Motorsport is king for the next three days, whether you like motorbikes, dirt cars, or good old-fashioned cycling. La Vuelta a España takes center stage on Saturday as the riders depart Piemonte to begin their journey towards Madrid, and the curtain falls on the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross season in Mechanicsville. MotoGP graces us with its presence for a second consecutive weekend, while the High Rollers enter the richest event on the calendar, the Gold Cup Race of Champions. Discover the best competitors to back this weekend of August 22nd, in our NXTbets expert pick roundup below.
When: August 22 – August 24, 2025 Where: Balaton Park, Balaton, Hungary Where to Watch: Live on MotoGP VideoPass, FS1 Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
MotoGP returns to Hungary for the first time since 1992, with Marc Marquez the heavy favorite to prevail at Balaton Park. The Spaniard lines up after six consecutive trips inside Victory Lane and holds a 142-point lead over his rivals. Marquez boasts a 69.23% win rate after 13 rounds this year, showcasing his utter dominance in the Championship. It’s tough to see anybody else grabbing the checkered flag this weekend, besides maybe Marco Bezzecchi.
Marc Marquez has consistently delivered for us this season, and we’re putting our trust in him for the trip to Hungary. Sportsbooks have him at -400, which is fair considering his recent triumphant run. His odds translate into a potential payout of $25.00 on a $20.00 wager.
AMA Pro Motocross Championship: Budds Creek National Finals
Jett Lawrence has already wrapped up the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship before he lines up at Budds Creek Motocross Park. The Australian has prevailed in 80% of the rounds this year, only facing competition from his older brother Hunter and Eli Tomac. The younger Lawrence sets up at the top of the start hill on Saturday with a 1.60 finishing average and is well poised to earn his ninth triumph of the campaign.
Key Times (EDT):
Saturday, August 23: 450 Class Moto #1: 2:15 p.m. 450 Class Moto #2: 4:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
Jett Lawrence wins the race for our expert pick heading into round 11, after a stellar year. He showed his resilience and class last weekend to prevail after a disappointing Ironman National the week prior. His odds are short for good reason at -278, potentially paying out $27.19 on a $20 bet.
Cycling: La Vuelta
When: August 23 – September 14, 2025 Where: Piemonte, Italy – Madrid, Spain Where to Watch: Live on CNBC, Peacock Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The 80th edition of La Vuelta a España departs Torino on Saturday, August 22. Cyclists will meander through northern Italy and central France before entering the Kingdom of Spain. Double Tour de France Champion Jonas Vingegaard lines up on stage one as the heavy favorite and is now fully fit after nursing injuries this year. He performed admirably in France, but couldn’t crack Tadej Pogačar. Without Pogi, the Dane has a chance to add another Grand Tour title to his trophy cabinet.
Key Times (EDT):
Daily: 6:30 a.m.
Expert Pick
The class, experience, and current form of Jonas Vingegaard make him an easy expert pick for La Vuelta glory. His work in the Tour de France was world-class and good enough to beat any rider, except for Pogi. The Dane departs Torinio on Saturday as the heavy favorite at -280. A $20 bet offers the potential of a $27.14 payout if he holds his nerve all the way to Madrid.
DGPT: LWS Open
When: August 22 – August 24, 2025 Where: Idlewild Disc Golf Course, Burlington, KY Where to Watch: Live on Disc Golf Network Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Only two tournaments remain in the 2025 DGPT regular season before the playoffs begin. One player who is comfortably through to the business end of the season is Gannon Buhr. He tees off at the Idlewild Disc Golf Course on Friday as a five-time victor this season, three of them coming in his last seven starts. He’ll be tough to beat this weekend, while the FPO division is stacked with potential winners. Holyn Handley enters as the favorite, but Ohn Scoggins has finished inside the top three in three of her past four tournaments.
Key Times (EDT):
Friday, August 22: FPO: 9:30 a.m. MPO: 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 23: FPO: 9:30 a.m. MPO: 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 24: FPO: 9:30 a.m. MPO: 3:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
We find it hard to look beyond Gannon Buhr for our expert pick at Idlewild, based on his consistency this term. The season leader arrives after consecutive triumphs and is the winningest player on the tee sheet. He starts at +138, translating into a potential payday of $47.60 for a $20 stake.
LUX 054
When: Friday, August 22, 2025 Where: Showcenter Complex, Monterrey Where to Watch: Live on UFC Fight Pass Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Latin America’s premier MMA league presents two title fights on Friday night, headlined by a Flyweight World Title fight. Jorge Calvo is favored to see off the challenge of Luis Ivan Rodriguez, while Alan Castro is tipped to prevail in the Atomweight Title bout. Our attention is on the co-main event where Paulino Siller starts as the underdog against Kike Gonzalez. The longshot enters the octagon off the back of consecutive victories, while his opponent carries a 50% success rate in his last four encounters.
