NASCAR Betting Odds Guide: How To Bet On NASCAR & Strategy To Consider

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If you are new to sports betting and NASCAR or are a veteran bettor looking for a refresher, the guide below covers the key NASCAR races to watch, how to bet on NASCAR in North Carolina, and more.

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Why is NASCAR So Popular in North Carolina?

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Charlotte, North Carolina, is sometimes called the unofficial home of NASCAR. In fact, a 2018 Nielsen Scarborough study found that North Carolina has the most NASCAR fans of any U.S. state, with high concentrations of NASCAR enthusiasts in Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, and Asheville.

But why, when NASCAR's headquarters are famously in Florida?

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North Carolina happens to be the birthplace of NASCAR. The league first started in Wilkes County, North Carolina, and built its first-ever race track in North Wilkesboro, where the North Wilkesboro Speedway still holds races today. 

The Occoneechee Speedway in Hillsborough was the second NASCAR track ever to be built and is the only dirt track remaining from the league's inaugural 1949 season. It's no longer in use, but it was placed on the National of Historic Places and is a great walking trail.

Charlotte is home to not only the Charlotte Motor Speedway, but also the NASCAR Hall of Fame, where some of the most famous drivers are enshrined. Speaking of famous NASCAR drivers, the first family of motorsportsโ€”the Earnhardtsโ€”hail from Kannapolis, NC.

Currently, Mooresville is known as "Race City USA" because so many NASCAR drivers and teams are based there. Mooresville is also the corporate HQ of NASCAR Technical Institute.

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How to Bet on NASCAR Online in North Carolina

In states that allow mobile wagering, over 90% of bets are placed online, and there's every indication that North Carolina will follow suit now that online sports betting is legal. Top betting apps for North Carolina, such as DraftKings and BetMGM, offer NASCAR championship odds as well as a full menu of online betting options for each weekโ€™s race. 

You can bet on one driver to win outright, or go with other options like a top-three, top-five, or top-10 finish. Head-to-head driver matchups and group betting will also be available online, as will props like winning car manufacturer or top-finishing driver for each team.

The bigger the race, the more online wagering options sports bettors will find.

NASCAR Odds in North Carolina, Explained

NASCAR odds are expressed in moneyline formatโ€”the higher the number, the bigger the longshot and the larger the prospective payout.

For example, taking Bubba Wallace +1800 to win the championship means youโ€™d earn $1,800 for every $100 wagered if he hoists the trophy. A minus sign, by contrast, means youโ€™d have to bet that much to earn $100 in winnings; Ryan Blaney -110 for a top-10 finish means youโ€™d have to bet $110 to win $100.

Outright winners, matchups, props, group bettingโ€”theyโ€™ll all use moneyline odds, which make NASCAR bets very easy to understand and place.

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Types of NASCAR Bets for NC Bettors

North Carolina sports bettors can choose from an array of NASCAR wager types. Although outright winner picks get the most attention, bettors will also be able to wager on head-to-head and group bets, futures, props, and live betting. Hereโ€™s a breakdown of the most popular types of NASCAR bets and how to bet in North Carolina on them.

  • Head to Head Youโ€™re betting on one driver to finish ahead of another, regardless of what happens in the rest of the race. Head-to-head bets pit two drivers paired by the sportsbook; an example would be Kevin Harvick -120 vs. Austin Cindric -110. Youโ€™d earn $100 for every $110 wagered should Cindric finish ahead of Harvick.
  • Outright Winner Youโ€™re betting on one driver to win the race. Taking Kyle Busch at +1400 to win at Charlotte, for example, would pay $1,400 for every $100 wagered should Busch prevail. Although itโ€™s easy to learn what tracks favor which drivers, this is still a hard bet to win.
  • Futures These are bets placed on events coming up in the future, and you get more favorable odds by betting in advance. The most common NASCAR futures bet is the championship. Betting far ahead gets you more profitable odds, but the risk is that an injury or another unforeseen event scuttles your hopes.
  • Prop Bets Props are fun wagers that often donโ€™t have much to do with which driver wins the race. Who will be the top-finishing driver for each manufacturer? Who will be the top-finishing driver within a group of 3-4 drivers? Will the race go into OT? NASCAR props are numerous, and big races like the Daytona 500 can feature lots of them.
  • Live Betting Betting on live events means you are betting on what is happening right now, with odds shifting as the race unfolds. A pre-race favorite can suddenly become an underdog if he falls behind early, which presents an increased value possibility for the bettor who is confident in the favorite rallying to win.
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NASCAR Betting Tips for NC Bettors

