Kyle Larson Opens As Clear Favorite For NASCAR FireKeepers Casino 400 In Michigan

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This weekend marks the highly anticipated comeback of the NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan International Speedway. On Sunday, drivers will be showcasing their skills in the thrilling FireKeepers Casino 400, the only race scheduled at MIS for the year 2021.

At 3 p.m., the green flag will be waved, and you can catch the live broadcast of the race on NBC Sports Network.

The odds for this race were announced on Tuesday morning. Let’s take a glimpse at the predictions made by oddsmakers.

Kyle Larson the clear favorite

Kyle Larson emerges as the frontrunner for the NASCAR race in Michigan scheduled for Sunday.

Larson is listed at +300 to win by both BetMGM Sportsbook and PointsBet Sportsbook.

Chase Elliott, Kyle Busch, and Martin Truex Jr. are all given equal odds of +700 by BetMGM.

Elliott is listed at +800, Truex Jr. at +850, and both Busch and Kevin Harvick at +900 according to PointsBet.

NASCAR Cup Series leader hits Michigan on a hot streak

In spite of a challenging period in 2020, Kyle Larson has successfully made a comeback.

During a virtual race last season, the experienced driver was suspended for a significant duration after uttering a racial slur on a livestream.

With the 10-race playoffs approaching, he joined Hendrick Motorsports in 2021 and currently holds the top position in the Cup standings, with only a handful of races left.

Larson has been exceptional this season, claiming an impressive five victories, securing 13 top-five finishes, and achieving 17 top-10 finishes in 2021. In the race for season points, he has established a substantial lead of nearly 200 points over the other Cup Series winners this year.

In the last 13 races, Larson has achieved a top-three finish in nine of them, including four victories.

Larson’s track record at MIS speaks for itself, with three victories under his belt.

Brad Keselowski pursues home victory

Brad Keselowski makes his last appearance at his hometown track, driving the No. 2 car.

Keselowski is leaving Team Penske to join Roush Fenway Racing in a minority ownership capacity.

His last season with Penske is not going as well as expected. He has only managed to secure one victory so far and has achieved just nine top-10 finishes throughout the year. Although he still qualifies for the playoffs with this performance, it is a noticeable decline in wins compared to previous seasons.

Throughout his career, Keselowski has yearned for a NASCAR victory at his beloved Michigan track, MIS. However, despite his best efforts, he has fallen short a staggering 22 times. Despite numerous close calls and multiple second-place finishes, the elusive checkered flag has continued to elude him.

Keselowski has been given odds of +1400 to win Sunday’s race according to oddsmakers.

Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin seek first win

As they make their way to MIS, Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin, who have been regarded as some of NASCAR’s finest drivers for several years, are yet to secure a victory in 2021.

Despite being in favorable positions to secure playoff berths due to their season-long points, their playoff chances could be affected if other drivers who haven’t won any races manage to clinch victories.

Currently, Hamlin occupies the 14th position due to the absence of a victory, which is necessary to qualify within the top 16. However, if points were solely based on performance, he would securely hold the second spot. Throughout the year, he has achieved an impressive record of 12 top-five finishes and 16 top-10 finishes. As Sunday approaches, BetMGM offers Hamlin odds of +900 to win, while PointsBet places him at +1000.

Hamlin has emerged victorious multiple times in Michigan and is poised to be a strong contender once more during the upcoming weekend.

Harvick (+800/+900) is facing a heightened level of urgency as he currently holds a slim 95-point lead over the playoff cut line. If two drivers without a win manage to secure victories in the upcoming races, Harvick’s chances of staying in the playoffs would be in jeopardy.

In his last five races, the previous series champion failed to secure a position within the top five. Throughout this year, he has only managed to attain six top-five finishes.

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