2026 NASCAR All-Star Race predictions, odds, time: NASCAR at Dover picks, best bets by advanced model
The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race is set to take place at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, featuring a 36-driver field that will narrow to 26 for the final stage. Denny Hamlin is the betting favorite at +380, followed by Kyle Larson at +470, while Christopher Bell aims to defend his title. Mike McClure's predictive model, which has accurately forecast 29 race winners since 2021, is offering surprising picks, including fading Hamlin and backing longshots like Joey Logano.
- ▪The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race will be held at Dover Motor Speedway, marking the first time the venue hosts the event.
- ▪Denny Hamlin is the +380 favorite, but the model projects he will barely finish in the top 5 despite his strong Dover track record.
- ▪Joey Logano, a two-time All-Star Race winner, is a +4000 longshot but is projected to make a strong run, supported by Team Penske's strong Dover performance history.
- ▪McClure's model has correctly predicted 11 winners in 2025 and 29 since 2021, providing a data-driven edge for NASCAR betting.
- ▪The race format includes 36 drivers in the first two stages, reducing to 26 for the 200-lap final stage.
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2026 NASCAR All-Star Race predictions, odds, time: NASCAR at Dover picks, best bets by advanced model Mike McClure's computer model reveals its surprising picks and NASCAR Dover props for the NASCAR All-Star Race 2026 on Sunday By Ross Kelly May 16, 2026 at 8:50 am ET • 3 min read Imagn Images The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race takes place on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, with Dover Motor Speedway hosting the exhibition for the first time. Christopher Bell is the defending champion, while Kyle Larson has won this race three times since 2019. However, with Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch both being three-time NASCAR Dover winners, it won't be easy to make NASCAR All-Star Race picks.
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