Kevin Harvick Opens as Favorite to Win 2021 NASCAR CUP

Harvick Opens as Favorite to Win 2021 NASCAR Cup

Namely, Kevin Harvick is the most consistent driver in NASCAR. Harvick was the 2020 regular-season champion. Gamblers flock to bet on Harvick each week because they know he’ll be in the hunt. A top ten finish is considered a given any race he’s in. Also factoring as an Auto Racing betting name brand is Kyle Busch. “Rowdy” is loved by fans and gamblers. Aggressive resilience is the reason why. To illuminate Kyle Busch responds better to adversity than any driver on the circuit. And then Chase Elliott’s 2020 NASCAR Cup championship has ignited his popularity.

2021 NASCAR Cup Championship

First Race Date:Daytona 500, February 14, 2021

2021 NASCAR Cup Championship Odds:

DriverOdds
Kevin Harvick +500
Kyle Busch +800
Denny Hamlin +800
Martin Truex Jr. +800
Joey Logano +800
Chase Elliott +800
Brad Keselowski +800
Kyle Larson +1000
Ryan Blaney +1400
William Byron +3000
Aric Almirola +3000
Alex Bowman +3000
Kurt Busch +3000
All other drivers +5000 or higher

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2021 NASCAR Cup Championship SBG Odds Overview

Of course, futures betting is always based on the past. That is where our opening offshore betting favorites have emerged. Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch are the public choices. To be exact they are the two biggest name brands on the board. Casual gamblers that aren’t NASCAR fanatics are familiar with these veteran champions. Martin Truex Jr. is a past champion with a following. Denny Hamlin gained notoriety for a career season in 2020. While Chase Elliott has emerged the new generation’s favorite driver. Meanwhile, Joey Logano is the man that fans love to hate.

#4 Kevin Harvick – Ford – Stewart Haas Racing

Kevin Harvick is in his prime at age 45. Last year he won the regular-season championship. In 36 starts Harvick posted 9 wins, 20 top 5’s and 27 top 10’s. Many gamblers see Harvick as Rolex Reliable. Back-to-back wins at Michigan were a 2020 highlight. But his win in the Southern 500 was a crown jewel.

#18 Kyle Busch – Toyota – Joe Gibbs Racing

Kyle Busch is the ultimate love/hate driver. Late on he has won over fans that used to hate him. Busch converted them with his tenacity. Certainly, he is one of the most resilient athletes in any sport. “Rowdy” did not have a great NASCAR Betting season in 2020. In sum, he won only 1 race last year with 20 top 10 finishes. Busch and his team struggled to find good setups. Many gamblers expect Busch, age 35, to roar back with vengeance in 2021. Kyle has two NACAR Cup and two regular-season titles.

#9 Chase Elliott – Chevrolet – Hendrick Motorsports

First-time champion Chase Elliott reached his potential in 2020. Elliott finished 7th in the regular-season standings. However, in the playoffs, he came into his own. Elliott won the final two races of the year at Martinsville and Phoenix. In turn, Elliott, age 25, is expected to add more NASCAR Cups in his future. Elliott is the son of Hall of Famer Bill Elliott. This makes him a multi-generational fan favorite.

#11 Denny Hamlin – Toyota – Joe Gibbs Racing

Starting with his Daytona 500 win did Denny Hamlin have a career season. It was the third time Hamlin won “The Great American Race.” Hamlin finished with a second-best 7 wins in 2020. He ended up fourth in the final playoff standings.

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