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NXTbets Expert Pick Roundup: Weekend of May 9th

NXTbets Expert Pick Roundup: Weekend of May 9th

Motorsports dominates the NXTbets’ expert pick roundup for the weekend of May 9th. The 2025 Supercross season concludes on Saturday, May 10th, in Salt Lake City with Cooper Webb and Chase Sexton locked in a battle for supremacy. Over in Texas, the PBR UTB series enters the Elimination rounds as riders look to book their ticket into the Championship decider. Across the pond, MotoGP takes on the famous Le Mans circuit, with Marc Marquez looking to return to the summit of the standings.

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MotoGP: Grand Prix de France
Marc Marquez
-225
$28.89
AMA Supercross Round 17 Salt Lake City
Chase Sexton
-205
$29.76
PBR World Finals: UTB Eliminations
Dalton Kasel
N/A
N/A
WoO: HVAC Distributors Morgan Cup
David Gravel
+286
$77.20
HLR: Hasty Bake Kansas City Clash
Brad Sweet
+184
$56.80
USAC: Sprint Car Championship Bloomington Speedway
Justin Grant
+368
$93.60
BKFC 74: Salt Lake City
Mike Richman
+107
$41.40
Formula Drift: Road to the Championship
Fredric Aasbo
+755
$171.00
PFL Europe: Belfast (Lightweight and Bantamweight)
Gino Van Steenis
-105
$39.05
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MotoGP: Grand Prix de France

When: May 9–May 11, 2025
Where: The Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, Le Mans, France
Where to Watch: Live on MotoGP VideoPass
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

Reigning series Champion Jorge Martin won’t line up to defend his Grand Prix de France title after a horrific crash in Qatar. Instead, Marc Marquez enters as the winningest active rider at this venue with three crowns to his name, two behind the great Jorge Lorenzo.

Marquez topped the time sheet after FP1 and Practice on Friday, setting the new lap record in Le Mans, previously held by Martin. Local boy Fabio Quartararo clocked the second fastest time behind Marc in the afternoon session. The South African Brad Binder impressed in FP1 before dropping off the pace significantly in the second session.

The younger Marquez, Alex, isn’t to be forgotten as he takes to the grid for the first time as a MotoGP winner. “Mister P2” broke the narrative in Spain to claim his first checkered flag in the big leagues.

Key Times (CEST):

Friday, May 9:
Free Practice #1: 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Practice: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 10:
Free Practice #2: 10:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
Qualifying: 10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.
Tissot Sprint: 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 11:
Race: 2:00 p.m.

Expert Pick

Marc Marquez stands out as the rider to beat at Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, based on current and historical form. The Spaniard has triumphed in France on three occasions, the same number of victories he’s recorded this year. Sportsbooks have the older Marquez at -225, paying $28.89 on a $20 bet.

AMA Supercross Round 17 Salt Lake City

When: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Where: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT
Where to Watch: Live on SuperMotocross TV
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

Two names are on everyone’s lips as the final round of the 2025 Supercross series approaches. Cooper Webb and Chase Sexton have battled it out for the top spot consistently throughout the year, collecting 11 victories between them. Webb lines up on the start hill with a nine-point advantage over Sexton, after riding his way onto the podium in 12 of the last 13 races.

Sexton is the winningest rider in the field with six to his name and three in his previous four starts. The KTM  rider is in fine form, but he ultimately needs Cooper Webb to falter if he is to take the Championship. Even if he wins in Salt Lake City, Chase must hope that Webb finishes outside of the top five to end the year ahead of him in the standings.

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

Expert Pick

Chase Sexton is the rider to beat as the 2025 Supercross season draws to a close. He starts as the double defending champion at this venue, fresh off winning three of the previous four races. His odds are short, given his current form and historical record at this track. Sportsbooks have Chase at -205, potentially returning $29.76 on a $20 wager.

PBR World Finals: UTB Eliminations

When: May 8 – 11, 2025
Where: Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth, IN
Where to Watch: Live on RidePassPBR YouTube channel, CBS
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

The top 40-ranked PBR UTB riders in 2025, along with five invited guests from the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour, enter the Eliminations at the Cowtown Coliseum. Only the top 20 riders will automatically earn their ticket into next weekend’s Championship showdown. The remaining 25 participants enter into the Ride for Redemption event, where the top five performers will earn their entry into the Championship.

Dalton Kasel and Brady Fielder lead the field after a high-flying regular season. Kasel got up to win five times, four of them coming in his last eight starts. The Australian, Brady Fielder, topped the series for podium returns, notching up eight across the campaign.

Key Times (CT):

Thursday, May 8: 7:45 p.m.

Friday, May 9: 7:45 p.m.

Saturday, May 10: 7:45 p.m.

Sunday, May 11: 1:45 p.m.

Expert Pick 

Five podiums and four wins in his last eight starts make Dalton Kasel the rider to catch as Eliminations take shape.

WoO: HVAC Distributors Morgan Cup

When: May 10, 2025
Where: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

The first night of Morgan Cup action was scheduled for Friday, but inclement weather rained on the parade. Now, the WoO sprint car contingent will line up for one night only on Saturday, as they look to close the gap on the series leader, David Gravel. The Big Game Motorsports driver took top honors at the Williams Grove Speedway in 2019.

Michael Kofoid starts fresh off a midweek win at Lincoln Speedway, handing him his second podium in four starts. Another winner on the grid is Carson Macedo, who snatched the checkered flag back in 2021. The Californian has podiumed in 50% of his last 10 starts, making him a serious contender for Morgan Cup Glory on Saturday.

