Kentucky Derby Odds, Favorites, Picks And Insight For 2022 Run For The Roses

The horses are nearing the starting gate for the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby. The opening Kentucky derby odds show Zandon as the 3/1 favorite breaking from the No. 10 post. TVG offers up to $200 risk-free bet on the race. The staff and handicappers at TVg have provided their early KentuckyDerby picks.

Zandon is trained by Chad Brown and ridden by Flavien Prat. Zandon finished third in the Risen Star Stakes, his first start since November. He came from last place in Blue Grass Stake to finish third.

Epicenter is the divisional leader in the Louisiana Derby. He has shown that he can win from either on the pace or sitting just off of it.

Taiba is lightly raced and 2-for-2 after winning his stakes debut in the Santa Anita Derby. The Gun Runner son did not debut until March and beat his stablemate Messier in his second start. West Coast horses have been historically strong in Kentucky Derby and it's usually a good bet to lean on some longshots in Derby to rise to the challenge at a price.

Cyberknife is a son of Gun Runner and trained by Brad Cox. He won the Arkansas Derby. Cyberknife has longer morning line odds of 20/1.

Barber Road has finished second or third in five stakes races including three graded stakes this year. He can run a good race from near the pace or well off of it. The full range of wager types will be available to bettors on Kentucky Derby day. Win, place, and show bets remain the most popular wagers around. Multi-race and multi-horse wagets offer more of a reward.