NASCAR has been hosting virtual racing over the last few weeks, but it’s time to get back to the real thing. NASCAR recently unveiled their schedule for the rest of the month, and it begins with a race on May 17 at Darlington.
By announcing a return to live racing, NASCAR is now one of the first live sports to return after the coronavirus pandemic. They have packed in a number of races in May in an effort to bring live racing back to the fans.
Current NASCAR at Darlington Odds:
Sportsbooks have been waiting several weeks to offer betting on a live NASCAR event again, and the odds have been posted. There are plenty of unusual factors to consider for this return race, but some of the biggest names in the sport are considered the favorites.
Favorites
Kevin Harvick: +470
Kyle Busch: +470
Joey Logano: +700
Brad Keselowski: +800
Contenders
Chase Elliott: +850
Denny Hamlin: +850
Martin Truex Jr.: +950
Erik Jones: +1300
Kurt Busch: +1600
Alex Bowman: +2000
Ryan Blaney: +2000
In the Hunt
Matt Kenseth: +2200
Jimmie Johnson: +2800
Aric Almirola: +3200
Clint Bowyer: +3200
Chris Buescher: +4200
Matt DiBenedetto: +5000
William Byron: +5000
Christopher Bell: +7500
Cole Custer: +7500
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.: +7500
Longshots
Austin Dillon: +11000
Ryan Newman: +11000
Tyler Reddick: +14000
Bubba Wallace: +18000
Daniel Suarez: +18000
David Ragan: +18000
Brennan Poole: +20000
Chad Finchum: +20000
Corey LaJoie: +20000
JJ Yeley: +20000
Joey Gase: +20000
John Hunter Nemechek: +20000
Michael McDowell: +20000
Quin Houff: +20000
Ryan Preece: +20000
Timmy Hill: +20000
Ty Dillon: +20000
Drivers to Watch For:
Kevin Harvick +470: Harvick won this event in 2014, and he enters this race as one of the co-favorites. Harvick has yet to win so far this season, but does have a pair of top five finishes. He is currently the leader with 164 NASCAR Cup Series points.
Kyle Busch +470: Busch last won this race back in 2008, but he has always performed well at this track. Busch enters this race with 111 NASCAR Cup Series points, and a pair of top-five finishes.
Joey Logano +700: Logano has won two of the first four races so far this season, but the layoff could have killed all of his momentum. He is still considered one of the favorites to win this race, and will be a driver to keep an eye on.
If Logano is able to rekindle the magic again then he could win his third race of the season.
Erik Jones +1300: Erik Jones might not be one of the biggest names on the NASCAR Cup Series, but he is the reigning champion at Darlington. Jones is comfortable on this race track and that could help him out as there won’t be a practice round.
Longshot Pick: Austin Dillon +11000
Austin Dillon is remembered for a horrific crash at Daytona in 2015, but he is one of the emerging stars in the NASCAR Cup Series. Dillon is not receiving great odds to win this event, and that could make him a great pick.
Dillon already has a top five finish under his belt this season, and he could be one of the drivers ready to take advantage of interesting circumstances this weekend. If you are picking a longshot, look no further than Dillon.
NASCAR at Darlington Betting Pick
Without qualifying or a practice round, this race is set to look much different than a normal race. It’s hard to predict what will happen, but look at one of the favorites to come away with the checkered flag.
We are taking the Joey Logano in this one, at our favorite pay per head bookie site www.RealBookies.com
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