Starting with this week is a most unusual occurrence on the NASCAR schedule. NASCAR is on a three-week break because of network television obligations to the 2021 Summer Olympics. Next time out will make it worth the wait. Watkins Glen will host the Go Bowling at the Glen on August 8. For fans of road course racing, “The Glen” is appointment television. Or even a bucket list venue. For fans that normally don’t like road courses, Watkins Glen is the NASCAR betting exception. NASCAR teams and gamblers will use the off-time to assess the exciting second half of 2021.
2021 NASCAR Cup Series
| Date: | Season Resumes August 8 through November 7, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Last Year’s Winner: | Chase Elliott |
2021 NASCAR Cup Championship Betting Odds at SBG
| Driver | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kyle Larson | +400 |
| Kyle Busch | +600 |
| Denny Hamlin | +800 |
| Martin Truex Jr | +800 |
| Chase Elliott | +900 |
| Kevin Harvick | +1000 |
| Brad Keselowski | +1000 |
| William Byron | +1200 |
| Joey Logano | +1200 |
| Alex Bowman | +1400 |
| Ryan Blaney | +1600 |
| All Other Drivers | +2500 or Higher |
2021 NASCAR Cup SBG Odds Overview
Although Kyle Larson has cooled off, he remains the offshore betting Favorite to win the NASCAR Cup. Gamblers can’t forget Larson’s six consecutive races in which he finished no less than 2nd place, with three successive wins in that span. Kyle Busch has a large contingent of believers. However, Rowdy and his team have not been fully in sync for the past two seasons. Busch’s ability is what gamblers have profound respect for. And then the uber consistent Denny Hamlin leads the standings. Despite not winning a race.
Denny Hams it Up
The fact that Denny Hamlin leads the standings without a win is an indictment of the NASCAR points system. Hamlin can’t be blamed for racing within the rules as they are. Late on, Hamlin has been sluggish. To illustrate, he finished inside the top-10 in only one of his last four runs.
Is Kyle Coming?
Last time out at New Hampshire, Kyle Busch had a terrible day, and 37th place finish. Previously, Rowdy finished 3rd in higher in four straight races with one win. Busch has had a frustrating time for the past two years. Changes in the rules packages for cars and his crew have put a cramp in his style. Yet, he remains one of the top drivers in the circuit.
Larson Flashes Johnson-Type Dominance
Kyle Larson races for Hendrick Motorsports. That is the team that seven-time cup champion Jimmie Johnson used to dominate for. Larson’s three-race winning streak reminded fans and gamblers of those glory days of Hendrick and Johnson. Larson should have won another race in that stretch if not for a flat tire on the final lap that he was leading.
Harvick Fails to Find Win
On the whole, few drivers through the years have been as consistent as Kevin Harvick. However, Harvick may be slowing down at age 45. To show, he is winless on the season and has rarely been in the hunt. Harvick is in tenth place at the break. Last year he was the NASCAR Cup regular-season champion.
2021 NASCAR CUP SBG Betting Odds Picks
In this situation, Kyle Larson combines top-shelf Hendrick equipment with talent that has rarely been seen. As a result, Larson has the best chance to beat the NASCAR Betting odds for the 2021 championship.
NASCAR CUP Betting Odds SBG Best Bet: Kyle Larson.