Key Times (EDT):
Fights Start: 8:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Paulino Siller enters the octagon as the underdog against Kike Gonzalez, but his form says otherwise. He’s won his last two LUX fights and carries an 85.71% win record across all competitions in his last 14 bouts. Siller arrives in Monterrey at +167 for the victory, with a $20 wager potentially paying out $53.40.
HLR: Gold Cup Race of Champions
When: August 21 – August 23, 2025 Where: Silver Dollar Speedway, Chico, CA Where to Watch: Live on FloRacing Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Corey Day sealed his third victory in six starts on Thursday night, locked in his place for Saturday’s Gold Cup Feature and a shot at a $100,00 plus payday. Day offers outstanding value for money when he’s in winning form, but the issue is consistency, falling outside of the top 20 in two of his previous six appearances. He averages 9.17 in that period, highlighting his hot and cold form, but the teenager has entered Victory Lane four times this term.
Key Times (PDT): TBD
Expert Pick
It’s a tough race to pick a winner, given the inconsistencies of the favorites. Corey Day takes the expert pick tag into the first night of the Gold Cup Race of Champions, given his recent time inside Victory Lane. He starts at +584, which might payout $136.80 on a $20 bet if he prevails.
World of Outlaws: 2nd Leg of the Northern Tour
When: Friday, August 22, 2025 Where: River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks, ND Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The “Greatest Show on Dirt” returns to Grand Forks for a second showdown this year. Michael Kofoid took the checkered flag the last time the World of Outlaws were in town, and he lines up with five podiums to his name in the last five races. Despite his form, we fancy the series leader, David Gravel, to shine in North Dakota after recording his 12th win of the year earlier this week.
Key Times (CDT)
Pit Gates Open: 2:00 p.m. Front Gate Opens: 4:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. (Racing to follow)
Expert Pick
David Gravel fell short of glory at this venue in May, crossing the line behind Michael Kofoid. However, his consistency throughout this season, coupled with his 12 victories, makes him the target in North Dakota. Sportsbooks have the favorite at +146 to take top honors, possibly paying out $49.20 for a $20 stake.
World of Outlaws Late Models: Sooner State Showdown
When: August 22 – August 23, 2025 Where: Arrowhead Speedway, Colcord, OK Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Bobby Pierce is tearing up the dirt on tracks across the United States and now has a 96-point lead over his series rivals. He’s the driver to beat in the Sooner State Showdown. He’s beaten the field to the checkered flag on four occasions in the past 10 races, taking his season’s tally to nine. Pierce has also found himself on the rostrum 60% of the time in the same period, averaging 4.9, slightly above his average across all events.
Key Times – Daily (CDT)
Friday, August 22: Pit Gates Open: 3:00 p.m. Front Gate Opens: 5:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 7:30 p.m. (Racing to follow)
Saturday, August 23: Pit Gates Open: 3:00 p.m. Front Gate Opens: 5:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m. (Racing to follow)
Expert Pick
Bobby Pierce has regularly found himself in the mix for the expert pick this campaign, thanks to his consistency and winning form. He lines up on Friday night, fresh off consecutive triumphs and a 96-point lead in the series. Sportsbooks have the series leader at +149 for the win, with a prospective payout of $49.80 for a $20 bet.
USAC: Sprint Car Smackdown XIV
When: August 21 – August 23, 2025 Where: Kokomo Speedway, Kokomo, IN Where to Watch: Live on FloSports Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
A crowd favorite returns to Kokomo Speedway this weekend, in the form of the USAC sprint car Smackdown XIV. Briggs Danner won the Feature on opening night, his second victory on this circuit in a month, and he’ll head into Saturday as one of the best value-for-money picks to take the spectacle. Kyle Cummins fared well on Thursday night, finishing second, but he’ll need to race again on Friday night to enter the top 8. Despite Danner’s brilliance and comfort on this track, we like Logan Seavey, who has racked up six podiums in his past 11 outings.
Key Times (EDT)
Thursday, August 21: Gates Open: 3:00 p.m. Cars on Track: 6:30 p.m. (Racing to follow)
Friday, August 22: Gates Open: 4:00 p.m. Cars on Track: 6:30 p.m. (Racing to follow)
Saturday, August 23: Gates Open: 4:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. (Racing to follow)
Expert Pick
Kevin Thomas Jr. and Logan Seavey are the in-form drivers coming into opening night. However, Seavey has proven his winning ability more times than Thomas Jr. this season, giving us more confidence in him at Kokomo. He lines up at +132, possibly paying out $46.20 on a $20 wager.
