Race for the Chase
The regular season is over…the field of 16 is set for the inaugural elimination format in this year’s chase. Jeff Gordon enters as a slight favorite over defending champion Jimmie Johnson. Gordon’s odds are a fraction of what was available before the year when he was listed at 15-1 compared to the paltry 7-2 available right now. In addition to Gordon’s quest to become champion again his closest competition will come from Johnson (4-1), Brad K (5-1), Kevin Harvick 5-1, and Joey Logano (8-1). Despite being listed at 6-1, I refuse to believe Dale is a viable threat to win the title despite his 3 wins earlier this season (2 came at Pocono). We covered all of this yesterday on Race Hub…stay tuned all fall as we look to break down each individual race while also seeking value in the new chase format.
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Complete list of updated odds from the Westgate Superbook
JIMMIE JOHNSON 4
KYLE BUSCH 12
MATT KENSETH 12
DENNY HAMLIN 18
BRAD KESELOWSKI 4
KASEY KAHNE 20
JEFF GORDON 7-2
DALE EARNHARDT JR 7
KEVIN HARVICK 5
KURT BUSCH 25
JOEY LOGANO 8
CARL EDWARDS 100
GREG BIFFLE 200
RYAN NEWMAN 200
FIELD 500
