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Palou Favored at Mid-Ohio Despite 8th Start

Alex Palou is the betting favorite for the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio despite starting from eighth position, while pole-sitter Christian Lundgaard is second in the odds.

INDYCAR returns to action at Mid-Ohio on Sunday, July 5, with Alex Palou favored at 37/20 odds despite starting eighth. The reigning champion has six poles, four wins, and seven top-five finishes this season. newsindata.org

Pole-sitter Christian Lundgaard, who won the most recent race at Road America, is second in the betting at 23/10. Lundgaard is fourth in the standings with two wins and five top-five finishes.