
NASCAR Targets Heavy Longshot for 2025 Pocono Race
Expert predictions for the 2025 Great American Getaway 400, highlighting top contenders and suggested bets.
Ryan Blaney aims to clinch another win at Pocono Raceway during the 2025 Great American Getaway 400 this Sunday. Last year, Blaney led with 44 laps to secure the victory. In this season, he has seven top-10 finishes, including a win in Nashville’s Cracker Barrel 400 but settled for 14th at the recent Viva Mexico 250.
Denny Hamlin is currently the race favorite at +450 odds, with Kyle Larson at +550 and both William Byron and Blaney tied at +700, followed by Christopher Bell at +850 according to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. The race starts at 2 p.m. ET. For those looking for expert insights and predictions, you can access them through SportsLine.
Steven Taranto, a NASCAR expert and frequent contributor to CBS Sports, has a proven track record, having successfully predicted 17 race winners in the past year, including notable longshots. He is also known for his involvement in sim racing, boasting 20 victories in iRacing.
In his 2025 predictions, he is particularly optimistic about favorites like Byron, who has consistently performed well at Pocono, never finishing worse than 18th in his previous races there.
Taranto also favors Ty Gibbs to outperform Ross Chastain in a head-to-head matchup, based on recent performances where Gibbs placed third at Michigan and has three top-10 finishes this season.
As the race day approaches, fans are eager to find out who might emerge victorious at Pocono Raceway, and which longshot could turn the tide and deliver significant returns. For detailed predictions and expert betting advice, consider checking out SportsLine for the latest insights.