2026 NASCAR Odds: Ryan Blaney Favored at Meals Metropolis 500; Larson Second

[ad_1] The NASCAR Cup Sequence will get again on observe at Bristol on Sunday, April 12 for the Meals Metropolis 500 (3 p.m. ET, FS1).

Kyle Larson acquired into Victory Lane at this race in 2025, with a successful margin of two.250 seconds.

Nonetheless, with no wins thus far in 2026, the Hendrick Motorsports driver might use a bit of final 12 months's luck when the Cup will get the inexperienced flag in Bristol this weekend.

Listed below are the early odds for the Meals Metropolis 500 at DraftKings Sportsbook as of April 12.

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NASCAR Cup Sequence Meals Metropolis 500 2026

Ryan Blaney: +340 (wager $10 to win $44 whole)Kyle Larson: +370 (wager $10 to win $47 whole)Ty Gibbs: +650 (wager $10 to win $75 whole)Christopher Bell: +750 (wager $10 to win $85 whole)Denny Hamlin: +850 (wager $10 to win $95 whole)Tyler Reddick: +1100 (wager $10 to win $120 whole)Carson Hocevar: +1100 (wager $10 to win $120 whole)Chase Briscoe: +1500 (wager $10 to win $160 whole)Chase Elliott: +1800 (wager $10 to win $190 whole)Bubba Wallace: +2200 (wager $10 to win $230 whole)Brad Keselowski: +2200 (wager $10 to win $230 whole)William Byron: +2500 (wager $10 to win $260 whole)Joey Logano: +2800 (wager $10 to win $290 whole)Ryan Preece: +3500 (wager $10 to win $360 whole)Austin Cindric: +3500 (wager $10 to win $360 whole)

Here is what to learn about this oddsboard:

Defending Champ: Reigning Cup champion Kyle Larson hasn't received a race this season, however sitting ninth within the standings signifies that he is had stable performances. In reality, he is acquired 4 top-10 finishes and a podium in Phoenix, ending third within the desert behind Ryan Blaney and Christopher Bell. Within the Bristol spring race in 2025, he began third however received the race, edging out Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs. And talking of Hamlin, he opened at third on this board, however is now fifth. The motive force of the No. 11 automobile sits third within the present standings, with 4 top-10s, three top-fives, a pole and a win.

Ones to Watch: Christopher Bell and Ty Gibbs — two JGR drivers — are ones to look at this weekend at Bristol. Within the standings, Gibbs sits sixth whereas Bell is seventh. Gibbs has gotten off to a good begin this 12 months, with 18 laps led and 4 top-fives. However Bell has additionally run comparatively effectively, main 225 laps with one pole and three top-five finishes.