Brad Keselowski had a tough start to the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season. After getting into back-to-back crashes to finish 33rd in his first two races, the 40-year-old plummeted in the early NASCAR Cup Series standings. Since then, Keselowski has three top-10 results, including two top-fives over his last six races, so how should you feel about using the 35-time Cup Series winner in NASCAR DFS lineups for the 2024 EchoPark Automotive 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET? The ninth race on the NASCAR schedule has another loaded NASCAR DFS driver pool including Denny Hamlin, William Byron and Martin Truex Jr.
Kyle Larson is the 4-1 favorite, so should you include him in your 2024 EchoPark Automotive DFS picks, or build a Texas NASCAR DFS strategy without the favorite to differentiate your lineup? Before locking in any NASCAR DFS picks for the EchoPark Automotive 400 on sites like DraftKings and FanDuel, be sure tocheck out the optimal NASCAR at Texas DFS strategy and advice from SportsLine's Mike McClure.
McClure has won over $2 million in his career as a daily Fantasy pro, and his NASCAR DFS driver pool, projections and advice can help you score a big win on Sunday.
McClure's model was red-hot in the 2023 season, nailing Martin Truex Jr.'s Clash win (20-1) as well as his win in New Hampshire (11-2), Joey Logano's Duel win (8-1), Kyle Busch's Fontana victory (10-1), Denny Hamlin's triumph in Kansas (6-1) and Kyle Larson's wins at Martinsville (6-1) and the NASCAR All-Star Race (13-2). The model correctly predicted winners in two playoff races as well, with Ryan Blaney scoring a 12-1 payout at Talladega and Larson winning at 9-2 in Las Vegas. It also impressively nailed five of Larson's wins during his historic season in 2021. All told, the model has nailed a whopping 18 winners since 2021 and nine last year alone.Anyone who followed its lead on those NASCAR picks saw huge returns.
Now, he's turned his attention to Sunday's EchoPark Automotive 400. He's only sharing his picks and NASCAR DFS driver pool here.
Top 2024 EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR DFS picks
For NASCAR at Texas, McClure is high on Tyler Reddick ($13,500 on FanDuel and $10,000 on DraftKings). Reddick placed seventh in the Cook Out 400 last weekend for his third straight top-10 result. It was also Reddick's fifth top-10 in his last six races, as he climbed to ninth in the NASCAR Cup Series standings after being involved in crashes in his first two races of the season.
Reddick won the EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in September 2022. He also finished second at his NASCAR Cup Series debut at the track in July 2020, as he's proven comfortable with the feel of the speedway. Reddick has finished 12th or better in three of his last four NASCAR at Texas races and given his success at the speedway along with finishing toward the top lately, McClure sees him as a strong asset for NASCAR DFS lineups.
Part of McClure's optimal NASCAR DFS strategy also includes rostering Ross Chastain ($10,000 on FanDuel and $9,200 on DraftKings). Chastain has finished no worse than 15th in seven straight races, including four top-seven results. The 31-year-old has won two races in each of his last two seasons and had a breakout 2022 campaign to finish second in the NASCAR Cup Series standings. He had 21 top-10 results in 2022 as one of the most consistent drivers in the NASCAR DFS driver pool and he followed that up with 14 top-10 results, including 10 top-fives, while placing ninth last season.
Chastain finished second in his last running at Texas Motor Speedway in the EchoPark Automotive 400 last September. He placed 13th in the EchoPark Automotive 500 in September 2022 as he showcases better results the more he runs on the track. Chastain is eighth in the NASCAR Cup Series standings with four top-10 finishes over his first eight races, making him an asset to NASCAR DFS lineups at a price tag that will still leave money for higher-priced picks in the NASCAR DFS driver pool.See which other drivers to roster here.
How to set 2024 NASCAR at Texas DFS lineups
McClure is also targeting an undervalued driver set to return plenty of value for his NASCAR DFS picks. He's in a prime position to make a run at the checkered flag and comes at a price that won't break the bank. You can see who it is, and every other pick, right here.
So what are the top NASCAR DFS picks for the EchoPark Automotive 400? And which value driver is a must-roster? Visit SportsLine now to see DFS millionaire Mike McClure's complete driver pool for DraftKings and FanDuel, and cash in big on NASCAR DFS.
FAQs
Kyle Larson is the 4-1 favorite in the latest 2024 EchoPark Automotive 400 odds, followed by Tyler Reddick (6-1), William Byron (7-1) and Denny Hamlin (7-1). Before setting any NASCAR DFS lineups for NASCAR at Texas 2024, you NEED to see what Mike McClure has to say.
Who are the odds for the Texas NASCAR race in 2024? ›
Kyle Larson is the 4-1 favorite in the 2024 EchoPark Automotive 400 odds. Tyler Reddick (6-1) and Denny Hamlin (7-1) round out the list of favorites for NASCAR at Texas, which is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET.
