The 2025 NASCAR season ended on a high note for champion Kyle Larson.
For Denny Hamlin, it couldn’t have ended worse, as the veteran driver watched his chances of securing his first title elude him once again.
Now, Hamlin has four wins this season and Larson has none. And as the series drives toward The Chase, Hamlin sits at the top of the title oddsboard.
Not only is Hamlin favored to win the championship, he’s already captured the regular-season title.
Here are the latest odds for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at DraftKings Sportsbook as of August 25.
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NASCAR Cup Series Championship 2026
Denny Hamlin: +100 (bet $10 to win $20 total)
Ryan Blaney: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
Christopher Bell: +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
Tyler Reddick: +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
Ty Gibbs: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)
Joey Logano: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
Kyle Larson: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
Chase Elliott: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Chase Briscoe: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
William Byron: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Carson Hocevar: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Bubba Wallace: +6000 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Chris Buescher: +7000 (bet $10 to win $710 total)
Shane van Gisbergen: +57000 (bet $10 to win $710 total)
Daniel Suárez: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Brad Keselowski: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Austin Cindric: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Ryan Preece: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Total Race Wins:
Bowman
Over 0.5: -170 (bet $10 to win $15.88 total)
Under 0.5: +125 (bet$10 to win $22.50 total)
Cindric
Over 0.5: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
Under 0.5: -120 (bet $10 to win $18.33 total)
Dillon
Over 0.5: +145 (bet $10 to win $24.50 total)
Under 0.5: -200 (bet $10 to win $15 total)
Keselowski
Over 0.5: +100 (bet $10 to win $20 total)
Under 0.5: -135 (bet $10 to win $17.41 total)
Wallace
Over 0.5: -160 (bet $10 to win $16.25 total)
Under 0.5: +120 (bet $10 to win $22 total)
Hocevar
Over 0.5: +130 (bet $10 to win $23 total)
Under 0.5: -175 (bet $10 to win $15.71 total)
Briscoe
Over 2.5: -135 (bet $10 to win $17.41 total)
Under 2.5: +100 (bet $10 to win $20 total)
Elliott
Over 1.5: -120 (bet $10 to win $18.33 total)
Under 1.5: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
Buescher
Over 0.5: -200 (bet $10 to win $15 total)
Under 0.5: +150 (bet $10 to win $25 total)
Bell
Over 3.5: +130 (bet $10 to win $23 total)
Under 3.5: -175 (bet $10 to win $15.71 total)
Hamlin
Over 3.5: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
Under 3.5: -120 (bet $10 to win $18.33 total)
Logano
Over 2.5: +135 (bet $10 to win $23.50 total)
Under 2.5: -190 (bet $10 to win $15.26 total)
Larson
Over 4.5: +135 (bet $10 to win $23.50 total)
Under 4.5: -190 (bet $10 to win $15.26 total)
Chastain
Over 1.5: +135 (bet $10 to win $23.50 total)
Under 1.5: -180 (bet $10 to win $15.56 total)
Blaney
Over 3.5: +135 (bet $10 to win $23.50 total)
Under 3.5: -185 (bet $10 to win $15.41 total)
Gibbs
Over 3.5: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total)
Under 3.5: -140 (bet $10 to win $17.14 total)
Here’s insight from FOX Sports motorsports insider Bob Pockrass
(odds as of Jan. 28):
Denny Hamlin
+500 to win the Cup Championship
The driver who had the most wins last year and led until the final laps of the championship race will be a favorite in the new 10-race championship format. Many of the tracks in those 10 fit into Hamlin’s wheelhouse. I know, I know, every season begins with wondering if this year could be the year for Hamlin. This season? It really could be.
Chase Elliott
+850 to win the Cup Championship
Of all the drivers who could thrive in this new championship format that rewards consistency, Elliott possibly tops the list. He wrecked out of only two races last year, and he likes this format, which could go a long way when it comes to performance. Plus, Chevrolet has a new body that should result in improved results.
Brad Keselowski
Over 0.5 wins
Is Keselowski going to win this year? He only has one win in the last four seasons, and he broke his leg in the offseason. So why should we expect him to win? He had four top-three finishes in the last 19 races of 2025. If he builds on that, he’ll run in the top three enough that he will find a way to earn a trophy.
Kyle Larson
Under 4.5 wins
This is a tough one. Larson has only earned more than four wins just twice in his career. The Next Gen car makes things so even, that there is more parity. Getting to four wins seems so much more attainable than five, especially in a points system where the risk-vs-reward for a bold move is more dramatic.
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