Following the Homestead-Miami Round of 8 event Oct. 27, BetOnline Sportsbook tagged driver Ryan Blaney (+2500) with seventh-ranked odds to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship.
Entering Sunday’s Championship 4 race at Phoenix Raceway, Blaney (+225) drew the best odds in his effort to win back-to-back titles. A Cup pilot has not claimed consecutive championships since Jimmie Johnson captured five straight (2006-10). Before Johnson, Jeff Gordon won Winston Cup titles in 1997 and ‘98.
The odds remain tight among the other three final four drivers: William Byron (+250), Joey Logano (+285) and Tyler Reddick (+300). Logano earned circuit championships in 2018 and ‘22.
Following the Homestead-Miami race, event winner Reddick emerged as the betting favorite, but his odds fell after a P34 at Martinsville.
Team Penske appears to be the team to beat.
With Blaney and Logano in the final four field, the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization, which became the 16th garage to win consecutive cups, has a chance to compete in a dramatic second-half comeback.
Team Penske’s three drivers, including Austin Cindric, failed to visit Victory Lane until Cindric won at St. Louis on June 2. Over the past 21 races, however, the organization earned seven wins, including two of the past three playoff outings.
Keeping it classic. pic.twitter.com/PziCGpY6Qy
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) November 5, 2024
NASCAR Officials Issue Penalties To Trio Of Drivers
After reviewing the controversial finish of last Sunday’s Xfinity Series at Martinsville Speedway, NASCAR officials issued team penalties to Ross Chastain, Austin Dillon and Bubba Wallace.
For their actions, the crew chief, spotter and a team executive from each garage will be suspended for the final race. Plus, the teams lost 50 driver points and each driver and car owner were fined $100,000.
None of the drivers are involved in the Championship 4 race.
NASCAR penalized the three teams involved in manipulating the finish of Sunday’s playoff race.
◽️ Bubba Wallace
◽️ Austin Dillon
◽️ Ross ChastainThe drivers weren't suspended, but each team was issued suspensions, fines and points penalties.
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) November 6, 2024
NASCAR Cup Series Championship Odds
Here is an early look at the drivers’ odds for capturing the NASCAR Cup Series championship odds, according to BetOnline Sportsbook:
| Driver |
NASCAR Cup Series Championship Odds |
|---|---|
| Ryan Blaney | +225 |
| William Byron | +250 |
| Joey Logano | +285 |
| Tyler Reddick | +300 |
*-Odds current at time of publication
