Creed Looks to Continue Darlington Success in O'Reilly Series Race

Top DFS picks and betting insights for the Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:19am

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The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to Darlington Raceway this weekend for the Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200. Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, and Ross Chastain are among the Cup drivers expected to compete, but Sheldon Creed looks like a strong value play in DFS contests. Creed has finished in the top 10 in five of his seven career races at the challenging "Lady in Black."

Why it matters

Darlington is one of the most unique and challenging tracks on the NASCAR calendar, and the presence of several top Cup drivers makes this a must-watch event for O'Reilly Series fans. Identifying the right value plays to pair with the high-priced stars will be crucial for DFS success.

The details

The top DFS picks and best bets for the Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 include Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Justin Allgaier, and Ross Chastain in the top tier. In the second tier, Austin Hill, Sam Mayer, and Sheldon Creed stand out. Creed in particular looks underpriced at $8,000 on DraftKings given his strong history at Darlington. In the head-to-head matchup market, Corey Day (-120) over Nick Sanchez and Carson Kvapil (-120) over Taylor Gray are two recommended plays.

  • The Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 will take place on Sunday, March 23, 2026.
  • Kyle Larson won the most recent O'Reilly Series race at Las Vegas on March 14, 2026.

The players

Kyle Larson

A full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver who has also competed in select O'Reilly Series races, winning one of them this season.

Christopher Bell

A full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver who has found success in the O'Reilly Series, winning the pole in each of his last two races at Darlington.

Sheldon Creed

A young driver who has finished in the top 10 in five of his seven career O'Reilly Series races at Darlington Raceway.

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