Let’s see how are the NASCAR Racing Odds, Standings & Insights this Week

For fans of motor sports, NASCAR races odds is the most reliable betting opportunity once all the major organizations return for a new season. While the likes of F1 and IndyCar might have weeks between races, NASCAR delivers as many as 3 races each week with the running of the Cup Series, the Xfinity Series, and the Truck Series.

We do have a bit of a quirk in the schedule this coming weekend, though, as the Cup Series, which is the major draw in NASCAR, will be off for Easter.

NASCAR Race Odds this Weekend

Even with that, we still have a pair of races coming our way, with the trucks running on Friday night and the Xfinity Series hitting the track on Saturday.

Let’s take a look at how you can wager on these races, as well as the current favorites for both events.

There tend to be more wagering opportunities, particularly those of the prop variety, when the Cup Series is in action, but there are still options available to you, such as:

Outright Race Winner

This is easily the toughest bet available to you in NASCAR, as every driver is capable of winning on any given weekend.

Throw in potential crashes, car issues, and driver error and you have a variety of factors that can change the potential outcome.

Secondary Prizes

While every driver wants to win, the points system in NASCAR is important, as it’s all about surviving and staying in the playoff spots.

With that in mind, a top 5 or a top 10 finish is never bad, so you can wager on drivers to finish on those secondary spots.

Wagering on Cars

Are you into Ford, or maybe Chevrolet? There are several different vehicles taking part in NASCAR and you can wager on which will finish highest, as well as a few other vehicle-related wagers.

A Breakdown of the Weekend NASCAR Races

As mentioned earlier, there is no Cup Series race this weekend, but we still have a pair of races you can wager on, so let’s get into those:

Xfinity Series NC Education Lottery 250

This race is set to go on 4 PM on Saturday afternoon and is race #10 in the Xfinity Series season, and it is defending champion Justin Allgaier who is leading the way atop the driver standings.

Can he maintain his top spot this weekend on the Rockingham track? Let’s take a look at the current odds:

Justin Allgaier (+250)

As we already mentioned, the defending champion has already signaled his intent for this season, as he is currently on top of the heap in the driver standings.

He already has a pair of wins this season and has been on the podium in each of the last 5 races, so a top 5 finish is certainly a pretty safe bet. Taking him to win, given his current form, is also worth considering.

Sam Mayer (+550)

While he is still looking for his first win of the season, Mayer has still been consistently good and finds himself in 2nd in the driver standings at the moment.

His lack of wins makes him a risky bet this weekend, but I would be more than willing to take a chance on him finishing in the top 5. Most drivers are new to this track, so it might well be a pretty open field.

Sheldon Creed (+700)

It is a similar story for Creed, as he too is looking for his first checkered flag of the season.

Again, with NASCAR returning to this track for the first time in years, a lot of these drivers will never have raced here.

Creed should be in the mix, but I think I would be more inclined to play him in the top 10.

Truck Series Black’s Tire 200

The NASCAR race weekend will get started on Friday night, with the Truck Series race set to go at 5 PM EST on the Rockingham track in North Carolina.

This is the 7th race of the season in the Truck Series, and we have a very good battle going at the top of the driver standings.

We don’t yet have the odds for this one, but let’s check out a few drivers who are going to be worth taking a look at:

Corey Heim

We are 6 races into the new season, and it is Heim who has a slight lead at the top of the standings. Heim won 2 of the first 3 races of the year, and while he has not won since, he has been among the leaders in every single race this season.

Given that he has finished in the top 5 no less than 4 times this year, I would be more than willing to play him in the top 5 this weekend.

Chandler Smith

While Heim is currently in possession of the top spot in the Truck Series standings, Smith is hot on his heels, sitting just 18 points back of the leader heading into this race.

After a season with the Xfinity Series, Smith is back behind the wheel of a truck and coming off his first win of the season, He seems to have found his feet after dropping back to this level, so I am taking Smith to win this weekend.

Ty Majeski

We round out this preview with the driver that is currently sitting 3rd in the driver standings heading into this weekend. He started the season well enough, but Majeski has cooled off a little over the last 3 races, which makes him something of a tricky bet.

He is certainly good enough to win this weekend, but I think I would be more inclined to play Majeski to finish in the top 10, or perhaps even the top 5 if you are feeling a little brave.

Now that the new season is very much in full swing, we thought it might be the perfect time to take a deeper dive into the world of NASCAR Races betting odds. While the other major motor sports organizations are exciting to watch and wager on, they often have gaps of weeks between races in Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series.

That is where NASCAR has the edge when it comes to wagering, as they will have as many as 3 races every single week for the duration of the season. What that means is that there are plenty of betting opportunities every single week, so let’s get into more detail about how NASCAR operates and how you can get in on the betting action.

This Week’s NASCAR Races Betting Odds and Driver Standings

This weekend, the drivers will be in Bristol for the next round of races in all 3 series. Let’s take a look at the upcoming races, after which we will get into how to wager on each event, while also making picks that you can hopefully win some money with.

Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race

This one is set to go on Friday night at 7:30 PM EST and will serve as the 6th race on the Truck Series schedule.

