Scott Shapiro

Scott has been handicapping sports and horse racing since he was a teenager in New Jersey. He focuses on pro football, college basketball, Kentucky racing and golf. You can find Scott on Twitter (@scottshap34), watch him on the Churchill Downs simulcast show and hear his thoughts on the “Who Do Ya Like Podcast,” which can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.

Adam Hadwin plays a tee shot on the ninth hole during a continuation of the first round of The Players Championship on March 12, 2022 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire)

Shapiro's 2022 Valspar Championship preview

Wed Mar 16 2022Scott Shapiro

After a chaotic edition of The Players Championship that ended on Monday instead of Sunday, we're onto the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Florida.

Golf

Daniel Berger tees off during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club. (Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire)

Shapiro's 2022 Players Championship preview

Wed Mar 09 2022Scott Shapiro

TwinSpires golf analyst Scott Shapiro shares his best bets for the 2022 Players Championship from TPC Sawgrass.

Golf

Scott Shapiro's Super Bowl LVI Preview

Wed Feb 09 2022Scott Shapiro

Analyst Scott Shapiro breaks down the Super Bowl LVI matchup between the Bengals and the Rams.

NFL

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (left) rolls out of the pocket as Los Angeles Rams linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. applies pressure. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire)

Scott Shapiro reviews his 2021 NFL preseason predictions

Wed Feb 02 2022Scott Shapiro

Analyst Scott Shapiro takes a look back at what went right and what went wrong in his preseason NFL preview articles.

NFL

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) rolls out during the Cincinnati Bengals game versus the Baltimore Ravens on October 24, 2021 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire)

Scott Shapiro's Championship Sunday Preview: Bengals will keep it close with Chiefs

Wed Jan 26 2022Scott Shapiro

Analyst Scott Shapiro breaks down the matchups between the Bengals and Chiefs and 49ers and Rams.

NFL

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99). (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire)

Scott Shapiro's NFC Divisional Round Preview: Banged-up Bucs line set to face Donald, Rams

Wed Jan 19 2022Scott Shapiro

Analyst Scott Shapiro breaks down the two NFC Divisional Round contests, the 49ers at Packers and the Rams at Buccaneers.

NFL

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire)

Scott Shapiro's AFC Divisional Round Preview: Chiefs will get best of Bills in rematch

Tue Jan 18 2022Scott Shapiro

Analyst Scott Shapiro breaks down the AFC Divisional Round playoff matchups between the Bengals and Titans, and Bills and Chiefs.

NFL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) has a word with wide receiver Mike Evans (13). (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire)

Scott Shapiro's NFC Wild Card Preview

Wed Jan 12 2022Scott Shapiro

Analyst Scott Shapiro dives into the three NFC Wild Card Round games, the first of which kicks off Sunday afternoon in Tampa.

NFL

(Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire)

Scott Shapiro's AFC Wild Card Preview

Tue Jan 11 2022Scott Shapiro

Analyst Scott Shapiro breaks down the three AFC playoff clashes, which start with a matchup between the Raiders and Bengals on Saturday afternoon in Cincinnati.

NFL

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28). (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire)

Scott Shapiro's Week 18 NFL Worksheet: Taylor will close out memorable season in style

Wed Jan 05 2022Scott Shapiro

Analyst Scott Shapiro breaks down the Week 18 action in the National Football League.

NFL

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) hands off to running back Jonathan Taylor (28). (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire)

Scott Shapiro's Week 16 NFL Worksheet: Taylor will stay red-hot in Arizona

Wed Dec 22 2021Scott Shapiro

TwinSpires analyst Scott Shapiro previews the Week 16 action in the National Football League.

NFL

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) after catching a 61-yard pass. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire)

Scott Shapiro's Week 15 NFL Worksheet: Bills will steamroll fading Panthers

Wed Dec 15 2021Scott Shapiro

TwinSpires analyst Scott Shapiro dives into the Week 15 action in the National Football League.

NFL

Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (28) runs with the ball. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire)

Scott Shapiro's Week 14 NFL Worksheet: Fournette, Allen set to go off in Tampa

Wed Dec 08 2021Scott Shapiro

TwinSpires analyst Scott Shapiro dives into the Week 14 action in the National Football League.

NFL