Pocono Organics 325 odds: Kyle Busch, Ryan Blaney both in the zone
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The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Long Pond, Pennsylvania, this weekend for a doubleheader at Pocono Raceway, the first course to host events on consecutive days in Cup Series history.
Aric Almirola will start from the pole for Saturday's race, which spans 140 miles and 325 laps. Here's everything you need to know from a betting perspective, including the odds, favorites, and which drivers are trending up or down.
Odds to win the Pocono Organics 325
| Driver | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kevin Harvick | +400 |
| Kyle Busch | +450 |
| Denny Hamlin | +500 |
| Chase Elliott | +600 |
| Brad Keselowski | +700 |
| Martin Truex Jr. | +700 |
| Joey Logano | +1000 |
| Ryan Blaney | +1000 |
| Alex Bowman | +1200 |
| Clint Bowyer | +1800 |
| Jimmie Johnson | +1800 |
| Kurt Busch | +1800 |
| Tyler Reddick | +1800 |
| William Byron | +1800 |
| Aric Almirola | +2000 |
| Erik Jones | +2000 |
| Field | +2000 |
| Matt DiBenedetto | +2000 |
| Austin Dillon | +2000 |
| Matt Kenseth | +2000 |
| Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | +2500 |
| Ryan Newman | +2500 |
| Bubba Wallace | +3000 |
| Chris Buescher | +3000 |
| Christopher Bell | +3500 |
| Cole Custer | +3500 |
The favorites
Harvick (+400) is once again the front-runner after leading the pack in last week's Geico 500. The 44-year-old has led only a pair of laps over the last three races but could get back on track at Pocono. Harvick's finished sixth or better in six of his last eight tries on the course known as the "Tricky Triangle."
Kyle Busch (+450) is hoping for a better result after placing 32nd in last week's race. History says it'll happen, as the No. 18 Toyota car has been scorching-hot at this weekend's venue. Busch enters with seven straight top-10 finishes at Pocono, including three outright wins.
Trending up
There isn't a driver more in the zone lately than Blaney (10-1). After taking the checkered flag at Talladega last weekend, the 26-year-old has finished fourth or better in each of his last four tries. Blaney's put together a decent record at Pocono, posting an average finish of 11.5 in eight career races.
Trending down
Bowyer (+1800) finished second in the Supermarket Heroes 500 last month but struggled since. He's placed outside the top 10 in each of his last four races and has only one top-five finish at Pocono in his last 10.
Kenseth (+2000) seems to have hit a snag. The veteran hasn't been close during his last eight attempts, failing to finish better than 15th. Although he conquered the Tricky Triangle in 2015, Kenseth's average finish in his last 13 races is just 16.5.
(Odds: theScore Bet)
Alex Kolodziej is a betting writer for theScore. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 12 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AJKolodziej.