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Can Pato O’Ward (+600) challenge Álex Palou (-220) for the championship? Does an additional street course help Kyle Kirkwood (+110) win over 2.5 races again? Plus, why will Josef Newgarden (-170) finish with under 2.5 wins?
Motorsports betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Rod Villagomez make their top IndyCar futures picks & best bets on “The Backroad (S5 E52).”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:09 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:04:15 PropDecks NFL Playoffs Contest Promo
00:07:00 Horizon Forecast: 2026 IndyCar Preview
00:07:14 IndyCar Grid Breakdown
00:07:30 Teams With No Driver Changes
00:12:44 Driver Moves
00:14:51 2026 Rookies
00:17:32 2025 Drivers Who Left
00:19:38 Additional Drivers for the Indianapolis 500
00:21:55 2026 IndyCar Equipment Notes
00:24:26 Notable 2026 IndyCar Schedule Mechanics
00:30:44 IndyCar Points System
00:34:04 WannaParlay Promo
00:35:08 Parking Garage Props: Top IndyCar Futures Picks + Best Bets
00:35:23 2026 IndyCar Championship Odds & Picks
00:42:23 2026 IndyCar Season Win Totals Odds & Picks
00:49:09 Early 2025 Indianapolis 500 Odds & Picks
00:55:53 Plugs + Outro
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