2018 LTI Printing 250 Picks and Predictions – Favorites, Value Bets and Sleepers for the LTI Printing 250: The NASCAR XFINITY Series heads to Michigan International Speedway this weekend for the LTI Printing 250. With the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series also in town, there are a couple stars pulling double duty, and there is also the experimental aero package to factor in when trying pick the winner.
NASCAR used the same aero package last weekend at Pocono, and it didn’t stop the Cup drivers from rising to the top. However, drivers seem to think it will have more of an impact this weekend, but the extent of the impact will remain to be seen.
Overall, I’ll still be backing a lot of the big names this weekend, but with the unknown of the new aero package, I also recommend throwing a few extra bucks at the some of the midrange plays. Check out all my top betting options for the LTI Printing 250 at Michigan.
2018 LTI Printing 250 Picks and Predictions: Favorites, Value Bets and Sleepers for the LTI Printing 250
The Favorites
Kyle Busch (+150)
The all-time leader in XFINITY wins is a frontrunner whenever he races in the series, especially at Michigan. In 10 career XFINITY starts at the track, Busch has nine Top 5 finishes, two wins and a 4.0 average finish. Busch won last weekend at Pocono with the same aero package that will be used this weekend. A return trip to victory lane could be on tap.
Kevin Harvick (+450)
He will make his third XFINITY start of 2018 this weekend, and Harvick already has one win under his belt. He is also a former winner at Michigan in the XFINITY Series, and he has cracked the Top 10 in eight of his 10 starts at the track. Harvick’s experience combined with the excellent equipment that Stewart-Haas Racing has been producing this year should have him battling for the win all afternoon.
Value Bets
Christopher Bell (+600)
While many of the XFINITY regulars can see their results slip a bit when there are Cup drivers in the field, Bell has been able to remain a contender. He has finished fourth or better in seven of the 12 races this year, leading laps in eight different races. After the Cup stars in the field, Bell gives you your best chance at cashing this weekend.
Paul Menard (+650)
Although he isn’t the biggest name in the field this weekend, Menard does bring Cup Series experience. He also has a great record at Michigan, and he will be driving the always strong Team Penske No. 22 this weekend. In 12 career starts at Michigan in the XFINITY Series, he has 10 Top 10s, winning once and leading laps in six of his last eight starts here. He’s one of the best values on the board.
Elliott Sadler (+1600)
He’s still looking for a win in 2018, but these are still inviting odds for a driver who is basically a lock to be in the hunt for the win this weekend. We are 12 races into the season, and Sadler has yet to finish outside the Top 10. More importantly, he has finished in the Top 5 in each of the last nine races and owns a series-best 4.8 average finish.
Daniel Hemric (+2000)
It seems to be a matter of when and not if Hemric will win a race this year. He has finished third in four of the last seven races, and he has finished seventh or better in eight of his last 10 starts. Hemric isn’t a household name yet, but based purely on his results, he deserves to be listed as one of the favorites. He could be a great value bet.
Alex Bowman (+2000)
He’s only in his first full year in a quality ride in the Cup Series, but don’t sleep on Bowman this weekend. He will be driving the GMS Racing No. 23 this weekend, and any driver who has jumped in that car has been able to run in the Top 10. Meanwhile, Bowman has shown he can be a force in solid equipment, logging nine Top 10s and a win in 11 XFINITY starts since 2016. Bowman could be an absolute steal this weekend.
The Sleeper
Ryan Truex (+8000)
He’s been consistent all year, and Truex has finished in the top 15 in all but one of the races this year. More importantly, he has been finding another gear in recent weeks, finishing 11th, sixth and 10th in the three races leading up to Michigan. Of all the drivers getting similar odds, Truex is the only one consistently finishing in and around the top 10 right now. It’s a real longshot, but I don’t a better Hail Mary bet out there.
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