Motorsports steal the show in our NXTbets Expert Pick Roundup: weekend of July 18, but there is also disc golf for alternative sports fans. The Czech MotoGP fills the role of the headline act, while the Tour de France closes out its second week of racing over in Western Europe. Staying on the old continent, we travel East to Estonia for the highly anticipated European Disc Golf Festival, and Power Slap visits New Orleans. Discover who has the edge in each event from July 18 to 20 in our preview below.
When: July 18 – July 20, 2025 Where: Automotodrom Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Where to Watch: Live on MotoGP VideoPass, FS Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Round 12 of the 2025 MotoGP season takes off at Autodrom Brno between Friday and Sunday. There is only one name to remember leading into the Czech Republic, and that is Marc Marquez. “The Ant of Cervera” boasts seven trips inside Victory Lane this campaign, and lines up at Brno searching for his fifth consecutive triumph. His younger brother, Alex, has given him a run for his money this season, but has settled for runner-up behind Marc in five races.
It’s difficult to bet against a rider like Marc Marquez when he his just this dominant. After losing ground at the start of the German Grand Prix, he fought his way back to his usual position on top of the podium. We fancy his chances in Czechia, but his odds are short at -250, possibly paying out $28.00 when you bet $20.
Tour de France: 2025
When: July 5 – July 27, 2025 Where: Lille – Paris, France Where to Watch: Live onPeacock Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
After two weeks in the saddle, we have a clearer picture of how the Tour should play out, and it’s going as expected. Tadej Pogačar powered to the top of Hautacam on stage 12 to retrieve the yellow jersey and open up a 3:31 lead over his perennial rival Jonas Vingegaard. There is still plenty of cycling to come, but it’s going to be an insurmountable task for any rider to threaten Pogi’s fourth title chase.
Key Times (EDT):
Daily Coverage: 6:30 a.m.
Expert Pick
Three-time Champion Tadej Pogačar is looking like the rider to beat this Grand Tour. He’s fresh off a win in South-Eastern France and holds a commanding lead after two weeks in the saddle. Pogi carries short odds into this edition at -250, possibly paying $28.00 if you wager $20.
AMA Pro Motocross Championship: Washougal National
Seven rounds into the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, and it seems that Jett Lawrence can’t be beaten. The Australian has stood on the top of the podium in every round, opening up a 51-point lead over his brother. Despite a few challenges from Hunter and Chase Sexton, the younger Lawrence has wiped the dirt with this field, looking comfortable while doing it. Chase Sexton is the defending Washougal National Champion at this circuit, but he’ll have a tough time fending off Jett to retain the crown.
Key Times (PDT):
Saturday, July 19: 450 Class Moto #1: 12:10 p.m. 450 Class Moto #2: 2:25 p.m.
Expert Pick
His odds are short at -824, but you have to agree with the market. Jett Lawrence has gone unbeaten this Championship, and it’s hard to see anybody standing on the top of the podium on Saturday afternoon. His odds translate to a potential payday of $22.43 for a $20 stake.
DGPT: European Disc Golf Festival
When: July 17 – July 20, 2025 Where: Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, Tallinn, Estonia Where to Watch: Live on Disc Golf Network Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The professional disc golf fraternity tees off in Estonia this weekend, searching for European major glory. Gannon Buhr is tipped to prevail over a quality MPO field, but we are in awe of the caliber of the FPO competition. Series leader Holyn Handley is in attendance, along with double winner this season, Silva Saarinen. However, they are up against a local legend, in the form of Kristin Lätt. She starts as the favorite after finishing inside the top two in eight of her nine events this year, winning three times.
Key Times (EET):
Saturday, July 19: FPO: 9:45 a.m. MPO: 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 20: FPO: 9:45 a.m. MPO: 3:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
The FPO should treat disc golf fans to an epic tussle this weekend, with three players in the hunt for glory. However, we think the local, Kristin Lätt, has what it takes to prevail. She starts at +128, which means a $20 bet could payout $46.60.
