Today 43 drivers will unleash 850 horsepower on NASCAR’s fastest track in the Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Jeff Gordon set the pace early this week by shattering the track record with a blistering lap of 206.558mph. Gordon’s eye popping lap time was the 7th fastest qualifying lap in NASCAR history and further testimony of the speeds that we will see later today when the green flag drops on the Pure Michigan 400 at 1:16pm (EST). After a full week of analyzing practice speeds, chassis selections, and gathering feedback from drivers, we are ready to post a strong betting card that we hope provides a big payout. Take a look at our Pure Michigan 400 race picks:
Pure Michigan 400 Race Picks
Kevin Harvick +650 (1.5 units): 3 straight runner-up finishes at Michigan, fastest in practice 2, 4th in final practice, starting 6th
Dale Earnhardt Jr +1050 (1 unit): two time Michigan winner, 4th fastest 10 lap average in final practice, using 5th place Kentucky chassis
Greg Biffle +3300 (.5 units): 4 time Michigan winner, #1 driver rating over last 10 races, RFR cars have shown some speed this week after struggling most of the year at the horsepower tracks.
Paul Menard +5500 (.5 units): back to back 4th place finishes at Michigan, 9th in final practice, great value play for a team that needs a win.
Parlay Bet
Jeff Gordon +450 wins Pure Michigan 400
Brad Keselowski -110 over Jimmie Johnson
To win: +950
H2H Matchups and Props
Kyle Larson -115 over Kurt Busch (2 units)
Kasey Kahne +150 over Joey Logano (2 units)
Jeff Gordon -130 over Brad Keselowski (2 units)
Greg Biffle +385 wins Group C (Edwards, Hamlin, Newman, and Vickers)