The 2024 Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR’s longest and most grueling race, is set to take the green flag at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 26 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The 400-lap, 600-mile marathon will test the endurance of both drivers and machines as they battle for supremacy in one of the crown jewel events on the NASCAR calendar.

Kyle Larson leading the pack as the NASCAR 600 betting favorite at +450 odds. This will be one of the first major racing events in the state following the official legalization of North Carolina Sports betting.

Here are the Nascar 600 odds, along with our expert predictions and longshot picks.

NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Odds

NASCAR odds as of March 17th at BetMGM Sportsbook North Carolina. Bettors in NC can wager on the Coca-Cola 600 by registering for the sportsbook using the BetMGM bonus code. 

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Larson Favored in NASCAR Odds

All eyes will be on Larson this weekend as he attempts to become only the fifth driver in history to complete the “double” – racing in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Larson qualified an impressive fifth for his first Indy 500 and will be hoping the weather cooperates to allow him to make the journey to Charlotte in time.

NASCAR has said they will try to accommodate Larson’s travel as best as possible, but there are concerns about how quickly he can get to Charlotte and still perform at a high level in both races. Larson’s +600 price implies just

Kyle Larson on watching the weather, what he learned Sunday doing both cars in one day, and whether he could win the regular-season title if he missed the 600. pic.twitter.com/ShMSv8RUpy

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) May 23, 2024

Close on Larson’s heels in the odds are Denny Hamlin (+575) and Tyler Reddick (+850). Hamlin has an outstanding record at Charlotte with 18 top-10 finishes in his last 22 starts, including a win in 2022. Reddick has also shown speed on 1.5-mile tracks this year.

Other drivers to watch include Ryan Blaney (+900), the defending Coca-Cola 600 champion, along with Martin Truex Jr. (+1000) and William Byron (+1100). Truex is a three-time winner of this event while Byron will be eager to claim his first crown jewel win at his home track.

Racers to Avoid in NASCAR Odds

While Hendrick Motorsports has a storied history of success at Charlotte, there are reasons to be cautious. Chase Elliott (+1100) is still trying to regain his form after serving a suspension, while there are lingering questions about whether Larson will even make the start.

Byron (+950) could be the best of the Hendrick bunch but has struggled for consistency in recent weeks.

In terms of other drivers to potentially avoid, Ross Chastain (+1750) has a less-than-stellar record at Charlotte with a best finish of 15th. Christopher Bell (+1300) has also been hit-or-miss on 1.5-mile tracks this year.

NACAR Coca-Cola 600 Predictions & Picks

In terms of best bets, Alex Bowman at +135 for a top-10 finish looks enticing. Bowman has been remarkably consistent at Charlotte, finishing 12th or better in six of the last eight races. Veterans like Brad Keselowski (+1200) and Joey Logano (+2000) are also worth a look, given their ability to manage a 600-mile race.

All focus on 600 miles this weekend pic.twitter.com/lRkibtTILg

— Alex Bowman (@Alex_Bowman) May 20, 2024

For those seeking a bigger payout, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at +500 for a top-10 could be the way to go. Stenhouse has quietly been one of the most consistent drivers at Charlotte in the Next Gen car era, with an average finish of 7th – third best in the field. He’ll also be fired up after his post-race altercation with Kyle Busch last week.

Speaking of Busch, he’s an intriguing pick at +1750 to win. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver has the best average finish (3.7) over the last three Coca-Cola 600s and tends to perform well when driving with a chip on his shoulder. A head-to-head matchup between Busch and Christopher Bell (-110) also favors the more experienced Busch on this type of track.

NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Predictions:

• Alex Bowman Top-10 Finish (+135)
• Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Top-10 Finish (+500)

NASCAR 600 Longshots Bets

In terms of NASCAR 600 longshots, Austin Dillon at +600 for a top-10 is very appealing. The driver of the iconic #3 has three top-10s in the last four Coke 600s, with Charlotte ranking as one of his best statistical tracks. At 6-1, Dillon is a fantastic longshot bet to crack the top 10.

For an even bigger bomb, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at +15000 to win is worth a look. As mentioned, Stenhouse has been stellar at Charlotte in the Next Gen car, and he’ll be supremely motivated after last week’s controversy. If he keeps his nose clean, Stenhouse could absolutely pull off the upset at juicy 15-1 odds.

Two other live longshots are Erik Jones (+10000) and Bubba Wallace (+3000). Jones was fourth in this race last year and has flashed speed in 2024. Wallace has a great record at Charlotte, finishing top-5 in two of the last three Coke 600s. Both Jones and Wallace have the talent to far outrun their odds.

NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Longshot Picks:

• Austin Dillon Top-10 Finish (+600)
• Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to Win (+15000)

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The NASCAR Cup Series will head to Bristol Motor Speedway for the Food City 500 on Sunday, March 17, 2024. After three years of experimenting with a dirt surface, the iconic Tennessee track will return to its concrete roots under the lights, setting the stage for 500 laps of bumper-to-bumper action.

The NASCAR Food City 500 odds for Sunday favor three-time Bristol winner Denny Hamlin, plus Ryan Blaney and Christopher Bell, while Kyle Busch is an intriguing longshot. We’ve made our predictions for Sunday’s event, including some longshot picks.

