While JGR was impressive with single lap speeds, it was four-time LVMS winner Jimmie Johnson looking the strongest on the long runs with the fastest 10-consecutive lap average during the early session, as well as Thursday’s test session. Right behind Johnson with the best run over longer stretches was Austin Dillon who had the best 10-consecutive lap average during the final practice.
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Winds are expected to be in the 32 mph range Sunday which could have an effect on all the speeds, which we saw during the past three days of testing, practices and qualifying. Thursday and Friday were sunny and beautiful with no wind. Saturday was cool with 20 mph winds and Sunday will be similar.
There are still legitimately only 12 drivers who can win, but you could make a case for Dillon being inserted to that group. Dillon’s 60-to-1 opening odds should be long gone by the time wagering re-opens after practice, but he’s worth shopping around in driver match-ups and UNDER 14.5 finish position.
Note: In addition to practices Friday and Saturday, there was also five-hours of testing on Thursday for every team to tinker with the low downforce package. Sunday’s race will be the second of 11 races on 1.5-mile tracks this season.
Odds courtesy of the Westgate Las Vegas Super Book.
Micah Roberts, a former Las Vegas sports book director, has been setting NASCAR odds since 1994. Follow him on twitter @MicahRoberts7
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