Kentucky Derby best bets from NBC Sports betting experts

The Kentucky Derby, the most exciting two minutes in sports and the first leg of the Triple Crown, takes place Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Kentucky Derby, the most exciting two minutes in sports and the first leg of the Triple Crown, takes place Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The race features the 20 best thoroughbreds in the world — and plenty of options for betting. Whom should you wager on? Let’s break down the entire field.

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