2026 NASCAR Cup Series Title Odds: Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson Tied as Favorites

The 2025 NASCAR season ended on a high note for champion Kyle Larson. 

For Denny Hamlin, it couldn't have ended worse, as the veteran driver watched his chances at securing his first title elude him once again.

Now that the league is returning to the 10-race Chase format, how will the 2026 season unfold?

Here are the latest odds for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Jan. 28.

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NASCAR Cup Series Championship 2026

Denny Hamlin: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)
Kyle Larson: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)
William Byron: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
Ryan Blaney: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
Christopher Bell: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)
Chase Elliott: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)
Chase Briscoe: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)
Tyler Reddick: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
Connor Zilisch: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Joey Logano: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Ross Chastain: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Kyle Busch: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Josh Berry: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Chris Buescher: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Carson Hocevar: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)

Bubba Wallace: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Alex Bowman: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Ty Gibbs: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Brad Keselowski: +6500 (bet $10 to win $660 total)
Austin Cindric: +6500 (bet $10 to win $660 total)
Ryan Preece: +6500 (bet $10 to win $660 total)
Austin Dillon: +13000 (bet $10 to win $1,310 total)
John Hunter Nemechek: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Erik Jones: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Daniel Suarez: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)

Cole Custer: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Cody Ware: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
AJ Allmendinger: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Zane Smith: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Ty Dillon: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Todd Gilliland: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Riley Herbst: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Noah Gragson: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Michael McDowell: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)

Total Race Wins:

Bowman
Over 0.5: -170 (bet $10 to win $15.88 total)
Under 0.5: +125 (bet$10 to win $22.50 total)

Cindric
Over 0.5: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
Under 0.5: -120 (bet $10 to win $18.33 total)

Dillon
Over 0.5: +145 (bet $10 to win $24.50 total)
Under 0.5: -200 (bet $10 to win $15 total)

Keselowski
Over 0.5: +100 (bet $10 to win $20 total)
Under 0.5: -135 (bet $10 to win $17.41 total)

Wallace
Over 0.5: -160 (bet $10 to win $16.25 total)
Under 0.5: +120 (bet $10 to win $22 total)

Hocevar
Over 0.5: +130 (bet $10 to win $23 total)
Under 0.5: -175 (bet $10 to win $15.71 total)

Briscoe
Over 2.5: -135 (bet $10 to win $17.41 total)
Under 2.5: +100 (bet $10 to win $20 total)

Elliott
Over 1.5: -120 (bet $10 to win $18.33 total)
Under 1.5: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)

Buescher
Over 0.5: -200 (bet $10 to win $15 total)
Under 0.5: +150 (bet $10 to win $25 total)

Bell
Over 3.5: +130 (bet $10 to win $23 total)
Under 3.5: -175 (bet $10 to win $15.71 total)

Hamlin
Over 3.5: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
Under 3.5: -120 (bet $10 to win $18.33 total)

Logano
Over 2.5: +135 (bet $10 to win $23.50 total)
Under 2.5: -190 (bet $10 to win $15.26 total)

Busch
Over 0.5: +150 (bet $10 to win $25 total)
Under 0.5: -200 (bet $10 to win $15 total)

Larson
Over 4.5: +135 (bet $10 to win $23.50 total)
Under 4.5: -190 (bet $10 to win $15.26 total)

Chastain
Over 1.5: +135 (bet $10 to win $23.50 total)
Under 1.5: -180 (bet $10 to win $15.56 total)

Blaney
Over 3.5: +135 (bet $10 to win $23.50 total)
Under 3.5: -185 (bet $10 to win $15.41 total)

Gibbs
Over 3.5: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total)
Under 3.5: -140 (bet $10 to win $17.14 total)

Here's insight from FOX Sports motorsports insider Bob Pockrass:

Denny Hamlin
+500 to win the Cup Championship

The driver who had the most wins last year and led until the final laps of the championship race will be a favorite in the new 10-race championship format. Many of the tracks in those 10 fit into Hamlin’s wheelhouse. I know, I know, every season begins with wondering if this year could be the year for Hamlin. This season? It really could be.

Chase Elliott
+850 to win the Cup Championship

Of all the drivers who could thrive in this new championship format that rewards consistency, Elliott possibly tops the list. He wrecked out of only two races last year, and he likes this format, which could go a long way when it comes to performance. Plus, Chevrolet has a new body that should result in improved results.

Brad Keselowski 
Over 0.5 wins

Is Keselowski going to win this year? He only has one win in the last four seasons, and he broke his leg in the offseason. So why should we expect him to win? He had four top-three finishes in the last 19 races of 2025. If he builds on that, he’ll run in the top three enough that he will find a way to earn a trophy.

Kyle Larson 
Under 4.5 wins

This is a tough one. Larson has only earned more than four wins just twice in his career. The Next Gen car makes things so even, that there is more parity. Getting to four wins seems so much more attainable than five, especially in a points system where the risk-vs-reward for a bold move is more dramatic.