The next race in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series takes place at the Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, as the 2018 edition of the FireKeepers Casino 400 is next on tap. Qualifying is set for Friday starting at 4:10pm Eastern time, with the race set for Sunday at 2:00pm Eastern. You can catch the action on FOX or stream it in fuboTV. Kyle Larson looks to win his fourth consecutive race at Michigan International Speedway and become the first to pull off that streak since Bill Elliott did it in 1985 and 1986. Check out our NASCAR betting preview of this week’s stock car racing action.
2018 FireKeepers Casino 400 Betting Preview
Kyle Larson may be aiming for a fourth straight win in Michigan, but he has yet to win any races this season. However, he was the runner-up last week, and he has three consecutive finishes in the top seven, and in addition to this three straight wins here, he came in third at the FireKeepers Casino 400 back in 2016. With that history — and with his result a week ago — you have to consider Larson when you’re choosing your wagers for this race. Martin Truex Jr. picked up the win last week, and that was far from a fluke, because he has either drawn the checkered flag himself or come in second in four of his last 10 starts. It is true that he is still winless on this racetrack, but in the two races here in 2017, his average finish was fourth, and he has four finishes in the top six in his last six races here. In his career, he has shown a trend of winning in streaks, so he’s a wise play for you to look at for this week as well. Joey Logano keeps finishing in the top ten, but he only has one win so far this season. He did win the FireKeepers Casino 400 in 2016, and he has five consecutive top-ten finishes at this race. In his last 10 races at Michigan International Speedway, he has nine top-ten finishes. So if you’re looking for a driver who is racing well as of late and who is racing well on this course — and looking for someone a little bit down the odds sheet — consider Logano on your wager card. Kurt Busch remains winless since the 2017 Daytona 500, but he is worth taking a look at for this race. He has won two races at Michigan International Speedway, including the FireKeepers Casino 400 three years ago. So if you’re looking for a sleeper with some decent history on the track, while also gaining some value, then add Busch to your card. Denny Hamlin last won at the Bojangles’ Southern 500 in 2017, and he was not pleased with his performance a week ago. However, he has won two FireKeepers Casino 400 races, in 2010 and 2011, and has four top-seven finishes in his last six starts. In his last seven races at Michigan International Speedway, he has four top-ten finishes, so this is a course where picking him to win makes some sense. Chase Elliott came in tenth at Pocono and said that he felt like he had run his best race of the year. He’s still chasing the first victory in his career, but upward momentum is powerful. He also has three runner-up finishes in his last four races at Michigan International Speedway (although his most recent finish was in eighth place). Brad Keselowski is still looking for his first win of the season. He has never won on this track, but he grew up in nearby Rochester Hills and is looking for some momentum to move him toward the playoffs at the end of the season. He has consecutive top-five finishes at Charlotte and Pocono.Our kind of morning! 👍 #FireKeepersCasino400 pic.twitter.com/aTlzkgpR2e
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