NASCAR Pennzoil 400 Predictions, Odds & Picks — Las Vegas Motor Speedway

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Robert Criscola β€’ Betting Analyst 11+ years betting experience
Updated: Mar 16, 2026 , 08:21 AM ET β€’ 5 min read

Check out our latest Pennzoil 400 picks, props, and results for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway!

Denny Hamlin NASCAR
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin (11) during the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Last updated: Monday, March 16 at 8:15 a.m. ET.

🏁Pennzoil 400: Key takeaways

  • Race Result: Denny Hamlin (+550) overcame a pit row speeding penalty to book his 61st career NASCAR win.
  • Top 5: Chase Elliott finished in the runner-up spot despite not leading a single lap; he was followed by William Byron, Christopher Bell and Ty Gibbs.
  • Track: Proficiency at Kansas, Charlotte translates to success in Las Vegas.
  • Weather: 80F with cloud cover.

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Pennzoil 400 odds: Favorites & full field

The Pennzoil 400 ran at 4:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 15. Below are the closing odds:

Driver DraftKings
Kyle Larson +330
Christopher Bell +450
Denny Hamlin +550
William Byron +800
Tyler Reddick +1000
Ryan Blaney +1200
Bubba Wallace +1200
Ty Gibbs +1200
Carson Hocevar +1600
Joey Logano +1800
Chase Briscoe +2000
Chase Elliott +2200
Ross Chastain +2800
Ryan Preece +3500
Kyle Busch +4000
Daniel Suarez +4500
Brad Keselowski +4500
Austin Cindric +5500
Chris Buescher +6500
Josh Berry +6500

Odds as of 3-15.

Check out the full Pennzoil 400 qualifying order here.


Best bets results card

  • ❌ Outright: William Byron (+800) — He led for 28 laps but couldn't fend off a hungry Hamlin en route to a second-place showing.
  • ❌ Outright: Kyle Larson (+500) — Larson was the biggest threat to win for a while, leading 62 laps but ultimately finishing seventh.
  • ❌ Outright: Chase Briscoe (+1100) — Briscoe had another strong showing, placing eighth – but that won't get you paid on an outright play. 
  • βœ… Top 5: William Byron (+115) — as close to found money as you could find this week, given how Byron performed in Vegas.
  • ❌ Top 5: Bubba Wallace (+360) — Wallace was a serious contender here but fell just short, placing ninth.
  • βœ… Matchup: Tyler Reddick (-115) over Ryan Blaney — NASCAR sweat alert! Reddick pulls this out but not by much, finishing just three spots better.
  • βœ… Matchup: Ty Gibbs (-130) over Josh Berry — There was no such concern here, with Gibbs posting another top 5 and Berry finishing 31st.

Previous Pennzoil 400 winners

Year Winner Manufacturer
2026 Denny Hamlin Toyota
2025 Josh Berry Ford
2024 Kyle Larson Chevrolet
2023 William Byron Chevrolet
2022 Alex Bowman Chevrolet
2021 Kyle Larson Chevrolet

Pennzoil 400 betting FAQ

When was the 2026 Pennzoil 400?

The 2026 Pennzoil 400 went off Sunday, March 15, at 4:00 p.m. ET.

Where was the 2026 Pennzoil 400 be held?

The 2026 Pennzoil 400 was held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Who was the 2026 Pennzoil 400 favorite?

Kyle Larson was the closing Pennzoil 400 favorite at +330.

Who won the Pennzoil 400 in 2025?

Josh Berry won last year's edition of the Pennzoil 400.

How do Pennzoil 400 prop bets work?

There are various Pennzoil 400 prop bets to consider. You can wager on a driver to finish in the Top 3, 5, or 10. You can also consider head-to-head driver prop bets, which vary from book-to-book. 

Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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Robert M. Criscola’s road to becoming a Covers publishing editor began with an internship at Metro New York, which eventually turned into a freelance job at MetroBet covering many sports from a wagering angle, including horse racing. He continued to focus on “The Sport of Kings” by writing for shapperdacapper.com, danonymousracing.com, and informer.fanxt.com before joining the team at the TwinSpires Edge in 2019 as a regular contributor and weekend editor. “Crisco” began writing game previews for Covers in 2022 and joined the editing team in 2023.

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