Bucky's Blog: NASCAR's Windy City Showdown
NASCAR Racing at Grant Park: 165 Odds, Forecasts, and Underdog Selections (July 7)
The NASCAR bigwigs are rolling into Chicago this Sunday for the 2024 Grant Park 165! The race takes place at the tricky Chicago Street Course, and it's gonna be a rollercoaster ride. Here's the lowdown on this paved pandemonium.
Shane van Gisbergen and Tyler Reddick are the wildcards with +600 co-favorites scribbled against their names. Yeah, you heard that right. Co-faves! Nobody's gonna argue with a stash of cold hard cash if either one of these bad boys takes the checkered flag.
As the race kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET, slated for coverage on NBC, keep a keen eye on the last-minute shifts in the odds. You might just stumble upon a juicy bet.
Curious about the Grant Park 165 odds, predictions, and longshot picks? Let's dive in, shall we?
NASCAR Grant Park 165 Odds
Shane van Gisbergen
Check out these NASCAR studs eyeing the first-place trophy:
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| Driver | Odds || --- | --- || Shane van Gisbergen | 600 || Tyler Reddick | 600 || Christopher Bell | 650 || Kyle Larson | 650 || Chase Elliott | 850 || Martin Truex Jr. | 1200 || Michael McDowell | 1200 || A.J. Allmendinger | 1400 || William Byron | 1400 |
With +600 odds, both van Gisbergen and Reddick have an implied probability of 14.3% to outwit the rest of the pack. But remember, a race isn't won at the drawing board—it's all about who can steer that hot rod around the track when the tires hit the pavement. Keep those peepers peeled for any shifts in the odds as the race approaches.
Tyler Reddick
Odds as of July 6, 2024, at BetMGM Sportsbook. Snag the BetMGM promo code before the NASCAR Grant Park 165.
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NASCAR Grant Park 165 Predictions
Last year, Shane van Gisbergen turned the racing world on its ear by winning the inaugural Chicago Street Race. Granted, it was his Cup Series debut, but he navigated those twists and turns with skill and finesse that left more experienced racers biting their nails.
Christopher Bell
Christopher Bell, priced at +650, is the man we're backing to claim the top spot this time around. He was in a class of his own during last year's rain-shortened race, dominating the first two stages before Mother Nature stepped in.
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Bell hasn't missed a beat this year, notching two wins in the last six weeks and leading the most laps at Nashville. His knowledge of road courses and his current momentum make him the best NASCAR bet on Sunday.
For a top-5 finish, Chase Elliott at +850 is worth a flutter. The Hendrick Motorsports stud has seven career wins on road courses, and he finished third in Chicago last year. His consistency, with five consecutive top-10 finishes entering this race, makes him a frontrunner.
Kyle Larson
Grant Park 165 Picks:
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- Winner: Christopher Bell (+650)
- Top-5 Finish: Chase Elliott (+850)
NASCAR Grand Park Longshots
Chase Elliott
Don't sleep on Justin Haley at +7500. He surprised everyone last year, climbing from 37th to a second-place finish at the Grant Park 165, leading 23 laps in the process. This track might be unpredictable, but Haley's proven he can challenge the leaders—even when he starts way back in the pack.
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Ross Chastain, who's priced at +3000, is another dark horse to watch. Despite a disappointing 22nd-place finish last year, Chastain has been studying the Chicago Street Course like a pro. He's already notched two top-5 finishes on road courses in 2024, so he might just be the one to watch.
"Starting 14th in the @BuschBeer peach ride tomorrow in Chicago. We made some good progress on the car from practice to qualifying, let's have a good run!" - Ross Chastain tweeted on July 6.
Martin Truex Jr.
Chastain's aggressive driving style might be just what the doctor ordered for this tight and twisty track.
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Finally, 2022 Daytona 500 champion Austin Cindric at +4500 is another strong contender. Cindric has a knack for road courses, and he quietly logged a sixth-place finish in Chicago last season after starting way back in 31st.
The Grant Park 165 could be the perfect opportunity for Cindric to turn his fortunes around.
Michael McDowell
Grant Park 165 Longshot Predictions:
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- Justin Haley (+7500)
- Ross Chastain (+3000)
- Austin Cindric (+4500)
Keep those betting slips close, because this Windy City showdown is sure to heat things up!
A.J. Allmendinger
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See you at the races! 🏁🏎🎉🍻
William Byron
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- Shane van Gisbergen and Tyler Reddick are co-favorites in the NASCAR Grant Park 165 with odds of +600, implying an 14.3% probability of securing victory.
- Christopher Bell, priced at +650, is a contender for the top spot at the NASCAR Grant Park 165, with his impressive performance in last year's race and his current momentum this season.
- Chase Elliott, with odds of +850, is considered a reasonable bet for a top-5 finish at the NASCAR Grant Park 165, given his consistency and seven career wins on road courses.
- The Grant Park 165 might offer Justin Haley, priced at +7500, a good opportunity to place a longshot bet, as he surprised everyone last year with a second-place finish, despite starting from 37th.
- Ross Chastain, with odds of +3000, is another dark horse to watch out for due to his aggressive driving style and solid performance on road courses this season.
- Austin Cindric, at +4500, is a strong contender for the Grant Park 165, especially given his sixth-place finish last season at Chicago in spite of starting from 31st, and his knack for road courses.
