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NXTbets Expert Pick Roundup: Weekend of October 17th

NXTbets Expert Pick Roundup: Weekend of October 17th

A festival of motorsports entertains Texas this weekend, from Formula 1 in Austin to the High Limit Racing finale in Fort Worth. Formula Drift wraps up its campaign in Long Beach, with James Deane looking to put the cherry on top of his successful title defence. Beyond the finish line, Missy Gannon is looking to pip Holyn Handley in the DGPT Pro Tour Championship, and Bryce Henry seeks to remain unbeaten inside the squared circle. Discover our NXTbet expert pick roundup for the weekend of October 17th for the inside lane ahead of a busy three days.

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Event
Expert Pick
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Formula 1: United States
Max Verstappen
+233
$66.60
MotoGP: Australia
Alex Marquez
+275
$75.00
DGPT: Pro Tour Championship - FPO
Missy Gannon
+166
$53.00
Formula Drift: Long Beach 2
James Deane
+229
$65.80
BKFC Fight Night Hammond
Bryce Henry
-504
$23.97
Super DIRTcar Series: Fall Nationals
Mat Williamson
+114
$42.80
High Limit Racing: All-In Championship
Brad Sweet
+250
$70.00
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars: Putnamville Showdown
Michael Kofoid
+370
$94.00

Formula 1: United States

When: October 17 – October 19, 2025
Where: Circuit of the Americas, Austin, TX
Where to Watch: Live on ESPN and F1 TV Pro
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

Formula 1 makes its second trip stateside this weekend for the United States Grand Prix, and the stakes are high. McLaren already has the Constructors’ in the bag, and Oscar Piastri leads the Drivers’ Championship from teammate Lando Noriss. However, the duo haven’t looked as comfortable in recent races, compared to the earlier stages of the season. This has opened the door for Max Verstappen to have a run at a fifth title, but he’ll need to excel at the Circuit of the Americas to keep his hopes alive. The Dutchman has taken the checkered flag three times at this venue and has entered Victory Lane twice in his last three appearances.

Key Times (CDT):

Friday, October 17:
Sprint Qualifying: 4:30 p.m. – 5:14 p.m.

Saturday, October 18:
Sprint: 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m..
Qualifying: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 19:
Race: 2:00 p.m.

Expert Pick

Four different drivers have entered Victory Lane in the previous five rounds, making it harder to single out an expert pick than at any point this season. Oscar Piastri makes an interesting case after winning the Grand Prix on all three sprint weekends this year, but he’s never stood on the podium in Austin. Max Verstappen wins the battle, coming into this race tied for the most in-form driver in the last five rounds.

MotoGP: Australia

When: October 17 – October 19, 2025
Where: Phillip Island Circuit, Melbourne, Australia
Where to Watch: Live on MotoGP VideoPass, FS1
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

Melbourne is raring to go for MotoGP Australia, but seven-time Champion Marc Marquez won’t make the trip Down Under. “The Ant of Cervera” is recovering from an injury and is in no rush to return to action. That leaves a chance for his colleagues to prove their worth, and the markets fancy young Fermín Aldeguer, who scored his maiden MotoGP victory in Indonesia. The younger Marquez stands out as a candidate for top honors after earning three podiums in his previous four outings. Alex is also one of only three riders to win multiple races this year, along with his older brother.

Key Times (AEDT):

Saturday, October 18:
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, October 19:
Race: 2:00 p.m.

Expert Pick

We are sticking with the Marquez name for our expert pick to prevail in Australia. However, this time we’re handing the reins over to Alex Marquez, who starts as the most in-form rider on the grid, averaging 5.4 in his last five races. He’s collected three podiums in that period, including a trip inside Victory Lane in Catalonia. Alex lines up at +275 for the Grand Prix, potentially paying out $75.00 for a $20 wager.

DGPT: Pro Tour Championship

When: October 16 –  October 19, 2025
Where: New London Tech and Ivy Hill Golf Club, Lynchburg, VA
Where to Watch: Live on Disc Golf Network
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

After a hard-fought campaign, DGPT concludes the season with the highly anticipated Pro Tour Championship. Gannon Buhr tees off in Virginia as the favorite to defend his MPO title, after bagging six triumphs this season.  Despite his dominant form, his odds are too short for our liking, and we’re turning our focus to Missy Gannon in the FPO bracket. She’s on fire coming into the season decider with two victories in the past five tournaments, but she has ground to make up on Silva Saarinen, who holds a six-shot lead heading into the third round on Saturday.

Key Times (EDT):

Saturday, October 18:
FPO: 9:00 a.m.
MPO:
2:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 19:
FPO: 9:00 a.m.
MPO:
2:00 p.m.

Expert Pick

Missy Gannon hits the course as the second favorite, and she’ll have to overcome a minor deficit across the four days to prevail. However, her current form of five consecutive top-three returns, including two wins, makes her a serious threat in Virginia this weekend. She enters at +165, offering a prospective payout of $53.00 on a $20 wager.

Formula Drift: Long Beach 2

When: October 17 – October 18, 2025
Where: Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, CA
Where to Watch: Live on Formula D
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

Another series drawing to a close this weekend is Formula Drift. James Deane already has the Championship in the bag, successfully defending his title in the last round. The Irishman has regularly threatened the silveware this year, entering five finals in seven rounds, winning 60% of those contests. The markets expect Fredric Aasbo to challenge the champ after he won at this venue in round one. However, the Norwegian has struggled in the last two rounds, exiting in the Top 32 showdown.