The table below displays the odds for the NASCAR Food City 500. Further below, find our picks and analysis.

NASCAR Food City 500 Odds

NASCAR odds as of March 17th at BetMGM Sportsbook. To bet on the Food City 500, register for the sportsbook using the BetMGM bonus code and navigate to the NASCAR section. Bettors in North Carolina can register at BetMGM North Carolina.

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How to Watch Food City 500

If you’re looking to catch all the action from the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, there are several ways to tune in. The race will be broadcast live on FOX, with coverage beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 17.

For those without cable, streaming options include fuboTV, which offers a free trial. You can also stream the race on DirecTV Stream and Sling TV. Hulu + Live TV will carry the race as well, but does not offer a free trial.

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— NASCAR (@NASCAR) March 13, 2024

If you prefer to watch on your mobile device, you can download the FOX Sports App and log in with your cable or streaming provider credentials to access the live broadcast

For those attending the race in person, Bristol Motor Speedway’s gates open at 10:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, with pre-race festivities including a concert by The Breakfast Club and driver introductions starting at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Food City 500 Betting Favorites

According to the odds at BetMGM Sportsbook, there are three clear favorites to win Sunday’s race. Ryan Blaney (+450), Denny Hamlin (+500) and Christopher Bell (+500) are all shorter than 5/1 to win Food City 500. No other racer is better than 7/1 in the odds.

REPOST to congratulate Ryan Blaney!

He wins the pole for Bristol! #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/CuXY4ykB9n

— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) March 16, 2024

Although he is seeking his first Bristol win, Blaney is being given the best chance of winning the Food City 500 out of the top contenders. His strong track record at Bristol has undoubtedly played a role in his odds pricing. In 14 career Cup Series starts there, he has two top-5s and five top-10s.

Hamlin boasts an impressive three Bristol victories, while his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell dominated last year’s race, leading over 150 laps before ultimately settling for second place. At just 28 years old, Bell has already established himself as a perennial championship contender and one of the brightest young stars in the Cup Series.

Food City 500 Predictions & Longshot Picks

Longshots are often worth a sprinkle when making predictions for the Ford City 500. Bristol Motor Speedway’s surface has shifted from dirt to concrete this year, adding unpredictability. Furthermore, NASCAR has decided to use the intermediate track package at Bristol despite its classification as a short track, which introduces another variable.

Our best NASCAR Ford City 500 longshot pick is Kyle Busch at +2000 (a $10 bet wins $200). Busch leads all active drivers with eight wins on the concrete Bristol configuration. He also won the dirt race at Bristol in 2022. With his history at this track, his odds should be shorter.

Came up just a tad short. P2.@KyleBusch | @Group_1001 pic.twitter.com/A8FJ5l0UH4

— Spire Motorsports (@SpireMotorsport) March 17, 2024

Other drivers to watch include Tyler Reddick (+1300), who impressed with a fifth-place run at Phoenix, and Chris Buescher (+1100), fresh off a breakout three-win season in 2023. Reddick’s inability to lead laps at Bristol is a problem, but his skill in running the high line makes him a top-value longshot.

Ultimately, we’re backing Bell as our winner pick, as he possesses the best average running position in previous Bristol races. His dirt track background paid off with a runner-up finish at the Bristol Dirt Race last year, and we predict he will get the job done this time.

NASCAR Food City 500 Predictions:

• Winner Pick: Christopher Bell (+500)
• Longshot Pick: Kyle Busch (+2000)

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Postponed a day to Monday, Feb. 19, due to rain, the 2024 Daytona 500 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated and unpredictable editions of “The Great American Race” in recent memory. Several storylines are converging to make this a can’t-miss event for racing fans.

The latest Daytona 500 odds price three-time Daytona 500 champion Denny Hamlin as the +800 favorite to win the event, and a heavy +100 favorite to place inside the top 5. Last year’s winner, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., is a heavy longshot, while reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney is +1100.

Let’s analyze the Daytona 500 odds as we offer you our predictions and longshot picks for Monday’s race.

Daytona 500 Odds

DraftKings Sportsbook has odds for all participants to win the race, finish top 3, and finish top five. 3-time Daytona 500 champ Denny Hamlin is the +800 favorite to win the 2024 race, which is an implied win probability of 11%.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who won the Daytona 500 in 2023, is available as a +3500 longshot bet to repeat as the winner this time around. He has much shorter +500 odds to finish inside the top five.

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How to Watch the Daytona 500

Originally scheduled to take place on Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, the 2024 Daytona 500 has been moved back one day due to rainy conditions. It will still be broadcast on Fox in the United States and TSN in Canada.

Daytona 500 streaming options include the Fox Sports app, plus live TV streaming services like FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV.

Tickets for the actual event are on sale now through the Daytona International Speedway website, with prices ranging from $99 per ticket up to hundreds of dollars for multi-day packages.

Hamlin Favored to Win Daytona 500

Denny Hamlin is a 3-time Daytona 500 champion (2016, 2019, 2020) and one of the best superspeedway racers in NASCAR history. He has the experience, skill, and aggression needed to navigate the draft and avoid “the big one” wrecks that often decide the race.

Hamlin had the fastest car in practice on Friday, posting a top speed of 197.477 mph. He was over 3 mph faster than the next fastest car. The Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas dominated practice, showing a lot of single-car speed.