Want to make the most of your NASCAR wagering experience with North Carolina sports betting? Just follow these tips.

  1. โœ… Donโ€™t just bet race winners: Youโ€™ll stand a better chance of winning by varying your bet types, and incorporating top-fives, head-to-heads, and other wagers that arenโ€™t as difficult to win.
  2. โœ… Do your research: Some drivers thrive at certain tracks, while others may be in a long slump. Do your research, and get familiar with driver trends and overall performance.
  3. โœ… Shop around: Odds differ depending on the sportsbook, with some offering better value than others. Getting Larson +350 to win at one book, as opposed to +300 at another, means a potential extra $50 in winnings for every $100 wagered.
  4. โœ… Keep updated on news: Some drivers might not be able to race because of injury. Keep abreast of whoโ€™s in the field that weekโ€”and if theyโ€™re out, for how long.
  5. โœ… Set a bankroll, and stick to it: Perhaps the most elementary tip in all of sports betting is not to overextend yourself. Savvy bettors stick to a set bankroll, and once itโ€™s done, so are they. Be smart with money, and take advantage of promo offers to load up on bonus bets.

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NASCAR 2025 Schedule & Results: Popular NASCAR Races to Bet On

While NASCARโ€™s national division consists of three seriesโ€”the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Seriesโ€”the overwhelming majority of NASCAR betting odds in North Carolina will involve the Cup Series.

NASCARโ€™s 2025 Cup Series schedule includes 36 points races spanning 33 tracks across the USA and Mexico. The first 26 races constitute the regular season, while the final 10 determine the series champion.

Within that 36-race Cup Series schedule, some races stand out more than others, akin to major championships in golf. Those events like the Daytona 500 will typically offer a broader array of NASCAR betting odds than other races, though bettors will find staples like the outright winner every week.

The next race is the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25.

