Pocono Organics 325
3 p.m. ET, Saturday, NBCSN
Explore the Pocono Mountains 350
3:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, NBCSN
When it comes to betting on a NASCAR doubleheader at Pocono, the strategy is simple: wait until the first race is over before placing your bets on the second race.
This weekend, the Cup Series will be racing twice at Pocono, with a 325-mile race on Saturday and a 350-mile race on Sunday. There is no qualifying for either race, as the starting lineup for the first race is determined by NASCAR’s qualifying formula, and the second race features a partial invert where the top 20 finishers from Saturday’s race have their positions inverted.
Last year, Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin finished in the top two in both Pocono races. While both drivers have yet to win in 2021, they have shown strong performances at Pocono in the past. Aric Almirola, who also performed well at Pocono last year, is another driver to keep an eye on.
While past performance is not always indicative of future results, it’s safe to assume that drivers who do well on Saturday will have lower odds on Sunday. Kyle Larson, who is currently on a hot streak, is the favorite to win on Saturday, but his odds may not offer much value for bettors.
For Saturday’s race, here are some key favorites and value picks to consider:
The favorites
Kyle Larson, +210
Denny Hamlin, +700
Chase Elliott, +800
Kyle Busch, +800
Kevin Harvick, +900
While Larson is the favorite, other drivers like Hamlin, Elliott, Busch, and Harvick have also shown strong performances at Pocono in the past.
Good mid-tier value
Martin Truex Jr., +1200
Aric Almirola, +5000
Truex has been consistent at Pocono and could provide good value for bettors. Almirola, who has shown improved speed recently, is another driver worth considering.
Don’t bet this driver
Erik Jones, +10000
It may be best to avoid betting on Erik Jones, as his odds are relatively low compared to other drivers in the field.
Looking for a long shot?
Austin Dillon, +125000
Dillon, who is currently 11th in the standings, could be a dark horse pick for those looking for a long shot bet. While he may not have shown winning speed this season, his odds offer a high potential payout.
For more NASCAR betting odds and analysis, check out BetMGM.
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