Congratulations to last week’s Brilliant Pick Kyle Larson for sweeping the stages and winning the Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas!
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And now, here are my Brilliant, Bold, and Bonkers picks for the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway.
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Brilliant Picks for NASCAR Fantasy – These expert fantasy picks for NASCAR have the best shot at a win this weekend!
Ryan Blaney
Ryan Blaney. That is all. Mic drop. But seriously, the number 12 has stupid good numbers here since 2014—I mean, like sick single digits. And besides, he’s ready to get his first win of the season over and done with so he can lock it in for September.
Wins in Phoenix: 0
Top Five Finishes here: 7
Top Ten Finishes here: 11
Kyle Larson
Yep, I said it again. It’s a double-decker for the number 5 this weekend. The only time that Kyle Larson has finished outside the top nine in the last 10 races in Phoenix was when he blew an engine. Otherwise, he sailed smoothly to the finish line with lots to show for it.
Wins in Phoenix: 1
Top Five Finishes here: 8
Top Ten Finishes here: 12
William Byron
If William Byron was not assaulted by a large plastic garbage bag and a beer can in Las Vegas (I wonder how many people actually said that last weekend?!?) he would have given his teammate in the number 5 a real run for his money. Watch him make up for it in Phoenix.
Wins in Phoenix: 1
Top Five Finishes here: 2
Top Ten Finishes here: 7
Bold NASCAR Expert Picks – Here is my NASCAR fantasy advice on this week’s sleeper pick, also known as the gutsy choice for a win.
Ross Chastain
He made it a point to let everyone know who won the final race of the season in Phoenix last year—expect Ross Chastain to brag about it again when he does it on Sunday, thus giving both Trackhouse drivers a shot at the title.
Wins in Phoenix: 1
Top Five Finishes here: 3
Top Ten Finishes here: 3
Joey Logano
Joey Logano, I give you one final chance to make me proud this week. After Phoenix, I can’t say for certain what I’ll think of you. But, seriously, this guy might have a good chance here if he can hold it together.
Wins in Phoenix: 3
Top Five Finishes here: 8
Top Ten Finishes here: 16
Chase Briscoe
It’s as bold as they come, but Chase Briscoe is actually really good at this track. He looked hot in Las Vegas (until he didn’t) and he finished tenth in Daytona. I have a sneaking suspicion about the number 14 this week. Just sayin’.
Wins in Phoenix: 1
Top Five Finishes here: 2
Top Ten Finishes here: 3
Bonkers NASCAR Fantasy Picks – Take a pass on these drivers for this week’s NASCAR Cup Series race.
Christopher Bell
Bad luck has been hanging around the number 20 car since The Clash, and it’s not going away. Someone needs to get this guy’s juju back in order. Hold off on Christopher Bell for a minute. I know he’ll come back around soon.
Wins in Phoenix: 0
Top Five Finishes here: 0
Top Ten Finishes here: 4
Austin Cindric
I really liked him for Vegas, and I think he has shown us a lot so far this season. But the fun probably stops in Phoenix. Don’t rule out Austin Cindric in the near future, though!
Wins in Phoenix: 0
Top Five Finishes here: 0
Top Ten Finishes here: 0
Ryan Preece
Where his SHR teammate looks pretty hot in Phoenix, Ryan Preece looks chilly. Take a pass on the number 41 for a bit yet.
Wins in Phoenix: 0
Top Five Finishes here: 0
Top Ten Finishes here: 0
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