NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter 301 at New Hampshire Odds and Best Bets: Truex Jr. Takes Pole With 5 Drivers Tied for the Shortest Odds

The 20th race of the NASCAR Cup Series season will take place at Loudon, New Hampshire at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Aric Almirola won the event last season, and he will take his underdog status into the race on Sunday afternoon.

New Hampshire is a flat, one-mile oval that creates difficulty in passing. Getting a good starting position is one of the keys to success. Martin Truex Jr. is on the pole after a fantastic qualifying run, and he will have a chance to win his first race of the season and lock himself into the playoffs.

Five drivers are tied for the shortest odds to win this weekend. Martin Truex Jr., Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, and Chase Elliott are all +750 according to BetOnline.

NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter 301 at New Hampshire Betting Odds

Odds are via BetOnline.

• Ryan Blaney +750
• Denny Hamlin +750
• Kyle Busch +750
• Chase Elliott +750
• Martin Truex Jr. +750
• Joey Logano +850
• William Byron +950
• Kevin Harvick +1000
• Kyle Larson +1100
• Christopher Bell +1200
• Ross Chastain +1300
• Aric Almirola +1400
• Chase Briscoe +2300
• Tyler Reddick +2500
• Daniel Suarez +2500
• Bubba Wallace +2800
• Alex Bowman +3000
• Kurt Busch +3000
• Michael McDowell +7000
• Austin Cindric +7000
• Brad Keselowski +7000
• Erik Jones +10000
• Chris Buescher +10000
• Austin Dillon +10000
• Ty Dillon +20000
• Justin Haley +20000
• Corey Lajoie +20000
• B.J. McLeod +20000
• A.J. Allmendinger +20000
• Harrison Burton +20000
• Josh Bilicki +20000
• Todd Gilliland +20000
• Cole Custer +20000
• Ricky Stenhouse Jr. +20000
• J.J. Yeley +20000
• Cody Ware +20000

NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Best Bets

With 5 drivers tied for the favorite this weekend, it will be a challenge picking the best option. The track has had a history of underdog winners, including last season when Aric Almirola punched his ticket to the playoffs with his only win of the season.

Almirola is a solid option at +1400, as he is living as an underdog this season. He will most likely have to win to make it into the playoffs, so defending his title is the first thing on his mind. The return is also good if he can make it to victory lane, as he is almost double the odds of the favorites.

Martin Truex Jr. is another good pick, even though he has the shortest odds. He still hasn’t found victory lane this season, but he is sitting in the best position at a track that has a history for being tough to pass and maneuver. He was the only driver this weekend to post a sub-30 second lap in qualifying.

Ross Chastain is another underdog pick this weekend at +1300. He hasn’t seemed like an underdog at any point this season, so the value is at an all-time high for Sunday. He runs well at short tracks, and he has 3 straight Top 5 finishes, including 2nd place last week. He could provide a big payout if you play your cards right.

Finally, the long shot pick this week has to be Brad Keselowski. He has had his worst season in the Cup Series this year and is currently 30th in the points. However, he led over 50 laps in the event last year and finished in the Top 3. The only shot he has at his second Cup Title is to win a bunch of races down the stretch. It would have to start this week, and at +7000, his chances are slim but not impossible.

NASCAR at New Hampshire Prediction and Pick

Ambetter 301 Prediction: Martin Truex Jr. to win (+750 at BetOnline)

Truex has the pole, and he has been quick in practice and qualifying. Even though he is a. good lock for the playoffs, he hasn’t punched his ticket yet. This weekend will provide the best opportunity to post a win before the playoffs start at the end of next month.

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