With summer in full force, many leagues are currently on break, leaving us with a short list of events for the coming days. However, there is still plenty of betting action on the cards. Yago Dora and Molly Picklum lead the world’s best surfers into Tahiti for the penultimate event of the year. And, Jett Lawrence and co return to the dirt, with the Australian three rounds away from reclaiming his Pro Motocross title. Study this athlete and more in our NXTbets expert pick roundup to see who the best bets are for the weekend of August 8th.
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It took the Pro Motocross fraternity eight rounds, but somebody other than Jett Lawrence was finally victorious. Chase Sexton powered to victory at Washougal, relegating Jett Lawrence to second, but we think the Aussie will exact his revenge in Indiana. He averages 1.13, the best of any rider in the field, and has stood on the podium after every round this campaign. Jett is a class act, after winning seven out of eight races this year, and should find himself in the money when the series stops at the Ironman Raceway.
Key Times (EDT):
Saturday, August 9: 450 Class Moto #1: 2:15 p.m. 450 Class Moto #2: 4:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
Chase Sexton has impressed us since returning from injury, but we believe Jett Lawrence is the man to beat here. The superstar owns seven wins from eight rounds, with second place his worst finish all year. His odds are short for a victory in Indiana, but he’s a wise selection at -555, potentially paying out $23.60 for a $20 wager.
WSL: Tahiti Pro
When: August 7 – August 16, 2025 Where: Teahupoʻo, Tahiti, French Polynesia Where to Watch: Live on World Surf League Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Tahiti epitomizes paradise and tranquility, but this week the world’s best surfers go to war. The best men and women are battling it out for the last available spots in the “Final Five Cutoff.” Yago Dora wears the yellow jersey to Teahupoʻo after two finals in his last three events, but we have our eyes on the ladies’ bracket. Molly Picklum is the surfer to beat, entering off the back of three consecutive finals. The Australian epitomizes consistency, having only missed out on a semifinal berth in three competitions this year.
Key Times (TAHT):
First Call: Thursday, August 7: 7:00 a.m.
Expert Pick
We were divided between Gabriela Bryan and Molly Picklum, but the latter’s consistency eventually won us over. Picklum is in high spirits after making three finals and walking away with a victory in Rio. Sportsbooks have the Australian at +527 for the win, potentially paying out $125.40 if you bet $20.
DGPT: Turku Open
When: August 8 – August 10, 2025 Where: Luolavuoren Disc Golf Course, Turku, Finland Where to Watch: Live on Disc Golf Network Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The curtain falls on the 2025 European disc golf season this weekend in Turku. Locals Niklas Anttila and Silva Saarinen journey to Finland’s oldest City as the defending champions and the favorites for the title. Anttila tees off as the winningest player in the MPO field, while Saarinen has prevailed in 50% of her last six appearances. The FPO favorite is in a class of her own in this event, but may face some resistance from a confident Henna Blomroos, who has excelled in recent majors.
Key Times (EEST):
Friday, August 8: FPO: 10:30 a.m. MPO: 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 9: FPO: 10:30 a.m. MPO: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 10: FPO: 10:30 a.m. MPO: 4:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Silva Saarinen starts with the shortest odds of any player this weekend and for good reason. She carries a 50% win rate with her into Turku in her past six outings. Sportsbooks are offering a potential return of $31.70 on a $20 wager, for her odds of -171.
Formula Drift: Seattle Throwdown
When: August 8 – August 9, 2025 Where: Evergreen Speedway, Monroe, Washington Where to Watch: Live on FormulaD Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Reignin Formula Drift series Champion James Deane travels west as the Pro Standings leader and favorite for victory in Monroe. The Irishman is a three-time finalist this year, entering Victory Lane twice, including last time out in St Louis. His previous visit to Seattle was cut short after a top-16 loss to Jeff Jones, and he will look to improve that result this weekend. Last year’s victor, Ryan Tuerck, has struggled this season, but he has reason to smile, as he returns to Evergreen Speedway, a track that has brought him joy in the past.
Key Times (PDT):
Friday, August 8: Pro: Seeding: 6:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 9: Pro: Top 32: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pro: Top 16: 4:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
James Deane is the winningest drifter in the field and the most consistent arriving on the West Coast. He is coming into form again, after a promising start to the season, and will be tough to overpower this weekend. The Championship leader enters at +274 for the victory. A $20 bet could potentially payout $74.80 if he takes the title.
BKFC Fight Night Edmonton
When: Saturday, August 9, 2025 Where: River Cree Resort & Casino. Edmonton, Canada Where to Watch: Live on FuboTV Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Oil Country embraces BKFC on Saturday, August 9, and a host of up-and-comers fight to rise up the ranks. Canadian Drew Stuve faces a challenge from American Will Santiago in the main event, with the local tipped to prevail. Our sights are set purely on the co-main event, where a brutal Chad Lucanas introduces debutant Tim Tamaki to the squared circle. “Super Chad” has two fights to his name, prevailing both times via KO or TKO in the first round.
Key Times (EDT):
Fights Start: 8:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Chad Lucanas is an easy expert pick for BKFC in Edmonton, arriving with consecutive victories to his name. His opponent is on debut and carries a less-than-satisfactory career MMA record with him. We think Lucanas has the edge, and so do the markets, pricing him at -335 to beat Tamaki. A $20 bet may payout $25.97, should “Super Chad” live up to expectations.
