Updated Belmont Stakes Odds, Picks, Best Bets, Start Time, TV Channel: How to Bet Saturday’s Triple Crown Race
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- We've seen some huge Belmont Stakes odds movement in the lead up to the triple crown horse race. Tiz The Law remains the clear favorite (odds: EVEN), while Tap It To Win has taken on some money, moving from 6-1 to 9-2 odds. Dr. Post (odds: 9-1) is the third favorite in the 10-horse field.
- Check out the articles below to find the best picks for the 2020 Belmont Stakes, including a few longshots to consider
For the first time ever, the Belmont will be the first leg of the triple crown, with both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness getting postponed due to COVID-19. The race will also be 1 1/8 miles, shortened from the usual 1 1/2 miles.
Let’s dive into the best picks for the Belmont Stakes, along with the latest odds for the triple crown race.
Belmont Stakes Picks, Best Bets & Longshots
Our Experts’ Favorite Belmont Win-Bets and Longshots
Our horse racing experts have zeroed in on a few horses to win the Belmont, including a 15-1 longshot. Read more
Belmont Stakes Power Rankings
Mike Conti ranks the entire Belmont Stakes field, including the horses to use in exotics and the contenders that might upset favorite Tiz The Law. Read more
Get a FREE $300 Bet for Belmont Stakes Day
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Zerillo’s Belmont Stakes Day Preview
Looking for picks for the entire Belmont Stakes Day card? Sean Zerillo digs deep and finds value from Race 1 to Race 11. Read more
Updated Belmont Stakes Odds
These odds are as of Saturday afternoon and will be updated before the Belmont Stakes gets underway at 5:42 p.m. ET
| Post | Horse | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tap It To Win | 9-2 |
| 2 | Sole Volante | 12-1 |
| 3 | Max Player | 11-1 |
| 4 | Modernist | 21-1 |
| 5 | Farmington Road | 13-1 |
| 6 | Fore Left | 18-1 |
| 7 | Jungle Runner | 20-1 |
| 8 | Tiz the Law | EVEN |
| 9 | Dr. Post | 8-1 |
| 10 | Pneumatic | 16-1 |
2020 Belmont Stakes Start Time & TV Channel
Post time for the 2020 Belmont Stakes is 5:42 p.m. ET. You can watch the action on NBC. There are also a bunch of other races throughout the day if you’re interested. Below is a full schedule:
- Race 1 post time: 11:45 a.m. ET
- Race 2 post time: 12:25 p.m. ET
- Race 3 post time: 1:02 p.m. ET
- Race 4 post time: 1:42 p.m. ET
- Race 5 post time: 2:19 p.m. ET
- Race 6 post time: 3:01 p.m. ET
- Race 7 post time: 3:39 p.m. ET
- Race 8 post time: 4:15 p.m. ET
- Race 9 post time: 4:53 p.m. ET
- Race 10 (Belmont Stakes) post time: 5:42 p.m. ET
- Race 11 post time: 6:17 p.m. ET
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