NASCAR Cup Series Championship odds: Betting lines updated after Bristol
The NASCAR Cup Series Championship odds have been updated after the crucial Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway over the weekend.
Domination was the name of the game in Tennessee, as Kyle Larson wasn’t challenged throughout the evening at Bristol, leading over 400 laps and proving why he’s been the championship favorite for basically the entire season. Elsewhere, Denny Hamlin kept his title dreams alive, elevating above the cut-line with a top-five finish.
Only 12 drivers remain in title contention, and it’s evident that some are more likely to win than others. Regardless, everyone has a chance, and FanDuel Sportsbook has us covered with odds for each competitor. Check them out below.
Kyle Larson (+400)
Kyle Larson proved once again why he’s the class of the Cup Series field at Bristol over the weekend. The No. 5 wheelman had a memorable evening, dominating the Bass Pro Shops Night Race and gaining some much-needed momentum ahead of the Round of 12.
Over the past couple of seasons, Kansas has become one of Larson’s best tracks. The Hendrick Motorsports star has won there twice, and he’s finished in the top ten each of his last six attempts at the track.
Christopher Bell (+450)
Christopher Bell remains a popular pick to win the 2024 title, and Bristol didn’t do anything to dispel those notions. The Joe Gibbs Racing star finished P5 on the evening, and he’ll be hoping to continue his consistent success through the Round of 12, beginning in Kansas.
This will be Bell’s tenth race at Kansas in the Cup Series. While he’s never won at the track, he’s always raced well there. He finished P6 at the track earlier this season, and his best finish was third in 2022.
Tyler Reddick (+500)
Tyler Reddick was disappointed with his performance as a whole during the Round of 16, and rightfully so. Bristol wasn’t anything to write home about for the 23XI Racing wheelman, as he finished P20 on Saturday.
Moving forward, Kansas has been a bit of a mixed bag for Reddick, but he’s had some success there recently. Just check out his victory at the track during the playoffs last season. Now, he’ll be looking to get back to Victory Lane, after a slow start to the playoffs.
Ryan Blaney (+600)
Ryan Blaney came from seemingly out of nowhere to win his first Cup Series title in 2023, but he’s had a target on his back ever since. While he slipped up at Watkins Glen, he was solid at Atlanta and Bristol during the Round of 16, advancing with a P6 finish in Tennessee on Saturday.
When the Cup Series rolls out on Sunday, Blaney will take the green flag at Kansas for the 20th time. He’s never won at the track, and he only has one top ten in his last seven tries. Perhaps his luck can change this weekend.
Denny Hamlin (+600)
Denny Hamlin had to get the job done at Bristol, entering the race below the cut-line, and he did just that on Saturday evening. The veteran wheelman finished P4 in Tennessee, accumulating enough points to keep his dreams of his first title alive.
Sunday will mark Hamlin’s 33rd time racing at Kansas in his Cup Series tenure. He’s won at the track multiple times, including in 2023, and he’s finished in the top five at the track in six consecutive races, which bodes well for the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran.
William Byron (+900)
William Byron seemed primed for a tremendous evening at Bristol, as he had a fast No. 24 Chevrolet, but it wasn’t meant to be. The Hendrick Motorsports star had to settle for P17 on the evening, which was far from what he expected heading into the race.
Since his first race at Kansas in May of 2018, Byron’s had some uneven performances at the track. He’s never won, but he finished P3 during the May 2023 iteration of the race. He’ll need a solid start to the Round of 12 this weekend.
Chase Elliott (+1000)
While Kyle Larson received the shine, Chase Elliott also put together a great evening at Bristol. The sport’s most popular wheelman finished runner-up to his teammate, setting the stage for a successful Round of 12.
Looking ahead to Kansas, Elliott has actually won at the track, with the victory coming back in October of 2018. He fared well there in the spring, finishing third, some there’s some merit to Elliott having success on Sunday.
Joey Logano (+1300)
Joey Logano locked himself into the Round of 12 via his win at Atlanta, so Watkins Glen and Bristol were simply gravy for the No. 22 wheelman. In the end, Logano came home P28 in Tennessee, and now he’ll prepare for the next three races, looking to get to the Round of 8.
Over the course of his career, Logano has raced at Kansas 30 times. He has three wins, so there’s some credence to the idea that he can start the Round of 12 like he started the Round of 16 — victorious.
NASCAR Cup Series Championship betting lines continued:
- Alex Bowman (+3000)
- Austin Cindric (+7000)
- Chase Briscoe (+8000)
- Daniel Suarez (+8000)
As you can tell, Kyle Larson is an easy pick for being the championship favorite after Bristol, but that could all change over the next couple of weeks. We’ll see who can separate themselves in the Round of 12, as the Cup Series playoffs rage on.