Latest 2026 Daytona 500 odds, Picks, Predictions: Who are the favorites to win iconic NASCAR race on Sunday.?

The 68th annual Daytona 500 is set for this Sunday, Feb. 15,William Byron enters as the defending Daytona 500 champion, while Kyle Larson looks to defend his NASCAR season championship. Joey Logano is the favorite at +1000 in the latest 2026 Daytona 500 odds.

Just 500 miles and 200 laps on the 2.5-mile oval at Daytona International Speedway separate the drivers from eternal glory, but some are more familiar with the race than others.

Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin (winner in 2016, 2019, and 2020) is one win away from becoming the third driver ever to win NASCAR's most iconic race four times throughout their career, joining Richard Perry (a record seven wins) and Cale Yarborough (four).

However, with studs like defending Daytona 500 winner William Byron, reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano, and former champs Ryan Blaney, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch in the fray as well, the frontrunners throughout the race could be a muddied mess of several drivers looking for glory.

Here are the latest odds for the race, per FanDuel .

WINNERS BY YEARS: Every driver who has won the Daytona 500

Daytona 500 favorite, lines: Odds for every driver to win Sunday's Daytona 500

All odds provided by BetMgM as of 13th Feb.:

Ryan Blaney, 12-1

Joey Logano, 12-1

Denny Hamlin, 14-1

William Byron, 14-1

Kyle Busch, 16-1

Chase Elliott, 16-1

Austin Cindric, 16-1

Kyle Larson, 18-1

Brad Keselowski, 18-1

Alex Bowman, 20-1

Bubba Wallace, 22-1

Christopher Bell, 22-1

Chase Briscoe, 22-1

Chris Buescher, 22-1

Ryan Preece, 25-1

Ross Chastain, 30-1

Carson Hocevar, 30-1

Corey LaJoie, 30-1

Tyler Reddick, 30-1

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 35-1

Connor Zilisch, 40-1

Michael McDowell, 40-1

Josh Berry, 40-1

Erik Jones, 40-1

Ty Gibbs, 40-1

Austin Dillon, 50-1

Justin Allgaier, 50-1

Daniel Suarez, 50-1

AJ Allmendinger, 60-1

Todd Gilliland, 60-1

Corey Heim, 60-1

John Hunter Nemechek, 60-1

Zane Smith, 60-1

Noah Gragson, 60-1

Jimmie Johnson, 80-1

Shane van Gisbergen, 80-1

Cole Custer, 80-1

Ty Dillon, 100-1

Riley Herbst, 100-1

Chandler Smith, 100-1

Cody Ware, 200-1

Anthony Alfredo, 200-1

Casey Mears, 250-1

JJ Yeley, 250-1

BJ McLeod, 250-1

2026 Daytona 500 predictions, Picks, who's for 68th Great America Race on Sunday

Kyle Busch: "Busch has done everything one could dream of in the NASCAR Cup Series. He's won the title twice, captured 63 career wins and won three of the four possible Crown Jewels. The only box he has yet to check is the Daytona 500." - Zach Allen

Ryan Blaney: "The 32-year-old picked up four victories last season, and he's earned four top-10 finishes in the last six Daytona 500s — including a runner-up showing in 2020. Surely it's a matter of when, and not if, with regards to Blaney having his name inscribed on the Harley J. Earl Trophy." - Chris Boyle

William Byron: "He's already the youngest multi-time champ in Great American Race history. His Hendrick Motorsports equipment is elite, and he's shown an ability to navigate late wrecks, as displayed by his high-side maneuver from seventh to first as mayhem broke out on the final lap last year." - Chris Vinel

Connor Zilisch: "Thirty-three years ago, a rookie with high expectations hit the ground running at Daytona and won a 125-mile Thursday qualifier, finishing two car lengths ahead of Bill Elliott and a big pack of seasoned veterans. Until something happens during the week to suggest otherwise, I'm thinking Connor Zilisch one-ups Jeff Gordon and wins the main event." - Ken Willis

When time does the Daytona 500 start today? Kick-off, Date

Date: Sunday, Feb. 15

Start time: 1:30 p.m. ET

Location: Daytona International Speedway (Daytona Beach, Florida)

Coverage of the 2026 Daytona 500 is set to start at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 from Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The green flag will drop closer to 3 p.m.

What channel is Daytona 500 2026 on?

TV channel: Fox

Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

The 2026 Daytona 500 will be broadcast on Fox with Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick on the call. Streaming options include Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.

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