2026 INDYCAR Predictions: Will Alex Palou Win Another Title, Indy 500?

Alex Palou is the favorite to repeat as 2026 IndyCar champion after a dominant 2025 — but the question of who can finally beat him remains.
Pato O’Ward is predicted to win the Indianapolis 500 this year, even if his season-long points finish isn’t as strong.
Dennis Hauger is the pick for Rookie of the Year after his 2025 Indy NXT title, with Mick Schumacher and Caio Collet expected to challenge.

Sports

February 27, 2026 at 8:30 PM

Traditional sports betting is still illegal in Georgia—no retail sportsbooks or in-state apps like FanDuel/DraftKings can take bets there.
Daily Fantasy Sports are legal (since 2018) and widely used; popular apps accepting Georgia players include Underdog, DraftKings Fantasy, Sleeper, Betr, Boom Fantasy and Dabble.
Lawmakers keep trying to change that, but legalization would likely require a constitutional amendment or special legislative framework — with Georgia’s huge college-football fanbase, any change would spark big interest.

Sports Law

February 27, 2026 at 7:57 PM

UConn’s 72-40 blowout of St. John’s — snapping a 13-game streak and handing Pitino his worst loss in Queens — bolstered their case for the final No. 1 seed in March Madness.
Bracket guru Mike DeCourcy currently lists Indiana, TCU, Santa Clara and VCU as the last four in, with Auburn, San Diego State, Virginia Tech and USC just missing.
Conference-wise the SEC leads DeCourcy’s projections with 10 teams, followed by the Big Ten and ACC (9 each) and the Big 12 (8).

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February 27, 2026 at 7:22 PM

Friday night’s big one: No. 3 Michigan at No. 10 Illinois in Champaign is being treated like a coin flip — Illinois’ offense (KenPom 133) is elite, so don’t be surprised if the Illini keep it close or win outright.
Saturday spotlight: Alabama at Tennessee looks like a pace-driven shootout — Alabama’s uptempo style makes the Over (around 162.5) an attractive play.
Tournament chatter: Duke’s odds to reach the Final Four have shortened after their upset win, but they’re still a strong bet — projected No. 1 seed in the East and favorites deep into March.

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February 27, 2026 at 6:51 PM

Fernando Mendoza is widely viewed as a lock for the No. 1 pick after a strong meeting with the Raiders at the combine.
His underdog rise — from the 140th-ranked high school QB with almost no offers to a top prospect — is credited to relentless work, discipline and football IQ.
Mendoza comes off humble and grounded: he called the draft “the most important job interview,” and said he briefly spoke with Tom Brady and would welcome him as a mentor.

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February 27, 2026 at 6:49 PM