NASCAR Xfinity 500 Odds and Picks
- The 2020 Xfinity 500 will take place on Sunday, November 1st (2:00 PM EST) at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia
- The NASCAR playoffs are currently in the Round of 8 but there will be a cut down to four after this Sunday’s race.
- Which drivers are a good bet for this Sunday? Check out the odds, analysis, and best bets below
The NASCAR playoffs continue this weekend in Ridgeway, Virginia as the drivers get set for the third race of the Round of 8. The teams will head to Martinsville Speedway for the Xfinity 500, which will take place on Sunday, November 1st, 2020 at 2:00 PM ET.
Although Kevin Harvick is listed at +1000 to win this race, he is still the favorite to win the NASCAR Cup Series odds. The Championship 4 will be set after Sunday, so let’s take a closer look at this race to see who’ll make a push for the win.
2020 Xfinity 500 Odds
| Driver | Odds |
|---|---|
| Martin Truex Jr. | +325 |
| Denny Hamlin | +550 |
| Brad Keselowski | +550 |
| Kyle Busch | +850 |
| Chase Elliott | +850 |
| Joey Logano | +850 |
| Ryan Blaney | +900 |
| Kevin Harvick | +1000 |
| Alex Bowman | +2500 |
| Kurt Busch | +2800 |
| Clint Bowyer | +3300 |
| William Byron | +3300 |
Odds taken Oct. 29 at FanDuel
Keselowski To Cash?
Brad Keselowski did enough last week to stay above the cutline, and he should be able to thrive at Martinsville. Taking a look at his recent resume on this track, Keselowski has back-to-back third-place results as well as a win. Looking further out, he’s been in the Top 10 finishers in nine straight races with eight of those results being in the top five.
Overall, Keselowski has clearly cooled off from his summer run where he was in the top nine in seven straight races. He was 18th or worse in four straight races from September 27th to October 11th, but he’s placed sixth (last week) and fourth over the last two weeks. He’s a good bet for a top five prop here.
Chasing With Chase Elliott
Elliott is fresh off a disappointing result as the Hendrick Motorsport driver had to make an extra stop last week, which ended up shifting him down to 27th. He was able to finish 20th but nonetheless, that disappointing ending means that he’s tied with Alex Bowman for the first spot below the cutline.
Elliott had been doing pretty well before that as he had gone sixth, first, fifth, 22nd, seventh, and fifth in the six races prior. At Martinsville Speedway, Elliott has finished in the top nine spots in five of his last six outings. Look for another strong result from him as he makes a push to make the cut.
Past Winners at Xfinity 500
| Year | Driver |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Martin Truex Jr. |
| 2018 | Joey Logano |
| 2017 | Kyle Busch |
| 2016 | Jimmie Johnson |
| 2015 | Jeff Gordon |
Bet On Blaney?
One driver who is a little bit further down the board that’s worth a look is Ryan Blaney. He’s only made nine career starts at Martinsville but, it’s his recent run that is impressive. Blaney’s been in the Top 10 in five of his last six starts with the lone miss being a 20th. He was the runner-up in June and has been in the top five in three straight.
Overall, Blaney is on a bit of a roll as he’s finished fourth, seventh, and fifth over his last three starts. Don’t expect him to win this race outright – he’s only led laps at Martinsville in two of his nine appearances – but he’s likely a good bet for a Top 10 prop or a Top 5 prop if you’re up for a little more risk.
For over 15 years, Dave has been working in mainstream media and sports betting. He hosted a station on Sirius Satellite Radio for four years, and is currently a senior writer for AskMen. He's interviewed hundreds of hundreds of high-profile sports stars like Shaquille O'Neal and Floyd Mayweather.
