The final Friday of summer is here, but the prospects look bright on the sporting front over the next three days. SMX steals the spotlight with the World Championship Finals on Saturday, where Jett Lawrence is tipped for a third title. Oscar Piastri hits the streets of Baku to defend his title, while USAC and HLR drivers descend on Eldora Speedway 4-Crown Nationals. Outside of high octane action, Holyn Handley offers the best value for money as the DGPT enters its first playoff event. Learn about the best bets in our NXTbets expert pick roundup for the weekend of September 19.
When: September 19 – September 21, 2025 Where: Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan Where to Watch: Live on ESPN and F1 TV Pro Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The first two practice sessions at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix are complete, and there are contrasting results. McLaren, through Lando Norris, claimed the first practice session, before the men from Maranello stepped up in the afternoon to take first and second place. Lewis Hamilton clocked the fastest time of the day with 1:41.293, while Charles Leclerc was the most consistent overall, finishing third and second, respectively. Despite a shaky run in the second session and a potential yellow flag infringement, Oscar Piastri arrives as the driver to beat, with seven triumphs to his name in 2025.
Key Times (AZT):
Saturday, September 20: Practice #3: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Qualifying: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 21: Race: 3:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Defending Azerbaijan Grand Prix Champion, Oscar Piastri, arrives in Baku with a 1.80 finishing average in his last five starts. The Aussie lines up with the shortest odds on the grid, starting at +155, and potentially paying $51.00 for a $20 bet.
An arduous season that included the SX, MX, and SMX Championship, finally concludes in Las Vegas on Saturday. The Lawrence brothers arrive as the riders to topple, sitting in first and second in the standings. Older brother Hunter is fresh off a victory in Playoff 2, but his younger sibling Jett has won 76.9% of his last 13 races across MX and SMX. Jett Lawrence is hunting a hat trick of SMX World Championships and lines up on the start hill with the best SMX playoffs average of 1.5.
Key Times (PDT):
Saturday, September 20: 450 Class Moto #1: 7:40 p.m. 450 Class Moto #2: 9:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
Jett Lawrence was schooled by his older sibling last time out, but his winning average across Pro Motocross and the playoffs makes him our pick for glory in Vegas. He lines up with short odds of -394. Placing $20 on the defending champion offers a potential payout of $25.49.
NHRA: 4-Wide Carolina Nationals
When: September 18 – September 21, 2025 Where: zMax Dragway, Concord, NC Where to Watch: Live on NHRA.TV, FS1 Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
NHRA racing is back for a second consecutive weekend, but this time it’s a four-lane affair. The underdog uprising at Reading last weekend made us triple-think before suggesting an expert pick for this weekend’s 4-Wide Carolina Nationals. Dallas Glenn was the only frontrunner who stood firm a week ago, bringing home his fifth Pro Stock title of the year. He also holds fond memories of this weekend’s venue, the zMax Dragway, after taking top honors here in April.
Key Times (EDT):
Friday, September 19
Pro Stock Qualifying (PS & PSM): 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Nitro Qualifying Session (FC & TF): 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 20
Pro Stock Qualifying (PS & PSM): 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Nitro Qualifying Session (FC & TF): 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
We fancy Dallas Glenn for another trip inside Victory Lane this weekend. He’s appeared in five finals in the last seven events, prevailing twice. Glenn lines up in Concord at +289, where a $20 wager stands to payout $77.80.
DGPT: Green Mountain Championships
When: September 18 – September 21, 2025 Where: Smuggler’s Notch Resort, Jeffersonville, VT Where to Watch: Live on Disc Golf Network Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The 2025 DGPT season enters the business end of proceedings this weekend with the first playoff tournament on the calendar. If you’re after a conservative bet at the Green Mountain Championships, Gannon Buhr is worth a look in the MPO bracket. He tees off with five victories in his previous 10 appearances. However, his odds are too short for our liking. So, we turned to the FPO bracket where players are offering serious value, but it’s a close duel with four players priced between +312 and +374 for the win. Eventually, Holyn Handley came out on top for her consistency, with an 82.35% top-five record this term.
Key Times (EDT):
Friday, September 19: FPO: 9:00 a.m. MPO: 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 20: FPO: 9:00 a.m. MPO: 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 21: FPO: 9:00 a.m. MPO: 2:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
The FPO bracket is the toughest to call at the Green Mountain Championship, but we have our eyes on Holyn Handley. Her consistency and form stateside this year helped her take an early lead in the standings, and she’s never looked back. Handley was impressive in her last appearance and starts here at +349, and a $20 wager might net you an $89.80 payday.
