NASCAR Odds and Picks for the Coke Zero Sugar 400: Expect the Unexpected in the Regular-Season Finale

Discover which driver will secure the remaining playoff spot in Daytona by checking out our predictions and preview for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 NASCAR race.

The decision to end the NASCAR regular season at the Daytona Superspeedway was a brilliant choice by the schedule makers. Known for its unpredictable and exciting racing, Daytona offers a unique challenge for drivers. When it comes to picking race winners, it’s more about rooting for your favorite driver rather than relying on statistics and track history.

However, it is worth noting that there are certain drivers who have a proven track record of success on these types of tracks. It may be wise to focus on these drivers when placing bets. Additionally, with the playoffs set to begin next week, any bet could potentially pay off, making for an exciting and unpredictable race ahead.

Our NASCAR predictions for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 are based on the odds from DraftKings, FanDuel, and Barstool.

Information on the Coke Zero Sugar 400

Location: Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, FLDate: Saturday, August 27th at 7 p.m. ETBroadcast: NBC and PeacockCurrent title holder: Ryan Blaney

Odds for the Coke Zero Sugar 400

Picks for the Coke Zero Sugar 400

Which driver will emerge victorious in the Coke Zero Sugar 400?

Hamlin (+1200)

Despite the uncertainties this week, Denny Hamlin brings a reassuring track record of success to the table. In his last 11 races at Daytona, the No. 11 car has clinched two wins and five top-10 finishes.

Over the past three seasons, Hamlin has consistently performed well on superspeedways. He secured three consecutive poles at Talladega, winning one race and earning three top-10 finishes during that time.

This season, he has achieved two victories, seven top-10 finishes, and five top-5 finishes driving his FedEx Toyota. Although he struggled at superspeedways with a 37th place finish at the Daytona 500 and an 18th place finish at Talladega, he has managed to secure three top-10 finishes in the last six races, including two top-5 finishes.

Logano (+1300)

Joey Logano has struggled in superspeedway racing throughout his career, with an average finish of just under 18th place in his 54 total starts on this type of track. However, it is important to note that this statistic is somewhat skewed, as he has been involved in wrecks and failed to finish in five of the last 11 races on superspeedways.

Logano has started inside the top 10 nine times since 2015. He secured his only career win on this track after starting in fifth place.

Logano has consistently finished in the top six in the past four races and has managed to move up to the front of the pack from outside the top 15 in the last two weeks. It is also worth mentioning that a Ford has won the last three races on this track.

Gibbs (+4000)

A rookie has already claimed victory on this track earlier this season, with Austin Cindric showing that anyone can win at Daytona by taking the checkered flag in February. This week, Ty Gibbs will make his track debut, stepping in once more for the injured Kurt Busch. The full-time Xfinity series driver has five wins on the junior circuit this year.

Gibbs has started five races in the No. 45 car, achieving a top-10 finish and three finishes inside the top 20. He has impressed by running 266 laps within the top 15 against the top drivers in the sport. If he can find the right line this Saturday, it could result in his first career win in the Cup Series.

Where can you place bets on the Coke Zero Sugar 400?

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Picks for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 were made on August 24, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. ET.