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The NASCAR Xfinity Series season gets underway this weekend as well with the NASCAR Racing Experience 300. Formerly known as the PowerShares QQQ 300, the kickoff to the “junior circuit” for NASCAR usually features a few Cup Series guys that want to get another feel for the track at Daytona International Speedway and this year’s version is no different.

As always when it comes to the Xfinity Series, there are plenty of driver and team changes to be aware of and also some new rules. Toyota will also be running the Supra instead of the Camry this year and Dodge will no longer be an Xfinity Series manufacturer. Ford will also be going with the Mustang instead of the Fusion.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at the kickoff to the Xfinity Series season.
<h5><strong>The More Things Change</strong></h5>
Models and manufacturers are far from the only Xfinity Series changes this year. Races will now feature 38 cars instead of 40. Cars will now feature flange-fit composite bodies, which was tested last year, but is now mandatory for all races. The same post-inspection rules for the Cup Series will apply to the Xfinity Series. That means that the official race winner won’t be declared until 90-120 minutes after the race. The first and second-place teams will be inspected and so will one other randomly selected car.

A lot of drivers that were part-time have now gone full-time, including Chase Briscoe, Noah Gragson, John Hunter Nemechek, Jeffrey Earnhardt, Matt Mills, Joey Gase, and Josh Bilicki. Elliott Sadler retired from full-time racing.

Roush Fenway Racing and Chip Ganassi Racing will not be running Xfinity Series this season.
<h5><strong>The Field and the Odds</strong></h5>
As you can see from the odds on the right-hand side for desktop viewers and below the comment box for mobile viewers, Brad Keselowski and Chase Elliott are the Cup Series guys “dropping down” to participate in this race. Cup Series drivers and teams have to choose their spots wisely, as those guys are capped at seven races over the course of the 26 races prior to the playoffs. They also cannot run in the Dash 4 Cash events, which are at Bristol, Richmond, Talladega, and Dover from April 6 to May 4, with a week off for the Easter holiday.

As we’ll often see with the Xfinity Series, Cup guys are listed at the top of the board. If there aren’t any Cup guys, we’ll see Justin Allgaier, Christopher Bell, and Cole Custer at the top. Most of the other drivers will be priced in the same general area. With a plate race here, we do see them bunched up a little more than usual.
<h5><strong>Daytona Darts</strong></h5>
I’ve long operated on the theory that plate races or other tight racing conditions favor the veterans. The guys with the savvy knowhow in terms of maneuvering in tight spots. Then you look at the winners. Sure, Tony Stewart won this race seven times from 2005-13, but the last four winners have been young drivers in Ryan Reed twice, Chase Elliott, and Tyler Reddick.

Sometimes it’s just about being able to stay out of the crashes. Kyle Larson won the first stage and led the most laps last year, but finished 29th. Joey Logano, who usually runs well in plate races, was 34th. Austin Dillon, who won the Daytona 500, finished 32nd. Elliott won the second stage, but finished 12th. Larson actually won the second Xfinity race at Daytona and veteran Ryan Blaney finished fourth.

Guys like Kaz Grala and Garrett Smithley had their only top-five finishes in this race last year. Grala was fifth at Daytona in the summertime. Smithley didn’t have another finish higher than 10th.

Two-time winner Ryan Reed, who was formerly sponsored by Lilly Diabetes as a diabetic driver, is not running Xfinity Series races because his sponsor left the team.

That means that this race really is wide-open.
<h5><strong>Major Manufacturers</strong></h5>
In this race, equipment doesn’t matter quite as much, because drivers just mash the gas to the floor and go from there. With Chip Ganassi Racing and Roush Fenway Racing both out of the equation, you’ll have to really consider the teams for these drivers. Austin Cindric is the only full-time driver for Penske. Joe Gibbs Racing still has a lot of guys, including Brandon Jones and Christopher Bell. Stewart-Haas Racing has Cole Custer and Chase Briscoe. JR Motorsports will run out Justin Allgaier, Michael Annett, Ryan Preece, Zane Smith, Ryan Truex, Noah Gragson, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. for his cameo appearance.

Because of the nature of this race, there aren’t a ton of great betting opportunities, but we can plant some seeds for the future. It is really hard for smaller teams to win at any level of racing and the Xfinity Series is no different.
<h5><strong>Picks</strong></h5>
Keep it real simple with this race. This is a beer money race. Not even like craft/microbrew. This is like that tallboy that you can get for $1.50 at the gas station. I’ll go with Christopher Bell at +1100. He was third at Daytona and ran well on smaller tracks like Richmond and Dover. He seems to like the tight racing on ovals.

The long shot prices aren’t all that great across the board, as all but three lines drivers are +1300 or lower. Even matchups are a dicey proposition here. Throw one dart with Bell and save the other two after qualifying to see who might get a head start and stay above the fray.