Denny Hamlin's lap of 197.477 mph during Daytona 500 practice yesterday was the fastest lap for the NextGen car.

The previous fastest lap was set by Todd Gilliland at Talladega last fall at 197.130 mph.

— nascarman (@nascarman_rr) February 17, 2024

The oddsmakers have installed Hamlin as the +800 favorite (8/1 odds) to win on Monday. This means a $100 bet would pay out $800 if he takes the checkered flag. Other contenders with short odds include Joey Logano (+900), Brad Keselowski (+1000), and Ryan Blaney (+1100).

Hamlin won the exhibition Clash race in Los Angeles earlier this month, showing he picks up right where he left off last season. A confident, aggressive Hamlin bodes well for his chances to capture that fourth Harley J. Earl trophy in the Daytona 500.

If Hamlin were to win on Monday, he would join Richard Petty (7 wins) and Cale Yarborough (4 wins) as the only drivers with 4+ Daytona 500 victories. At age 43, he still has several prime years left to separate himself as the greatest Daytona 500 driver ever.

Daytona 500 Longshots to Consider

While Denny Hamlin is the favorite to win the Daytona 500, there are several longshots worth considering for your racing bets. Kyle Busch at +1200 stands out as an enticing longshot as he aims to finally win the Daytona 500 after 20 years of attempts.

Busch is highly experienced at Daytona and superspeedway racing in general, with 2 summer race wins there and victories at Talladega. Busch was leading the 2023 Daytona 500 with two laps to go before a caution and subsequent crashes took him out of contention. He’s ultra-motivated to finally check the Daytona 500 win off his career bucket list.

Is this the year Kyle Busch FINALLY wins the #Daytona500?

Most of the money is on him to do it, via @BetMGM. pic.twitter.com/GmDhvkDcrE

— NBC Sports Bet (@NBCSportsBet) February 17, 2024

Furthermore, Busch starts mid-pack in 34th position, which recent history shows can be an advantageous starting spot. He can lay back, survey the action, and make his move late. The JGR cars showed a lot of single-car speed in Friday’s practice, over 3 mph faster than anyone else, adding to the longshot intrigue.

Another player we are targeting in the Daytona 500 longshots is Tyler Reddick (+2200), who won the first Duel race and has a fast car. While he has struggled to finish Daytona 500s in the past due to wrecks, Reddick’s superspeedway results have improved. He has top 10 finishes in 5 of the last 6 races at Daytona and Talladega.

A simple $10 bet on Reddick at his current price would pay out $220 if successful. We’re going to sprinkle on the 28-year-old, as he has shown the speed, car strength, aggression, and superspeedway improvements to contend for his first Daytona 500 win if circumstances fall the right way late in the race.

Daytona 500 Predictions & Picks

With a three-time champ available at +800 odds this year, it’s hard not to gravitate towards the favorite for our prediction. However, the Daytona 500’s allure partly lies in its ability to produce surprise winners, making it an even playing field and highly anticipated by fans.

Recent Daytona 500 Winners

We can’t fault you for throwing down money on Hamlin to add another win to the resume, but we’re going a bit off the board. Busch is becoming a public longshot, but we love the value at +1200 given how close he’s come before, plus the adjustment he’s made to improve his weaknesses.

We’re also betting Tyler Reddick to finish inside the top 3 (podium), along with sprinkling on him as the winner at +2200 value. He claimed victory in Duel 1 despite telling the media, “It wasn’t really a great race for us, to be honest with you.” He’s brimming with confidence entering Monday.

Daytona 500 Picks:

• Kyle Busch to Win (+1200)
• Tyler Reddick Top 3 Finish (+600), Reddick to Win (+2200 sprinkle)

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Max Verstappen will be looking to reclaim his familiar perch atop the podium when Formula 1 action returns this weekend with the running of the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix. Verstappen saw his epic win streak snapped at 10 races with his fifth-place finish at last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, which also marked the first time in 16 races that neither Verstappen nor his Red Bull Racing teammate Sergio Perez have claimed the checkered flag.

While Red Bull looks for answers, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. arrives in Japan looking to build on a master class drive to victory last weekend, which also marked his second straight trip to the podium.

Here’s a look at all the odds and trends ahead of the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix, which feature a late-night start time of 1:00am on Sunday morning at Suzuka International Racing Course.

Odds to Win 2023 Japanese Grand Prix

Red Bull’s disappointing performance in Singapore is not reflected on the Japanese Grand Prix odds, where Max Verstappen leads the way as a -260 favorite, well ahead of teammate Sergio Perez at +1100. Lando Norris sits third at +1200, followed by Lewis Hamilton at +1800, while Carlos Sainz joins Charles Leclerc and George Russell at +800.

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Can Red Bull Bounce Back from Singapore Setback?

Red Bull Racing has tried to put the best facer possible on last week’s relatively dismal performance by Verstappen and Perez. Both drivers struggled with pace in qualifying, with neither advancing to Q3 for the first time this season. Already at a disadvantage on the starting grid, the dup also struggled to make up ground on the tight track at Marina Bay. And even when Verstappen managed to climb to second place while other drivers pitted, he was unable to fend off rivals like Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris, who easily overtook him.

| Red Bull’s problem in Singapore: Was it really caused by the floor?