NHRA: Northwest Nationals
When: July 18 – July 20, 2025 Where: Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA Where to Watch: Live on NHRA.TV, FS1 Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
NHRA moves West this weekend for a full schedule at Pacific Raceways. Austin Prock is tipped for a third consecutive victory in the Funny Car class, while Gaige Herrera is favored to prevail in the Pro Stock Motorcycle division. Greg Anderson and Dallas Glenn continue their battle for Pro Stock dominance, while the Top Fuel race is the most open. Justin Ashley starts after entering five finals in his last six events. He’s coming off consecutive victories and is the man to beat, but Tony Stewart still leads the series.
Key Times (EDT):
Saturday, July 19
#2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Round 1 Top Fuel: 2:45 p.m. Funny Car: 3:15 p.m. Pro Stock: 3:45 p.m. Pro Stock Motorcycle: 4:15 p.m.
#2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Finals Top Fuel: 5:00 p.m. Funny Car: 5:30 p.m. Pro Stock: 6:05 p.m. Pro Stock Motorcycle: 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 20:
Eliminations: From 10:30 a.m.
Expert Pick
It’s too close to call the TF division in the Northwest Nationals, but we’ll settle with the driver of the moment. Justin Ashley knows how to enter a final, and as evidenced by his previous two rounds, he can get the job done. He’s priced at +525, potentially paying out $125.00 on a $20 bet.
Formula Drift: Crossroads St. Louis
When: July 17 – July 19, 2025 Where: World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison, IL Where to Watch: Live on FormulaD Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The Formula Drift series enters the second half of the season, with Fredric Aasbo in pole position. This weekend, racers line up in Madison, IL, where another close tussle is expected between the Pro Standings leader and drifting legend James Deane. The Irishman enters as the favorite, but Aasbo is Mr. Consistent this campaign, appearing in three finals in four rounds.
Key Times (CDT):
Saturday, July 19: Pro: Top 32: 3:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Pro: Top 16: 7:45 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
Fredric Aasbo beats James Deane in the race for our expert pick tag. His consistency this season surpasses his competitors, and he’s priced fairly at +380. A $20 stake on the Norwegian to win offers a possible payday of $96.00.
Power Slap 14
When: Friday, July 18, 2025 Where: XULA Convocation Center, New Orleans, LA Where to Watch: Live on YouTube Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Two Championship bouts headline Power Slap 14 in New Orleans on Friday, but our attention is on an earlier encounter. Seventh-ranked Aaron “The Colossus” Turner faces the second-best heavyweight Nate Burnard in the fourth battle of the evening. Turner has two fights under his belt, winning on debut via a round 2 KO and losing to Wes Mena via Majority Decision last time out. He has a strong chin and delivers powerful knocks, which could trouble Burnard, who operates with a 2-3-0 record.
Key Times (EDT):
Fights Start: 9:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Aaron “The Colossus” Turner takes on Nate Burnard in the fourth encounter of the night, and we fancy his chances. He starts as the underdog at +160, with a win and a loss to his name. The one blemish to his name came against Wes Mena in Power Slap 12, when the judges favored “The Boom.” Despite the loss, it showed that Turner can go all the way. Turner enters the arena at +160, offering a possible payout of $52.00 when you wager $20.
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars: Knight Before the Kings Royal
When: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Where: Eldora Speedway, Rossburg, OH Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
A star-studded field forms the grid at Eldora Speedway on Friday for the Knight Before the Kings Royal. Kyle Larson makes a rare appearance in the “Greatest Show on Dirt” and is favored to prevail, but the regular World of Outlaws contingent won’t make it easy. Series leader David Gravel is aiming for another win at Eldora, after winning the Kings Royal in 2024, while Michael Kofoid seeks to extend his unbeaten podium run. “Buddy” averages 2.00 in his previous five starts, and 5.85 across 41 races this campaign.
Key Times (EDT)
Pre-Race Ceremonies: 7:45 p.m.
Expert Pick
We are rewarding Michael Kofoid’s consistency this weekend and bestowing our expert pick tag on him. He’s a three-time winner in his last nine starts and hasn’t missed the podium. The in-form racer enters Eldora Speedway as a longshot at +1257, offering a potential payout of $271.40.
