Ky Busch Favored In Coca Cola 600, Truex Jr Looks To Repeat

• Kyle Busch (+400) is the favorite to win the Coca Cola 600 on Sunday.
• Martin Truex Jr. (+450) and Kevin Harvick (+550) round out the top three.
• Joey Logano is an underdog to finish as a top-three driver (+300).

CHARLOTTE – In the 61st running of the Coca Cola 600, sports bettors are loving the opportunity to bet on auto racing.

NASCAR is back with another race, as their return from the coronavirus pandemic has given sportsbooks some hope.

The 2020 Coca Cola 600 begins at 6 p.m. EST on FOX.

Kyle Busch is the favorite (+400) amongst the group of racers to win the event. Keep in mind it was Martin Truex Jr. who won last year’s Coca Cola 600 and the led for the majority of laps (116) as well.

Truex Jr. comes in second on the auto racing odds board (+450).

While either of the two aforementioned racers could easily take the victory, longshots for the Coca Cola 600 could pay out handsomely.

Joey Logano (+1200) sits just inside the top 10 favorites to win. As a second-place finisher in last year’s event, Logano put on a major comeback and can never be counted out.

If bettors want to stay away from picking the winner, there are many other prop bets on the Coca Cola 600 from head to head matchups and top-3 finishers available.

While the odds are lessened, bettors can rely on a driver to “show” rather than just win, in an effort to increase the winning percentage.

Kyle Busch (+125) is always a smart play, despite the low payout. Busch is the favorite for a reason, and bettors can hedge their bet with some dark horses as well.

Last year’s pole winner, William Byron (+600), finished in ninth but could find himself near the top of the standings at the end of the race.

Other drivers to consider include Alex Bowman (+225) and Brad Keselowski (+300). Both of these drivers were leading the pack after Stage 2 last year, showing their ability to take the lead.

More drivers are listed at legal sports betting sites, where longshot odds extend past +10000.

No matter which way a bettor decides to lean, getting a futures bet, or two, in before the race starts only helps the race become more exciting. Once the Coca Cola 600 starts, bettors can hedge their bets during live NASCAR betting.

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