NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET: Kyle Larson’s Top Odds, Predictions & Best Bets At Kansas Speedway

Can the NASCAR Cup Series deliver another Kansas Speedway classic?

In 2023, Denny Hamlin took out Kyle Larson on the final lap to claim the race title. Hamlin and Larson battled over the final 50-plus laps. Hamlin raced up to and nudged the No. 5 Chevrolet’s right front, causing Larson to lose control of an event he dominated. He ended up P2, but was not pleased after leading a race-high 85 laps.

“I haven’t seen a replay,” Larson said, as reported by NASCAR.com. “Obviously, he was side-drafting really aggressively, like he would. He was touching me, it felt like, and it had me really out of control. I wish we could …”

As Larson attempted to complete his thought, a pit-lane fight broke out between Ross Chastain and Noah Gragson.

What can we expect Sunday in the second of three Round of 12 events?

Below, we’ll preview the top storylines heading into Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET, go over the odds, and give our best bets for the 31st race on the 2025 NASCAR schedule.

DENNY HAMLIN WINS AT KANSAS AFTER AN EPIC BATTLE WITH KYLE LARSON! pic.twitter.com/2wfK5BnhVm

— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 7, 2023

NASCAR Cup Series’ Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET Storylines

• Why is Ryan Blaney not a superstar? The 2023 series champion won for the third at New Hampshire Motor Speedway last Sunday, marking the fourth time he accomplished the feat in five seasons. He is competing for a third consecutive Championship 4 appearance.
• William Byron collected his first top-10 finish in eight outings at the “Magic Mile.” The regular-season champion ranks No. 2 in the playoff standings, 47 points above the cutoff with two races left in the Round of 12.
• Don’t overlook Chase Elliott, the popular 2020 titleholder. Rallying from a No. 27 qualifying run to place P5 last Sunday, secured four playoff points after compiling just four during the first round. Elliott ranks No. 7, 14 points above the cutoff.

Chase Elliott congratulated his friend, Ryan Blaney, after his victory at New Hampshire🦞

📸:NHMS pic.twitter.com/mE4eHINCC2

— Sportskeeda NASCAR (@NASCARatSK) September 23, 2025

Hollywood Casino 400 Presented By ESPN BET Odds

Here are the NASCAR Cup Series drivers’ odds for the Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway, according to FanDuel Sportsbook:

*-Odds current at time of publication

Hollywood Casino 400 Presented By ESPN BET Predictions and Picks

Here are our best NASCAR Cup Series bets for the Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway:

Kyle Larson (+340)

During a week when Larson fell out of the top sports-betting spot to win his season drivers’ title, the 2021 champ could earn it back following his third win at Kansas since 2022. He is favored to win Sunday.

Denny Hamlin (+650)

After wrecking his teammate, Ty Gibbs, last Sunday, Hamlin will focus on deflecting attention by returning to Victory Lane, like he did at the 1.5-mile track in 2023, breaking a 33-race winless skid.

Ross Chastain (+1800)

Chastain has endured a colorful Kansas history. He wins there. He fights there. Can the longshot pull off an upset?

Here's what happened on pit road between @NoahGragson and @RossChastain. pic.twitter.com/MMcOLASlgq

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 7, 2023