The NASCAR Cup Series odds are on the move following the Daytona 500, and it's Denny Hamlin who leads Kyle Larson narrowly. The former seeks his first-ever championship, while the latter is trying to go back-to-back.
This year's playoff format is different from recent seasons with the return of the "Chase for the Cup," so gone are knockout rounds and winner-take-all championship races, and back is a 16-car, 10-race shootout, where the driver with the most points prevails.
Let's look at the latest NASCAR Cup Series odds.
NASCAR Cup Series odds
| Driver Name |  |
|---|---|
| Denny Hamlin | +370 |
| Kyle Larson | +400 |
| William Byron | +550 |
| Christopher Bell | +600 |
| Ryan Blaney | +600 |
| Chase Briscoe | +900 |
| Chase Elliott | +1000 |
| Tyler Reddick | +1400 |
| Joey Logano | +1800 |
| Connor Zilisch | +2000 |
Odds as of 2-17.
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NASCAR Cup Series recent winners
| Season | Driver | Race wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kyle Larson (2) | 3 |
| 2024 | Joey Logano (3) | 4 |
| 2023 | Ryan Blaney | 3 |
| 2022 | Joey Logano (2) | 4 |
| 2021 | Kyle Larson | 10 |
| 2020 | Chase Elliott | 5 |
| 2019 | Kyle Busch (2) | 5 |
| 2018 | Joey Logano | 3 |
| 2017 | Martin Truex Jr. | 8 |
| 2016 | Jimmie Johnson (7) | 5 |
NASCAR Cup Series betting trends
- Team Penske has taken three of the last four championships.
- Hendrick Motorsports has the most overall titles (15).
- The last driver to go back-to-back was Jimmie Johnson in 2010, when he completed an unprecedented five-peat.
NASCAR Cup Series Odds FAQs
Denny Hamlin is the current favorite to win the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship.
Kyle Larson won his second NASCAR Cup Series title in 2025.
Kyle Busch is currently +3500 to win the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship.
