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Clash at the Coliseum Predictions, NASCAR Picks & Odds 2024: Larson a Lock in L.A.?

Lewis Ulmer

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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Light Clash at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on Feb. 6, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Light Clash at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on Feb. 6, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images via AFP.

Our top predictions and picks for the 2024 Clash at the Coliseum are based on the most favorable NASCAR betting odds, highlighting Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch, and Denny Hamlin as the top contenders.

NASCAR has returned, in a way.

While the Clash at the Coliseum is just an exhibition race, NASCAR bettors can still find value in the event, which is filled with controversy and excitement.

What makes it controversial is that the track length is just a quarter of a mile, redefining what constitutes a short-track circuit. Bettors should focus on drivers who excel on tracks shorter than a mile.

This should be relatively easy, as there are only three events of this nature, with two taking place at the same track. By utilizing the 2023 short-track results, we can make informed predictions for the first exhibition of the season.

Below are our top predictions and picks for the 2024 Clash at the Coliseum, with odds sourced from our preferred sports betting apps. Our confidence in each pick is rated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars.

2024 Clash at the Coliseum predictions

  • Kyle Larson +950 (via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Joey Logano +1200 (via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Martin Truex Jr +1000 (via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐
  • Denny Hamlin +1000 (via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐
  • Chris Buescher +2500 (via DraftKings) ⭐⭐

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Clash at the Coliseum odds 2024

NameDraftKingsBetMGMCaesarsbet365
Kyle Larson+900+1000  +950+900
Kyle Busch+900 ❄️ +1000+1000+1000
Denny Hamlin+900 ❄️+1000+1000+1000
Martin Truex Jr+1000 +900+750 ❄️+900
William Byron+1200 +1100+1100+1000 ❄️
Joey Logano+1200+1100+1100+1200
Brad Keselowski+1200 ❄️+1600 +1400+1400
Ryan Blaney+1400 +1100+1100+1000 ❄️
Christopher Bell+1400 +1300+900 ❄️+1200
Chase Elliott+1400+1300 ❄️+1500 +1400

Clash at the Coliseum picks

Kyle Larson +950 (via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Caesars has the best odds on Kyle Larson, a strong contender in Los Angeles and one of NASCAR’s most reliable short-track drivers. Larson emerged victorious in two out of three short-track races in 2023.

Joey Logano +1200 (via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Joey Logano has the best odds among the contenders at 12/1 on bet365. He has already won in Los Angeles and is one of only two winners since the exhibition was relocated a few years ago.

The experienced driver showcased his skills on the short-track, placing in the top five in two out of the three short-track races in 2023. He came in second behind Larson in Martinsville and finished fourth in the second race in Richmond.

Martin Truex Jr. +1000 (via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐

Martin Truex Jr., a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, is one of the few to have won at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum. This is significant because Joe Gibbs Racing has an impressive track record at this event, winning three out of the last four years and six out of the last 10.

Truex Jr. achieved a top-three finish in Martinsville in 2023. He is the favored driver with Caesars, and Truex has odds in the triple digits at all other betting sites except DraftKings.

Denny Hamlin +1000 (via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐

Hamlin, a member of the Joe Gibbs Racing team, is known for his consistency on the NASCAR circuit, particularly on short tracks where he achieved two top-five finishes last season.

He came in fourth place behind Truex Jr. at Martinsville, and Hamlin finished second after Chris Buescher in the second Richmond race.

Chris Buescher +2500 (via DraftKings) ⭐⭐

This is a strong contender to keep an eye on, as Chris Buescher had a breakout year in 2023. He secured victories in three of the last five regular-season races, and is aiming to continue his success as a short-track winner from the previous year.

While the motivation may not be as strong for an exhibition race, it’s still worth considering the opportunity to bet on last year’s Richmond winner and one of the biggest surprises of 2023 at 25/1 odds. It could be a good long shot to take a chance on.

Clash at the Coliseum info

  • Date: Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024
  • Location: L.A. Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
  • Weather: 58 F, Rain
  • How to watch: FOX – 8 p.m. ET
  • Defending winner: Martin Truex Jr

The picks for Clash at the Coliseum were made on Friday at 1:55 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Lewis Ulmer
Lewis Ulmer has been working in sports media for 15 years covering over 30 different leagues and betting events. He is a former Editorial Production Manager, Digital Content Producer, and statistician for various betting entities and organizations such as Spectrum Sports and Stats Perform, LLC. He has appeared on VSIN and BetMGM Tonight to share his wide range of sports betting knowledge.