Betting Odds On Daytona 500

• Kyle Busch (+900) has the shortest odds to win the Daytona 500.
• Ricky Stenhouse Jr won the pole for the Daytona 500.
• Kurt Busch last won the Daytona 500 in 2017.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The 2020 Daytona 500 betting odds are in, which can only mean that the 2020 NASCAR season is set to begin this Sunday.

NASCAR Daytona 500 Best Bets and Odds 2021. Your guide to Daytona 500 Betting. Betting on the Daytona 500 online is even better than using a Daytona 500 betting board. If you know how to do it right, you can really make the best Daytona 500 bets by going online. This NASCAR Daytona 500 betting guide will teach you to do just that. The green flag will wave on the Daytona 500 tomorrow afternoon, and if you’re looking to get some skin in the game, I’m here to highlight the best bets you can place on tomorrow’s Great American Race. Do note that races on NASCAR’s two Superspeedway tracks — Daytona and Talladega — can get quite unpredictable. Whether you’re looking to bet on race winners, driver matchups, or props, FOX Bet is the place to be for betting on NASCAR's premier race, the Daytona 500. The Daytona 500 is the most famous race in NASCAR. The 500-mile race takes place each year in February at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. According to most NASCAR betting sites, the following drivers are considered the odds on favorites to win the 63 rd running of the Daytona 500: Denny Hamlin (+700) Top 5 (+155) Top 10 (-180). 2021 Daytona 500 Betting Odds. Daytona 500 is a challenging race to all motorsports fans, drivers, and especially bettors. Yet, the oddsmakers always make sure to give us a fair estimate. The following table displays an updated list of odd to win Daytona 500.

As many drivers look to get an early lead in the NASCAR Cup Series Standings, Kyle Busch will look to defend his 2019 Cup Series championship.

In anticipation of the biggest race of the season, sportsbooks have released odds on who will win the Daytona 500.

Betting Odds On Daytona 500 Results

Last year’s Daytona 500 champion Denny Hamlin is one of the current favorites with +950 odds to be the first driver to win the race back to back since Sterling Marlin did it in 1994-1995.

A win on Sunday would also give Hamlin his third career victory in the 500.

The only driver with shorter Daytona 500 betting odds is Kyle Busch (+900) who came in second place in the sports biggest race last year. His odds range throughout online sports betting sites, so it would be best to shop lines.

After Hamlin, the drivers with the next shortest odds are a duo of drivers that have yet to win a Daytona 500 in their career with Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, both listed at +1100 odds. Martin Truex Jr is the last driver that rounds out the top five with +1200 odds.

With only one driver in the top five with a victory in the Daytona 500 in their career, there are some long-shot candidates to consider putting your money on.

Vegas Betting Odds Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson (+2500)

Jimmie Johnson is a NASCAR legend and has won the Daytona 500 two times in his career. He announced that he will be retiring at the end of this season.

His upcoming retirement doesn’t mean the 48 car will be coasting into the sunset. Johnson has won the Cup Series seven times and can’t be counted out to set the tone for his farewell tour this year.

Expect for him to make a push towards the front of the pack and maybe even led some laps in a race where he’s found previous success. The +2500 odds on Johnson will be hard to ignore especially and one could argue he's worth the dice roll in this race.

Kurt Busch (+2000)

Vegas Odds On Daytona 500

Kurt Busch is another long-time driver that has yet to win the Daytona 500.

His +2000 odds to win the Daytona 500 are one of the safer plays to bet on for this race. He won this race for the first time in 2017 and should be in the hunt for at least a top 20 finish in this race.

If rolling the dice on these odds keep in mind that Busch finished 25th in the race last year.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (+2800)

Ricky Stenhouse Jr captured the pole position at the Daytona 500 which gives him a slight edge, to begin with. What Stenhouse does with that starting position will be crucial since last year he started fifth and ended up finishing 13th.

Stenhouse has had some pretty good runs at Daytona International Speedway but has yet to come away with a victory.

He has the best odds of any long shot to win and having the pole position makes acting on his +2800 odds even more paramount. Sports bettors would be in for a high sportsbook payout if his odds hit.

The Daytona 500 will take place at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, February 16 at 3 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted by FOX Sports.

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The wait is over! NASCAR's long-awaited return to racing will culminate on the shores of Daytona Beach this Sunday for the 63rd running of the Daytona 500. A few intriguing storylines to note in the Cup Series involve Kyle Larson's return to the Cup Series and debut with Hendrick Motorsports, Alex Bowman's move to the iconic #48 car, and Christopher Bell's move to the #20 with Joe Gibbs Racing. Perhaps the biggest storyline entering Daytona Speedweeks surrounds Denny Hamlin, who will attempt a record-setting 3rd straight victory in the Great American Race. With another exciting season of racing in the windshield, we take a look at Hamlin's chances along with the best betting options for the SuperBowl of motorsports in Sunday's Daytona 500.

For bettors, the Daytona 500 is not the most ideal betting event in the form of probability. The draft and current rules package among NASCAR's top division brings the ultimate parity to Daytona's 2.5-mile layout, which gives every driver the opportunity for a victory in NASCAR's biggest race. Unlike traditional weekends where high-dollar organizations and equipment provide an unparalleled advantage, superspeedway racing is about surviving the chaos and being in the right position in the closing laps. Obviously, there are certain drivers that excel in this style of racing. Denny Hamlin's success at Daytona is well documented with three victories, including the past two Daytona 500s. Kevin Harvick has also captured multiple victories at Daytona, and there are others like Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, and Joey Logano that often emerge towards the front of the field in these events.

However, this style of racing is anything but predictable, which goes back to my prior comment about this event not being the most favorable in the form of winning percentage. The good news is that betting odds for superspeedway racing are extremely generous due to the unpredictable nature of this event. So while our win percentage may not be ideal, the opportunity for a huge payout exceeds the risk. From a strategy standpoint, bettors can select multiple drivers this week as long as you manage overall risk. Don't be afraid to have 4-5 drivers on your betting lineup as you target drivers that yield optimal value. With that said, let's discuss a few drivers that deserve betting consideration going into Sunday's big event.

When it comes down to picking drivers for Sunday's Daytona 500, rest assured Denny Hamlin should still be towards the top of everyone's list despite being the overall race favorite. Remarkably, Hamlin has finished in the top 5 in 8 of the last 12 superspeedway races between Talladega and Daytona. At 7-1 odds, Hamlin still holds value as the top threat at Daytona. Personally, I like the value on Alex Bowman at 20-1 odds going into this week's events. Surprisingly, Bowman ranks 2nd with an average driver rating (89.0) among all active drivers over the last five races at Daytona. I believe Bowman will benefit from moving to the #48 team this year. Not to mention, Bowman and teammate William Byron are underrated superspeedway talents. Both drivers deserve some solid consideration based on value alone.

Of course, it would not be an exciting Daytona 500 if we did not have a few long shots to consider on our betting radar. Among the less popular names, Ricky Stenhouse Jr and Tyler Reddick are really aggressive drivers that have what it takes to keep their cars at the front of the field. Stenhouse is a former winner at both Daytona and Talladega. Meanwhile, Reddick is largely unnoticed as a superspeedway talent in just his 2nd year in the Cup Series. Many people forget that Reddick was battling for the lead with around ten laps to go in the summer race before he tangled with Kyle Busch. At near 40-1 odds, Reddick is live underdog that will be fun to watch. If you want to get really bold, you could look at guys like Chris Buescher and Ryan Newman, who will be decent dart throws with enormous value.

Odds courtesy of MyBookie:

• Alex Bowman +2000
• Tyler Reddick +3500

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