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Things didn't go exactly as I planned for my picks, but I never been so happy to escape one of my worst tracks with a solid score. A 281 points day with no top 5 finishers is pretty darn good, in my opinion. It am not messing around this weekend, though. I am going for blood and want a monster score. At Texas, I am expecting the big names to be at the front when the checkers wave.
We should look at data from other 1.5 mile tracks and that including last weekend's race at Kentucky. I also would consider momentum as another factor in your picks. I know most people will put some past history into their picks, but sometimes past history is overrated. Look at Kyle Busch for last week's race. If we got current season's data to go, I usually will go with that. Nine times out of ten, it gives us a better idea what to expect.
DDG Picks -
A:
Starter - Kevin Harvick
Bench - Martin Truex Jr
Reasons - I am not gonna lie, I would love to go against Harvick and save a start for another week. But at the same time, he has been nearly unstoppable at this track in the past and just as strong on these intermediate tracks in 2020. He's a hard pick to pass up this weekend at Texas! I think most players will have him as a starter!
B:
Starters - Ryan Blaney and Aric Almirola
Bench - Erik Jones and Kurt Busch
Reasons - I think you could plug in William Byron, Austin Dillon or Matt DiBenedetto if you have to. But I think this is a race to go with your studs in B. Blaney has been a beast on these 1.5 mile tracks and nearly a lock for being a top 5 fantasy pick. As for Aric, he has been a stupid mad streak over the last 6 races. He also has 3 straight top 8 finishes at Texas. I like Kurt Busch today as well, but I think I rather save him for another race. Especially since I have two studs in my lineup.
C:
Starter - Cole Custer
Bench - Tyler Reddick
Reasons - Cole Custer shocked everyone when he score his first career win in last weekend's race. While it was a big suprise, I thought he ran a great race overall. He was top 15 all race long and was about top 10 good for the final stage. I need to use some Custer starts between now and end of the season, so hopefully he can ride that momentum over the next few races!
Dark Horse - Aric Almirola
Winner - Kevin Harvick
****All stats are from DriverAverages.com
Email - GarryBriggs265@gmail.com
Twitter - @Garryy12
Things didn't go exactly as I planned for my picks, but I never been so happy to escape one of my worst tracks with a solid score. A 281 points day with no top 5 finishers is pretty darn good, in my opinion. It am not messing around this weekend, though. I am going for blood and want a monster score. At Texas, I am expecting the big names to be at the front when the checkers wave.
We should look at data from other 1.5 mile tracks and that including last weekend's race at Kentucky. I also would consider momentum as another factor in your picks. I know most people will put some past history into their picks, but sometimes past history is overrated. Look at Kyle Busch for last week's race. If we got current season's data to go, I usually will go with that. Nine times out of ten, it gives us a better idea what to expect.
DDG Picks -
A:
Starter - Kevin Harvick
Bench - Martin Truex Jr
Reasons - I am not gonna lie, I would love to go against Harvick and save a start for another week. But at the same time, he has been nearly unstoppable at this track in the past and just as strong on these intermediate tracks in 2020. He's a hard pick to pass up this weekend at Texas! I think most players will have him as a starter!
B:
Starters - Ryan Blaney and Aric Almirola
Bench - Erik Jones and Kurt Busch
Reasons - I think you could plug in William Byron, Austin Dillon or Matt DiBenedetto if you have to. But I think this is a race to go with your studs in B. Blaney has been a beast on these 1.5 mile tracks and nearly a lock for being a top 5 fantasy pick. As for Aric, he has been a stupid mad streak over the last 6 races. He also has 3 straight top 8 finishes at Texas. I like Kurt Busch today as well, but I think I rather save him for another race. Especially since I have two studs in my lineup.
C:
Starter - Cole Custer
Bench - Tyler Reddick
Reasons - Cole Custer shocked everyone when he score his first career win in last weekend's race. While it was a big suprise, I thought he ran a great race overall. He was top 15 all race long and was about top 10 good for the final stage. I need to use some Custer starts between now and end of the season, so hopefully he can ride that momentum over the next few races!
Dark Horse - Aric Almirola
Winner - Kevin Harvick
****All stats are from DriverAverages.com
Email - GarryBriggs265@gmail.com
Twitter - @Garryy12