Does DraftKings have NASCAR? ›
Points will be awarded on DraftKings for finishing position, position differential, fastest laps and laps led. The driver who wins the race scores 45 fantasy points, while second gets 42 points, third gets 41 points and so on, at least through the top 10.
Is Fantasy NASCAR free? ›
Play the only fantasy NASCAR commissioner leagues on the web or mobile. Now you can create your own FREE league, invite friends to play and draft your team of winning drivers! Our NASCAR league manager is fully customizable, so you can create and run the league the way you want! Sign up now!
How is fantasy NASCAR scored? ›
Drivers will gain points as they move up in position and lose points as they drop in position. Finishing Position is defined as the driver's standing order at the end of the race. Disqualifications related to same-day post-race inspection will not change a driver's Finishing Position, Laps Led, or Fastest Laps stats.
Who has the best odds for the Texas NASCAR race? ›
Kyle Larson is the 4-1 favorite on the 2024 NASCAR at Texas odds board, while Tyler Reddick is 6-1. Larson won at this track twice in 2021 and won on another intermediate short track, Las Vegas, last month.
Which NASCAR driver does best at Texas Motor Speedway? ›
NASCAR Driver Averages at Texas Motor Speedway
| Driver | Avg Finish |
|---|
| 1 | William Byron | 3.3 |
| 2 | Brad Keselowski | 5.3 |
| 3 | Daniel Suarez | 8.8 |
| 4 | Chase Briscoe | 9.0 |
26 more rowsBest NASCAR betting sites for 2024
- BetMGM – Best NASCAR futures betting odds.
- DraftKings – Best for NASCAR props.
- FanDuel – Best app for NASCAR betting.
- Bet365 – Best for live NASCAR betting.
- Caesars Sportsbook – Largest range of NASCAR betting options.
- Fanatics Sportsbook – Best rewards program for NASCAR bettors.
Bettors who prefer daily fantasy sports can enjoy NASCAR as well. DraftKings and FanDuel, two of the biggest names in legal sports betting, started their businesses with DFS. They both continue to offer daily contests for NASCAR races.
Is DraftKings daily fantasy gambling? ›
Yes, daily fantasy sports is a type of gambling. Although it is not legally considered gambling (since it is perceived by the federal government to be based on skill rather than luck), it still involves wagering real money on unknown outcomes, which is the definition of gambling.
Teams pay a $4,300 “entry and inspection fee” to have their primary car approved for competition during a NASCAR weekend. If an inspected/approved car is wrecked beyond repair, the team must pay another $4,300 to have the backup car inspected and approved for competition.
Can you live bet on NASCAR? ›
Live betting on NASCAR helps you to diversify your bets. That means you could have a couple of bets before the race and a couple of bets once the race has started.
Who streams NASCAR for free? ›
The NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 race takes place at the World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, on Sunday, June 2, 2024, (6/2/24). How to watch: Fans can watch the event for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV stream. Both of these streaming services carry FS1.
How does NASCAR DFS work? ›
Each driver can earn up to 60 points on a race weekend, similar to NASCAR's official point system. Drivers who place within the top 10 at the stage breaks will be the only ones to receive bonus points, with the stage winner being awarded 10 points all the way down to the 10th-place finisher being awarded one point.
How does Fanduel score NASCAR? ›
Finishing Position
The first place driver will receive 43 fantasy points, second place will receive 40 fantasy points, third place will receive 38 fantasy points, fourth place will receive 37 fantasy points, fifth place will receive 36, etc.
Who will broadcast NASCAR in 2024? ›
The CW will exclusively air the final eight races of 2024 season. All races will be produced by NBC Sports. Every Nascar Xfinity Series to be available on free-to-air television for the first time when the deal starts next year.
Who is winning the Texas NASCAR race? ›
Chase Elliott wins Texas thriller in double-overtime to snap winless streak. Chase Elliott held off the field in a thrilling, wildly popular double-overtime victory in the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Texas Motor Speedway Sunday evening to earn his first victory in 42 starts — dating back to the 2022 season.
How fast do nascars go at Texas Motor Speedway? ›
With real NASCAR stock cars driven by the best racers in the industry. We allow racing fans, car enthusiasts, and thrill seekers alike to experience first-hand what it feels like to get behind the wheel of a 750-horsepower (Richard Childress Engines) race car, reaching speeds up to 150+ miles per hour.
Who has the most NASCAR wins at Texas Motor Speedway? ›
Legacy Motor Club's Jimmie Johnson leads the NASCAR Cup Series in wins at Texas Motor Speedway with seven victories (2007, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 sweep and 2017) in 35 starts.
