Indianapolis Motor Speedway, known to fans as the “Brickyard,” will host this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard Betting PreviewNASCAR Cup Series race, as the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard is set for Sunday, with the green flag scheduled for noon Easter time. Chase Elliott is the early favorite, with Kyle Larson right behind him. He won his fifth Cup Series race of 2021 on Sunday on the road course at Watkins Glen. Kevin Harvick has won the past two Verizon 200 events at the Brickyard, and he offers plenty of value this time around.
Let’s look at the NASCAR betting odds for the field, as long as some wagering suggestions.
NASCAR News: Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard Preview
| Driver | Odds |
|---|---|
| Chase Elliott | +200 |
| Kyle Larson | +350 |
| Martin Truex Jr | +600 |
| Kyle Busch | +900 |
| Denny Hamlin | +1200 |
| Christopher Bell | +1800 |
| A.J. Allmendinger, William Byron | +2000 |
| Joey Logano | +2500 |
| Kevin Harvick | +2800 |
| Alex Bowman, Austin Cindric | +3000 |
| Ryan Blaney, Chase Briscoe | +3500 |
| Ross Chastain, Tyler Reddick, Brad Keselowski, Kurt Busch | +4000 |
| Matt DiBenedetto | +6000 |
| Michael McDowell, Aric Almirola | +8000 |
| Chris Buescher | +10000 |
| Austin Dillon, Cole Custer | +13000 |
| Daniel Suarez, Erik Jones | +15000 |
| Ricky Stenhouse Jr | +20000 |
| Ryan Preece, Bubba Wallace, Ryan Newman | +25000 |
| Corey LaJoie | +30000 |
| Anthony Alfredo, Justin Haley | +50000 |
| James Davison, Kyle Tilley, Cody Ware, Quin Houff, Garrett Smitley, Josh Bilicki | +100000 |
NASCAR has increased its focus on road courses; over the last ten Cup Series races, the circuit has hit the Circuit of the Americas, Road America, Sonoma Raceway and Watkins Glen International. The road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is less similar to Watkins Glen and closer to Circuit of the Americas and Road America.
Chase Elliott came in second a week ago because of a penalty that caused him to start from the back without the crew chief he is used to. He kept pushing up through the field until his tires flat-spotted and he had to make an extra pit stop. After that, he was the last driver in the lead lap, but he was able to steam by everyone save Larson. What we learned is that Elliott is the best driver on a road course, and it is not even close.
Kyle Larson won at Sonoma and came in second at Circuit of the Americas, a result that may have had a lot to do with the weather. He was the third-best betting choice at Watkins Glen and ended up taking the win. He’s been a hot driver in the Cup Series a lot in 2021, so he’s hard to leave off your wager card.
Christopher Bell has been hot lately, and last week saw him dueling with Larson before he went into a spin in Turn 1 after contact with Larson. He had to go to the back at the start after failing inspections, and he still managed to finish seventh despite these actors. He offers a considerable amount of value here, making him a smart pick.
Kyle Busch has come out of nowhere to make 2021 a bit of a redemption, racing well no matter what the course. Busch has always done well on road courses; in his last 18 road course races, his top five percentage is .444, and his top ten percentage is .667. He also brings some value, and he’s definitely not a stranger to the winner’s circle.
A.J. Allmendinger came in 29th at Road America, but he came in seventh at Daytona on the road course and came in fifth at Circuit of the Americas. If you’re looking for a darker horse to come out of nowhere and snag a win, this is someone to keep in mind.
NASCAR Betting Odds
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