Key Times – Saturday (PDT):

Top 32: 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Top 16: 2:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Expert Pick

Three victories in seven rounds explain why James Deane has already bagged the Formula Drift Pro title. Two of those triumphs have arrived in the last three rounds, highlighting his current form. He starts as the overwhelming favorite for glory in California at +229. Wagering $20 on Deane for victory has the potential to payout $65.80.

BKFC Fight Night Hammond

When: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Where: Horshoe Hammond, Hammond, IN
Where to Watch: Live on Fubo
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

BKFC debuts in Hammond, Indiana, on Saturday night, and all eyes are on the main event headlined by Bryce “Baba Yaga” Henry. The star is unbeaten in five trips inside the squared circle, prevailing every time via KO or TKO. Henry is matched against Roderick Stewart, who is a four-fight veteran in the promotion, having won 50% of his encounters, only one via TKO, the other was left to the judges. In the earlier fights, you’ll find two former UFC fighters furthering their careers with the gloves off. Cameron VanCamp is favored for glory in the co-main event, while Nate Maness is the favorite in the evening’s Featured Fight.

Key Times – Daily (EDT)

Fights Start: 9:00 p.m. 

Expert Pick

We are playing it safe on the expert pick for Hammond, putting our trust in the star of the show, Bryce “Baba Yaga” Henry. He has never failed inside the squared circle, and we won’t see him starting here. Henry enters with short odds of -504, potentially paying out $23.97 on a $20.00 bet.

Super DIRTcar Series: Fall Nationals

When: Friday, October 17, 2025
Where: Brockville Ontario Speedway, Brockville, ON
Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

The Super DIRTcar series returns to Brockville, Ontario, on Friday night, and the series leader, Mat Williamson, is in for a vibrant homecoming. He’s heavily favored to take the checkered flag and arrives in his home province with the shortest odds on the grid. The local has delivered the most consistency out of his peers this year to average 3.8 across all rounds, and he’s finished inside of the top five in 76% of all starts.

Key Times – Daily (EDT)

Hot Laps: T.B.D

Expert Pick

Mat Williamson earns our expert pick tag leading into Ontario on Friday night. He’s in a different league when it comes to consistency, averaging 3.8 across the season and 3.2 in his last 10 starts. Sportsbooks have Williamson at +114 for the victory, potentially paying out $42.80 from a $20 bet.

High Limit Racing: All-In Championship Weekend

When: October 17 – October 18, 2025
Where: Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX
Where to Watch: Live on FloRacing
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

“The High Rollers” roll out the red carpet one last time in 2025 as they visit the Texas Motor Speedway for the All-In Championship Weekend. Rico Abreu claims the title of favorite leading into the finale, with 11 victories in the trunk this year. He leads the series by a whisker from reigning Champion Brad Sweet, but can he hold off the series co-founder? Consistency remains a challenge for Abreu, which is why we’re entrusting Sweet with our expert pick tag. He’s averaged 3.8 in his last five meetings, prevailing once.

Key Times – Daily (CDT)

Pit gates: 2:00 p.m.
Front gates: 4:00 p.m.
Hot laps: 6:30 p.m.
Racing: 7:30 p.m.

Expert Pick

It’s tough to make a call on the expert pick for opening night in Fort Worth. Rico Abreu leads the series and is the winningest driver on the grid. However, his inconsistency makes us reluctant to opt for the Californian. Therefore, we’re putting our faith in the defending champ, Brad Sweet, who averages 4.3 in his previous 10 starts. The sportsbooks have him at +250 for the win, potentially paying out $70.00 if you wager $20

USAC Sprint Cars: Dodge City Raceway Park

When: Friday, October 17, 2025
Where: Dodge City Raceway Park, Dodge City, KS
Where to Watch: Live on FloRacing
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

Kyle Cummins has the 2025 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship in the bag as the series visits Dodge City Raceway Park. It’s a thoroughly deserved title for a driver who has barely put a foot wrong this season, averaging 4.58 across all races. He lines up in Kansas in sublime form, registering six podiums, including two victories in the past seven rounds. Logan Seavey is also worth a look from a value perspective, and enters the Midwest after his seventh victory of the year last weekend.

Key Times – Daily (CDT)

Pit Gates Open: 3:00 p.m. 
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. (Racing to follow)

Expert Pick

Kyle Cummins wins the battle for our expert pick based on his recent form, where he averages 2.2 in his last five races and 3.8 in the previous 10. His odds are short, but fair, coming into Kansas at +189 for the victory, potentially paying out $57.80 on a $20 bet.

World of Outlaws Sprint Cars: Putnamville Showdown

When: Friday, October 17, 2025
Where: Lincoln Park Speedway, Putnamville, IN
Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks

The “Greatest Show on Dirt” is preparing for a double header this weekend, starting with a visit to the Lincoln Park Speedway on Friday night. Series leader David Gravel takes pole position in the pre-event odds in the Putnamville Showdown after an impressive campaign, where he’s averaged 3.91. However, he hasn’t quite replicated that success in his previous five meetings, where he’s posted a 9.2 median. His recent form has turned us in favor of Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, who has carded 13 top threes in his last 20 encounters, triumphing on four occasions.

Key Times (EDT)

Pit Gates Open: 4:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.

Expert Pick

David Gravel has typically been the easy choice for expert pick in this competition, but his recent form leaves us reluctant to opt for the leader. Instead, we’re entrusting his rival, Michael Kofoid, with the honors, holding the best finishing average on the grid in the last five and ten races, respectively. “Buddy” is sitting on a 3.3 average in his last 10 and is priced at +370 for top honors here. Wagering $20 stands to potentially payout $94.00.

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