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NXTbets Expert Pick Roundup: Weekend of July 18th
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Motorsports steal the show in our NXTbets Expert Pick Roundup: weekend of July 18, but there is also disc golf for alternative sports fans. The Czech MotoGP fills the role of the headline act, while the Tour de France closes out its second week of racing over in Western Europe. Staying on the old continent, we travel East to Estonia for the highly anticipated European Disc Golf Festival, and Power Slap visits New Orleans. Discover who has the edge in each event from July 18 to 20 in our preview below.
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MotoGP: Czech Grand Prix
When: July 18 – July 20, 2025
Where: Automotodrom Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
Where to Watch: Live on MotoGP VideoPass, FS
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Round 12 of the 2025 MotoGP season takes off at Autodrom Brno between Friday and Sunday. There is only one name to remember leading into the Czech Republic, and that is Marc Marquez. “The Ant of Cervera” boasts seven trips inside Victory Lane this campaign, and lines up at Brno searching for his fifth consecutive triumph. His younger brother, Alex, has given him a run for his money this season, but has settled for runner-up behind Marc in five races.
Key Times (CEST):
Saturday, July 19:
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, July 20:
Race: 2:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
It’s difficult to bet against a rider like Marc Marquez when he his just this dominant. After losing ground at the start of the German Grand Prix, he fought his way back to his usual position on top of the podium. We fancy his chances in Czechia, but his odds are short at -250, possibly paying out $28.00 when you bet $20.
Tour de France: 2025
When: July 5 – July 27, 2025
Where: Lille – Paris, France
Where to Watch: Live on Peacock
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
After two weeks in the saddle, we have a clearer picture of how the Tour should play out, and it’s going as expected. Tadej Pogačar powered to the top of Hautacam on stage 12 to retrieve the yellow jersey and open up a 3:31 lead over his perennial rival Jonas Vingegaard. There is still plenty of cycling to come, but it’s going to be an insurmountable task for any rider to threaten Pogi’s fourth title chase.
Key Times (EDT):
Daily Coverage: 6:30 a.m.
Expert Pick
Three-time Champion Tadej Pogačar is looking like the rider to beat this Grand Tour. He’s fresh off a win in South-Eastern France and holds a commanding lead after two weeks in the saddle. Pogi carries short odds into this edition at -250, possibly paying $28.00 if you wager $20.
AMA Pro Motocross Championship: Washougal National
When: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Where: Washougal MX Park, Washougal, WA
Where to Watch: Live on Super MotoCross Video Pass, NBC
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Seven rounds into the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, and it seems that Jett Lawrence can’t be beaten. The Australian has stood on the top of the podium in every round, opening up a 51-point lead over his brother. Despite a few challenges from Hunter and Chase Sexton, the younger Lawrence has wiped the dirt with this field, looking comfortable while doing it. Chase Sexton is the defending Washougal National Champion at this circuit, but he’ll have a tough time fending off Jett to retain the crown.
Key Times (PDT):
Saturday, July 19:
450 Class Moto #1: 12:10 p.m.
450 Class Moto #2: 2:25 p.m.
Expert Pick
His odds are short at -824, but you have to agree with the market. Jett Lawrence has gone unbeaten this Championship, and it’s hard to see anybody standing on the top of the podium on Saturday afternoon. His odds translate to a potential payday of $22.43 for a $20 stake.
DGPT: European Disc Golf Festival
When: July 17 – July 20, 2025
Where: Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, Tallinn, Estonia
Where to Watch: Live on Disc Golf Network
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The professional disc golf fraternity tees off in Estonia this weekend, searching for European major glory. Gannon Buhr is tipped to prevail over a quality MPO field, but we are in awe of the caliber of the FPO competition. Series leader Holyn Handley is in attendance, along with double winner this season, Silva Saarinen. However, they are up against a local legend, in the form of Kristin Lätt. She starts as the favorite after finishing inside the top two in eight of her nine events this year, winning three times.
Key Times (EET):
Saturday, July 19:
FPO: 9:45 a.m.
MPO: 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 20:
FPO: 9:45 a.m.
MPO: 3:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
The FPO should treat disc golf fans to an epic tussle this weekend, with three players in the hunt for glory. However, we think the local, Kristin Lätt, has what it takes to prevail. She starts at +128, which means a $20 bet could payout $46.60.
