Denny Hamlin has three Daytona 500 victories, placing him among the elite as the 2025 Daytona 500 approaches on Sunday. Jimmie Johnson, who is not guaranteed a spot in the race, has two wins, while no other drivers in the 2025 lineup have more than one.

William Byron

Kyle Larson is listed as the favorite with +1000 odds, but has yet to win in his 21 Cup Series races at Daytona International Speedway. The race is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. ET. Before placing any bets on the 2025 Daytona 500 using platforms like PrizePicks or DraftKings, check the insights from NASCAR experts Phil Bobbitt and Steve Greco at SportsLine about this race.

Bobbitt and Greco created a predictive engine that consistently outperforms betting markets and are known for taking high-value bets. Over the past four years, their followers have gained over $28,000 from $100 wagers. Last year, they achieved seven outright winners in the Cup Series, delivering nearly seven units for a 25.7% return on investment (ROI).

Their predictions include backing William Byron to outperform Brad Keselowski, which currently pays +105. Byron, who won the Daytona 500 last year, had finished in the top 15 in the two preceding years. This analysis points to Byron as a strong value pick at plus-money in this head-to-head matchup.

To see additional NASCAR picks and who else Bobbitt and Greco are considering for the Daytona 500, visit SportsLine.