Kentucky Derby 2025 Betting Positions Finalized: Horses' Starting Spots Decided
It's Kentucky Derby Week, baby!
The post positions got drawn on Saturday, and guess who's the favorite at 3-1? Journalism, my man, in the No. 8 spot. But if you ask me who's catching my eye, it's that longshot, Final Gambit, starting from the 3 hole at 30-1.
We're raring to go here at VSiN. Our top-notch Kentucky Derby Betting Guide hits VSiN Pro subscribers on Wednesday. And hold onto your hats, because Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman are gonna have a special YouTube-only edition of VSiN At The Track on Friday, and they'll be hosting a Derby-themed show on Saturday (4-8 p.m. ET).
Now, let's talk football. Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders, who was a hot +100 to be the top pick when odds opened last April, fell to the Browns with the 144th pick.
Today's NBA playoff games are piling up. Here's the schedule:
Game 4: Knicks (+2) at Pistons (1-2), 1 ET, ABCGame 4: Lakers (+2.5) at Timberwolves (2-1), 3:30 ET, ABCGame 4: Celtics (-7) at Magic (1-2), 7 ET, TNTGame 4: Pacers (+4.5) at Bucks (1-2), 9:30 ET, TNT)
Check back later this morning for Zach Cohen's Best Bets and Steve Makinen's Analytics Report. Today's selections from the VSiN KillerSports NBA Playoff Challenge will be available shortly after noon ET.
In the NHL, today's games include:
Game 4: Jets at Blues (1-2), 1 ET, TBSGame 4: Hurricanes at Devils (1-2), 3:30 ET; TBSGame 4: Capitals at Canadiens (1-2), 6:30 ET, TNTGame 4: Kings at Oilers (1-2), 9:30 ET, TBS
Makinen's NASCAR predictions for today's Talladega race are up. Don't forget to check out some underdogs, 'cause Talladega's a wild one!
Greg Peterson already has his top plays for today's MLB games. Also, keep an eye out for Steve Makinen and Josh Appelbaum's contributions by mid-morning on the MLB page.
Our soccer expert, Nigel Seeley, has plays for the weekend EPL and FA Cup menu. And if you missed it, don't forget to check out Steve's evaluation of his simulations so far this season.
The horse-racing event, the Kentucky Derby, held in 2025, is just around the corner, with an exciting preview scheduled for Saturday. The longshot, Final Gambit, positioned at the 3 hole, boasts odds of 30-1, making it an anytime contender to watch in the derby. If you're a sports enthusiast, join Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman for a special Kentucky Derby-themed show on Saturday, as they delve into the odds and predictions for the renowned horse-racing event.
