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NXTbets Expert Pick Roundup: Weekend of May 2nd

NXTbets Expert Pick Roundup: Weekend of May 2nd

Motorsports take center stage this May Day weekend as Formula 1 touches down in Miami, and the penultimate round of Supercross lifts off in Denver. A festival of MotoAmerica racing entertains fans in Georgia all weekend, while World of Outlaws Late Models and Sprint Cars are back on the dirt. Here is your NXTbets expert pick roundup for the weekend of May 2nd, 2025.

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Event
Expert Pick
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Formula 1: Miami GP
Oscar Piastri
+184
$56.80
AMA Supercross Round 16 Denver
Cooper Webb
+150
$50.00
MotoAmerica: Road Atlanta - Supersport
Mathew Scoltz
+202
$60.40
MotoAmerica: Road Atlanta - Superbike
Cameron Beaubier
-101
$39.80
MotoAmerica: Road Atlanta - King of the Baggers
Kyle Wyman
+177
$55.40
World of Outlaws: Dairyland Showdown
Bobby Pierce
+186
$57.20
World of Outlaws: #LetsRaceTwo
Sheldon Haudenschild
+1364
$292.80
USAC: Eldora Speedway
Kyle Cummins
+590
$138.00
SLS: Miami
Nyjah Huston
+300
$80.00
WSL: Bonsoy Gold Cost Pro - Men's
Italo Ferreira
+452
$110.40
SWSL: Bonsoy Gold Cost Pro - Women's
Caroline Marks
+302
$80.40

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F1: Miami Grand Prix

When: May 2–May 4, 2025
Where: Miami International Autodrome, Miami
Where to Watch: Live on ESPN and F1 TV Pro
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

Miami hosts the glamorous Formula 1 roadside for the fourth time, with Lando Norris returning to the scene of his maiden F1 victory. Max Verstappen is the only other driver to win at the Miami International Autodrome, and despite car challenges, he is pushing high speeds in the RB21.

Oscar Piastri lines up this weekend as the Driver Championship leader, after claiming three wins in his previous four starts. Charles Leclerc is looking for his second top-three finish of the season at a circuit where he has podiumed on two previous visits.

Mercedes is the only “Big Four” team yet to produce a podium finishing car in Southern Florida. They have their best chance yet as George Russell has finished inside the top three in three races this year.

Key Times (Miami Time):

Friday, May 2:
Practice 1: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sprint Qualifying: 4:30 p.m. – 5:14 p.m.

Saturday, May 3:
Sprint: 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Qualifying 1: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 4:

Expert Pick

The current form of Oscar Piastri makes him the one to beat heading into Miami. Of course, his past form at this track may count against him, but he’s already proven in Jeddah, Bahrain, and Shanghai that historical results don’t define his current performance. Sportsbooks have the Australian at +184 heading into this weekend, offering a prospective payout of $56.80 on a $20 wager.

AMA Supercross Round 16 Denver

When: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Where: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
Where to Watch: Live on Peacock
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

The penultimate round of the 2025 AMA Supercross season has arrived, and only Cooper Webb and Chase Sexton remain in the title fight. Webb leads by 12 points from Sexton, after bagging his fifth win of the year last weekend in Pittsburgh. Despite his work, Webb starts in Denver as the second favorite, behind Chase, who also has five wins under the bike this season.

Webb boasts podium finishes in his last five starts, while Sexton has notched up four in the same period. In the Outside picks, Aaron Plessinger continues his strong run at the backend of the series, collecting his seventh top five in eight races in the previous round. “The Cowboy” starts with three top-three returns in five starts, including a win at Foxborough.

Justin Cooper rides into the Rockies off the back of his second podium in 2025, dropping his season finishing average to 6.13. Don’t forget about the consistent performance of Ken Roczen, who has only crossed the line outside of the top five in four races this year.

Key Times (MT):
Practice: 10:00 a.m.
Qualifying: 11:00 a.m.
Main Event: 5:00 p.m

Expert Pick

The series leader, Cooper Webb, earns our confidence as the expert pick heading into Supercross Denver. His odds place him as the second favorite heading into round 16, at +150. A $20 wager on Webb offers a payout potential of $50.

