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Daytona 500 Odds: Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski Have Best Chance To Win
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Published03 Feb 2025
A 23-year NASCAR Cup Series veteran, Kyle Busch failed to visit Victory Lane in 2024 for the first time since ‘04. He also mustered just five top-five finishes and 10 top-10s, his lowest outcomes since becoming a full-time pilot in his third campaign.
One of the national series’ all-time winningest drivers, Busch compiled 63 career Cup wins, but has not claimed a win since the second race of 2023 at Fontana.
The two-time circuit champion (2011 and ‘19) has yet to win the Daytona 500 during his hall of fame career, but BetOnline Sportsbook lists Busch (+1100) as one of the top sports betting favorites to claim the season-opening event Feb. 16.
Brad Keselowski also drew +1100 odds, followed Ryan Blaney (+1200), who seeks his second crown in three seasons.
If last weekend was any indication of Busch snapping his winless skid, there were questions if the No. 8 Chevrolet can rebound in 2025. After a number of run-ins, Busch earned a P15 finish during Sunday night’s Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
Busch’s slump continued early on the quarter-mile oval when Daniel Suarez’s machine bumped into Noah Gragson’s, causing Busch to spin out, resulting in a pit stop.
“Can’t f****** turn,” Busch screamed over his team radio.
Busch was lapped twice over the opening 79 laps.
Will Busch be able to rebound in Daytona?
Tempers flared and paint was traded in yesterday's #CookOutClash qualifying action. pic.twitter.com/yEvACK1SIM
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) February 2, 2025
2025 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 Title Odds
Here is an updated look at the drivers’ odds for capturing the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 title, according to BetOnline Sportsbook:
| Driver | 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 Title Odds |
|---|---|
| Kyle Busch | +1100 |
| Brad Keselowski | +1100 |
| Ryan Blaney | +1200 |
| Joey Logano | +1400 |
| Denny Hamlin | +1400 |
| Chase Elliott | +1400 |
| William Byron | +1400 |
| Tyler Reddick | +1600 |
| Ross Chastain | +1600 |
| Kyle Larson | +1600 |
| Chris Buescher | +2000 |
| Christopher Bell | +2000 |
| Bubba Wallace | +2500 |
| Austin Cindric | +2500 |
| Daniel Suarez | +2500 |
| Austin Dillon | +2500 |
| Ryan Preece | +2500 |
| Josh Berry | +2500 |
| Ty Gibbs | +2800 |
| Alex Bowman | +2800 |
| Todd Gilliland | +2800 |
| Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | +2800 |
| Michael McDowell | +2800 |
| Chase Briscoe | +3300 |
| Noah Gragson | +4000 |
| Helio Castroneves | +4000 |
| Ty Dillon | +5000 |
| Erik Jones | +5000 |
| AJ Allmendinger | +5000 |
| John Hunter Nemechek | +5000 |
| Justin Haley | +5000 |
| Cole Custer | +5000 |
| Shane van Gisbergen | +6600 |
| Carson Hocevar | +6600 |
*-Odds current at time of publication
