2018 Bank of America Roval 400 Betting Preview

This Sunday, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series moves to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Bank of America Roval 400. This is actually a 400-kilometer (248.5-mile) race that is run on the infield road course configuration. This is one of three road courses that are part of the NASCAR season, along with the Toyota/Save Mart 350 and the Go Bowling at the Glen. Last year’s winner was Martin Truex Jr. Jimmie Johnson has more first-place trophies here than anyone else, having won in 2004, 2005, 2009 and 2016. The only other active driver with multiple wins here is Jamie McMurray, who won in 2002 and 2010. Take a look at our NASCAR betting preview for this week’s installment of stock car racing, with suggestions for your wagering selections.

2018 Bank of America Roval 400 Betting Preview

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2018 Bank of America Roval 400 Odds

• Kyle Busch                                                                                                                +300
• Martin Truex Jr                                                                                                          +500
• Brad Keselowski, Kevin Harvick                                                                             +850
• Chase Elliott                                                                                                              +950
• Clint Bowyer, Joey Logano                                                                                     +1100
• Denny Hamlin                                                                                                            +1500
• Kurt Busch                                                                                                                +1600
• Kyle Larson                                                                                                               +2200
• Jimmie Johnson                                                                                                       +2400
• Daniel Suarez, Erik Jones                                                                                        +2500
• Ryan Blaney                                                                                                              +2600
• A.J. Allmendinger                                                                                                     +2800
• Jamie McMurray                                                                                                       +4000
• Michael McDowell                                                                                                    +5500
• Aric Almirola                                                                                                             +6500
• Alex Bowman                                                                                                                        +7500
• Stanton Barrett, Chris Buescher, Paul Menard, Ryan Newman                         +10000
• Austin Dillon, Ricky Stenhouse Jr, William Byron                                               +30000
• Regan Smith                                                                                                              +40000
• Darrell Wallace Jr, Trevor Bayne, Ty Dillon                                                          +50000
• David Ragan, Justin Marks                                                                                     +75000
• Ross Chastain, Daniel Hemric                                                                                +100000
• J.J. Yeley                                                                                                                    +125000
• Jeffrey Earnhardt, Cole Whitt, Matt DiBenedetto, Timmy Hill                             +150000

And what about Jamie McMurray?

If you’re looking for value, he’s down the odds sheet for a reason, as he has zero wins in 2018 and hasn’t been an elite contender for a long time. However, as we mentioned before, he has won here twice and has three top-10 finishes in his last four appearances at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. However, this is the road course they’re using here, rather than the oval. You’re betting on intangibles if you go with him. Clint Bowyer has been moving toward the winner’s circle lately, with three finishes in the top 10 in his last five races. He won at this race in 2012 and came in second place back in 2007. The value on him is high enough for you to consider if you’re wanting to look outside the usual suspects. Kevin Harvick has been heating up lately once again, coming in second place last week, and this particular race has been kind to him, as he has three top-five finishes in his last four appearances. He also has 13 top-10 finishes in his last 16 races at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Again, this is on the road course rather than the oval, but the location could be key for him. Chase Elliott is also getting closer to winning lately, with seven top-10 finishes in his last nine races and three top-five finishes in his last five. He won in New York last month and apparently has found the scent of the checkered flag. He was the runner-up at this event in 2017, so the value you can get on him is tempting. Martin Truex Jr is the defending champion here (although, once again, they ran this on the oval in 2017). He has top-four finishes in eight of his last 13 races overall, and at Charlotte Motor Speedway, he has six top-five finishes in his last seven races here. He hasn’t won since the Quaker State 400, and he seems like he’s due. Daniel Suarez is still looking for his first win in this circuit as he approaches the end of his second year in NASCAR. In other road races, he has done well, with third-place and fourth-place finishes at Go Bowling at the Glen. The fourth-place finish came in August when he started the race in 21st position and worked his way through the field to make a run. He’s a value option at best, but if you’re looking for a dark horse, he’s the one.