Race Location Winner
๐Ÿ“… Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray (Feb. 6) Bowman Gray Stadium Chase Elliott
๐Ÿ“… Duels 1 & 2 at Daytona (Feb. 13) Daytona International Speedway Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric
๐Ÿ“… Daytona 500 (Feb. 16) Daytona International Speedway William Byron
๐Ÿ“… Ambetter Health 400 (Feb. 23) Atlanta Motor Speedway Christopher Bell
๐Ÿ“… EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix (March 2) Circuit of The Americas Christopher Bell
๐Ÿ“… Shriners Children's 500 (March 9) Phoenix Raceway Christopher Bell
๐Ÿ“… Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube (March 16) Las Vegas Motor Speedway Josh Berry
๐Ÿ“… Straight Talk Wireless 400 (March 23) Homestead-Miami Speedway Kyle Larson
๐Ÿ“… Cook Out 400 (March 30) Martinsville Speedway Denny Hamlin
๐Ÿ“… Goodyear 400 (April 6) Darlington Raceway Denny Hamlin
๐Ÿ“… Food City 500 (April 13) Bristol Motor Speedway Kyle Larson
๐Ÿ“… Jack Link's 500 (April 27) Talladega Superspeedway Austin Cindric
๐Ÿ“… Wรผrth 400 (May 4) Texas Motor Speedway Joey Logano
๐Ÿ“… AdventHealth 400 (May 11) Kansas Speedway  Kyle Larson
๐Ÿ“… NASCAR All-Star Open & Race (May 18) North Wilkesboro Speedway  Christopher Bell
๐Ÿ“… Coca-Cola 600 (May 25) Charlotte Motor Speedway TBD
๐Ÿ“…Cracker Barrel 400 (June 1) Nashville Superspeedway TBD
๐Ÿ“… Firekeepers Casino 400 (June 8) Michigan International Speedway TBD
๐Ÿ“… NASCAR Cup Series Race at Mexico City (June 15) Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez TBD
๐Ÿ“… The Great American Getaway 400 (June 22) Pocono Raceway TBD
๐Ÿ“… Quaker State 400 (June 28) Atlanta Motor Speedway TBD
๐Ÿ“… Grant Park 165 (July 6) Chicago Street Race TBD
๐Ÿ“… Toyota / Save Mart 350 (July 13) Sonoma Raceway TBD
๐Ÿ“…Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 (July 20) Dover Motor Speedway TBD
๐Ÿ“… Brickyard 400 (July 27) Indianapolis Motor Speedway TBD
๐Ÿ“… Iowa Corn 350 (Aug. 3) Iowa Speedway TBD
๐Ÿ“… Go Bowling at The Glen (Aug. 10) Watkins Glen International TBD
๐Ÿ“… Cook Out 400 (Aug. 16) Richmond Raceway TBD
๐Ÿ“… Coke Zero Sugar 400 (Aug. 23) Daytona International Speedway TBD
๐Ÿ“… Cook Out Southern 500 (Aug. 31) Darlington Raceway TBD
๐Ÿ“… Enjoy Illinois 300 (Sept. 7) World Wide Technology Raceway TBD
๐Ÿ“… NASCAR Cup Series Race at Homestead-Miami (Sept. 21) Homestead-Miami Speedway TBD
๐Ÿ“… Hollywood Casino 400 (Sept. 28) Kansas Speedway TBD
๐Ÿ“… Bank of America ROVAL 400 (Oct. 6) Charlotte Motor Speedway TBD
๐Ÿ“… South Point 400 (Oct. 12) Las Vegas Motor Speedway TBD
๐Ÿ“… YellaWood 500 (Oct. 19) Talladega Speedway TBD
๐Ÿ“… XFINITY 500 (Nov. 26) Martinsville Speedway TBD
๐Ÿ“… NASCAR Cup Series Championship (Nov. 2) Phoenix Raceway TBD

Firekeepers Casino 400

  • ๐Ÿ“… When: June. 8, 2025
  • ๐Ÿ“ Where: Michigan International Speedway
  • ๐Ÿ“บ How to Watch: Prime, MRN, SiriusXM
  • ๐Ÿ† 2024 Winner: Tyler Reddick

The 200-lap, 400-mile race has been held at Michigan International Speedway since 1969. The track is known for its high speeds, some NASCAR cars reach speeds of 150 to over 200 miles per hour.

Grant Park 165

  • ๐Ÿ“… When: July 6, 2025 (2 p.m. ET)
  • ๐Ÿ“ Where: Chicago Street Race
  • ๐Ÿ“บ How to Watch: TNT Sports, MRN, SiriusXM, MAX
  • ๐Ÿ† 2024 Winner: Alex Bowman

The annual race takes place on the Chicago Street Course, a street circuit in Grant Park, Chicago, and dates back to 2023. It's the second street course race in NASCAR's history.

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NASCAR Playoff Schedule

The top 16 drivers at the end of the regular season qualify for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, which over the seasonโ€™s final 10 events progressively reduces the field down to a โ€œChampionship 4." Winning races is prioritizedโ€”winning automatically gets drivers into the playoff, and automatically qualifies them for the next round.

Without a race victory, drivers are left to survive on points gained from their finishing positions, which means one wreck or breakdown can destroy their title hopes. Every three playoff events, the field is reduced, and those who get eliminated are racing only for pride the rest of the way.

