Episode Ep 888 October 22, 2026 1 hr 22 min

Love's RV Stop 225 & The Progress Group 250 Betting Picks 2026 I NASCAR Gambling Podcast (Ep. 888)

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Welcome to another episode of the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network! Four days a week, Rod Villagomez and Cody Zeeb bring their love of NASCAR and their love of sports betting to you to help you set your bets for the weekend of NASCAR action. From the Craftsman Truck Series to the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, to the Cup Series, Rod and Cody have you covered.

Today, Rod and Cody give you their favorite Love's RV Stop 225 & The Progress Group 250 Betting Picks 2026 from the Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama. What can we expect from Corey Lajoie this week? Is it safe to assume Gio Ruggiero can put together a solid run for a second straight week? Can Tony Stewart knock the rust off enough to get into the mix for a Top 10 finish? How will Justin Allgaier stack up against his JRM teammate Carson Kvapil this week? Will Sheldon Creed bounce back from a rough outing in Phoenix and reclaim his championship lead? Which drivers will Cody be counting on to get him to the top of this car lifts? We'll answer these questions and more on this week's episode.

Be sure to subscribe to the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the SGPN App, and on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Find Rod (@rjvillagomez) and Cody (@Husker_Zeeb) on Twitter. Introduction Musical Credit: "I Run" by Iconoclast

00:00 Show Intro and Setup
02:11 Talladega Stakes and Stage Strategy
05:52 Chat Banter and Early Questions
09:08 Tricon News and Silly Season
11:49 Car Lifts and Bankroll Talk
14:02 Talladega Hype
16:59 Truck Race Preview and Entry List
21:55 Truck Card Longshots
27:37 Ruggiero Head to Head Pick
31:36 LaJoie Truck Car Lift
38:33 Stewart, Anunziata, and Heim Bets
45:14 Truck Longshot Outrights
47:17 Gio Ruggiero Win Case
48:54 Truck Bets Recap
50:02 One And Done With Phil
51:32 OReilly Series Setup
53:38 Standings And Wildcard Chaos
54:50 Cody Card Love, Creed, Thompson
01:01:15 Rod Card Kvapil And Even
01:04:10 Poole Lift Surprise
01:09:50 Spray And Pray Outrights
01:14:52 Jesse Love To Win
01:17:23 Bonus Parlay And Recap
01:20:28 Final Sign Off And Next Shows