2026 Indianapolis 500 odds, predictions, time, Indy 500 starting grid: Model gives surprising picks
The 2026 Indianapolis 500 will take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with 33 drivers competing for the Borg-Warner Trophy. Reigning champion Alex Palou is the favorite to win, starting from the pole position. The race features notable drivers including Scott Dixon and Conor Daly, with predictions suggesting surprises in the final standings.
- ▪The 2026 Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday at 12:45 p.m. ET.
- ▪Alex Palou, the reigning champion, is favored to win with odds of +250.
- ▪Scott Dixon, a past winner, is considered a longshot at +1700 despite his strong track record.
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The Greatest Spectacle in Racing turns 110 on Sunday, which is when the 2026 Indianapolis 500 will be held. Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be the scene with the green flag dropping at 12:45 p.m. ET as 33 drivers compete over 200 laps for the Borg-Warner Trophy. Alex Palou is the reigning champion, will start on the pole and tops the 2026 Indy 500 odds board at +250. The Spaniard ended Josef Newgarden's quest for a three-peat last year, as those are two of the nine past winners in the Indianapolis 500 2026 field.Pato O'Ward is at +650 to target in Indy 500 bets after back-to-back top three finishes at this race, with Newgarden at +1000 and four-time winner Helio Castroneves at +3000.
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