PBR Teams: Maverick Days
When: September 18 – September 20, 2025 Where: Belmont Park, Elmont, NY Where to Watch: Live on PBR App, Ridepass, Fox Nation, CW PBR Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The PBR Teams series visits New York this weekend for the Mavericks Days. Friday night presents a top-of-the-table clash between the Florida Freedom and Austin Gamblers. The latter enter as favorites despite crashing to the Floridians on three occasions this season. However, The Freedom boasts a 79.2% win rate this term, compared to the 70.1% by their opponents on Friday night. Both teams got off to a winning start on Long Island yesterday, with the Florida outfit scoring a 253.00 to 86.75 victory over their Missouri counterparts. The Gamblers powered to 338.50 to 84.50 triumph against the Kansas City Outlaws.
Key Times (EDT):
Friday, September 19: 7:45 p.m. Saturday, September 20: 5:45 p.m.
Expert Pick
Team Florida Freedom enters day two of the trip to Belmont as underdogs against the Austin Gamblers. However, the men from the Sunshine State are 3-0 against their rivals from Bat City this season, last trouncing them 434.25 to nothing. Sportsbooks have the Freedom at +110 for the victory, potentially paying out $42.00 on a $20 bet.
USAC Sprint Car: 4-Crown Nationals
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Where: Eldora Speedway, New Weston, OH Where to Watch: Live on FloRacing Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Briggs Danner entered Victory Lane at Eldora Speedway on Thursday night for his third triumph in eight appearances. He started at +1189, where a $20 wager would’ve pocketed you $257.80. Now that the preliminaries are over, drivers look ahead to the main event on Saturday night. A star-studded field lines up in Western Ohio, including Justin Grant, Daison Pursley, and Logan Seavey. However, we are rewarding series leader Kyle Cummins with our expert pick, after earning his 22nd podium of the term last night.
There is some serious value on offer in the 4-Crown Nationals, but we are playing it safe with the series leader, Kyle Cummins. He delivered on Thursday night at this venue, clinching his fifth runner-up in 10 starts. Cummins averages 4.3 in the same period.
USAC Midgets: 4-Crown Nationals
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Where: Eldora Speedway, New Weston, OH Where to Watch: Live on FloRacing Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
USAC Midget Cars are also on duty on Saturday night at Eldora Speedway for the 4-Crown Nationals. Hayden Reinbold drew first blood on Thursday night to claim the BeFour The Crowns victory, but can he sustain the momentum moving into the main event? Gavin Miller starts in winning form, with three triumphs in the trunk in his last five outings, but the series leader, Cannon McIntosh, is Mr. Consistent. He hits the dirt with seven rostrums, including three trips inside Victory Lane in his previous eight races.
It was a challenge settling on an expert pick for this race, given the tight competition at the front. We were tempted to settle on Gavin Miller for his current winning streak, but we’re rewarding consistency, which favors Cannon McIntosh. He arrives in Ohio with the best season’s finishing average of 5.76, and a 3.4 mean in his past five races. His odds are fair for a driver who leads the series, lining up at +512 for the win. Placing $20 on him at this price could potentially pay out $122.40.
HLR 4-Crown Nationals
When: September 19 – September 20, 2025 Where: Eldora Speedway, New Weston, OH Where to Watch: Live on FloRacing Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
High Limit Racing joins the USAC contingent in New Weston this weekend for a festival of sprint car racing. The “High Rollers” open their account at 4-Crown Nationals on Friday night, with Rico Abreu favored for top honors. Daison Pursley is the name that surprises after snatching three podiums in his past three starts, including his maiden HLR victory. Finally, we get the series co-founder, Brad Sweet, who found his way onto the rostrum twice in his previous three events.
Key Times Daily (EDT):
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing Starts: 8:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Rico Abreu wins the battle for our expert pick after winning four times in his previous 10 meetings. He also drove himself onto the rostrum in both races earlier in the year at Eldora Speedway. Sportsbooks have the Californian at +144, potentially paying out $48.80 for a $20 bet.
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NXTbets Expert Pick Roundup: Weekend of September 19th
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The final Friday of summer is here, but the prospects look bright on the sporting front over the next three days. SMX steals the spotlight with the World Championship Finals on Saturday, where Jett Lawrence is tipped for a third title. Oscar Piastri hits the streets of Baku to defend his title, while USAC and HLR drivers descend on Eldora Speedway 4-Crown Nationals. Outside of high octane action, Holyn Handley offers the best value for money as the DGPT enters its first playoff event. Learn about the best bets in our NXTbets expert pick roundup for the weekend of September 19.
