First Data 500 Odds
The NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series begins its third stage of the Chase this weekend with the running of the First Data 500. Here’s a look at the odds to win this race.
According to the latest oddsmakers, Kyle Busch is favored at home, as he is getting 5/2 odds to win. Other short odds to prevail are Brad Keselowski (5/1), Clint Bowyer (11/2) and Martin Truex Jr. (6/1). The First Data 500 takes place Sunday at 2:30PM ET from Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia. The race will air live on the NBC Sports Network.
Busch is the current points lead entering the third stage. He has seven wins on the year. Busch has two wins at Martinsville in his career. His average finish at the track is 12.7, while his driver rating is 103.5.
Keselowski is out of the chase, as he failed to qualify for the third stage. He has three wins on the year. Keselowski is a former winner at Martinsville. He has an average finish of 12.2 at the track and a driver rating of 96.6.
Bowyer is tied for fifth in the point standings, 40 points out of first. He has two wins on the year. Bowyer has one win at Martinsville in his career. His average finish at the track is 13.5, while his driver rating there is 91.3.
Truex Jr. is third in the point standings, 17 points out of first place. He has four wins on the year. Truex Jr. is winless at Martinsville in his career. His average finish at the track is 19.0, while his driver rating is 77.7.
