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Daytona 500 Picks: Race Specials Odds & Predictions (Feb 15)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
Just as the dust settles on the Super Bowl, another of the big betting events on the U.S. calendar creeps into sight.
This weekend will be all about the illustrious Daytona 500, kicking off the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. BetUS has bettors covered that are looking for unique betting angles, and the race specials and our Daytona 500 picks can be found below.
Daytona 500 Specials Odds
Winning Car Number: Odd or Even
Winning Car Color
Will There Be A First-Time Winner?
Will There Be A Last-Lap Pass For The Win?
Total Caution Flags
If you’re looking for a full race preview, find our Daytona 500 picks here.
Daytona 500 Specials Picks
There are few more exciting motorsport events on the U.S. calendar than the Daytona 500. Annually, capacity crowds attend the opening race of the Cup Series at Daytona Beach, with the winning driver crowned following 500 miles and 200 laps of the circuit.
One of the best betting angles will be for a first-time winner of the Daytona 500. Repeat victors in the world-famous race are a rarity, with William Byron joining a select group to win the race in back-to-back editions in 2025. However, the trend of shock winners could return in 2026.
There is also value in siding with the total number of caution flags being over 7.5. Flags are common throughout the race, with one of the most iconic editions coming back in 2011 when a record 16 cautions were flagged.
However, on average, between seven and ten cautions are likely in the Daytona 500, meaning that odds of -190 on over 7.5 is a solid betting angle this weekend.
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