Overview of the 2025 Daytona Duels

Qualifying for the 2025 Daytona 500 is completed with Chase Briscoe starting at the pole position, his first season with Toyota and Joe Gibbs Racing. He will race alongside Austin Cindric, the 2022 Daytona 500 winner, who secured the second spot. The remaining field for the Daytona 500 will be determined through two 150-mile races, known as the 2025 Daytona Duels, set to occur at Daytona International Speedway.

Race Schedule

• Race 1 Start Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Race 2 immediately follows

Betting Insights

• Kyle Busch is favored at +600 in Duel 1, while Ryan Blaney is also at +600 for Duel 2.

Predictive Model Highlights

Mike McClure’s predictive model simulates every race 10,000 times, producing projections based on various factors including past performance and track conditions. The model has successfully predicted numerous race winners, focusing on drivers with longer odds for significant payouts.

Key Predictions

• The model suggests Zane Smith as a notable longshot in Duel 1 with odds at 25-1. Smith has shown promising results, including good speeds during qualifiers.
• A surprising forecast indicates that Ryan Blaney, a favorite for Duel 2, may not finish in the top five, with previous performances at Daytona raising concerns about his speed and consistency.

Race Odds and Lineups

Duel 1 Odds:

• Kyle Busch: +600
• Chase Elliott: +750
• Bubba Wallace: +850

Duel 2 Odds:

• Ryan Blaney: +575
• Brad Keselowski: +650
• Joey Logano: +650

For complete odds and a detailed leaderboard from the predictive model, visit SportsLine.