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What’s the best way to get invested with heavy favorite Denny Hamlin (+260)? Can Christopher Bell (+1000) turn around his season after suffering a fractured wrist? Plus, does Erik Jones (+270) remain hot enough at “The Tricky Triangle” to score another top 10 finish?
NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds for Pocono Raceway on “The Backroad (S6 E25).”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:30 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:04:47 Michigan Reaction
00:09:19 Josh Berry Out at Wood Brothers in 2027
00:13:23 Christopher Bell Fractured His Left Wrist at Michigan, Cleared for Pocono
00:15:10 Horizon Forecast: Pocono Raceway Breakdown
00:15:23 Pocono Entry Lists & Weekend Schedule
00:18:02 Pocono Track Preview
00:20:24 Pocono Tire Notes & Trends
00:28:54 ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
00:31:55 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:33:17 Parking Garage Props: 2026 The Great American Getaway 400 Picks
00:33:30 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
00:34:46 Denny Hamlin Outright (+300 via Caesars), Top 3 & Top 5 (-150 & -230 via bet365)
00:36:58 Yoders Gonna Yode Parlay of the Week (+550 via Caesars)
00:42:02 Ty Gibbs Top 5 (+225 via theScore)
00:43:38 Daniel Saurez Top 10 (+350 via DraftKings)
00:45:48 Daniel Suarez To Win Group F (+200 via bet365)
00:48:07 Erik Jones & John Hunter Nemechek Top 10s ( +270 & +1000 via FanDuel)
00:52:38 MillerTech Battery 250 (O’Reilly Auto Parts Series) Best Bets
00:52:48 Sam Mayer Outright (+1900 via FanDuel) & Top 10 (-140 via bet365)
00:55:02 Cole Custer Outright (+7500 via FanDuel) & Top 10 (+300 via bet365)
00:57:44 H2H Matchups Contest Standings Update & Picks
01:02:01 FantasySpin Promo & Demo
01:08:54 Plugs + Outro
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