Round of 16

  • ๐Ÿ Aug. 31: Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway
  • ๐Ÿ Sept. 7: Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway
  • ๐Ÿ Sept. 13: Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway

Round of 12 

  • ๐Ÿ Sept. 21: NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New Hampshire at New Hampshire Speedway
  • ๐Ÿ Sept. 28: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway
  • ๐Ÿ Oct. 5: Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Round of 8 

  • ๐Ÿ Oct. 12: South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
  • ๐Ÿ Oct. 19: YellaWood 500 at Talladega Speedway
  • ๐Ÿ Oct. 26: XFINITY 500 at Martinsville Speedway

NASCAR Championship Race

The NASCAR Cup Series Race Championship will be held on Nov. 2, 2025, at the Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona.

NASCAR Cup Series Championship: NASCAR Championship Odds 2025

  • ๐Ÿ“… When: Nov. 2, 2025 (3 p.m. ET)
  • ๐Ÿ“ Where: Phoenix Raceway (Avondale, Ariz.)
  • ๐Ÿ“บ How to Watch: NBC, MRN, SiriusXM
  • ๐Ÿ† 2024 Winner: Joey Logano

For the title contenders in NASCARโ€™s top series, it all comes down to this. NASCARโ€™s playoff whittles the postseason field down to four final drivers, and the highest finisher among that group on the one-mile oval takes home the championship.

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Here are the Top 10 odds for 2025's NASCAR Cup Series Championship, according to DraftKings:

๐Ÿฅ‡Christopher Bell +550
Kyle Larson +550
William Byron +600
Ryan Blaney +650
Denny Hamlin +750
Joey Logano  +850
Tyler Reddick +850
Chase Elliott +1100
Chase Briscoe +1800
Kyle Busch +2200
Ty Gibbs +2200
โœ… Odds Last Updated: June 6, 2025

With 40 points, Joey Logano won the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race in 2024, where he led 107 of 312 laps.

North Carolina NASCAR Races to Bet On

There are two active NASCAR tracks in North Carolina: the Charlotte Motor Speedway and the North Wilkesboro Speedway. The Charlotte Motor Speedway will host the Coca-Cola 600 on May 25.

NASCAR All-Star Race

  • ๐Ÿ“… When: May 18, 2025 (8 p.m. ET)
  • ๐Ÿ“ Where: North Wilkesboro Speedway (North Wilkesboro, N.C.)
  • ๐Ÿ“บ How to Watch: FS1, SiriusXM, MRN
  • ๐Ÿ† 2025 Winner: Christopher Bell

This year's NASCAR All-Star race was held in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The first-ever All-Star competition was held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1985 and continued in Charlotte from 1987 to 2019. Christopher Bell took home first at this year's NASCAR All-Star race.

NASCAR Coca-Cola 600

  • ๐Ÿ“… When: May 25, 2025 (6 p.m. ET)
  • ๐Ÿ“ Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway (Concord, N.C.)
  • ๐Ÿ“บ How to Watch: Prime, PRN, SiriusXM
  • ๐Ÿ† 2024 Winner: Christopher Bell

The 600 is a Memorial Day weekend tradition in Charlotte since 1960. A crown jewel of the sport, the Coca-Cola 600 runs from late afternoon into evening, forcing drivers to adjust to changing track conditions as well as the distance of NASCARโ€™s longest race.

NASCAR Bank of America ROVAL 400

  • ๐Ÿ“… When: Oct. 5, 2025 (3 p.m. ET)
  • ๐Ÿ“ Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway (Concord, N.C.)
  • ๐Ÿ“บ How to Watch: USA, PRN, SiriusXM
  • ๐Ÿ† 2024 Winner: Kyle Larson

The annual fall race in Charlotte was switched in 2018 to a โ€œROVALโ€ which incorporates the infield road course in addition to the four corners of the oval track. The result is a race with lots of action, all of it magnified by the eventโ€™s placement deep in the NASCAR Playoffs.

Recap the 2024 Bank of America ROVAL 400 odds.

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David Caraviello

Veteran motorsports expert David Caraviello is bringing his knowledge of NASCAR odds and drivers to BetCarolina.com. He has covered major NASCAR Cup Series events, including the Daytona 500.

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