Best Bets: World of Outlaws Alabama Gang 100 Pre-Event Odds Analysis

Schedule and How to Watch Alabama Gang 100

The red clay at the Talladega Short Track hosts the first 100-lap race on the calendar on Friday, April 25th, with one more day of racing to follow on Saturday. Racers line up at 6:30 PM CT on Friday as Bobby Pierce seeks to extend his lead. Tune into DIRTVision to catch the best Late Model drivers battle it out on dirt in the third edition of this event.

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Best Bets and Picks for Alabama Gang 100

Top Picks

Bobby Pierce (+255)

Bobby Pierce wrapped up the Illini 100 with a podium and a sixth-place finish, keeping him ahead in the Driver Points race. The Illinois native carries four podiums, including two wins, with him into Alabama, explaining his shorter odds. Pierce has crossed the line in an average position of 7.4 in his first 10 appearances this season, better than any of his opponents.

Nick Hoffman (+541)

Farmer City proved challenging for Nick Hoffman, who drove off with an eighth and 18th place, leaving him tied for second in the series. Hoffman has only found himself outside the top 10 twice this year, securing two podiums in the process. “The Thrill From Mooresville” lines up with an average finishing position of 9.7, the third best in the competition.

Ryan Gustin (+1026)
Inconsistency continues to plague Ryan Gustin’s season after crossing the line outside the top 10 in both Illini 100 races. Despite his erratic form, “The Reaper” finds himself tied with Hoffman for second place in the series. The Iowan drives onto the Talladega Short Track with three podiums under the hood, including two victories.

Outsider Picks

Cody Overton (+1827)

Cody Overton has driven his way into the top 10 in four races this year, the latest a seventh place at the Illini 100. The Georgian took the final spot on the podium in the season-opening race and hasn’t managed to replicate the success. Overton pulls into Alabama with an average finishing position of 13.9 in this campaign, collecting two top 10s in his previous four races.

Brian Shirley (+1827)

After spending most of the season outside of the top 10, Brian Shirley has rebounded in recent weeks with consecutive top fives. Squirrel averages 14.1 across all races this semester and is hunting his maiden victory of the campaign, and is hoping to break into the top 10 after finishing 11th on his previous visit.

Drake Troutman (+7713)

Drake Troutman continues to correct the trajectory of his season after standing on the podium in the last race. His third in six starts. The Hyndman resident starts the weekend in fourth in the series, finishing each race on average in 11.5.

Expert Pick

Bobby Pierce is our top choice for the Alabama Gang 100, lining up at the Talladega Short Track with three podiums in his last five starts, including two wins. The Illinois native starts the race at +255 with a potential payout of $71 on a $20 bet.

H2H Odds For Alabama Gang 100

H2H 1

Bobby Pierce averages 7.4 across all races this season, compared to Hoffman’s 9.7. The series leader also starts with two more podiums this year compared to his opponent.

H2H 2

Ryan Gustin is an inconsistent performer this season, but he lines up to face Chris Madden with three podiums and two wins under the hood. Gustin is second in the series compared to Madden’s 36th spot.

H2H 3

 
Tanner English is yet to find his way inside the top 10 this season, but has proved consistent, despite the lack of big results. He takes on Cody Overton with an average finish of 13.6 in his last five starts, compared to Overton’s 18th place.

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