Chase Elliott will start in the back for the first race of this weekend's Cup Series double-header at Pocono, upping his DFS appeal. Who else could offer place-differential upside?
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Joey Logano continues to carry long odds despite top-notch performance in the 750-horsepower package this year. Should we bet Logano to win in Sunday's Ally 400 at Nashville?
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Alex Bowman has run well on concrete and at tracks with heavy tire wear, two things that could bode well for this weekend's Ally 400. What else should we note for Nashville?
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Denny Hamlin will start deep in the field for Sunday's All-Star Race and is a recent winner in Texas. What else should we note before filling out lineups?
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Martin Truex has a great track record at Sonoma. Which other drivers should be on your radar for Sunday's race?
Joey Logano keeps knocking on the door of a win on a road course but still carries long outright odds for Sonoma. Can he finally topple the road-course giants and break through this week?
Martin Truex Jr. is a former winner in Sonoma and will start in the middle of the field, making him a no-brainer on FanDuel. Which other data should we note for NASCAR DFS lineups in the Toyota/Save Mart 350?
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William Byron offers race-winning upside at a modest salary. Which other drivers should you plug in?
Kyle Larson has had massive speed all year and figures to run out front at Charlotte. Can he buck his history in longer races and claim the checkered flag in the Coca-Cola 600?
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Austin Dillon has had impressive speed at 1.5-mile tracks this year and ran well at Charlotte in 2020, potentially making him a value option for Sunday. What other data is noteworthy for NASCAR DFS in the Coca-Cola 600?
Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race in Charlotte is the longest of the entire year. How does this alter strategy for NASCAR DFS?
Chase Elliott has a great track record on road courses. Which other drivers are in a great spot for today's race?
AJ Allmendinger is an appealing pick to win at his +420 odds. Which other bets make sense for Saturday's road course race?
Joey Logano has finished runner-up in two straight road-course races but still carries longer odds to win Sunday at Circuit of the Americas. Who else could run up front in the Cup Series' first trip to the track?