Last updated May 16, 4:26am ET

The Middle Jewel of the U.S. Triple Crown is set for Pimlico Racecourse on Saturday, May 17, 2025. This year’s Preakness Stakes has attracted an interesting field of nine runners, and there are a number of interesting props and head-to-head markets worth considering this weekend.

Preakness Stakes Props

Gate Number of Winner Odds & Picks

Gate Number Of WinnerOdds
Over 4.5+140
Under 4.5-200

An interesting market to get a selection of runners is the gate number of the winner. Favorite supporters will be hoping that Journalism can better his second in the Derby from stall two.

However, two of the top three selections in the current betting are located in stalls higher than four. Therefore, as a way to cover bases, it could be worth chancing that the winner breaks from a draw over 4.5.

Pick
Over 4.5 (+140)
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Winner Letter of 1st Name Odds & Pick

1st Letter of Winner’s NameOdds
A-M-320
N-Z+210

Once again, with Journalism being favorite for the Preakness, the A-M selection is likely to be a popular option. However, this is a selection that we like, as our two main selections for the race also fall in this category.

Pick
A-M (-320)
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Winning Time of Preakness Stakes Odds & Pick

Winning TimeOdds
Over 115 Seconds-190
Under 115 Seconds+135

There haven’t been many quick times set in the Preakness Stakes in recent memory, with Swiss Skydiver’s time of 1:53.28 being the fastest this millennium. Therefore, we like the chances of the winning time being over 115 seconds at Pimlico on Saturday.

Pick
Over 115 Seconds (-190)
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Preakness Stakes Head-to-Head Odds & Picks

Goal Oriented vs. Sandman

HorseOdds
Goal Oriented-120
Sandman-120

Goal Oriented and Sandman are hard to separate based on the current odds available. However, given the hard race that the latter experienced at Churchill Downs, there could be value in Bob Baffert’s fresh runner being a top selection in this head-to-head market.

Pick
Goal Oriented (-120)
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American Promise vs. Heart Of Honor

HorseOdds
American Promise-140
Heart Of Honor+100

American Promise and Heart of Honor are two of the runners at bigger prices for the Preakness this weekend. However, the latter could be overlooked by many. The international raider has run consistently in the UAE this year, and this extended distance could be the making of him based on his fast-finishing second in the UAE Derby.

Pick
Heart Of Honor (+100)
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Alex Dudley
Alex Dudley

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Alex has over 15 years of experience in sports betting, specializing in soccer and horse racing. He uses his deep knowledge of markets and strategies to guide readers through disciplined and informed betting.

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