The NASCAR Truck Series heads to Milwaukee this week for a stand alone race while the other Series are in Daytona. We will see a heightened importance on this race for the playoff drivers as this is the first race of the playoffs for the Truck Series. We should see a lot of the usual suspects do well this week on the one mile flat oval and they will need it, as the points for each stage and the finish will be crucial to moving on in the playoffs.
Potential Dominators
Christian Eckes
Corey Heim
Ty Majeski
Eckes and Heim have been the stars of the Truck Series this season and I don't expect anything to change this week. They both were 1st and 2nd in 10 lap averages in practice and start in the top 5. They will be battling for the lead and be contenders throughout the race this week. Majeski has been fast on flat tracks this season and he looks fast this week as well. He was towards the top of the chart in practice and went out and sat on the pole. He will likely lead early and will have a chance to dominate if he can outrun Heim and Eckes.
Place Differential Plays
Sammy Smith
Ben Rhodes
Chase Purdy
Stewart Friesen
Sammy Smith is the only driver that primarily runs another series that is in the truck race this week. He had top 10 speed in practice and is in top equipment so he should run towards the front. Rhodes starts back in 18th and is another that should have top 10 speed in the race making him a solid play for place differential this week. Chase Purdy was one I was keeping an eye on coming into the week as he has a good history here and at similar tracks. He starts back in 21st and I think he will have top 10 upside for the race as he was 9th in 10 lap averages in practice. Friesen starts back in 23rd and is usually someone who runs a lot better than that. He should have top 15 potential with upside for more and is a good value play this week.
Cheap Options
Jake Garcia
Conner Jones
Jack Wood
Matthew Gould
Garcia has had some speed at flat style tracks this season so I am hoping he can have another good run this week. He had solid speed in practice and is a good value for someone with top 15 potential and upside for more. Jones has had some solid runs this year but has had trouble finishing them. He has a lot of place differential potential starting 26th and is a solid value for his salary. Wood is another that can run around the top 15 when he gets the opportunity in the truck series. He starts back in 25th and is one of the better cheap options on the slate so he could be a popular pick this week. Gould is a flier play in his first career start in the truck series but he is in solid Niece Motorsports equipment. Starting 31st he has some place differential potential if he keeps his truck clean.
High Risk Low Owned Tournament Plays
Rajah Caruth
Caruth had top 5 speed in practice but starts up in the 8th position. With the trio of Majeski, Eckes, and Heim getting the focus of the fast cars, Caruth could be under the radar and could still end up being a good DFS play. I expect his ownership to be low and at a $9000 salary on draftkings, he could be a good tournament option for the race.
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