North Carolina Rodeo Leaves Indelible Mark on Season Standings, Signaling a Shift in Bull Riding Landscape

Published 09/30/2023, 8:24 AM EDT

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The PBR Cowboy Days in Greensboro, North Carolina, has altered the landscape in the team standings. Some have solidified their position while others are still in with a fighting chance. Focus now shifts to the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona with the PBR Ridge Rider Days. Rodeo enthusiasts were all girded up the witness the event.

Only two more events remain in the PBR Teams roster calendar for the 2023 season. The season will conclude in October, with the dawn of the same month calling time on Ridge Rider Days. After Arizona, a trip to Fort Worth, Texas, is on the cards for the participants for the PBR Rattler Days. Following that, they will head to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the Teams Championship. Ahead of the event, clear favorites have emerged, as have dark horses. The rodeo fans will get their money’s worth.

Favorites and rank outsiders to win in Arizona

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The Austin Gamblers are presently the team to beat in the Ridge Rider Days. Following their victory in North Carolina, they have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Jose Vitor Leme led the way with a convincing 90-point ride. The odds are in their favor to add another feather to their cap. They have a 17-5 record for the season and are +360 odds on to emerge as event winners. Leme looks to be a shoo-in for the season’s MVP.

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The Kansas City Outlaws are currently second in the overall standings. They have momentum in their favor after some inspiring performances against the Oklahoma Freedom and the Texas Rattlers. Having the league-best ride percentage of 40.0 percent, they also boast a 12-10 record. According to NXTbet, they are +580 odds on to emerge as event winners. The Outlaws’ Cassio Dias is second behind Leme in the standings but has a chance at overhauling him.

Which rodeo team is the best bet?

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The PBR Teams Championship draws ever closer, with the Gamblers +260 odds on to end the season as winners. The Outlaws are +450 odds on to win the Teams Championship. Tied with them in second place are the Texas Rattlers. The Rattlers have an 11-11 record overall.

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To get the best return, the Rattlers are the best option. They are presently third in the standings. The Rattlers also have the second-best ride percentage in the league at 39.1 percent. In the head-to-head picks, the Rattlers are being tipped to edge out the Missouri Thunder. The odds are -165 against the Rattlers in that scenario.

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The event in Arizona promises a thrilling exhibition of bull riding. It will also provide a chance for many to strike it rich. The Gamblers are the undeniable favorites to win both the event and the Championship. Regardless, their victory is far from certain. The Outlaws and the Rattlers are those with an outside chance at the Championship. For rodeo fans looking to place their bets, the Rattlers look like providing the perfect balance between risk and reward. It remains to be seen if the Gamblers continue their dominance or if there is an upset on the cards.

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Anirudh Haridas

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