Red Bull’s performance drop in Singapore reminds F1 fans of a similar situation to Mercedes in 2015 which the dominant car was caught on the wrong foot by the street circuit.

Christian Horner assured… pic.twitter.com/rAicXXQJmf

— RBR News (@redbulletin) September 19, 2023

Things went no better for “Checo”, who was never a checkered flag threat during his run to eighth place. The duo remain perched atop the F1 odds, and with good reason. Verstappen and Perez finished one-two on a rain-soaked track in Japan last year, and still sport the fastest cars on the circuit. But apart from their -125 odds to produce a double podium finish, there is little value in wagering on Red Bull until last week’s pace issues are addressed.

Sainz Undervalued in Wake of Singapore Win

The big beneficiary of Red Bull’s woes in Singapore was Carlos Sainz Jr. Fresh off a third-place drive two weeks earlier in Italy, Sainz dominated the weekend, finishing tops in qualifying for a second straight week, before leading virtually wire to wire on race day. Now poised to match a personal best of three straight podium appearances, the 29-year-old Spaniard must first overcome a shaky track record in Japan.

Carlos Sainz is in the form of his life! #SingaporeGP #F1 @Carlossainz55 @ScuderiaFerrari pic.twitter.com/axlknYS8uW

— Formula 1 (@F1) September 16, 2023

In addition to crashing out on the opening lap last year, Sainz has managed to finish better than 10th just once in seven appearances at Suzuka. If weather cooperates, and he can manage to maintain the pace he had on straights last week, Sainz is well positioned to extend his streak.

In addition to offering value as a lengthy +1800 to claim the checkered flag, Sainz should not be overlooked as a +1200 wager to be the top qualifier. However, he offers equal value as a +450 to fail to be classified on Sunday.

Japanese Grand Prix Recent Winners

Stroll Injured, Alonso Hits Speed Bump

It is not yet reflected on the Japanese Grand Prix odds, but Aston Martin announced late on Tuesday that Lance Stroll will not be behind the wheel in Japan, as he continues to recover from a scary collision with a barrier during qualifying in Singapore.

https://twitter.com/realMJThompson/status/1704221047896052073

Stroll will be replaced by Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich, who will be making his F1 debut. Drugovich’s arrival could provide a shake up at Aston Martin, which has faded since enjoying a fast start to the season.

Fernando Alonso has particularly struggled. Fresh off a season-worst 15th-place performance in Singapore, the two-time F1 champion has reached the podium just once in seven races after finishing top three in six of eight outings. Alonso has reached the podium in Japan on four previous occasions, including a win in 2008, but should be looked at no further than a +135 bet to crack the top six.

Japanese Grand Prix Picks:

• Carlos Sainz Jr. podium finish (+285)
• Red Bull double podium (-125)
• Fernando Alonso top six finish (+135)

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Max Verstappen will be looking to extend his record for most consecutive Formula 1 race victories to at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. Verstappen smashed the record previously held by Sebastian Vettel with a dominating performance two weeks ago at the Italian Grand Prix, and can take a major step towards clinching a third straight F1 crown with a victory this weekend.

Here’s a look at all the odds and trends ahead of the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday morning, with race time set for 8:00am ET at Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Odds to Win 2023 Singapore Grand Prix

Not surprisingly, Verstappen leads the way as a massive -450 favorite on the Singapore Grand Prix odds. The winner in this race a year ago, and a strong second-place finisher in Italy, Verstappen’s Red Bull Racing teammate Sergio Perez trails as a distant +1000 second favorite. The trio of Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, and Fernando Alonso follow, each sporting +1800 odds.

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Perez Returning to Form

Sergio Perez has shaken off a recent rough stretch during which he failed to reach the third round of qualifying on five occasions. The 33-year-old Mexican has claimed a spot among the top four in each of his past four outings and reached the podium four times over the past six races.

King of the Street Circuit

Can Sergio Perez make it back-to-back Singapore Grand Prix wins? pic.twitter.com/wlsxxPjRqp

— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) September 12, 2023

Perez has produced those results despite earning a spot on the two front rows of the grid during that stretch. However, that is a trend that could end this weekend in Singapore, where “Checo” started second on his way to victory last year. Considering Perez’ recent improvement and strong performance in Singapore in 2022, he should be considered as a value bet on the odds to win this race, and on the odds to seize the pole.

Ferrari Enjoying Newfound Consistency

The Ferrari duo of Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc arrive in Singapore on a high after finishing third and fourth respectively in Italy. That performance extends what has emerged as a consistent run of steady results for the Prancing Horse teammates.

A storming pole lap, a fight for the lead, and a hard-earned podium @Carlossainz55 put together one of his best weekends at Ferrari's home race, says Jolyon Palmer#ItalianGP #F1Unlocked

— Formula 1 (@F1) September 6, 2023

The duo now seeks to duplicate their success in Singapore last year, when they produced a double podium finish, as well as spots on the front two rows of the starting grid. Realistically, there is little expectation that Ferrari can keep pace with the Red Bulls in Singapore. That was painfully evident in Italy, where both Verstappen and Perez faced little resistance in their bids to overtake the duo in early race action. But after producing double top six finishes in four of their past six outings including a pair of double podiums, Ferrari offers value as a +165 bet to turn in another double top six performance on Sunday.

