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NASCAR: Food City 500 Odds, Preview, and Picks (Apr 13)
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The competitive action on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule continues this weekend, as the Food City 500 is set for Bristol Motor Speedway. A thrilling opening eight rounds have ensured that this season will be unpredictable, but which driver could be best placed to claim success in Tennessee?
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Bristol Motor Speedway, Tennessee
- How To Watch: FS1
Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kyle Larson | +450 |
| Denny Hamlin | +500 |
| Christopher Bell | +550 |
| Chase Elliott | +600 |
| Ryan Blaney | +800 |
| William Byron | +1200 |
| Chase Briscoe | +2000 |
| Bubba Wallace | +2000 |
Event Preview
The ninth race on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule for 2025 will take place at Bristol Motor Speedway this Sunday. This weekend’s race will be one of two races that are staged at the circuit this season, with the field covering a total distance of 266.5 miles on the concrete oval course.
Drivers will complete a total of 500 laps, with each of the opening two stages consisting of 125 laps. The remaining 250 laps will be covered in the final stage. Rusty Wallace holds the record for the most wins after claiming victories on six occasions.
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Denny Hamlin comes into the weekend as the defending champion, and he is also the in-form driver at this stage of the season. Hamlin has recorded victories in each of the last two races, which includes a victory in the Goodyear 400 last weekend. That run of form sees him sit second in the championship standings.
William Byron continues to prop up the table after winning the Daytona 500. Byron has finished second in two of the last six races, which included an excellent drive from pole position last Sunday.
Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson will be two other leading contenders to consider this weekend. The former has finished in the top ten in each of the last two races, and a first win of the campaign looks on the horizon.
Food City 500 Picks
Christopher Bell has been one of the most consistent drivers this season, winning three times, and achieving podium finishes on two further occasions. He should hold outstanding claims this weekend, and he already knows what it takes to win this race.
Free Pick:
- Christopher Bell
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