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<p>Planning on watching today's 49ers and Rainbow Warriors game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Rainbow Warriors hosts this showdown at 11:30 ET on ESPN2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -5.5 at home against Charlotte.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:30 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Charlotte Pull Off A Win at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Charlotte improved to 5-4 on the season with a 75-70 win over West Georgia on Tuesday. Playing at home, the 49ers were -12.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Charlotte led 34-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. Though they got the win, the 49ers will look to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>In their latest game, Charlotte's offense put up 75 points, despite shooting just 37% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with two-point shooting at 36.4% and three-point shooting at 38.1% (8/21).</p> <p>The 49ers excelled from the free-throw line, hitting 87.1% (27/31), and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Rickey Ballard was a standout, shooting 77.8% overall and 80% from three (4/5), finishing with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Robert Braswell IV and Nik Graves also contributed 20 points each.</p><p>Charlotte's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 36% on two-point attempts. However, they allowed 8 three-pointers on 21 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 38% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Despite the strong defensive effort, Charlotte sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 27 attempts for 87%. The 49ers also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Rainbow Warriors Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 4-3 on the season with a 71-62 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday. The Rainbow Warriors were -6 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After a 28-28 tie at halftime, Hawaii stepped up in the second half, scoring 43 points while holding the Islanders to 34. The game’s total points ended at 133, which was under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>Hawaii's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field and hitting 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.6%, and they connected on 59.3% of their two-point attempts. The Rainbow Warriors also made 15 of 23 free throws, shooting 65.2% from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Rapp was perfect from three, hitting all five of his attempts and finishing with 19 points on 7 of 8 shooting overall. Marcus Greene added 15 points, despite shooting just 1 of 4 from three, and Gytis Nemeiksa contributed 14 points. Garry Clark and Shilo Jackson each scored 11 points, with Jackson also grabbing 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Hawaii's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 62 points. The Rainbow Warriors allowed a 51% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 24 of their 47 field goal attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hawaii's defense gave up 8 three-pointers on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 65%.</p>

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<p>The Purple Eagles and Stags are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stags will host the game at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Fairfield is favored by -6.5 vs. Niagara in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairfield Stags -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Leo D. Mahoney Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, February 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Stags.</li><li>Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Niagara Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Heading into their game against Fairfield, Niagara has gone 12-11 overall and 8-5 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Purple Eagles are 4-6 in non-conference games compared to 7-4 on the road.</p>

<p>So far this season, Niagara has been the underdog in 12 of their 23 games, going 6-6 in those matchups. As the underdog, the Purple Eagles have gone 5-5.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Niagara has been an impressive 9-3 vs. the spread. On the road, the Purple Eagles have gone 10-1 ATS and are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 road games. Overall, Niagara has an ATS record of 14-8 this year.</p><p>Over their last three games, the over/under record for Niagara is 0-3. On the season, the over/under record for the Purple Eagles is 14-7-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 147.5 points, compared to an average over/under line of 138.6. Today's over/under line of 146.5 is lower than their season average. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points.</p><p>The Purple Eagles' offense finished with 71 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 75.1 points per contest. The team's scoring leader is Ahmad Henderson II, who holds an average of 13 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Braxton Bayless is averaging 11.5 points per game this season.</p><p>On defense, Niagara is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.7 points per game. Niagara's three-point defense is currently 21st in the country at 5.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.4% of their shots vs. Niagara.</p><h3>Will Fairfield Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>With a 15-9 record, Fairfield has been a much better team at home than on the road this season. They have gone 6-3 at home compared to 8-6 on the road. Over their last 10 games at home, the Stags have gone 7-3, and they have won their last two games at home. </p>

<p>Overall, Fairfield has been favored in 13 of their games, going 10-3 in those matchups. They are coming off a 64-62 win over Saint Peter's, and they have won their last three games. On the season, they have gone 9-4 in conference play compared to 6-5 in non-conference games.</p><p>As the favorite, Fairfield has gone just 4-6 vs. the spread in their last 10 games. Their overall ATS record this season is 10-13, including a mark of 4-5 at home. Over their last three home games, the Stags are 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Fairfield games is 16-7. The average over/under line in their games is 143.8 and today's line of 146.5 is higher than the average scoring total of 147.7. Over their last three games, the OU record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 140 points.</p><p>The Fairfield offense is coming off a game where they scored 64 points against Saint Peter's. They posted a field goal percentage of 50% and connected on 7 threes. Jalen Leach is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 15.9. Meanwhile, Caleb Fields also brings a PPG average of 15.7 into the game.</p><p>In terms of defense, Fairfield is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.6 threes per game vs. Niagara. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.7%.</p>

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