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Make Michigan great again with our 2026 FireKeepers Casino picks & predictions!
Does Denny Hamlin (+380) stay dominant, or will Brad Keselowski (+3800) win at his home track? Plus, can Ryan Blaney (-134) score a top ten finish?
NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Full Tank Phil share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad (S6 E24).”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:50 Remembering Kyle Busch
00:09:09 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:09:30 Nashville Reaction
00:23:50 Horizon Forecast: Michigan International Speedway Breakdown
00:24:05 Michigan Entry Lists & Weekend Schedule
00:25:32 Michigan Preview & Trends
00:37:32 ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
00:38:52 Parking Garage Props: 2026 FireKeepers Casino 400 Picks
00:39:10 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
00:43:25 Denny Hamlin Outright (+380 via FanDuel)
00:44:55 Toyota Outright (-115 via DraftKings)
00:47:37 Chris Buescher Outright (+1800 via Caesars)
00:49:57 Ryan Preece Outright (+8000 via FanDuel)
00:52:55 Kyle Larson Top 5 (+125 via bet365)
00:56:48 Carson Hocevar Top 10 (+110 via DraftKings)
01:00:23 Erik Jones Top 10 (+340 via FanDuel)
01:05:50 Brad Keselowski Top 10 (+155 via FanDuel)
01:06:43 Brad Keselowski (+100 via DraftKings) vs. Ross Chastain
01:11:10 DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 (Craftsman Truck Series) Best Bets
01:11:20 Corey Heim Outright (+311 via Kalshi)
01:12:43 Stewart Friesen Top 10 (+180 via bet365)
01:14:24 Grant Enfinger Top 10 (+175 via theScore)
01:16:00 Carson Hocevar Outright (+550 via DraftKings)
01:19:25 H2H Matchups Contest Standings Update & Picks
01:22:22 FantasySpin Promo & Demo
01:26:50 Plugs + Outro
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