MotoAmerica: Road Atlanta

When: May 2-4, 2025
Where: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, GA
Where to Watch: Live on MotoAmerica Live+ 
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

MotoAmerica is back on track, and for the first time in 202,5 we see the Supersport, Superbike, and King of the Baggers racers on one weekend. P.J. Jacobsen takes center stage in the Supersport class, returning to a track where he won both races last year. His history in Georgia gives him the favorite tag, but the series leader, Mathew Scholtz, will keep Jacobsen in his sights.

Cameron Beaubier lines up on the grid as the Superbik rider to beat, at a track where he grabbed a win and a runner-up finish in his two starts last time. The Superbike series leader comes into Road Atlanta in fine form, winning the season-opening race.

King of the Baggers is back in action for the first time since the Daytona 200, and it’s Kyle Wyman who enters as the series leader. He took the checkered flag in the first two races this season to grab a comfortable buffer over title contender Troy Herfoss. Despite his dynamite start to the season, Wyman is the second favorite heading in behind Herfoss, but he offers excellent value this weekend in Georgia.

Key Times (EST):
Friday, May 2:
Practice Sessions Start: 10:10 a.m.
Qualifying Sessions Start: 1:50 p.m.

Saturday, May 3:
Race 1 Sessions Start: 2:10 p.m.

Sunday, May 4:
Race 2 Sessions Start: 2:10 p.m.

Expert Pick – Supersport

Mathew Scholtz offers great value this weekend for a rider who leads the Championship. The defending series Champion already has a win to his name after two races and earned a podium at this circuit last year. Scholtz carries pre-event odds of +202, offering a potential payout of $60.40 on a $20 wager.

Expert Pick – Superbike

Cameron Beaubier is looking solid so far as he sets his sights on the Championship. He is our expert pick for the Superbike class in Atlanta with two podiums, including a win to his name already this season. The favorite starts at -101 with a prospective payout of $39.80 on a $20 wager.


Expert Pick – King of the Baggers

After consecutive wins in the opening two races at the Daytona 200, it’s surprising to see Kyle Wyman enter as the second favorite to Troy Herfoss. However, the series leader gets our stamp of approval for Road Atlanta, carrying odds of +177, and offering a potential payout of $55.40 on a $20 bet.

USAC: Eldora Speedway

When: May 2–3, 2025
Where: Eldora Speedway, Rossburg, OH
Where to Watch: Live on FloRacing
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

The AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship is back in action for a double header at the Eldora Speedway. Kyle Cummins leads the series, lining up in Rossburg, and offers the best value in the field at +590, despite carrying a finishing average of 2.75, better than any of his competitors.

Justin Grant steals the favorite honor coming off the back of consecutive podiums, including a win at Lawrenceburg Speedway. Grant holds the second-best finishing average this season at 3.13, after finishing inside the top five in all but one race.

Key Times (ET):
Friday, May 2: Cars on the track: 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 3: Cars on the track: 6:00 p.m.

Expert Pick

A finishing average of 2.75 makes Kyle Cummins the most consistent racer on the start line, which is why he is our expert pick for Eldora Speedway. Cummins carries favorable odds of +590, offering a potential payout of $138 for a $20 stake.

World of Outlaws: Dairyland Showdown

When: May 2–3, 2025
Where: Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, WI
Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

Mississippi Thunder Speedway roars to life on Friday, May 2nd, as the World of Outlaws Dairyland Showdown hits the track. Series leader Bobby Pierce enters the round as the driver to beat, after winning three of his last six races. “The Smooth Operator” holds an 82-point lead over Nick Hoffman heading into Fountain City.

Jonathan Davenport makes a cameo in the Showdown, marking only his sixth WoO Late Models series start this year. Besides a 20th-place finish in the third race at Volusia Speedway Park, Davenport has crossed the line inside the top two in every other start this season. Nick Hoffman and Ryan Gustin remain drivers to watch, with finishing averages hovering between nine and 10.

Key Times (CT):

Friday, May 2:

Pit Gates Open: 2:00 p.m.
Grandstand Gates Open: 5:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 3:

Pit Gates Open: 2:00 p.m.
Grandstand Gates Open: 5:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m.