Singapore Grand Prix Recent Winners

Liam Lawson Impressive in Unexpected F1 Debut

Daniel Ricciardo’s recent hand injury has opened the door for Liam Lawson to make his Formula 1 debut with AlphaTauri, and the 21-year-old New Zealander has not disappointed. After qualifying dead last in qualifying his debut at the Dutch Grand Prix, Lawson turned in a gritty race day performance on his way to a respectable 13th place finish.

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Liam Lawson on Nico Hulkenberg (2023 Italian Grand Prix)pic.twitter.com/cvfWU94cvT

— OvertakeCentral (@OvertakeCentral) September 7, 2023

Lawson quickly took things to the next level in Italy, powering to No. 12 in qualifying before finishing the race just out of the points, in 11th place, despite being the only AlphaTauri car on the track.

With Ricciardo inching back towards a return, possibly as soon as next week in Japan, look for Lawson to make the most of his current opportunity to prove himself as a legit F1 driver. Accordingly, he is an intriguing option as a +400 bet to finish top ten and earn the first points of his Formula 1 career.

Singapore Grand Prix Picks:

• Sergio Perez to win (+1000)
• Ferrari double top-six finish (+165)
• Liam Lawson top-ten finish (+400)

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There’s been a pattern to NASCAR Cup Series victories in recent weeks. The winner has either been Chris Buescher or somebody else.

Through the last seven races, Buescher has done a post-race burnout and then sped down Victory Lane three times. In the past 18 NASCAR Cup Series races, Kyle Larson and William Byron are the only other drivers with multiple victories.

Buescher is the defending champion at the Bass Pro Shops Night Race, but it’s Larson who’s set as the +550 favorite this year. You’ll get a betting line of +1200 if you opt to go with Buescher for a repeat victory.

The table below lists the complete slate of NASCAR Cup Series odds for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race from Bristol Motor Speedway (win, podium finish, and top-five finish). Under the table, find the Bass Pro Shops Night Race predictions and best bets for this weekend’s NASCAR action.

Bass Pro Shops Night Race

Last week’s Hollywood Casino 400 winner Tyler Reddick is set with odds of +1600 to repeat that performance. The unpredictability of short-track racing at Bristol is emphasized by the fact that nine drivers are set with betting lines of +1200 or shorter.

NASCAR drivers rumble around this .533-mile short track for 266.5 miles and 500 laps, with an 125-125-250 stage lap setup when the flag drops. This Sunday evening race begins at 7:30pm ET on USA.

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A Dozen Will Move On In NASCAR Playoffs

Following this race, the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs field will be cut down from 16 to 12 drivers Already, thanks to their playoff victories, Larson and Reddick are assured of spots in that dynamic dozen.

Bass Pro Shops Night Race Recent Winners

There’s been six different winners of this race over the past six August races. Back-to-back winners in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race used to come often. Joey Logano (2014-15), Kyle Busch (2009-10), Carl Edwards (2007-08) and Matt Kenseth (2005-06) all did so during a 10-year span.

Larson Loves This Race

In 2021, Larson dominated the Bass Pro Shops Night Race. He led the most laps en route to his win. It was among six victories the Hendrick Motorsports driver captured in the playoffs that year while winning the NASCAR Cup Series title.

As we approach the final race of the Round of 16, here are Kyle Larson's career stats at The Last Great Colosseum!#kylelarson #Nascar #NASCAR75 #nascarcupseries #NASCARplayoffs #hendrickmotorsports #kylelarsonracing #Bristol pic.twitter.com/oZCwZHxw5f

— Larson Land (@LarsonLand) September 12, 2023

Over his past five starts in the late August race at Bristol, Larson has run in the top-10 in all five of them. He’s landed a podium finish twice during that span.

Bass Pro Shops Night Race Predictions & Picks

Larson won here just two years ago. Currently, he is the +350 favorite to win the title in the NASCAR Cup Series odds. Brad Keselowski was the victor in the 2011 Bass Pro Shops Night Race. He’s also twice won at Bristol in the spring race.

Points scored on short tracks in 2023

1. Denny Hamlin – 120
2. Kyle Larson – 113
3. Kevin Harvick – 106
4. Joey Logano – 105
5. Martin Truex Jr – 100
6. Chase Briscoe – 99
7. Aric Almirola – 98
8. Brad Keselowski – 96
9. Tyler Reddick – 95
10. Ryan Preece – 92 pic.twitter.com/GBEn7jSRaK

— Trey Ryan (@TreyRyan99) September 13, 2023

Denny Hamlin (+750) is a two-time winner of the Bass Pro Shops Night Race in 2012 and 2019. At Bristol, he’s run in the top-five nine times and finished among the top-10 on 16 occasions. Kevin Harvick (+1200) won this race in 2016 and 2020. Buescher has run within the top six four times in the last five races at Bristol.

Here are our best bets:

• Top Pick: Denny Hamlin to Win (+750)
• Other Contenders:
• Kyle Larson (+550), William Byron (+750), Brad Keselowski (+850), Kevin Harvick (+1200), Chris Buescher (+1200)
• Longshots: Joey Logano (+1400), Tyler Reddick (+1600)

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It’s been a rough couple of weeks on the NASCAR Cup Series for veteran driver Denny Hamlin, but a big bounce back performance is being expected from him at this week’s Hollywood Casino 400. He’s set as the +450 favorite to win the race.

