prepare for three days of high-octane motorsport. MotoGP takes center stage on its return to action after the summer break, while Pro Motocross reaches the penultimate round of the season at Unadilla MX. Disc golf offers alternative sports fans a reprieve from speed when play returns to the USA with the Ledgestone Open. Discover your NXTbets expert pick roundup for the weekend of August 15th in our preview below to keep you ahead of the game.
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MotoGP: Austria
When: August 15 – August 17, 2025
Where: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria
Where to Watch: Live on MotoGP VideoPass, FS
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
MotoGP riders depart the pits after a well-deserved mid-season summer break, with Marc Marquez firmly in control of the Championship. The Spaniard has taken the checkered flag in 66.67% of his starts this season, and has only found himself off the podium in two out of his 12 appearances. His teammate Pecco Bagnaia arrives off the back of three consecutive triumphs at this track, but the Italian is struggling to keep up with Marquez this term. Either way, the weekend looks promising for the Ducati garage, after prevailing in four of the last six races here.
Key Times (CEST):
Friday, August 15:
Free Practice #1: 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Practice: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 16:
Free Practice #2: 10:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
Qualifying: 10:50 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Tissot Sprint: 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 17:
Race: 2:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Marc Marquez is the clear choice after five wins on the trot and eight in total this season. He also appears to be on the right bike, and exits the pit lane this weekend as the overwhelming favorite at -250, potentially paying out $28.00 when you bet $20.
AMA Pro Motocross Championship: Unadilla National
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Where: Unadilla MX, New Berlin, NY
Where to Watch: Live on Super MotoCross Video Pass, NBC
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Jett Lawrence owned the 2025 Championship in the first seven rounds, returning a 100% win rate. The Australian has stuttered in the last two, especially last weekend, when he finished sixth, for his first round off the podium. However, he enters Unadilla MX as the winningest rider in the Championship and boasts the best finishing average at 1.67. His older brother, Hunter, and perennial rival Chase Sexton are the only other riders on the start hill to have entered Victory Lane this year.
Key Times (EDT):
Saturday, August 16:
450 Class Moto #1: 2:15 p.m.
450 Class Moto #2: 4:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
Championship leader Jett Lawrence struggled in the last round, claiming sixth place overall, but he’s the most consistent rider in the field. He’s recorded victories in 77.78% of his appearances this year and arrives in Unadilla as the hot favorite at -115, possibly paying $37.39 on a $20 bet.
MotoAmerica: Superbikes at Mid-Ohio
When: August 15 – August 17, 2025
Where: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH
Where to Watch: Live on MotoAmerica Live+
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
A stacked schedule awaits MotoAmerica fans as the Championship heads to Ohio. Mathew Scholtz and Josh Herrin are heavily favored to win the Supersport and Superbike categories, respectively, but our attention is on the King of the Baggers. Kyle Wyman lines up as the underdog behind Troy Herfoss, but has taken top honors in 75% of all races this year. Wyman only crossed the line behind Herfoss once this season, in race two at Road America.
Key Times (EDT):
Saturday, August 16 (Race Schedule):
Supersport: 2:10 p.m.
Superbike: 3:10 p.m.
King of the Baggers: 4:05 p.m.
Sunday, August 17 (Race Schedule):
Supersport: 2:10 p.m.
Superbike: 3:10 p.m.
King of the Baggers: 4:05 p.m.
Expert Pick
Kyle Wyman earns the right to wear our expert pick tag into Mid-Ohio after six wins in eight races this year. The man is yet to cross the line outside of the top three, and starts after consecutive triumphs in his last appearance at Monterey. Wyman is the second favorite at +163 for the win, possibly paying out $52.60 for a $20 wager.
NHRA: Lucas Oil Nationals
When: August 15 – August 17, 2025
Where: Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN
Where to Watch: Live on NHRA.TV, FS1
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The 2025 NHRA Funny Car contest has remained a one-sided affair throughout the campaign, controlled by Austin Prock. He’s built a 201-point lead in the series after registering five trips onto the top of the rostrum, three of them arriving in his last four starts. Despite his dominance, his odds are favorable to take the spoils this weekend in Minnesota. You can find longer odds on the favorites in the Top Fuel and Pro Stock divisions, but these brackets have been tightly contested all season, and are too tight to call.
Key Times (CDT):
Saturday, August 16
#2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Round 1
Top Fuel: 12:00 p.m.
Funny Car: 12:35 p.m.
Pro Stock: 1:15 p.m.
#2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Finals
Top Fuel: 2:30 p.m.
Funny Car: 3:05 p.m.
Pro Stock: 3:45 p.m.
Sunday, August 17:
Eliminations: From 10:30 a.m.
Expert Pick
Austin Prock is running away with the Funny Car Championship, and we fancy his chances to extend his lead this weekend. He’s found himself in seven finals this campaign, winning 71.43% of them. Prock starts as the favorite to prevail at +339, translating into a possible payout of $87.80 for a $20 stake.
DGPT: Discraft Ledgestone Open
When: August 14 – August 17, 2025
Where: Eureka Lake, Sunset Hills, Northwood Black – Peoria, IL
Where to Watch: Live on Disc Golf Network
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The only non-motorsport event to make our expert pick list this weekend is the DGPT Ledgestone Open. It marks the sport’s return to the US shores after an eventful season across the pond. MPO World Standings Leader Gannon Buhr is the player to beat in Illinois, fresh off his Pro World Championships triumph in Finland. Buhr heads into the Peoria event with a 40% win rate in his last 10 tournaments, only falling outside of the top five twice in the same period.
Key Times (CDT):
Friday, August 15:
FPO: 9:00 a.m.
MPO: 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 16:
FPO: 9:00 a.m.
MPO: 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 17:
FPO: 9:00 a.m.
MPO: 3:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
The series leader and the winningest MPO player this season is an easy expert pick for the Ledgestone Open. Gannon Buhr tees off this weekend with +208 odds, translating into a potential payout of $61.60 when you wager $20.
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