These 5 NASCAR Drivers Are The Favorites To Win At Daytona
Only two races remain in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, and just four playoff spots remain. Tyler Reddick continues to be one of the most consistent drivers this season and is in first place in the points standings following his win last weekend.
Who will head to victory lane in the Coke Zero Sugar 400? Here are the five betting favorites entering the weekend.
5) Chris Buescher +1200
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Chris Buescher would love to win and secure his place in the 2024 NASCAR Playoffs. The 17-car sits in the 16th and final postseason position, 16 points above the cutline. Buescher finished 18th at Daytona in February and won the fall race at this track last year. Drivers will be desperate to find a way to win; watch for Buescher to take advantage of that this weekend.
4) Ryan Blaney +1200
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Unlike Buescher, Ryan Blaney has already earned his playoff spot, hoping to defend his championship. The 30-year-old has an average finish of 14.38 this season, similar to what he ended with last year. At Daytona, Blaney has struggled as of late, with three accidents in the previous three outings at the track. This would be his second win at Daytona International Speedway.
3) Kyle Larson +1000
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Kyle Larson led in the points standings for much of the 2024 season but fell three spots after last weekend's race in Michigan. Larson's four wins are still the most in the Cup Series, and his eight stage wins are second to only Christopher Bell. The 5-car will be competitive every weekend but has yet to get a win at Daytona. That could change this weekend with a strong run, and with +1000 odds, Vegas believes Larson is a top-three betting favorite.
2) Denny Hamlin +1000
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Hamlin should've won at Richmond a couple of weeks ago, but Austin Dillon decides to wreck him instead. The 11-team has put it back together in the last four races, recording three top-ten finishes. Denny has succeeded at Daytona with three wins and 12 top-five placements. A win this weekend would be massive as Hamlin pushes for his first NASCAR Cup Series Championship.
1) Joey Logano +900
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If you thought Dillon wrecking Hamlin was terrible, the 3-car ruining Joey Logano's day was worse. Thankfully, the 22 is already locked into a playoff position due to his win in Nashville in June. Fans of Logano, though, would love to see another trip to victory lane before the playoffs begin. The 34-year-old has three career wins at Daytona, 15 top tens, and 11 top fives. With +900 odds, Joey Logano is the betting favorite ahead of the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
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