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NASCAR: Xfinity 500 Odds, Preview, and Picks (Nov 3)
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Analysis & key factors
- Final race of the Round of 8 in the NASCAR playoffs is staged at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday
- NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race set for next Sunday at Phoenix Raceway
The end of the NASCAR Cup Series schedule is upon us, with this weekendâs Xfinity 500 forming the penultimate race of the season, and the final race in the round of eight stage. Intense pressure will be on the leading contenders, as they bid to ensure their spot in the championship race.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET
- Where: Martinsville Speedway, Virginia
- How To Watch: NBC
Odds
| Driver | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kyle Larson | +450 |
| Denny Hamlin | +500 |
| Ryan Blaney | +600 |
| William Byron | +700 |
| Chase Elliott | +850 |
| Christopher Bell | +1200 |
| Chase Briscoe | +1600 |
| Martin Truex Jr | +1600 |
Race Preview
The Xfinity 500 forms the penultimate race of the NASCAR Cup Series schedule this season. The race has been contested since 1949, and it will cover a total distance of 263 miles. Overall, 500 laps of the Martinsville Speedway will be covered, with each of the first two stages consisting of 130 laps apiece.
Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and Richard Petty are all tied for the most race victories with six. Hendrick Motorsports is the dominant team with 18 victories, while Chevrolet has been the winning manufacturer on 32 occasions.
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Christopher Bell holds the narrow advantage in the Driversâ Championship at this late stage. He currently sits top of the standings after finishing fourth in the Straight Talk Wireless 400. His consistency this term has been eye-catching, finishing in the top five in seven of the last ten races.
William Byron moved up to second in the standings last weekend after taking sixth. However, he is winless in the post-season, despite finishing on the podium on three occasions. Tyler Reddick was the race winner last weekend, and he is now within striking distance of the top of the standings.
Xfinity 500 Picks
There is no shortage of chances in the Xfinity 500 this weekend. However, Christopher Bell could be the standout pick to land a fourth victory of the season to tighten his grip on top spot in the Driversâ Championship.
Free Pick:
- Christopher Bell
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