NHRA: Northwest Nationals
When: July 18 – July 20, 2025
Where: Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA
Where to Watch: Live on NHRA.TV, FS1
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
NHRA moves West this weekend for a full schedule at Pacific Raceways. Austin Prock is tipped for a third consecutive victory in the Funny Car class, while Gaige Herrera is favored to prevail in the Pro Stock Motorcycle division. Greg Anderson and Dallas Glenn continue their battle for Pro Stock dominance, while the Top Fuel race is the most open. Justin Ashley starts after entering five finals in his last six events. He’s coming off consecutive victories and is the man to beat, but Tony Stewart still leads the series.
Key Times (EDT):
Saturday, July 19
#2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Round 1
Top Fuel: 2:45 p.m.
Funny Car: 3:15 p.m.
Pro Stock: 3:45 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle: 4:15 p.m.
#2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Finals
Top Fuel: 5:00 p.m.
Funny Car: 5:30 p.m.
Pro Stock: 6:05 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle: 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 20:
Eliminations: From 10:30 a.m.
Expert Pick
It’s too close to call the TF division in the Northwest Nationals, but we’ll settle with the driver of the moment. Justin Ashley knows how to enter a final, and as evidenced by his previous two rounds, he can get the job done. He’s priced at +525, potentially paying out $125.00 on a $20 bet.
Formula Drift: Crossroads St. Louis
When: July 17 – July 19, 2025
Where: World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison, IL
Where to Watch: Live on FormulaD
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The Formula Drift series enters the second half of the season, with Fredric Aasbo in pole position. This weekend, racers line up in Madison, IL, where another close tussle is expected between the Pro Standings leader and drifting legend James Deane. The Irishman enters as the favorite, but Aasbo is Mr. Consistent this campaign, appearing in three finals in four rounds.
Key Times (CDT):
Saturday, July 19:
Pro: Top 32: 3:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Pro: Top 16: 7:45 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
Fredric Aasbo beats James Deane in the race for our expert pick tag. His consistency this season surpasses his competitors, and he’s priced fairly at +380. A $20 stake on the Norwegian to win offers a possible payday of $96.00.
Power Slap 14
When: Friday, July 18, 2025
Where: XULA Convocation Center, New Orleans, LA
Where to Watch: Live on YouTube
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Two Championship bouts headline Power Slap 14 in New Orleans on Friday, but our attention is on an earlier encounter. Seventh-ranked Aaron “The Colossus” Turner faces the second-best heavyweight Nate Burnard in the fourth battle of the evening. Turner has two fights under his belt, winning on debut via a round 2 KO and losing to Wes Mena via Majority Decision last time out. He has a strong chin and delivers powerful knocks, which could trouble Burnard, who operates with a 2-3-0 record.
Key Times (EDT):
Fights Start: 9:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Aaron “The Colossus” Turner takes on Nate Burnard in the fourth encounter of the night, and we fancy his chances. He starts as the underdog at +160, with a win and a loss to his name. The one blemish to his name came against Wes Mena in Power Slap 12, when the judges favored “The Boom.” Despite the loss, it showed that Turner can go all the way. Turner enters the arena at +160, offering a possible payout of $52.00 when you wager $20.
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars: Knight Before the Kings Royal
When: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Where: Eldora Speedway, Rossburg, OH
Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
A star-studded field forms the grid at Eldora Speedway on Friday for the Knight Before the Kings Royal. Kyle Larson makes a rare appearance in the “Greatest Show on Dirt” and is favored to prevail, but the regular World of Outlaws contingent won’t make it easy. Series leader David Gravel is aiming for another win at Eldora, after winning the Kings Royal in 2024, while Michael Kofoid seeks to extend his unbeaten podium run. “Buddy” averages 2.00 in his previous five starts, and 5.85 across 41 races this campaign.
Key Times (EDT)
Pre-Race Ceremonies: 7:45 p.m.
Expert Pick
We are rewarding Michael Kofoid’s consistency this weekend and bestowing our expert pick tag on him. He’s a three-time winner in his last nine starts and hasn’t missed the podium. The in-form racer enters Eldora Speedway as a longshot at +1257, offering a potential payout of $271.40.
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