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Formula 1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix
When: September 19 – September 21, 2025
Where: Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan
Where to Watch: Live on ESPN and F1 TV Pro
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The first two practice sessions at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix are complete, and there are contrasting results. McLaren, through Lando Norris, claimed the first practice session, before the men from Maranello stepped up in the afternoon to take first and second place. Lewis Hamilton clocked the fastest time of the day with 1:41.293, while Charles Leclerc was the most consistent overall, finishing third and second, respectively. Despite a shaky run in the second session and a potential yellow flag infringement, Oscar Piastri arrives as the driver to beat, with seven triumphs to his name in 2025.
Key Times (AZT):
Saturday, September 20:
Practice #3: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Qualifying: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 21:
Race: 3:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Defending Azerbaijan Grand Prix Champion, Oscar Piastri, arrives in Baku with a 1.80 finishing average in his last five starts. The Aussie lines up with the shortest odds on the grid, starting at +155, and potentially paying $51.00 for a $20 bet.
SMX: World Championship Final
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Where: The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
Where to Watch: Live on Super MotoCross Video Pass, Peacock
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
An arduous season that included the SX, MX, and SMX Championship, finally concludes in Las Vegas on Saturday. The Lawrence brothers arrive as the riders to topple, sitting in first and second in the standings. Older brother Hunter is fresh off a victory in Playoff 2, but his younger sibling Jett has won 76.9% of his last 13 races across MX and SMX. Jett Lawrence is hunting a hat trick of SMX World Championships and lines up on the start hill with the best SMX playoffs average of 1.5.
Key Times (PDT):
Saturday, September 20:
450 Class Moto #1: 7:40 p.m.
450 Class Moto #2: 9:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
Jett Lawrence was schooled by his older sibling last time out, but his winning average across Pro Motocross and the playoffs makes him our pick for glory in Vegas. He lines up with short odds of -394. Placing $20 on the defending champion offers a potential payout of $25.49.
NHRA: 4-Wide Carolina Nationals
When: September 18 – September 21, 2025
Where: zMax Dragway, Concord, NC
Where to Watch: Live on NHRA.TV, FS1
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
NHRA racing is back for a second consecutive weekend, but this time it’s a four-lane affair. The underdog uprising at Reading last weekend made us triple-think before suggesting an expert pick for this weekend’s 4-Wide Carolina Nationals. Dallas Glenn was the only frontrunner who stood firm a week ago, bringing home his fifth Pro Stock title of the year. He also holds fond memories of this weekend’s venue, the zMax Dragway, after taking top honors here in April.
Key Times (EDT):
Friday, September 19
Pro Stock Qualifying (PS & PSM): 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC & TF): 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 20
Pro Stock Qualifying (PS & PSM): 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC & TF): 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 21:
Nitro Eliminations (FC & TF) Round 1: 11:00 a.m.
Pro Stock Eliminations (PS & PSM) Round 1: 12:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
We fancy Dallas Glenn for another trip inside Victory Lane this weekend. He’s appeared in five finals in the last seven events, prevailing twice. Glenn lines up in Concord at +289, where a $20 wager stands to payout $77.80.
DGPT: Green Mountain Championships
When: September 18 – September 21, 2025
Where: Smuggler’s Notch Resort, Jeffersonville, VT
Where to Watch: Live on Disc Golf Network
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The 2025 DGPT season enters the business end of proceedings this weekend with the first playoff tournament on the calendar. If you’re after a conservative bet at the Green Mountain Championships, Gannon Buhr is worth a look in the MPO bracket. He tees off with five victories in his previous 10 appearances. However, his odds are too short for our liking. So, we turned to the FPO bracket where players are offering serious value, but it’s a close duel with four players priced between +312 and +374 for the win. Eventually, Holyn Handley came out on top for her consistency, with an 82.35% top-five record this term.
Key Times (EDT):
Friday, September 19:
FPO: 9:00 a.m.
MPO: 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 20:
FPO: 9:00 a.m.
MPO: 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 21:
FPO: 9:00 a.m.
MPO: 2:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
The FPO bracket is the toughest to call at the Green Mountain Championship, but we have our eyes on Holyn Handley. Her consistency and form stateside this year helped her take an early lead in the standings, and she’s never looked back. Handley was impressive in her last appearance and starts here at +349, and a $20 wager might net you an $89.80 payday.
