NASCAR Predictions & Expert Picks

Federated Auto Parts 400, Odds and Predictions
by Tony Sink - 9/5/2014

NASCAR teams will use different strategies in this race, depending on their position in the standings. Some teams will play it safe because they have a good chance to make it into the Chase on points (Greg Biffle and Ryan Newman). Other teams will take any risk possible because they need the win to advance to the playoffs (Clint Bowyer, Kyle Larson, Austin Dillon, Tony Stewart, Marcos Ambrose, Paul Menard and Jamie McMurray).

Oral-B USA 500, Odds and Predictions
by Josh Schonwald - 8/29/2014

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series only visits Atlanta Motor Speedway once during the season. Atlanta brings back an old-school type of racing. Darlington seems to be the track most similar to Atlanta. Not because of the size, but because you have to run right against the fence. We’ll also throw in Fontana and Texas with those tracks as they’re worn out and more similar in size. The surface eats up tires and has multiple grooves. Drivers are forced to move around and find the groove that works best for their car. The teams who can do this will run up front Sunday night.

Irwin Tools Race at Bristol, Odds and Predictions
by Tony Sink - 8/23/2014

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series travels to Bristol, Tennessee, this week for the Irwin Tools Night Race. Few events can put the buzz back into the sport more than the Night Race at Bristol, one of the most anticipated races of the year. The electricity of the fans at Bristol is like no other track. The race is always very entertaining from start to finish and this track has given fans some of the best finishes in NASCAR history.

Pure Michigan 400, Odds and Predictions
by Tony Sink - 8/15/2014

Jimmie Johnson surprised everyone by winning at Michigan for the first time in his career in the June race. In that June race, Johnson came in as the 7-to-1 co-favorite. Since he finally got the Michigan monkey off his back, Johnson opened at the LVH SuperBook as the 5-to-1 favorite to win this week's Pure Michigan 400. Kevin Harvick, Jeff Gordon and Joey Logano all had great races here.

Cheez-It 355 at The Glen Picks, Odds and Predictions
by Guy Bruhn - 8/10/2014

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series travels to Watkins Glen, New York, this week for the Cheez-It 355 at The Glen. Watkins Glen is the easier of the two road courses. The turns are not as tight as they are at Sonoma, and the course has much more speed. The two things that teams must overcome this week are wheel hop and issues with their brakes. Teams that can control the balance of their cars will run up front.