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Staff picks for today’s Cup race at Talladega

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500

TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 29: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil/Autotrader Ford, leads the field during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 29, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

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Here’s who NBC’s writers think will win today’s race at Talladega Superspeedway (2 p.m. ET on NBC).

Dustin Long

Brad Keselowski. Team Penske roll on the plate tracks continues.

Nate Ryan

Martin Truex Jr. Finally breaks through for his first restrictor-plate win in Cup in his final plate race with Furniture Row Racing.

Daniel McFadin

Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus begin their final six races together with a win.

Dan Beaver

Talladega is always good for a great storyline. Clint Bowyer survives his first race on this track in his last three starts in a big way and advances in the playoffs.