NASCAR Daytona 500 Odds: Hamlin the Favorite

The 2021 NASCAR betting season hasn’t even started yet, but the betting boards now have Daytona 500 odds. While NASCAR will hold three events – two of which are at Daytona International Speedway – prior to this race, this will serve as the first full-length event on the Cup schedule this season.

Here are the current NASCAR 500 odds for the 63rd running of the Daytona 500, with the green flag set to drop at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Who is the Favorite to Win the Daytona 500?

Denny Hamlin is looking for his third consecutive – and fourth overall – Daytona 500 victory, so it’s no surprise he’s the betting favorite at +700. Hamlin finished fourth in the Cup Series standings last season with 5,033 points, logging seven victories and advancing through the playoffs to be one of the four remaining drivers in the Season Finale 500.

Last year’s NASCAR Cup Championship winner, Chase Elliott, is second at +900. Joey Logano, who finished third in the standings last season, Ryan Blaney, who lost in overtime by 0.014 seconds to Hamlin at last year’s Daytona 500, and last season’s second-place finisher in the standings, Brad Keselowski, are all tied for third at +1,100.

Daytona 500 Odds

Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook

Where Does the Daytona 500 Take Place?

The Daytona 500 takes place at the iconic Daytona International Speedway, a 2.5-mile tri-oval asphalt surface track. Opened in 1959, Daytona still plays host to a handful of NASCAR Cup Series events.

Past Winners of the Daytona 500

How to Bet on NASCAR

The most popular way to bet on NASCAR is by simply picking the winner of a race, which is also referred to as an outright. There are plenty of other ways to wager, including betting on whether or not a driver will finish in the Top 3 or Top 10 of a race.

Another popular betting option is head-to-head matchup betting, where sportsbooks pair up two drivers and you choose who you think will finish better in the race, which is far easier than trying to select someone to win out of a field of approximately 40 drivers. For tips on NASCAR betting check out our How to bet NASCAR page.

Where Can I Bet on Daytona 500 odds?

With the growing popularity of NASCAR betting, most online sportsbooks and casinos offer odds for the races on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit. Check out your betting options at the best sportsbooks available where you live.