Stacking Dennys

Talladega - Geico 500 Picks & Preview | Is Chase Elliott Back?

April 17, 2024 Jordan McAbee Season 4 Episode 10
Stacking Dennys
Talladega - Geico 500 Picks & Preview | Is Chase Elliott Back?
Show Notes

00:00:00 - Texas race recap
00:21:40 - Points standings update
00:30:00 - Wine About It
00:47:35 - Talladega Geico 500 preview
01:26:30 - Picks to win and 36 for 36

Takeaways

  • The NASCAR race at Texas Motor Speedway was filled with chaos and unexpected outcomes.
  • Kyle Larson had a dominant car but couldn't recover after a wheel fell off.
  • Chase Elliott's victory raises questions about whether he is "back."
  • The point standings show a clear delineation between the top drivers and the bubble drivers.
  • Strategy played a crucial role in the race, and teams had to make smart decisions to capitalize on opportunities.
  • They discuss the honesty of drivers when assessing their race cars and the annoyance of drivers downplaying their performance
  • The hosts highlight the differences between Talladega and Daytona and the need to analyze them differently.
  • They mention the long shot winners at Talladega in recent years and the short odds for top 10 finishes in the upcoming race Top 10 bets in NASCAR races have a high hold percentage, but there may be value in these markets due to potential overvaluation of certain drivers.
  • It is important to be selective in placing bets and not feel obligated to bet on every race.
  • Practice and qualifying results are less relevant in superspeedway races like Talladega.
  • In DFS contests, it is important to focus on drivers starting towards the back of the field, as they have a higher chance of gaining positions and scoring well.
  • Identifying undervalued drivers in DFS contests can be a key strategy for success. Nick and Jordan discuss their strategies and considerations for choosing drivers for the upcoming NASCAR race at Talladega.
  • They make their picks to win and 36 for 36.


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Stacking Dennys is a NASCAR podcast featuring Jordan McAbee of RotoBaller and Nick Giffen (a.k.a. "RotoDoc") of The Action Network as the two discuss Fantasy NASCAR strategies and top bets for the upcoming race.

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