NASCAR Betting Odds Favor Kyle Larson for Bristol Race

Hendrick Motorsports driver seeks first win in nearly a year

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:03am

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson is the heavy favorite to win the upcoming Food City 500 race at Bristol Motor Speedway, despite not having won a race in nearly a year. Other top contenders include Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Ty Gibbs, who has finished in the top six in his last five races and was third at Bristol a year ago.

Why it matters

Larson's winless streak of 31 races is surprising given his success in Hendrick Motorsports equipment, and a victory at Bristol would end that drought. The race also features several other top drivers looking to break through, including young up-and-comer Ty Gibbs who has shown strong form at the Bristol short track.

The details

Kyle Larson is listed as the +375 favorite to win the Food City 500 at Bristol, followed by Denny Hamlin (+500), Christopher Bell (+650), and Ty Gibbs (+800). Gibbs, the 20-year-old Joe Gibbs Racing driver, has finished between fourth and sixth in his last five races and was third at Bristol a year ago, making him an intriguing longshot pick. Other contenders include the Chases (Briscoe, Byron, Elliott) at +1200, Joey Logano at +1600, and a group of drivers at +3000 including Alex Bowman, Bubba Wallace, and Tyler Reddick.

  • Kyle Larson's last Cup Series win came on May 11, 2025 at Kansas.
  • The Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway is scheduled for Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Kyle Larson

A NASCAR Cup Series driver for Hendrick Motorsports who is the heavy favorite to win the upcoming race at Bristol Motor Speedway despite not having won a race in nearly a year.

Ty Gibbs

A 20-year-old NASCAR driver for Joe Gibbs Racing who has finished in the top six in his last five races and was third at Bristol a year ago, making him an intriguing longshot pick for the upcoming race.

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What they’re saying

“Normally, +100000 is where these things top out. Is it worth a buck or two? Well, it's probably better than using those bills to light a Marlboro.”

— Ken Willis, Author

What’s next

Drivers will compete in the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The takeaway

Kyle Larson's winless streak of 31 races is surprising given his success in Hendrick Motorsports equipment, and a victory at Bristol would end that drought. The race also features several other top drivers looking to break through, including young up-and-comer Ty Gibbs who has shown strong form at the Bristol short track.