We have Corey Heim sitting at the top of the driver standings, but he is just 20 points clear at the moment, so the top spot is still very much up for grabs.

Xfinity Series SciAps 300

The next race on the schedule will be going off on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 PM EST. Defending champion Justin Allgaier is setting the pace at the top of the driver standings and has a 70+ point lead right now.

He is the man in form, but can anyone take him down on the iconic Xfinity Bristol track?

Cup Series Food City 500

While all the races are great in NASCAR, it is the Cup Series that is very much the jewel in the crown. As always, the race is set for Sunday, with the start time in Bristol set at 3 PM EST.

William Byron has the lead atop the driver standings, but Christopher Bell has been the king of the checkered flag, winning 3 races already this season.

Now that we know which races are coming our way this weekend, let’s talk about how you can wager on these races and what you should be looking out for.

Wagering on the Races in NASCAR

When you consider all the things that can happen in a race, you get an idea of just how difficult it is to try and narrow things down to a single driver. The good news is that while you can certainly wager on the winner of every race, you can also hedge your bets a little by playing drivers to finish in the top 3, 5, or 10.

There are also group winners to wager on, which is generally a choice between 4 different drivers. You can also wager on the top driver in each make of car – Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet, etc. Here are a couple of things to consider before you make your wagers:

Driver history on a specific track

As we already mentioned, there are a lot of different factors that go into a driver winning a race, which includes requiring a little bit of luck. One thing to keep an eye on, though, is how well drivers have historically performed at specific tracks.

If you have a driver that routinely performs well at Bristol and who comes into the weekend race with a good pole position, they would certainly be worth taking a look at to finish at or near the front.

Drivers dropping for a race

While they are limited to the number of times they can do it in a single season, it is not uncommon to see Cup Series drivers drop into the Xfinity and/or Truck Series races in hopes of getting a little feel for the track.

When this happens, it tends to have a dramatic impact on the odds, with the Cup Series driver usually in as a favorite. Just keep this in mind when it comes time to bet.

Now that you know your betting options, let’s take a look at this weekend’s races, with some odds and predictions for each.

NASCAR Races Odds Weekend of April 11-13

Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race

This is the 6th race of the season in the Truck Series, and we have a major name-dropping in for this one, which is definitely having an impact on the odds, so let’s take a look:

Kyle Larson (-128)

Given that Larson has won a Cup Series Championship, it’s no real surprise that he starts as the favorite when dropping to race in the Truck Series.

He already has a win at this level this season and has won each of his last 2 races behind the wheel of a truck, so he should win again here.

Corey Heim (+520)

Were it not for Larson dropping this weekend, Heim would probably have been in as the favorite for this race. He is off to a great start this season and has the lead in the standings after winning 2 of the first 5 races.

He has won on this track in the past, so let’s take him to finish in the top 3 on Friday.

Layne Riggs (+600)

While Riggs does have a pair of top 5 finishes this season, he is not always a name that we see at the top of the bookies board.

It is worth noting, though, that he had a win on this Bristol track last season, so it might not be a bad idea to play him to finish in the top 5 again.

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Xfinity Series SciAps 300

We have a similar situation happening in the Xfinity Series, as the odds for the 9th race of the season are affected by a Cup Series driver paying a visit. Let’s take a look at the current odds with some predictions for this race, too:

Kyle Larson (-150)

We have seen Larson take part in all 3 races already this season, taking 2 of 3 the last time he went that route.

It is worth noting that he did not win that one, finishing 4th, which means that he has now failed to win in 3 of his last 5 races with the Xfinity Series. It might be safer to play him in the top 3.

Justin Allgaier (+390)

After taking so long to final win his first Xfinity Series Championship, there are sure to be some fans who believed that Allgaier might take his foot off the gas this season.

He has been on fire, though, and has landed on the podium in each of the last 4 races. I might well be tempted to play him to win in Bristol this weekend.

Sam Mayer (+910)

Mayer saw a run of 4 straight top 10 finishes come to an end last weekend. He is still looking for his first win of the year, which makes me a little nervous about playing him to win this one.

He did have a top 10 run in Bristol last season, so wagering on a similar finish might not be a bad idea.

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Cup Series Food City 500

We are already 8 races deep in the Cup Series season, and we have a very good battle going on at the top of the driver standings. Let’s take a look at the current odds:

Denny Hamlin (+430)

If you are looking for the hot hand in the Cup Series right now, then you need to be taking a look at Denny Hamlin. He is off to a great start and comes into this weekend looking for his 3rd straight win.

You also have to consider that he has won 2 of the last 3 races on this Bristol track, which absolutely makes him the man to beat this weekend.

Kyle Larson (+430)

As we have already mentioned, this is going to be another long weekend for Larson, who is taking part in all 3 NASCAR races. He did the same thing earlier this season and won 2 of 3, so there is no danger of him burning out ahead of this one.

He always seems to perform well on this track, so a top 3 or top 5 finish might well be the way to go.

Christopher Bell (+520)

Bell came storming out the gate this season, winning 3 in a row in the early going. He followed that with a rough couple of weeks, but he has been back on the podium in each of the last 2 races.

I think he is a good bet to be in the top 5 in Bristol on Sunday afternoon.