That’s not at all surprising, considering Hamlin’s performance at the track in recent years. He’s finished among the top five in four of the past six fall Kansas races, including a win in 2019. Hamlin was the winner of this year’s Kansas spring race.

That’s a big difference from his past two starts on the circuit. Hamlin was 25th last week at Darlington and 26th the week prior at Daytona. Signing a new multi-year deal with Joe Gibbs Racing earlier this week, he figures to be fired up.

The table below lists the complete slate of NASCAR Cup Series odds for the Hollywood Casino 400 from Kansas Speedway (win, podium finish, and top-five finish). Under the table, find the Hollywood Casino 400 predictions and best bets for this weekend’s NASCAR action.

Hollywood Casino 400 Odds

Defending champion Bubba Wallace is set with odds of +1200 to repeat that performance. Jeff Gordon (2001-02) and Joey Logano (2014-15) are the only drivers to win the Hollywood Casino 400 in successive years.

NASCAR drivers rumble around this 1.5-mile oval for 400.5 miles and 267 laps, with an 80-80-107 stage lap setup when the flag drops. This Sunday afternoon race begins at 2pm ET on USA.

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Track Position Vital at Kansas Speedway

The surface at Kansas Speedway was recently repaved, which makes it much more difficult to pass during the race. Not that coming from off the pace has ever proven to be an effective strategy at this track.

Hollywood Casino 400 Recent Winners

Each of the last seven winners of the Hollywood Casino 400 has started among the top 10 places on the grid. Among the past 15 winners, 13 began the race in one of the first six rows.

Plenty of Kansas Winners in Race Field

The last 10 winners of the Kansas fall race are all entered in the field for this year’s Hollywood Casino 400. They include Larson, Logano (three times), Kevin Harvick (twice), Hamlin, Wallace, Martin Truex Jr and Chase Elliott.

Kansas Speedway Up Next

The second of the first three races in the NASCAR playoffs will take place. The race was won by Bubba Wallace a year ago, and Denny Hamlin got first place in May. pic.twitter.com/2eflhaCO64

— Nascar Now (@nascarnowdc) September 4, 2023

Toyota finished 1-2-3-5 in last year’s race and has won six of the past eight races at Kansas. But in 2021, Chevrolet ran 1-2-4-6. Ford has won just once in the past seven Hollywood Casino 400 races.

Hollywood Casino 400 Predictions & Picks

Larson is coming here off a win. Two years ago, he dominated this race, earning pole position, leading the most laps and ultimately winning the race. It was the sixth win at Kansas for Hendrick Motorsports, which leads all teams. Larson has finished in the top four in five of his last nine starts at Kansas Speedway.  Currently, he is the +350 favorite to win the title in the NASCAR Cup Series odds.

"One of the greatest finishes here at Kansas!"@KurtBusch, @ClintBowyer and @mikejoy500 break down Denny Hamlin's battle with Kyle Larson on the last lap. pic.twitter.com/dDA8dRUCJi

— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 7, 2023

Logano has won this event a record three times (2014, 2015, 2020).  Harvick (2013, 2016) is a two-time winner. He’s finished in the top two at Kansas eight times since 2013.

Larson (2021), Truex (2017) and Kyle Busch (2015) all won the Hollywood Casino 400 in the playoffs en route to a NASCAR Cup Series championship. Truex was also the last driver to sweep the spring and fall races at Kansas.

Here are our best bets:

• Top Pick: Kevin Harvick to Win (+2000)
• Other Contenders:
• Denny Hamlin (+450), Kyle Larson (+550), Martin Truex (+550), William Byron (+750)
• Longshots: Tyler Reddick (+900), Bubba Wallace (+1200)

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NASCAR coming to Darlington Raceway for the Cook Out Southern 500 is a Labor Day tradition. So, it could be argued, is Martin Truex Jr running up front in a NASCAR race.

Truex shows three wins, nine top-fives and 15 top-10s among his 26 starts this season. He and William Byron enter the postseason as co-leaders in the NASCAR playoff standings. However, it’s Truex and Kyle Larson who are the +500 co-favorites to win the Cook Out Southern 500.

The table below lists the complete slate of NASCAR Cup Series odds for the Cook Out Southern 500 from Darlington Raceway (win, podium finish, and top-five finish). Under the table, find the Cook Out Southern 500 predictions and best bets for this weekend’s NASCAR action.

Cook Out Southern 500 Odds

Chris Buescher, who won for the third time in five races last week at Daytona International Speedway in the Coke Zero Sugar 400, is set with a betting line of +2800 this week. Bettors can access odds of +5500 on defending Cook Out Southern 500 champion Erik Jones.

NASCAR drivers rumble around this 1.366 mile egg-shaped oval for 500 miles and 367 laps, with a 115-115-137 stage lap setup when the flag drops. This Sunday evening race under the lights begins at 6pm ET on USA.

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Gibbs Drivers Love Darlington

History was made on this track a year ago. Jones was the first-ever non-playoff participant to finish as the winner of the first race of the NASCAR playoffs. He was the benefactor when Kyle Busch’s engine blew with 23 laps to go.