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NXTbets Expert Pick Roundup: Weekend of August 8th
With summer in full force, many leagues are currently on break, leaving us with a short list of events for the coming days. However, there is still plenty of betting action on the cards. Yago Dora and Molly Picklum lead the world’s best surfers into Tahiti for the penultimate event of the year. And, Jett Lawrence and co return to the dirt, with the Australian three rounds away from reclaiming his Pro Motocross title. Study this athlete and more in our NXTbets expert pick roundup to see who the best bets are for the weekend of August 8th.
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AMA Pro Motocross Championship: Ironman National
When: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Where: Ironman Raceway, Crawfordsville, IN
Where to Watch: Live on Super MotoCross Video Pass
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
It took the Pro Motocross fraternity eight rounds, but somebody other than Jett Lawrence was finally victorious. Chase Sexton powered to victory at Washougal, relegating Jett Lawrence to second, but we think the Aussie will exact his revenge in Indiana. He averages 1.13, the best of any rider in the field, and has stood on the podium after every round this campaign. Jett is a class act, after winning seven out of eight races this year, and should find himself in the money when the series stops at the Ironman Raceway.
Key Times (EDT):
Saturday, August 9:
450 Class Moto #1: 2:15 p.m.
450 Class Moto #2: 4:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
Chase Sexton has impressed us since returning from injury, but we believe Jett Lawrence is the man to beat here. The superstar owns seven wins from eight rounds, with second place his worst finish all year. His odds are short for a victory in Indiana, but he’s a wise selection at -555, potentially paying out $23.60 for a $20 wager.
WSL: Tahiti Pro
When: August 7 – August 16, 2025
Where: Teahupoʻo, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Where to Watch: Live on World Surf League
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Tahiti epitomizes paradise and tranquility, but this week the world’s best surfers go to war. The best men and women are battling it out for the last available spots in the “Final Five Cutoff.” Yago Dora wears the yellow jersey to Teahupoʻo after two finals in his last three events, but we have our eyes on the ladies’ bracket. Molly Picklum is the surfer to beat, entering off the back of three consecutive finals. The Australian epitomizes consistency, having only missed out on a semifinal berth in three competitions this year.
Key Times (TAHT):
First Call:
Thursday, August 7: 7:00 a.m.
Expert Pick
We were divided between Gabriela Bryan and Molly Picklum, but the latter’s consistency eventually won us over. Picklum is in high spirits after making three finals and walking away with a victory in Rio. Sportsbooks have the Australian at +527 for the win, potentially paying out $125.40 if you bet $20.
DGPT: Turku Open
When: August 8 – August 10, 2025
Where: Luolavuoren Disc Golf Course, Turku, Finland
Where to Watch: Live on Disc Golf Network
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The curtain falls on the 2025 European disc golf season this weekend in Turku. Locals Niklas Anttila and Silva Saarinen journey to Finland’s oldest City as the defending champions and the favorites for the title. Anttila tees off as the winningest player in the MPO field, while Saarinen has prevailed in 50% of her last six appearances. The FPO favorite is in a class of her own in this event, but may face some resistance from a confident Henna Blomroos, who has excelled in recent majors.
Key Times (EEST):
Friday, August 8:
FPO: 10:30 a.m.
MPO: 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 9:
FPO: 10:30 a.m.
MPO: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 10:
FPO: 10:30 a.m.
MPO: 4:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Silva Saarinen starts with the shortest odds of any player this weekend and for good reason. She carries a 50% win rate with her into Turku in her past six outings. Sportsbooks are offering a potential return of $31.70 on a $20 wager, for her odds of -171.
Formula Drift: Seattle Throwdown
When: August 8 – August 9, 2025
Where: Evergreen Speedway, Monroe, Washington
Where to Watch: Live on FormulaD
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Reignin Formula Drift series Champion James Deane travels west as the Pro Standings leader and favorite for victory in Monroe. The Irishman is a three-time finalist this year, entering Victory Lane twice, including last time out in St Louis. His previous visit to Seattle was cut short after a top-16 loss to Jeff Jones, and he will look to improve that result this weekend. Last year’s victor, Ryan Tuerck, has struggled this season, but he has reason to smile, as he returns to Evergreen Speedway, a track that has brought him joy in the past.
Key Times (PDT):
Friday, August 8:
Pro: Seeding: 6:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 9:
Pro: Top 32: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Pro: Top 16: 4:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
James Deane is the winningest drifter in the field and the most consistent arriving on the West Coast. He is coming into form again, after a promising start to the season, and will be tough to overpower this weekend. The Championship leader enters at +274 for the victory. A $20 bet could potentially payout $74.80 if he takes the title.
BKFC Fight Night Edmonton
When: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Where: River Cree Resort & Casino. Edmonton, Canada
Where to Watch: Live on FuboTV
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Oil Country embraces BKFC on Saturday, August 9, and a host of up-and-comers fight to rise up the ranks. Canadian Drew Stuve faces a challenge from American Will Santiago in the main event, with the local tipped to prevail. Our sights are set purely on the co-main event, where a brutal Chad Lucanas introduces debutant Tim Tamaki to the squared circle. “Super Chad” has two fights to his name, prevailing both times via KO or TKO in the first round.
Key Times (EDT):
Fights Start: 8:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Chad Lucanas is an easy expert pick for BKFC in Edmonton, arriving with consecutive victories to his name. His opponent is on debut and carries a less-than-satisfactory career MMA record with him. We think Lucanas has the edge, and so do the markets, pricing him at -335 to beat Tamaki. A $20 bet may payout $25.97, should “Super Chad” live up to expectations.
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