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Motorsport is king for the next three days, whether you like motorbikes, dirt cars, or good old-fashioned cycling. La Vuelta a España takes center stage on Saturday as the riders depart Piemonte to begin their journey towards Madrid, and the curtain falls on the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross season in Mechanicsville. MotoGP graces us with its presence for a second consecutive weekend, while the High Rollers enter the richest event on the calendar, the Gold Cup Race of Champions. Discover the best competitors to back this weekend of August 22nd, in our NXTbets expert pick roundup below.
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MotoGP: Hungary
When: August 22 – August 24, 2025
Where: Balaton Park, Balaton, Hungary
Where to Watch: Live on MotoGP VideoPass, FS1
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
MotoGP returns to Hungary for the first time since 1992, with Marc Marquez the heavy favorite to prevail at Balaton Park. The Spaniard lines up after six consecutive trips inside Victory Lane and holds a 142-point lead over his rivals. Marquez boasts a 69.23% win rate after 13 rounds this year, showcasing his utter dominance in the Championship. It’s tough to see anybody else grabbing the checkered flag this weekend, besides maybe Marco Bezzecchi.
Key Times (CEST):
Saturday, August 23:
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 24:
Race: 2:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Marc Marquez has consistently delivered for us this season, and we’re putting our trust in him for the trip to Hungary. Sportsbooks have him at -400, which is fair considering his recent triumphant run. His odds translate into a potential payout of $25.00 on a $20.00 wager.
AMA Pro Motocross Championship: Budds Creek National Finals
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Where: Budds Creek Motocross Park, Mechanicsville, MD
Where to Watch: Live on Super MotoCross Video Pass, Peacock
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Jett Lawrence has already wrapped up the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship before he lines up at Budds Creek Motocross Park. The Australian has prevailed in 80% of the rounds this year, only facing competition from his older brother Hunter and Eli Tomac. The younger Lawrence sets up at the top of the start hill on Saturday with a 1.60 finishing average and is well poised to earn his ninth triumph of the campaign.
Key Times (EDT):
Saturday, August 23:
450 Class Moto #1: 2:15 p.m.
450 Class Moto #2: 4:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
Jett Lawrence wins the race for our expert pick heading into round 11, after a stellar year. He showed his resilience and class last weekend to prevail after a disappointing Ironman National the week prior. His odds are short for good reason at -278, potentially paying out $27.19 on a $20 bet.
Cycling: La Vuelta
When: August 23 – September 14, 2025
Where: Piemonte, Italy – Madrid, Spain
Where to Watch: Live on CNBC, Peacock
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The 80th edition of La Vuelta a España departs Torino on Saturday, August 22. Cyclists will meander through northern Italy and central France before entering the Kingdom of Spain. Double Tour de France Champion Jonas Vingegaard lines up on stage one as the heavy favorite and is now fully fit after nursing injuries this year. He performed admirably in France, but couldn’t crack Tadej Pogačar. Without Pogi, the Dane has a chance to add another Grand Tour title to his trophy cabinet.
Key Times (EDT):
Daily: 6:30 a.m.
Expert Pick
The class, experience, and current form of Jonas Vingegaard make him an easy expert pick for La Vuelta glory. His work in the Tour de France was world-class and good enough to beat any rider, except for Pogi. The Dane departs Torinio on Saturday as the heavy favorite at -280. A $20 bet offers the potential of a $27.14 payout if he holds his nerve all the way to Madrid.
DGPT: LWS Open
When: August 22 – August 24, 2025
Where: Idlewild Disc Golf Course, Burlington, KY
Where to Watch: Live on Disc Golf Network
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Only two tournaments remain in the 2025 DGPT regular season before the playoffs begin. One player who is comfortably through to the business end of the season is Gannon Buhr. He tees off at the Idlewild Disc Golf Course on Friday as a five-time victor this season, three of them coming in his last seven starts. He’ll be tough to beat this weekend, while the FPO division is stacked with potential winners. Holyn Handley enters as the favorite, but Ohn Scoggins has finished inside the top three in three of her past four tournaments.
Key Times (EDT):
Friday, August 22:
FPO: 9:30 a.m.
MPO: 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 23:
FPO: 9:30 a.m.
MPO: 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 24:
FPO: 9:30 a.m.
MPO: 3:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
We find it hard to look beyond Gannon Buhr for our expert pick at Idlewild, based on his consistency this term. The season leader arrives after consecutive triumphs and is the winningest player on the tee sheet. He starts at +138, translating into a potential payday of $47.60 for a $20 stake.
LUX 054
When: Friday, August 22, 2025
Where: Showcenter Complex, Monterrey
Where to Watch: Live on UFC Fight Pass
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Latin America’s premier MMA league presents two title fights on Friday night, headlined by a Flyweight World Title fight. Jorge Calvo is favored to see off the challenge of Luis Ivan Rodriguez, while Alan Castro is tipped to prevail in the Atomweight Title bout. Our attention is on the co-main event where Paulino Siller starts as the underdog against Kike Gonzalez. The longshot enters the octagon off the back of consecutive victories, while his opponent carries a 50% success rate in his last four encounters.