PBR Teams: Maverick Days
When: September 18 – September 20, 2025
Where: Belmont Park, Elmont, NY
Where to Watch: Live on PBR App, Ridepass, Fox Nation, CW PBR
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The PBR Teams series visits New York this weekend for the Mavericks Days. Friday night presents a top-of-the-table clash between the Florida Freedom and Austin Gamblers. The latter enter as favorites despite crashing to the Floridians on three occasions this season. However, The Freedom boasts a 79.2% win rate this term, compared to the 70.1% by their opponents on Friday night. Both teams got off to a winning start on Long Island yesterday, with the Florida outfit scoring a 253.00 to 86.75 victory over their Missouri counterparts. The Gamblers powered to 338.50 to 84.50 triumph against the Kansas City Outlaws.
Key Times (EDT):
Friday, September 19: 7:45 p.m.
Saturday, September 20: 5:45 p.m.
Expert Pick
Team Florida Freedom enters day two of the trip to Belmont as underdogs against the Austin Gamblers. However, the men from the Sunshine State are 3-0 against their rivals from Bat City this season, last trouncing them 434.25 to nothing. Sportsbooks have the Freedom at +110 for the victory, potentially paying out $42.00 on a $20 bet.
USAC Sprint Car: 4-Crown Nationals
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Where: Eldora Speedway, New Weston, OH
Where to Watch: Live on FloRacing
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Briggs Danner entered Victory Lane at Eldora Speedway on Thursday night for his third triumph in eight appearances. He started at +1189, where a $20 wager would’ve pocketed you $257.80. Now that the preliminaries are over, drivers look ahead to the main event on Saturday night. A star-studded field lines up in Western Ohio, including Justin Grant, Daison Pursley, and Logan Seavey. However, we are rewarding series leader Kyle Cummins with our expert pick, after earning his 22nd podium of the term last night.
Key Times (EDT)
Pits Open: 2:00 p.m.
Cars on Track: 6:00 p.m. (Racing starts immediately after)
Expert Pick
There is some serious value on offer in the 4-Crown Nationals, but we are playing it safe with the series leader, Kyle Cummins. He delivered on Thursday night at this venue, clinching his fifth runner-up in 10 starts. Cummins averages 4.3 in the same period.
USAC Midgets: 4-Crown Nationals
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Where: Eldora Speedway, New Weston, OH
Where to Watch: Live on FloRacing
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
USAC Midget Cars are also on duty on Saturday night at Eldora Speedway for the 4-Crown Nationals. Hayden Reinbold drew first blood on Thursday night to claim the BeFour The Crowns victory, but can he sustain the momentum moving into the main event? Gavin Miller starts in winning form, with three triumphs in the trunk in his last five outings, but the series leader, Cannon McIntosh, is Mr. Consistent. He hits the dirt with seven rostrums, including three trips inside Victory Lane in his previous eight races.
Key Times (EDT)
Pits Open: 2:00 p.m.
Cars on Track: 6:00 p.m. (Racing starts immediately after)
Expert Pick
It was a challenge settling on an expert pick for this race, given the tight competition at the front. We were tempted to settle on Gavin Miller for his current winning streak, but we’re rewarding consistency, which favors Cannon McIntosh. He arrives in Ohio with the best season’s finishing average of 5.76, and a 3.4 mean in his past five races. His odds are fair for a driver who leads the series, lining up at +512 for the win. Placing $20 on him at this price could potentially pay out $122.40.
HLR 4-Crown Nationals
When: September 19 – September 20, 2025
Where: Eldora Speedway, New Weston, OH
Where to Watch: Live on FloRacing
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
High Limit Racing joins the USAC contingent in New Weston this weekend for a festival of sprint car racing. The “High Rollers” open their account at 4-Crown Nationals on Friday night, with Rico Abreu favored for top honors. Daison Pursley is the name that surprises after snatching three podiums in his past three starts, including his maiden HLR victory. Finally, we get the series co-founder, Brad Sweet, who found his way onto the rostrum twice in his previous three events.
Key Times Daily (EDT):
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m.
Racing Starts: 8:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Rico Abreu wins the battle for our expert pick after winning four times in his previous 10 meetings. He also drove himself onto the rostrum in both races earlier in the year at Eldora Speedway. Sportsbooks have the Californian at +144, potentially paying out $48.80 for a $20 bet.
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