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

Schedule and How to Watch WoO Illini 100

Late Models return to Illinois for the annual Illini 100 which goes ahead on a crisp Spring weekend. The engines start revving on Friday, April 11th at 6:30 PM CST for the first night of two days of sprint car racing. 

If you prefer staying warm while enjoying the race, tune into DIRTVision to watch the action from the comfort of your living room. 

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Best Bets and Picks for Illini 100 Late Models

Top Picks

Bobby Pierce (+309)

Bobby Pierce is back on home turf at the Illini 100 where he won the second race in 2024. “The Smooth Operator” starts after three consecutive podiums, including two wins, and now leads the series by 33 points. 

Nick Hoffman (+487)

Series chaser Nick Hoffman starts the weekend in a tie with Ryan Gustin for second place in the Championship.  The Tye Twarog Racing driver crossed the line in a podium position in Florida and Tennessee, and he hasn’t finished outside the top 10 since the third race at Volusia Speedway Park. Hoffman left Farmer City victorious in 2024 and he’s in the form to replicate that performance this weekend.

Tim McCreadie (+1337)

Inconsistent, is one word to describe Tim McCreadie’s season, crossing the line outside the top 10 in five races. His best return was fifth in the season-opening race, achieving one more top 10 since. Despite his struggles, he lines up in Illinois, as the eighth-best driver in the Late Models Series.

Outsider Picks

Cody Overton (+1827)

After a promising start to his campaign during DIRTcar Nationals, Cody Overton has struggled to break into the top 10. The Georgian has the unpleasant record of completing five races outside the top 10, but he still holds on to seventh place in the standings.

Ryan Gustin (+3717)

Ryan Gustin flew off the line in 2025 winning the season opener at DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals, before slipping to 18th in the second start. “The Reaper” has reclaimed that early season form, driving away from Swainsboro with a win and a runner-up. Gustin starts in a tie for second in the series, but carries the odds of longshot despite his form, making him superb value for money.

Drake Troutman (+10770)

Drake Troutman has spent half of his races outside the top 10 this season, including two top 20 misses in the first six starts. Troutman is fighting back with three top-fives in his previous four starts, including a double podium.  The Hyndman local has entered the title race in recent rounds and now finds himself in fourth.

Expert Pick

Series leader Bobby Pierce is our expert pick for the Illini 100, given his past performance and current form. Pierce has taken a checkered flag at this track on every visit since 2021, and the “Smooth Operator” has already won twice in 2025. Odds of +309 are attached to Bobby heading into Farmer City, offering a potential return of $81.80 on a $20 wager.

H2H Odds For Illini 100 

H2H 1

The series leader takes on his nearest challenger when Bobby Pierce faces Nick Hoffman. Both drivers tasted success at this circuit 12 months ago, but Pierce also won here in 2021. Bobby starts with two wins in his last three races, compared to Hoffman who is yet to triumph this season.

H2H 2

Devin Moran and Ricky Thornton Jr haven’t appeared in every feature this year. From the races they have started, Moran has crossed the line in an average position of 3.6, compared to Thornton Jr’s 9.4.

H2H 3

Cody Overton takes on Tim McCreadie with a single podium to his name this season and a tough run in recent weeks. Overton holds an average finishing position of 19th in his last four starts, compared to the 13.75 of McCreadie.

H2H 4

Bryan Shirley and Kyle Bronson are evenly matched and regularly find themselves outside the top 10 this year. Bronson’s best finish this campaign was eighth in the senior opener compared to Shirley’s 10th in the same race. “Squirrel” edges Kyle in the best average finishing position this season with 16.75 versus 17.75.

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