The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season rolls on with the inaugural road race of the year, the 2025 EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin. Kyle Busch is generally rated among the favorites yet is positioned outside the top 10 at 25-1 in odds due to the shift in the series towards road courses. His prominence could attract NASCAR Fantasy players, but it’s essential to scrutinize where he lands in the NASCAR at COTA Fantasy rankings. The expected weather for Austin indicates partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the 70s.
The race is set to commence at 3:30 p.m. ET, spanning 95 laps. Shane Van Gisbergen is currently at +400, considered the favorite for NASCAR at COTA, with Tyler Reddick at +500 and Kyle Larson at +750 for Fantasy decisions. Before finalizing your NASCAR Fantasy selections, it is advisable to check out the optimal NASCAR at Austin Fantasy strategies and guidance from SportsLine’s expert, Mike McClure.
McClure has amassed over $2 million in his professional daily Fantasy career, and his insights on driver selection, projections, and strategies can significantly enhance your chances of success on platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings.
Starting this season, he predicted Chase Elliott’s triumph in the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray with a +300 payout, and highlighted William Byron as a key contender despite 20-1 odds during the Daytona event. Last year, he expertly advised on Kyle Larson’s victory in Las Vegas with a 21-5 payout, alongside accurately anticipating Denny Hamlin’s victories at Bristol and Richmond.
As the upcoming race nears, McClure has earmarked an undervalued driver slated to offer substantial value for your NASCAR Fantasy picks, poised to contend for the checkered flag and function as the ultimate sleeper in the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix.
Who are the leading NASCAR Fantasy selections for the 2025 race at Circuit of the Americas, and which value driver should you acquire? Visit SportsLine now to see Mike McClure’s comprehensive Fantasy rankings for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, offering a chance to capitalize on NASCAR Fantasy opportunities.
