Coke Zero Sugar 400 Predictions, Odds & Longshots Picks

Chris Buescher races to win the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.

•  The 2024 Coke Zero Sugar 400 takes place this Saturday at Daytona International Speedway
•  Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, and Joey Logano are co-favorites in the NASCAR odds for this unpredictable event
•  Below, see NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 predictions, odds, and longshot picks

Daytona International Speedway’s high banks are set to host the 2024 Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday night (August 24th). The latest NASCAR at Daytona odds favor Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, and Joey Logano.

This NASCAR Cup Series race is known for being unpredictable, making it a must-watch for racing fans and sports bettors. The green flag drops at 7:30 PM ET, and you can watch it live on NBC.

We’ve made our predictions for the Coke Zero Sugar 400, finding the best value on the board for Daytona.

NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 Odds

Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, and Joey Logano lead the pack at +1200, suggesting a 7.7% probability for each driver to take the checkered flag.

Odds as of Aug. 23, at BetMGM Sportsbook. Sign up with the BetMGM promo code to wager on Saturday’s race. 

NASCAR Daytona Predictions

It’s no shock to find Hamlin, Blaney, and Logano leading the odds. Hamlin’s track record at Daytona is unmatched, with three Daytona 500 victories and an impressive 676 laps led, more than any other active driver. His skill in navigating the draft and staying out of trouble makes him a consistent threat at this track.

Blaney, last year’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 winner, has also proven his superspeedway skills with three wins at Talladega. His recent success at Daytona and overall drafting abilities make him a strong bet at +1200.

Logano, the 2015 Daytona 500 champion, has consistently performed well at the superspeedway, leading laps in 11 consecutive Daytona races. The 34-year-old’s ability to collaborate with teammates and execute decisive moves in the closing laps makes him a dangerous competitor.

Among the other favorites, Brad Keselowski (+1300) and William Byron (+1600) deserve respect. Keselowski, who won the 2016 Coke Zero Sugar 400, boasts an impressive six victories at Talladega, showcasing his superspeedway skills.

Meanwhile, Byron, the current Daytona 500 champion, has demonstrated his ability with two wins each at Daytona and Atlanta. Making NASCAR at Daytona predictions is always difficult, but some of these racers are proven commodities at this track.

NASCAR at Daytona Picks:

• Ryan Blaney top-3 finish (+340)
• Brad Keselowski to win (+1300)
• William Byron top-five finish (+225)

NASCAR  Daytona Longshots

While the favorites attract the most attention, Daytona often produces surprise winners, creating opportunities for profitable longshot bets.

Bubba Wallace (+1600) is one to watch. He has finished second at Daytona three times and has the best average finish (12.4) of any active driver with at least five starts. His aggressive style could pay off in the wild final laps. “Bubba’s” ability to draft well and stay near the front makes him a good bet at +1600.

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Corey LaJoie (+4500) has done better than expected at Daytona, finishing fourth in the 2024 Daytona 500 and tenth in the 2023 Coke Zero Sugar 400. LaJoie is good at avoiding crashes and taking advantage of chances, which makes him a good value bet at his current odds.

Finally, Todd Gilliland (+5000) is another longshot to consider. The Front Row Motorsports driver has quietly impressed on superspeedways this year, qualifying fourth at Atlanta and third at Talladega. Gilliland’s growing confidence and improving drafting abilities make him my value pick for a surprise top-5 finish.

Nascar Daytona Longshot Picks:

• Bubba Wallace to win (+1600)
• Corey LaJoie top-10 finish (450)
• Todd Gilliland top-5 finish (+1200)

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