Key Times (ET):

Saturday, May 10:
Pit Gates Open: 5:00 p.m.
Grandstand Gates Open: 5:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m.

Expert Pick

David Gravel missed out on a podium in the Gettysburg Clash, but he still held on for his 18th top-five result of the term. He starts as our expert pick after winning here in 2019, and arriving off the back of six victories this year. Sportsbooks price the favorite at +286 for the Morgan Cup, potentially paying $77.20 for a $20 stake.

HLR: Hasty Bake Kansas City Clash

When: Friday, May 9, 2025
Where: Lakeside Speedway, Kansas City, KS
Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

Kyle Larson leads a star-studded lineup at Lakeside Speedway on Friday night in the Hasty Bake Kansas City Clash. Larson starts as the second favorite behind his brother-in-law, Brad Sweet, who has barely put a foot wrong this season.

Sweet leads the series after racking up seven podiums in eight races and averaging 2.38. Rico Abreu drives into Kansas City after winning the second race at Texas Motor Speedway. Brent Marks also found his way onto the top of the podium in Fort Worth, but starts as a rank outsider in the odds.

Key Times (CT): 
Pits Open: 2:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m.

Expert Pick

Brad Sweet earns the expert pick tag for Lakeside Speedway. He starts as the favorite ahead of Kyle Larson, priced at +184 to take the checkered flag. That translates to a potential payout of $56.90 on a $20 wager.

USAC: Sprint Car Championship Bloomington Speedway

When: Friday, May 9, 2025
Where: Bloomington Speedway, Bloomington, IN
Where to Watch: Live on FloSports
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

Series leader Kyle Cummins takes the deserved favorite tag into Bloomington Speedway after winning three times in 2025. He tops the field for podium finishes on seven, and is yet to finish outside of the top seven. Logan Seavey enters as the second favorite, despite an erratic season with two podiums and as many finishes outside of the top 10.

Justin Grant provides the best value for money at +368 after three consecutive races inside the top two. Grant is a double winner this year and boasts a finishing average of third place, the second-best in the field.

Key Times (ET): 
Pits Open: 4:00 p.m.
Cars on Track: 6:30 p.m.

Expert Pick

Justin Grant starts with favorable odds despite a stellar season with two victories and two runner-ups. Grant has finished inside the top two in his last three starts, averaging 3.0 across all races this year. He lines up at +368, offering a potential return of $93.60 on a $20 wager.

BKFC 74: Salt Lake City

When: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Where: The Maverik Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Where to Watch: Live on DAZN
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

Utah welcomes a spectacle of bare-knuckle boxing that shines a spotlight on light heavyweight and heavyweight fighters. Josh Dyer steps into the squared circle as the favorite to snatch the light heavyweight belt from Mike Richman on Saturday night.

Richman has won seven of his nine fights, while Dyer has only lost once in five encounters, making for a tight matchup. Former Miami Dolphins and New York Jets player Ben Moa makes his sophomore BKFC appearance in a heavyweight duel against Bobby “Zombie” Brents. “Zombie” enters the Maverik Center after consecutive defeats in the competition.

Key Time (MDT):
Fights Start: 6:00 p.m.

Expert Pick

Light Heavyweight Champion Mike Richman is our expert pick for BKFC 74. He is the most experienced fighter on the card and has only won one of his seven fights via decision since entering the squared circle. “The Marine” starts as the underdog against Dyer at +107, offering a potential payout of $41.40 on a $20 wager.

Formula Drift: Road to the Championship

When: May 8 – May 10, 2025
Where: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA
Where to Watch: Live on FormulaD
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

The second round of the 2025 Formula Drift series shifts into gear this weekend at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. James Deane, the 2024 Pro Champion, finished second in Long Beach and returns to a track where he finished third last year.

Frederic Aasbo is one to watch this weekend and lines up as the best value for money bet in the competition. The Norwegian starts with +755 odds despite winning at this venue last year and arriving off the back of a triumph on the Streets of Long Beach.

Key Times (ET):

Thursday, May 8:
Prospec: Practice: 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Pro: Practice: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Prospec: Seeding Bracket: 3:00 p.m. 
Pro: Seeding Bracket: 7:45 p.m.

Friday, May 9:
Prospec: Top 32: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Prospec: Top 16: 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 10:
Pro: Top 32: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Pro: Top 16:
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Expert Pick

Fredric Aasbo lines up in Georgia as the expert pick, after winning the season, and returning to a venue where he triumphed last time out. Sportsbooks have Aasbo at +755 for the event win, approximately paying $171 on a $20 wager.

PFL Europe: Belfast

When: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Where: The SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Where to Watch: Live on ESPN, ESPN+, DAZN
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

Belfast takes center stage this weekend as PFL Europe enters the SmartCage for a festival of lightweight and bantamweight fights. Paul “Big News” Hughes takes on Bruno Miranda after losing the Bellator Lightweight Championship to Nurmagomedov in January.

The 2024 PFL Europe Bantamweight Champion Lewis “McGrizzla” McGrillen is back in action, this time against Alan Philpott. McGrillen is a force to be reckoned with in the bantamweight division, carrying a 91.7% career success rate.

Key Times (ET):

Saturday, May 10:
Fights Start: 12:00 p.m.

Expert Pick

Gino Van Steenis offers excellent value for money at -105, approximately paying $39.05 for a $20 stake. Van Steenis boasts a superior win record to his opponent, only losing once in six fights.

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