The 2025 NASCAR season concluded triumphantly for Kyle Larson as he clinched the championship. In contrast, Denny Hamlin faced disappointment once again, missing out on securing his first title. The league is set to bring back a 10-race Chase format for the upcoming season, leaving fans wondering how the 2026 season will unfold.
As of January 28th, here are the updated odds for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at DraftKings Sportsbook:
- Denny Hamlin: +500 (wager $10 to win $60 total)
- Kyle Larson: +500 (wager $10 to win $60 total)
- William Byron: +550 (wager $10 to win $65 total)
- Ryan Blaney: +550 (wager $10 to win $65 total)
- Christopher Bell: +650 (wager $10 to win $75 total)
- Chase Elliott: +850 (wager $10 to win $95 total)
- Chase Briscoe: +850 (wager $10 to win $95 total)
- Tyler Reddick: +1400 (wager $10 to win $150 total)
- Connor Zilisch: +1600 (wager $10 to win $170 total)
- Joey Logano: +2000 (wager $10 to win $210 total)
- Ross Chastain: +2000 (wager $10 to win $210 total)
- Kyle Busch: +3500 (wager $10 to win $360 total)
- Josh Berry: +4000 (wager $10 to win $410 total)
- Chris Buescher: +4000 (wager $10 to win $410 total)
- Carson Hocevar: +4000 (wager $10 to win $410 total)
Other notable odds include Bubba Wallace, Alex Bowman at +4000, Ty Gibbs at +5000, while drivers like Brad Keselowski, Austin Cindric, and Ryan Preece are listed at +6500. Long shots such as Austin Dillon carry odds as high as +13000, with many others including John Hunter Nemechek, Erik Jones, and Daniel Suarez at +20000.
For total race wins in the 2026 season, key odds available are:
- Alex Bowman: 0.5 or higher wins at -170; fewer than 0.5 wins at +125
- Austin Cindric: 0.5 or higher at -110; fewer than 0.5 at -120
- Austin Dillon: 0.5 or higher at +145; fewer than 0.5 at -200
- Brad Keselowski: 0.5 or higher at +100; fewer than 0.5 at -135
- Bubba Wallace: 0.5 or higher at -160; fewer than 0.5 at +120
Odds are similarly detailed for drivers including Carson Hocevar, Chase Briscoe, Chase Elliott, Chris Buescher, Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, Ross Chastain, and Ty Gibbs, each with varying probabilities based on whether they secure a set number of wins.
Fan Take:
This update on odds and the return of the 10-race Chase format is vital for NASCAR fans as it signals a thrilling and competitive 2026 season ahead. With top drivers like Larson and Hamlin heavily favored and many underdogs in the mix, this season could bring unexpected twists that keep the sport exciting and unpredictable.