Expert Pick

Series leader Bobby Pierce is an easy expert pick for the first Dairyland feature of 2025, after winning 50% of his previous six races. Pierce starts the Dairyland Showdown at +186, offering a possible payout of $57.20 on a $20 wager.

World of Outlaws: #LetsRaceTwo

When: May 2–3, 2025
Where: Eldora Speedway, New Weston, OH
Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

Eldora Speedway, Ohio, prepares itself for the “Greatest Show on Dirt” as the sprint cars roll up to the line. Sheldon Haudenschild claimed the first Feature here in 2024, before David Gravel matched the performance the following day. Gravel is the driver to defeat, as he’s soared onto the podium in 61% of races this season, winning five times.

Haud drives into Rossburg fresh off a win at the Haub’s Town Showdown, his first of the season. The news gets better for him as Eldora Speedway is a track where he’s earned top honors on two occasions, and a third here would help bring his campaign back on track. Logan Schuchart continues to impress with his 17th top 10 of the year, which includes seven podiums. Despite his efforts, he remains a longshot in the eyes of bettors.

Key Times (CT):

Friday, May 2:

Pit Gates Open: 1:00 p.m.
Grandstand Gates Open: 2:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m.

Saturday,  May 3:

Pit Gates Open: 1:00 p.m.
Grandstand Gates Open: 2:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m.

Expert Pick

Sheldon Haudenschild cracks the nod as our expert pick for the #LetsRaceTwo showdown after prevailing here twice before. He is also brimming with confidence after his win a week ago, and is favorably priced at +1364. Haud offers bettors a potential payout of $292.80 on a $20 bet.

SLS: Miami

When: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Where: WATSCO Arena, Miami, FL
Where to Watch: Live on Rumble
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

Street League Skateboarding has returned, making its season debut in the heat of Miami. The 2024 Super Crown Champion drops in as the favorite, just ahead of a regular nine club member, Sora Shirai, who has triumphed in two of the previous three SLS events. Huston was victorious twice in 2024, but the one that mattered was in Sao Paulo.

Giovanni Vianna returns to the circuit after a highly consistent run last season, where he made five final rounds, and finished second three times. The Brazilian is joined on the start sheet by fellow Portuguese speaker Gustavo Ribeiro who is fresh off his third place in last year’s Super Crown. 

Key Time (ET):

Women’s and Men’s KO Rounds: 12:00 p.m.
Women’s Final: 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Final: 7:00 p.m.

Expert Pick

It’s a close call between Sora Shirai and Nyjah Huston for our expert pick, but the local boy gets the nod. Nyjah Huston is fresh off a Super Crown victory and is no stranger to the nine club in massive moments. Sportsbooks have Huston at +300 heading into Miami, offering a potential payout of $80.00 on a $20 wager..

WSL: Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro

When: May 3 – May 13, 2025
Where: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Where to Watch:  Live on  Worldsurfleague.com
Where to Bet:  With our Partnered Sportsbooks

The World Surf League checks in for the sixth round of the Championship, as the world’s best surfers paddle out for the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro. Big news on the leaderboard is that Gabriela Bryan has taken the yellow jersey off of Caitlin SImmers in the women’s competition, while Italo Ferreira retains the status quo in the men’s department.

Ferreira struggled to get going at Bells Beach, exiting in the round of 32 courtesy of local Xavier Huxtable. Huxtable’s compatriots Jack Robinson and Isabella Nichols are riding high after triumphing at Bells Beach, and now find themselves firmly in the title hunt. 

Key Time (AEST):

Next Call: Sunday, May 3 (7:00 a.m)

Expert Pick – Men’s

Series leader Italo Ferreira takes the favorite tag into the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro. Despite faltering in the last round, the Brazilian is in fine form this season, making two finals and winning once. Ferreira enters at +452, suggesting an approximate payout of $110.40 on a $20 wager.

Expert Pick – Women’s

Caroline Marks touches down on the Gold Coast in sixth on the rankings. The American has endured a rocky season so far, but boasts the distinction of making one final and winning it. Caroline paddles at +302 for the win, potentially returning $80.40 for a $20 stake.

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