The overwhelming sentiment following Saturday's practice sessions for the NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 (3 p.m. ET, USA) at World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) — formerly known as Gateway — is that passing will be very difficult today.
This means track position and pit stall selection — both determined by qualifying results — will be extremely important for teams and drivers on Sunday afternoon.
Live NASCAR odds list Ryan Blaney and Denny Hamlin at +450 as race co-favorites, followed by Kyle Larson (+550), Christopher Bell (+700) and Chase Briscoe (+850).
But with so much uncertainty regarding the ability to pass, and considering this could become a track-position and even fuel-mileage race, I'm passing on outrights and am instead backing a race favorite to score a top-three finish.
NASCAR Odds, Best Bet Pick for Gateway
*Odds as of Sunday morning
