The NASCAR Cup Series takes on paperclip-shaped Martinsville Speedway this weekend in the exciting new 750-horsepower package, a week removed from Tyler Reddick‘s fourth win of the season at Darlington Raceway.
While Reddick carries +1,500 odds at one of his statistically worst tracks, the books are favoring Ryan Blaney with +500 odds thanks to his two wins from the fall and his success so far with the new, upgraded horsepower package.
Meanwhile, Virginia’s own Denny Hamlin looks to defend his spring Martinsville crown at +600 odds, holding off the likes of Blaney, his Toyota teammates and the struggling Chevrolets who have dominated in the past at The Paperclip.
Wyatt Watson and this week’s at-track reporter from Martinsville, Michael Massie detail what picks could bring home the bank for bettors this weekend.
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Wyatt Watson has followed motorsports closely since 2007. He joined Frontstretch as a journalist in February 2023 after serving in the United States Navy for five years as an Electronic Technician Navigation working on submarines. Wyatt is one of Frontstretch's primary IndyCar correspondents, providing exclusive video content on site. He hosts Frontstretch's Through the Gears podcast and occasionally The Pit Straight.You can find Wyatt's written work in columns such as Friday Faceoff and 2-Headed Monsteras well as exclusive IndyCar features. Wyatt also contributes to Frontstretch's social media team, posting unique and engaging content for Frontstretch.
Wyatt Watson can be found on X @WyattWRacing
Michael Massie joined Frontstretch in 2017 and has served as the Content Director since 2020.
Massie, a Richmond, Va., native, has covered NASCAR, IndyCar, SRX and the CARS Tour. Outside of motorsports, the Virginia Tech grad and Green Bay Packers minority owner can be seen cheering on his beloved Hokies and Packers.