Cook Out Southern 500 Recent Winners

Darlington has generally proven to be kind to Joe Gibbs Racing drivers, though. They’ve won the Cook Out Southern 500 five times since 2013. They’ve never gone more than two races without a win during that span of success.

Experienced Playoff Field

Darlington gets the 2023 NASCAR playoff race underway and it’s an experienced field pursuing the NASCAR Cup title. Bubba Wallace is the only first-time competitor among the 16 drivers.

There are six past champions in contention, including two-time winners Kyle Busch (2015, 2019) and Joey Logano (2018, 2022). Other former champs looking to add another crown are Brad Keselowski (2012), Kevin Harvick (2014), Truex (2017) and Larson (2021). Truex is the +400 favorite to win the title in the NASCAR Cup Series odds.

Best drivers in the Darlington Southern 500 since 2018 ….

1) Larson – 4.8
2) Logano – 6.2
2) Keselowski – 6.2
4) Jones – 9.2
5) Harvick – 9.4 (did have that fire last fall)

— Ryan (@ifantasyrace) August 30, 2023

Buescher (second), Michael McDowell (second), Christopher Bell (third), Denny Hamlin (17th), Byron (fifth), Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (second), Ryan Blaney (seventh), Tyler Reddick (third), and Ross Chastain (second) are all back for another shot at glory.

Cook Out Southern 500 Predictions & Picks

Good starts to the postseason are part of Truex’s playoff DNA. Three times he’s won the first race of the NASCAR playoffs. He ran well at Darlington in the spring race and won the Cook Out Southern 500 in 2016.

Larson (+500) has two seconds and three thirds at Darlington, but hasn’t cracked the top-30 in his last two starts here. He’s also run outside the top-20 in his last two starts of the 2023 campaign. But Larson was leading the spring race at Darlington when he was crashed by Ross Chastain.

Southern 500 victories in the last 10 years:

Erik Jones – 2
Denny Hamlin – 2
Kevin Harvick – 2
Jimmie Johnson – 1
Matt Kenseth – 1
Carl Edwards – 1
Martin Truex Jr – 1
Brad Keselowski – 1 pic.twitter.com/tlQs4eSxUt

— evan (@zinthroth) August 24, 2023

Hamlin (+800) is the only active driver with three wins in this race.  Harvick (2014, 2020) and Jones (2019, 2022) are two-time winners, and Keselowski won the Cook Out Southern 500 in 2018.

Chastain (+1000) hasn’t run in the top-10 since his win at Nashville, but he’s at his best in races run in tight quarters with paint being traded. He could contend at Darlington. Harvick (+1800) has 14 top-10s in his last 15 starts on this track.

Here are our best bets:

• Top Pick: Martin Truex Jr to Win (+500)
• Other Contenders: Kyle Larson (+500), Denny Hamlin (+800), Ross Chastain (+1000), Kyle Busch (+1100)
• Longshots: Brad Keselowski (+1600), Kevin Harvick (+1800)

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Close certainly counts in horseshoes and on track in the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Over the last 21 races, the average winning margin amounts to 0.154 seconds.

It was Austin Dillon who took the checkered flag in last year’s race, but it’s Chase Elliott that oddsmakers are backing to finish ahead of the pack in this 160-lap 400-mile race under the lights at Daytona.

Elliott is the betting favorite at odds of +1100. Right behind him in a tight pack all at +1200 are Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski.

The table below lists the complete slate of NASCAR Cup Series odds for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 from Daytona International Speedway (win, podium finish, and top-five finish). Under the table, find the Coke Zero Sugar 400 predictions and best bets for this weekend’s NASCAR action.

Coke Zero Sugar 400 Odds

William Byron, who won his Cup-series leading fifth race of the season last week on the Watkins Glen road course in Go Bowling At The Glen, is set with a betting line of +1400 this week. Bettors can access odds of +2200 on defending Coke Zero Sugar champion Austin Dillon.

NASCAR drivers rumble around this 1.5-mile oval for 400 miles and 160 laps, with a 35-60-65 stage lap setup when the flag drops. This Sunday evening race under the lights begins at 7pm ET on NBC.

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Drivers On The Playoff Bubble

The Coke Zero Sugar 400 is the final race prior to the NASCAR Cup playoffs and there is still one postseason spot up for grabs as the drivers tackle the beast that is Daytona.

Welcome to the #NASCARPlayoffs @keselowski & @KevinHarvick.

One spot is up for grabs at @DAYTONA. pic.twitter.com/PMPiB4Hl5f

— Xfinity Racing (@XfinityRacing) August 20, 2023

During last week’s Go Bowling At The Glen, veterans Brad Keselowski and Kevin Harvick locked in playoff positions.  Meanwhile, still without a win this season, 2020 series champion Chase Elliott must take the checkered flag in this race to qualify for the playoffs for the eighth successive season.

Coke Zero Sugar 400 Recent Winners

Those on the playoff bubble include Bubba Wallace, Ty Gibbs and Daniel Suarez, currently rated 16 through 18 in the standings and all within 43 points of grabbing that elusive final berth.

First Time Winners Prominent In This Race

Of course, if a first-time winner for this season were to drive down Victory Lane at Daytona on Sunday, that 16th and final playoff spot is theirs. The NASCAR Cup Series odds are showing nine drivers with betting lines between +1100 and +1800, so it’s certainly a wide-open affair in the view of the oddsmakers.

