NASCAR Cup Series Championship odds: Betting lines updated after Darlington
The odds for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series title have been updated following the compelling Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.
Brad Keselowski ended his winless drought that stretch over 100 races, capturing the victory on Mother’s Day for the No. 6 team, representing his first win as a driver-owner. It wasn’t without controversy though, as his teammate Chris Buescher was angry at Tyler Reddick for ruining both of their shots to win the race late in the afternoon. Regardless, RFK Racing was able to celebrate.
Moving forward, we get a slight reprieve from the stakes of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season this coming weekend, as the All-Star Race will grace us. As the campaign moves forward, here are the full updated NASCAR Cup Series title odds, courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
Kyle Larson (+400)
Kyle Larson looked great at Darlington, and that’s not only because of his sweet Terry Labonte inspired throwback paint scheme. After leading a lot of laps, Larson fell victim to a flat tire, and his afternoon ended in the wall, with a P34 finish.
However, Larson remains FanDuel’s championship favorite, and a return to North Wilkesboro is music to the No. 5 wheelman’s ears. He won the All-Star race in dominating fashion in 2023, and he’ll be looking to get the job done again this time around.
Denny Hamlin (+450)
Denny Hamlin never seemed like a contender for the win at Darlington, but he ended up with an awesome finish when the checkered flag waved. The No. 11 wheelman came home P4, continuing his consistent driving throughout 2024.
It seems like Hamlin has won just about everything in his NASCAR career, but a victory at North Wilkesboro in the All-Star Race could strengthen his trophy case, as he searches for a championship, as well.
William Byron (+500)
After winning three races early on in the season, William Byron has undergone some troubles over the last couple of weeks. However, Darlington was kind to the No. 24, as Byron rocked the Jeff Gordon-inspired paint scheme to a P6 finish.
Byron didn’t fair well in the All-Star race last season, finishing P20 on the afternoon. After winning the Daytona 500 earlier this season, it could be another coveted trophy added to his collection, if the No. 24 wins at North Wilkesboro.
Christopher Bell (+850)
Christopher Bell has been looking to get back to his winning ways over the last month and change, and he’s found it difficult. He was able to have a solid weekend at Darlington though, as the Joe Gibbs Racing wheelman came home P13 on the afternoon.
Sometimes, the All-Star race can present an opportunity to get back on track for drivers. After he came home P12 during last season’s iteration, Bell could be an underrated selection for North Wilkesboro.
Chase Elliott (+850)
Chase Elliott’s Dale Earnhardt Jr.-inspired paint scheme was one of the best we saw at Darlington over the weekend. However, he had some trouble early on, but Elliott was able to soldier on, coming home P12 on the afternoon.
Last season, Elliott didn’t capture any victories, but he did finish in the top five during the All-Star Race. The sport’s most popular driver will look to give his fans something to cheer in North Wilkesboro this weekend.
Ryan Blaney (+1100)
Ryan Blaney and William Byron may be friendly off the track, but the reigning NASCAR champion was not pleased with the No. 24 at Darlington. He believes Byron’s aggressive move ended his afternoon, and it’s tough to argue, as Blaney came home last on the afternoon.
It hasn’t been the best season for Ford as a whole, but that seems to be changing after Brad Keselowski’s victory. Blaney will be looking to win the All-Star race once again this weekend, but for the first time at North Wilkesboro.
Martin Truex Jr. (+1100)
Martin Truex Jr. was involved in the altercation with Ryan Blaney and William Byron, which gave him some damage that ruined his chance at a win in Darlington. The afternoon was one to forget, as the No. 19 finished P25 on the afternoon.
Last season, Truex Jr. came home P14 at North Wilkesboro. Will he be able to rise above and win the All-Star race this weekend? It remains to be seen, but he’ll have a shot.
Tyler Reddick (+1100)
Tyler Reddick was in the news for all the wrong reasons after Darlington. He made an aggressive move to try to win the race, and it backfired on him, as he ruined the afternoon for himself and Chris Buescher, resulting in a P32 finish for the No. 45.
Last season’s All-Star Race was a fun one for the No. 45, as Reddick came home P3. He’ll be looking to put Darlington behind him, as the Cup Series moves forward to North Wilkesboro.
Updated NASCAR Cup Series Championship odds after Darlington:
- Joey Logano (+1600)
- Ty Gibbs (+1800)
- Brad Keselowski (+1800)
- Ross Chastain (+2000)
- Kyle Busch (+2200)
- Chris Buescher (+2800)
- Alex Bowman (+3200)
- Bubba Wallace (+4000)
- Daniel Suarez (+5500)
- Chase Briscoe (+10000)
- Michael McDowell (+10000)
- Erik Jones (+10000)
- Noah Gragson (+10000)
- Austin Cindric (+13000)
- John Hunter Nemechek (+18000)
- Carson Hocevar (+20000)
- Josh Berry (+20000)
- Austin Dillon (+20000)
- Corey LaJoie (+20000)
- Ryan Preece (+30000)
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (+30000)
- Daniel Hemric (+50000)
- Zane Smith (+50000)
- Justin Haley (+50000)
- Todd Gilliland (+50000)
- Harrison Burton (+50000)
As you can tell from FanDuel’s projections, Kyle Larson remains the top choice to win the 2024 NASCAR title, which would be his second with Hendrick Motorsports. Denny Hamlin and William Byron remain hot on his trail, with a bevy of other drivers chasing them, as the season progresses.