After an eventful start to the NASCAR Cup Series season, the O'Reilly Auto Parts 253 race at the Daytona International Speedway takes place Sunday, February 21.
We take a look at the NASCAR betting board and see who has the best odds to win the O'Reilly Auto Parts 253 at Daytona. The race in Daytona Beach, Florida starts at 3 p.m. ET and Chase Elliott is currently installed as the favorite. Let's take a look at the rest of the NASCAR odds leaderboard and see who slots in behind Elliott, who got his 2021 season off to a good start.
Who is the favorite to win the O'Reilly Auto Parts 253?
Elliott, the reigning NASCAR Cup Series winner, clocks in as a +225 favorite after finishing as the runner-up in the Daytona 500 on February 14. A wild Daytona 500 race, which saw multiple crashes (including on the final lap) and a long weather delay, finally ended with Elliott in second place behind winner Michael McDowell.
Slotting in behind Elliott is Martin Truex Jr. (+400), while four drivers are tied at +1200 odds. They are A.J. Allmendinger, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, and Danny Hamlin, whose bid for a third consecutive Daytona 500 win fell short by placing fifth.
McDowell enters O'Reilly Auto Parts 253 at Daytona at +6600.
O'Reilly Auto Parts 253 odds
| Driver | Odds to win |
|---|---|
| Chase Elliott | +225 |
| Martin Truex Jr. | +400 |
| A.J. Allmendinger | +1,200 |
| Ryan Blaney | +1,200 |
| Kyle Busch | +1,200 |
| Denny Hamlin | +1,200 |
| Kevin Harvick | +1,400 |
| Joey Logano | +1,600 |
| Brad Keselowski | +1,800 |
| William Byron | +2,000 |
| Alex Bowman | +2,800 |
| Kurt Busch | +2,800 |
| Kyle Larson | +3,000 |
| Chase Briscoe | +4,000 |
| Matt DiBenedetto | +5,000 |
| Aric Almirola | +6,000 |
| Christopher Bell | +6,000 |
| Cole Custer | +6,600 |
| Erik Jones | +6,600 |
| Michael McDowell | +6,600 |
| Tyler Reddick | +8,000 |
| Ross Chastain | +10,000 |
| Austin Dillon | +10,000 |
| Bubba Wallace | +10,000 |
| Chris Buescher | +12,500 |
| Ryan Newman | +12,500 |
| Anthony Alfredo | +20,000 |
| Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | +20,000 |
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Where does the O'Reilly Auto Parts 253 take place?
The O'Reilly Auto Parts 253 takes place at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The famous track opened in 1959 and hosts many events, including the Daytona 500. The O'Reilly Auto Parts 253 is a 249-mile, 70-lap race.
Past winners of the O'Reilly Auto Parts 253
Elliott won the inaugural O'Reilly Auto Parts 253 race in 2020. This race returns for a second time in 2021, replacing the Auto Club 400 (due to the COVID-19 pandemic), which took place annually from 1997-2020 at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California.
How to bet on NASCAR
The most popular way to bet on NASCAR is by simply picking the winner of a race, which is also referred to as an outright. There are plenty of other ways to wager, including betting on whether or not a driver will finish in the Top 3 or Top 10 of a race.
Another popular betting option is head-to-head matchup betting, where sportsbooks pair up two drivers and you choose who you think will finish better in the race, which is far easier than trying to select someone to win out of a field of approximately 40 drivers. For tips on NASCAR betting check out our How to Bet NASCAR page.
Where can I bet on O'Reilly Auto Parts 253 odds?
With the growing popularity of NASCAR betting, most online sportsbooks and casinos offer odds for the races on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit. Check out your betting options at the best sportsbooks available where you live.