.@KevinHarvick is in the #NASCARPlayoffs for the 14th consecutive year!

It's the second longest streak to @JimmieJohnson (15). pic.twitter.com/RDDEC3uLoS

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 22, 2023

Along with Elliott, other prominent drivers whose only playoff hope is a win on Sunday include Austin Cindric, AJ Allmendinger, Alex Bowman, and Aric Almirola.

The good news for them is that the last seven winners of this race were first-time winners of the event. Over the history of the race, 11 drivers have posted their first career Cup Series victory in the Coke Zero Sugar 400. That list includes Almirola.

Coke Zero Sugar 400 Predictions & Picks

Elliott’s bad luck continued at Watkins Glen, where he ran out of fuel with 36 laps to go. Having clinched a playoff berth, Keselowski is playing with house money. He’s run in the top 10 in four of the past six races. However, in this race, he’s finished 31st or higher in five of his last six starts.

Ryan Blaney’s 47% top-10 finish rate at superspeedways leads all current NASCAR drivers. Last year, Cindric won the Daytona 500 and finished third in this race.

Here are our best bets:

• Top Pick: Austin Cindric to Win (+2200)
• Other Contenders: Brad Keselowski (+1200), Joey Logano (+1200), William Byron (+1400), Daniel Suarez (+2000)
• Longshots: AJ Allmendinger (+4500), Todd Gilliland (+6000)

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Kyle Larson will be seeking a three peat as NASCAR arrives to Go Bowling At The Glen. Larson has won this race at New York’s Watkins Glen International in each of the past two years.

It’s not Larson who is the darling of the oddsmakers as the driver’s prepare for the 2023 edition of this road course event over the 90 laps on the 2.45-mile Watkins Glen track, though. The betting favorite is Chase Elliott at odds of +350. Larson, who out-dueled Elliott for last year’s victory, is the +500 second betting choice in the race.

The table below lists the complete slate of NASCAR Cup Series odds for the Go Bowling At The Glen from Watkins Glen (win, podium finish, and top-five finish). Under the table, find the Go Bowling At The Glen predictions and best bets for this weekend’s NASCAR action.

Go Bowling At The Glen Odds

Elliott also won this race two years in succession in 2018-19. However, he’s yet to win a race this year. NASCAR Cup series leader Martin Truex Jr is the third betting choice at odds of +650. Michael McDowell, who drove his Ford to victory on the road course circuit at The Brickyard last week, is offered at a betting line of +1000.

NASCAR drivers rumble around this 11-turn road course with a 20-20-50 stage lap setup when the flag drops. This Sunday afternoon race begins at 3pm ET on USA.

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Hendrick Rules Over Watkins Glen

In recent years, Hendrick Motorsports drivers are treating Watkins Glen as their private house league road course. Last year, Elliott earned pole position and led 29 of the 90 laps.

Over the last four Watkins Glen races, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson are the only two drivers who are 4 for 4 at finishing in the top ten.

2.0 average finish for Elliott and 4.0 average finish for Larson over that stretch. pic.twitter.com/QPptVPZzee

— Ryan (@ifantasyrace) August 15, 2023

However, Hendrick teammate Larson slipped past him on a restart with five laps to go and drove to the victory.

Go Bowling At The Glen Recent Winners

Larson and Elliott ran 1-2 in the 2021 race. Larson will be seeking to emulate former Hendrick driver Jeff Gordon (1997-99) and Mark Martin (1993-95) as drivers to win three straight races at The Glen.

Veterans Dominate On Glen Circuit

NASCAR Cup Series odds come in with four drivers at +800 or better. Beyond Elliott and Larson, Truex Jr (+650) won this race in 2017, while AJ Allmendinger (+1200) was the 2014 race winner. Truex led a race-high 34 laps as recently as 2021.

I am so incredibly proud of all the hard-working men and women at @Team_FRM. We’ve come a long way in a very short period of time, but we’re far from slowing down. Bring on the #NASCARPlayoffs! pic.twitter.com/zaKk81dGWo

— Michael McDowell (@Mc_Driver) August 14, 2023

Michael McDowell’s win last week at The Brickyard further established the credentials of Front Row Motorsports as legit contenders. They are regularly running in the top 10.

Kyle Busch has won twice at The Glen. Joey Logano (2105) and Denny Hamlin (2016) were also recent winners on this road course.

Go Bowling At The Glen Predictions & Picks

Elliott is still looking for his first win of the season, but he’s looking strong whenever driving around a road course. He was second last week at Indianapolis, third at Chicago and fifth at COTA.

He’s won seven times on road courses over his NASCAR career, but hasn’t taken a checkered flag at one since 2021. In other words, Elliott is due.

Busch was a top-five finisher here twice in the past four years and he’s run in the top five in three of his last four road course events. He’s offering a +330 betting line to finish in the top five of this year’s race.

Here are our best bets:

• Top Pick: Chase Elliott to Win (+350)
• Other Contenders: Kyle Larson (+500) Martin Truex Jr (+650), Michael McDowell (+1000), AJ Allmendinger (+1200)
• Longshots:  Kyle Busch (+1200), Joey Logano (+4500)

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