Hamlin the Favorite, Logano the Challenger at 2021 GEICO 500 Odds

By: Anas

Posted: April 23, 2021

Updated: April 23, 2021

Hamlin deserves a win after such a great season
Logano finished third at Toyota Owners 400
Bowman might make another big upset

The tenth race of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, GEICO 500 is just around the corner. It promises an exciting battle between this season's top drivers such as Hamlin, Logano, Bowman, etc. According to the bookies, Hamlin leads the Geico 500 odds to finally get his first race win. However, he will likely face a tough challenge from a number of great drivers. The 2021 NASCAR Geico 500 is taking place at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama on 25 April. Talladega is known for exciting racing, big wrecks, and close finishes. For this season, the race promises to be no different than the previous years. It will likely give the fans a tight contest with breathtaking fights by some talented drivers. Overall Hamlin remains the clear favorite according to online sportsbooks in the United States. However, that can be certain only on paper. On the track, so many surprises can easily emerge as per Geico 500 odds.

Hamlin deserves a win after such a great performance

Joe Gibbs Racing’s driver Denny Hamlin is coming off a difficult second-place finish at Toyota Owners 400 in Richmond. His loss in the last few laps left everyone wondering, including Hamlin, of what had to be done for him to capture the victory. Of course, this was not his first strong performance without a win. He had seven top-five finishes of the year. In Richmond, Hamlin won the first two stages of the race. He was dominant leading 207 laps out of 400. But, by the end of the race, he was only able to get second place. The bright side of that race and all previous ones is that Hamlin proved to be the most consistent driver of 2021. Therefore, he certainly deserves to be on top of Geico 500 odds with a +700 value to win as per Bet365 Sportsbook.

Logano has been a strong challenger throughout the season

Team Penske’s Joey Logano is coming off third place behind Bowman and Hamlin at Toyota Owners 400. He had a good start of the season, finishing in the top 10 in all races but two. What is more, he has one trophy in his hands from his impressive win at the Food City Dirt Race back on 29 March. Logano is no stranger to the Geico 500. In fact, he won this particular race in 2018. Will he capture another win at Talladega? It is certainly possible with +900 odds.

Can Bowman wildly capture another win?

Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman was not among the favorites to win at Toyota Owners 400. But, this is the exciting part of NASCAR. You can never know who will make an upset. Bowman surprisingly came out as the man of the race for 12 laps. Thus, he rightfully took home the checkered flag. It is his first Cup Series victory of the season. Most online sportsbook news sites in the United States suggest it is unlikely for Bowman to get back-to-back wins. But, as he was capable of making an upset in Richmond he may do it again at Talladega with +2000 odds.

Geico 500 odds on the underdogs

There are several drivers ready to compete who have won this race before. Brad Keselowski is one of them who won the Geico 500 three times e. His odds are +1000 to get a fourth win. Chase Elliott the 2020 Championship winner was also victorious at the Geico 500 two years ago. He still did not win a race in 2021, but his value is +1000 to do it in Lincoln. The third underdog to watch for is Martin Treux Jr. who won two races in 2021. He followed up his latest victory with a fifth-place finish at the Toyota Owners 400. Treux Jr. has been very impressive so far and he can easily get a third race victory with +2000.