EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix Odds, Predictions & Betting Trends
- The NASCAR season comes to Texas for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix set to run on Sunday, March 26th, 2023
- The contending favorites include Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Martin Truex Jr., and Kyle Larson
- Below are the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix betting odds and picks ahead of Sunday afternoon’s race
NASCAR drives out to Austin, Texas, for the sixth race of the 2023 season. Circuit Of The Americas (COTA) is a 3.426-mile road course which features 20 turns in all. The race distance totals 233 miles (68 laps). What chaos may the drivers encounter on Sunday?
This weekend’s race is a week after the Ambetter Health 400 where Joey Logano led the Fords to victory, narrowly edging out Brad Keselowski in the process.
The table below lists the complete slate of NASCAR Cup Series odds for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix (win, podium finish, and top-ten finish). Under the table, find the Ambetter Health 400 predictions and best bets for this weekend’s NASCAR action.
EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix Odds
| Driver | Odds to Win | Podium Finish Odds | Top Five Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Larson | +650 | +190 | -110 |
| Ross Chastain | +800 | +230 | +100 |
| Kyle Busch | +800 | +230 | +100 |
| Tyler Reddick | +900 | +260 | +110 |
| William Byron | +1200 | +350 | +180 |
| A,J. Allmendinger | +1200 | +350 | +180 |
| Daniel Suarez | +1500 | +450 | +225 |
| Christopher Bell | +1500 | +450 | +225 |
| Austin Cindric | +1500 | +450 | +225 |
| Ryan Blaney | +1800 | +500 | +280 |
| Alex Bowman | +1800 | +500 | +280 |
| Joey Logano | +2500 | +700 | +370 |
| Denny Hamlin | +2500 | +700 | +370 |
| Chase Briscoe | +2500 | +700 | +370 |
| Michael McDowell | +3000 | +900 | +425 |
| Martin Truex Jr. | +3000 | +900 | +425 |
| Kevin Harvick | +3000 | +900 | +425 |
| Chris Buescher | +3000 | +900 | +425 |
| Brad Keselowski | +3000 | +900 | +425 |
| Jordan Taylor | +4000 | +1200 | +500 |
| Ty Gibbs | +5000 | +1500 | +650 |
Kyle Larson enters this race as a +650 favorite to win, followed by Kyle Busch (+800), and Ross Chasten also at +800. This track was where Chevy, particularly Hendrick asserted some dominance. However, after Chase Elliott won in 2021, Ross Chastain bumped and grinded his way to a win last year as he held off Alex Bowman and Christopher Bell. Elliott finished a distant fourth.
NASCAR drivers run those race cars on the 3.426-mile, 15-17-36 stage lap setup when the flag drops for the Sunday afternoon race beginning just after 3:30 pm ET on FOX.
Odds as of March 21st at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Should Kyle Larson Be a Favorite Sunday?
Honestly, the Hendrick Motorsports Racing driver is a favorite across the board for the Sunday race in Texas. Bluntly, that confounds a lot of people – pundits and fans alike. Larson ran well in 2021 finishing second and was in decent shape last year when his day was cut short (fifth after Stage 1). However, he was far from the fastest Chevy on the track, nevermind overall.
So, the Caesars Sportsbook odds strayed very slightly but nothing out of the ordinary. Watch some of the longer shots as Martin Truex Jr. and Denny Hamlin are at +3000 for this race. Truex Jr. and Hamlin could finish at or close to the top five. With the right breaks, a podium or win is even possible.
EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix Recent Winners
| Year | Race Winner | Pole Position | Most Laps Led |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ross Chastain– Trackhouse Racing Team | Ryan Blaney – Team Penske | Ross Chastain– Trackhouse Racing Team |
| 2021 | Chase Elliott– Hendrick Motorsports Racing | Tyler Reddick – Richard Childress Racing | Joey Logano – Team Penske |
Can Ford Finally Top Chevy At COTA
With what has happened at Hendrick, it will be intriguing to see what happens with appeals and crew chiefs this weekend. A decision may or may not come down in short order However, NASCAR Cup Series odds shifted to a tie between Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch. That is not a surprise. However, the real question is can a Ford beat a Chevy on the road course? Some believe with drivers like Ryan Blaney, Brad Keselowski, and Joey Logano that this is a real possibility.
Finding reliable correlation for Circuit Of The Americas is tough. Only two races have been run on this track and one was in the rain. Now, Sonoma and Watkins Glen are similar in some ways but not as primary as one would expect. Remember, this is a track designed for Formula One racing.
Qualifying this week gets complemented by an hour-long practice. That finally should give us a little data on what may occur Sunday.
EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix Predictions & Picks
Yes, Partly Sunny conditions are likely this weekend with temperatures around 80 and little chance of rain.
Qualifying well can help but this year there are no stage breaks which figure to aid front-running drivers even more. Watch for drivers like Michael McDowell to sneak into the Top Five. A.J. Allmendinger is no surprise but he may fade late based on testing.
Again, watch out for longer shots and drivers who could potentially move up late. That often happens on a track like this when late cautions come out (like last year).
Order of finish seems to dictate Chevy-Blaney/Logano-Toyota-Ford. Will that pan out Sunday on the road course? There seems to be a possibility of this occurring pretty close to form.
Here are our best bets:
- Top Pick: Kyle Busch to Win (+800)
- Other Contenders: Ryan Blaney (+1800), William Byron (+1200), Ross Chastain (+800)
- Longshots: Joey Logano (+2500), Brad Keselowski (+3000), Martin Truex Jr. (+3000)
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