Early picks for the Indy 500
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| Time to start thinking about your bets for the 103rd Indy 500 |
The first open practice session for the Indy 500 is this Wednesday and it may be rather risky to place an early bets. Want the scoop on the best Indy 500 betting? We’ll lay it out for you based on IndyCar driver performance so far this season.
If you’re a newcomer to sports betting in general, don’t worry! First, we’ll give you all the info you need to get your Indy 500 bets placed with someone trustworthy. Then, we’re going to teach you how to place a bet in case you’re unfamiliar with the process. As stated, the Indianapolis 500 is a historic and celebrated race.
Hopefully, you’ve been keeping your eye on underdog drivers so you can make the best of the handicaps. Plus, if you’re a seasoned bettor and a fan of the Indy 500, we’re going to outline the best bonuses and promotions.
Betting on the winner is easy, right? Just pick your favorite to win and cross your fingers! Well, it isn’t that simple, especially when it comes to betting on the Indy 500 lineups. You’re going to want to keep an eye on the odds for your favorite Indy 500 driver at each sportsbook. This will help you figure out who is going to give you the best odds before you make your bet.
Remember, your odds will be different on every site. Some sportsbook websites tend to favor one driver over another for a myriad of reasons. A such, it’s in your best interest to bet against the tide of public opinion.
Here are some up-to-date odds for your favorite drivers:
| Top-6 Drivers | Odds | Comments |
| Alexander Rossi | 5-1 | He's fast at Indy, he won as a rookie, and came from the back with spectacular outside passes in 2018. If he qualifies near the front, he'll be tough to beat |
| Will Power | 7-1 | The defending Indy 500 winner made a rare mistake in the Long Beach GP but now that he has had a taste of the milk at Indy, he yearns to do it again |
| Josef Newgarden | 8-1 | The 2019 Points leader is on top of his game this year and if you are in a Penske car you almost always have a good chance to win at Indy |
| Scott Dixon | 10-1 | The wily veteran was almost killed at Indy last year. He'll look to rebound from that and run near the front all day to stay away from the bad luck that did him in last year |
| Simon Pagenaud | 10-1 | Pagenaud is in a Penske Chevy so he immediately has to be one of the favorites. The Frenchman looks to dispel the rumors that Roger will replace him after 2019 with a win. |
| Ryan Hunter-Reay | 12-1 | If not for bad luck at Indy, the 2014 500 winner might have 3 wins now. He's fast, he's hungry and he's in a Andretti Honda |
As experienced bettors know, these odds are not facts– for example, in 2015 Charlie Kimball had 100 to 1 odds and finished in third, which would have made for a pretty sweet Podium bet! Keep on top of changing odds between sportsbooks to make the most informed decision when you’re betting on the 2019 Indy 500.
This article is the best place to go to learn about the different types of bets you can make and where to place them. Having a bet on the race will make watching the Indy 500 that much more interesting.