NASCAR 2023 Handicapping Odds
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NASCAR 2023 Daytona 500 Preview and Prediction
Founded: 1959
Race: Daytona 500
Track: Daytona International Speedway
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: February 19th, 2023
Time: 2:30 p.m. (ET)
Broadcast: FOX
NASCAR Handicapping
The first real race of the NASCAR season is here with the Dayton 500 taking place on Sunday at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Beach Florida.
While some sports have their biggest game of the season at the end, that isn’t the case with NASCAR which kicks off its season with its Super Bowl. Last season it was Austin Cindric that was able to secure the win holding off challenges from Bubba Wallace and Ryan Blaney.
Let’s take a look at where there is to be made with this opening race of the season.
NASCAR 2023 Daytona 500 Race Odds: Kyle Larson +1000
Kyle Larson is the favorite to win this race, and he’s conducting himself heading into the race like he knows he can win it. Larson has won 13 times since joining Hendrick Motorsports and he knows how to move up the field at this event. Larson has never won the Daytona 500, and he’s good at finishing in the Top 10, but he hasn’t taken home the checkered.
I wouldn’t be shocked if he did end up winning this race, but I don’t think there is enough value with him sitting at just +1000.
NASCAR 2023 Daytona 500 Race Odds: Ryan Blaney +1200
It really looked like Ryan Blaney was going to win last year, but his teammate actually blocked him out of the checkered flag. Blaney also many times last year had the best car, including in the last race of the season, where he again could have won, but he instead was trying to help Joey Logano win.
Blaney has been bet up during the week and there are clearly a lot of people who believe he can win. His teammates also seem to owe him for last season, so if he’s there late, don’t be surprised if there are a few other drivers trying to help him get that win.
NASCAR 2023 Daytona 500 Race Odds: Kyle Busch +1500
Kyle Busch has found a ton of success during his NASCAR career but he still has never won the big one. Busch has been through a lot this offseason with some being good and some not so good.
While Busch was in Mexico on a vacation he was arrested for having a handgun in his luggage. He ended up having to pay a fine and was able to leave the country, but that could have turned out a lot worse. Busch also switched teams this season, and that’s why I think he can find success here. Busch joined Richard Childress Racing and they have found a ton of success on the superspeedways. Busch is going to be given every chance by his new team to win.
NASCAR 2023 Daytona 500 Race Odds: Alex Bowman +1500
Alex Bowman has a new crew chief this season, but he should still really feel like he can come away with a Daytona 500 victory here. Bowman is still a key part of Hendricks Motorsports, and one thing will be sure, he’s going to have a very solid car here.
Bowman dealt with concussions last year, and didn’t have a very successful season, but he’s going to have to feel good about his chances here. I wish his odds were a bit lower than +1500, but he is still a good value at this price.
NASCAR 2023 Daytona 500 Race Odds: Justin Haley +5000
With so many crashes always happening on superspeedways, it’s always good to make sure that you have so money on the underdogs. Justin Haley is one of those guys who could surprise everyone and win the Big one here. In the Xfinity Series, Haley has had four wins on superspeedways and he’s a better driver than most are giving him credit for. Sprinkle a few dollars on Haley.
Handicapping The Full Daytona 500 Race Betting Odds:
2023 Race Odds Favorites
Kyle Larson +1000
Chase Elliott +1000
Denny Hamlin +1100
Ryan Blaney +1200
Joey Logano +1400
Kyle Busch +1500
Alex Bowman +1500
Daytona 500 Value Bets
Ross Chastain +1600
Brad Keselowski +1800
William Byron +1800
Bubba Wallace +1800
Christopher Bell +2000
Martin Truex Jr +2000
Austin Cindric +2200
Tyler Reddick +2200
Ty Gibbs +2500
Kevin Harvick +2500
Chris Buescher +3000
Austin Dillon +3000
Daniel Suarez +3000
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. +3000
Chase Briscoe +3000
Erik Jones +3000
Michael McDowell +3500
Aric Almirola +3500
Ryan Preece +3500
A.J. Allmendinger +4000
Jimmie Johnson +4000
Noah Gragson +4500
Daytona 500 Longshots
Justin Haley +5000
Harrison Burton +7500
Austin Hill +7500
Zane Smith +7500
Corey Lajoie +10000
Chandler Smith +10000
Ty Dillon +12500
Travis Pastrana +15000
Riley Herbst +15000
Todd Gilliland +15000
Conor Daly +25000
Cody Ware +75000
BJ McLeod +75000
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