Start The Chase with a bang by tailing our 2026 Cook Out Southern 500 picks & predictions!

Will Chase Briscoe (+685) secure his second Cup Series victory of the season? Can Ryan Blaney (+1100) get back on track at intermediates? Plus, does John Hunter Nemechek (+700) redeem himself after being let go by Legacy Motor Club with a top-10 finish?

NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds for Darlington Raceway on "The Backroad (S6 E45)."

⏰ Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:39 IBT Racing Family Promo

00:06:32 In the Rearview

00:07:07 Daytona Reaction

00:14:40 John Hunter Nemechek Out at Legacy Motor Club in 2027

00:23:29 Horizon Forecast: Darlington Raceway Preview

00:23:47 Darlington Entry List & Schedule

00:24:43 Darlington Raceway Breakdown & Trends

00:30:48 ifantasyrace.com's Asterisks Mark Driver of the Week

00:33:42 Draft Night Out Online Promo

00:36:17 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Cook Out Southern 500 Picks

00:36:30 Impressions of the Sportsbooks + Kalshi Removes American Odds

00:41:52 Chase Briscoe Outright (7.85x via Kalshi)

00:44:24 Ryan Blaney Outright (+1100 via BetMGM)

00:47:42 Denny Hamlin Top 3 (+180 via bet365)

00:50:16 William Byron Top 10 (-135 via theScore Bet)

00:56:57 Erik Jones & John Hunter Nemechek Top 10s (+150 via BetMGM & +700 via theScore) Top 10s

00:59:32 Over 4.5 Toyotas Finish in the Top 10 (+125 via Caesars)

01:02:44 Fleetio 200 (O'Reilly Auto Parts Series) Best Bets

01:02:54 Brandon Jones Outright (+650 via BetMGM)

01:04:48 Dual Forecast: Justin Allgaier/Brandon Jones (+600 via Caesars)

01:06:41 Brandon Jones Outright (+650 via BetMGM)

01:09:37 H2H Matchups Contest Update & Picks

01:10:34 Joey Logano (+110 via Caesars) vs. Chase Elliott

01:14:24 Corey Day (+100 via bet365) vs. Sam Mayer

01:18:25 Plugs + Outro

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