The four-way logjam at the top, combined with the fact that there are no drivers with triple-digit odds of winning, is certainly a reflection of the pack-drafting style of racing at Daytona that can spit just about anybody into Victory Lane.Īfter all, the past two winners of NASCAR’s biggest race were Michael McDowell and Austin Cindric, who carried NASCAR odds of +6000 and +3300, respectively. Four drivers are knotted as odds favorites for Sunday’s NASCAR season opener: Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, and Chase Elliott are each at +1200, according to DraftKings. The Daytona 500 hasn’t even started yet, and there’s already a pileup at the front.Īt least, that’s the case when it comes to the odds of winning the Great American Race.