Key Times (EDT):
Fights Start: 8:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Paulino Siller enters the octagon as the underdog against Kike Gonzalez, but his form says otherwise. He’s won his last two LUX fights and carries an 85.71% win record across all competitions in his last 14 bouts. Siller arrives in Monterrey at +167 for the victory, with a $20 wager potentially paying out $53.40.
HLR: Gold Cup Race of Champions
When: August 21 – August 23, 2025
Where: Silver Dollar Speedway, Chico, CA
Where to Watch: Live on FloRacing
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Corey Day sealed his third victory in six starts on Thursday night, locked in his place for Saturday’s Gold Cup Feature and a shot at a $100,00 plus payday. Day offers outstanding value for money when he’s in winning form, but the issue is consistency, falling outside of the top 20 in two of his previous six appearances. He averages 9.17 in that period, highlighting his hot and cold form, but the teenager has entered Victory Lane four times this term.
Key Times (PDT): TBD
Expert Pick
It’s a tough race to pick a winner, given the inconsistencies of the favorites. Corey Day takes the expert pick tag into the first night of the Gold Cup Race of Champions, given his recent time inside Victory Lane. He starts at +584, which might payout $136.80 on a $20 bet if he prevails.
World of Outlaws: 2nd Leg of the Northern Tour
When: Friday, August 22, 2025
Where: River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks, ND
Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The “Greatest Show on Dirt” returns to Grand Forks for a second showdown this year. Michael Kofoid took the checkered flag the last time the World of Outlaws were in town, and he lines up with five podiums to his name in the last five races. Despite his form, we fancy the series leader, David Gravel, to shine in North Dakota after recording his 12th win of the year earlier this week.
Key Times (CDT)
Pit Gates Open: 2:00 p.m.
Front Gate Opens: 4:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. (Racing to follow)
Expert Pick
David Gravel fell short of glory at this venue in May, crossing the line behind Michael Kofoid. However, his consistency throughout this season, coupled with his 12 victories, makes him the target in North Dakota. Sportsbooks have the favorite at +146 to take top honors, possibly paying out $49.20 for a $20 stake.
World of Outlaws Late Models: Sooner State Showdown
When: August 22 – August 23, 2025
Where: Arrowhead Speedway, Colcord, OK
Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Bobby Pierce is tearing up the dirt on tracks across the United States and now has a 96-point lead over his series rivals. He’s the driver to beat in the Sooner State Showdown. He’s beaten the field to the checkered flag on four occasions in the past 10 races, taking his season’s tally to nine. Pierce has also found himself on the rostrum 60% of the time in the same period, averaging 4.9, slightly above his average across all events.
Key Times – Daily (CDT)
Friday, August 22:
Pit Gates Open: 3:00 p.m.
Front Gate Opens: 5:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:30 p.m. (Racing to follow)
Saturday, August 23:
Pit Gates Open: 3:00 p.m.
Front Gate Opens: 5:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m. (Racing to follow)
Expert Pick
Bobby Pierce has regularly found himself in the mix for the expert pick this campaign, thanks to his consistency and winning form. He lines up on Friday night, fresh off consecutive triumphs and a 96-point lead in the series. Sportsbooks have the series leader at +149 for the win, with a prospective payout of $49.80 for a $20 bet.
USAC: Sprint Car Smackdown XIV
When: August 21 – August 23, 2025
Where: Kokomo Speedway, Kokomo, IN
Where to Watch: Live on FloSports
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
A crowd favorite returns to Kokomo Speedway this weekend, in the form of the USAC sprint car Smackdown XIV. Briggs Danner won the Feature on opening night, his second victory on this circuit in a month, and he’ll head into Saturday as one of the best value-for-money picks to take the spectacle. Kyle Cummins fared well on Thursday night, finishing second, but he’ll need to race again on Friday night to enter the top 8. Despite Danner’s brilliance and comfort on this track, we like Logan Seavey, who has racked up six podiums in his past 11 outings.
Key Times (EDT)
Thursday, August 21:
Gates Open: 3:00 p.m.
Cars on Track: 6:30 p.m. (Racing to follow)
Friday, August 22:
Gates Open: 4:00 p.m.
Cars on Track: 6:30 p.m. (Racing to follow)
Saturday, August 23:
Gates Open: 4:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. (Racing to follow)
Expert Pick
Kevin Thomas Jr. and Logan Seavey are the in-form drivers coming into opening night. However, Seavey has proven his winning ability more times than Thomas Jr. this season, giving us more confidence in him at Kokomo. He lines up at +132, possibly paying out $46.20 on a $20 wager.
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