Sportsbook odds are predicting a close battle between Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin, who are battling in the point standings, at the Checkers O’Reilly Auto Club 500 on Sunday afternoon, and for good reason: both of these guys are really good at Phoenix International Raceway.
Phoenix Odds – Sunday, November 15,
Jimmie Johnson (+400): The No.48’s lead in the point standings took a big hit when he was wrecked by Sam Hornish Jr. in the second lap of last week’s Texas race, but Phoenix may be the remedy for his ills: Johnson won three straight races here before this year’s spring race, and his 5.4 average is the best among active drivers, which is why many people will put him in their sportsbook sports picks this weekend.
Mark Martin (+400): Who ended Johnson’s run at
Tony Stewart (+800): The regular-season points leader hasn’t been much of a factor during the Chase, but he hasn’t been awful, either (except for
Kurt Busch (+900): Last week’s winner at
Kyle Busch (+1200): You want excitement for the weekend? Pacquiao vs Cotto odds on Saturday night, and then watch the younger Busch drive a car around
Betting picks: All eyes will be on Martin and Johnson, but Kyle Busch will win for the second time at