| Betting Basics for NASCAR | | | | betting" option particularly popular in golf and |
| NASCAR has become one of the hottest sports | | | | NASCAR, where you can select how one driver |
| to bet, so we're here to put you on the fast | | | | will finish amongst a group of other drivers. Both |
| track to understanding racing odds and finding the | | | | head-to-head and group matchup NASCAR odds |
| best places to wager. The two main ways of | | | | are based on the money line (check out How to |
| gambling on NASCAR are "Betting to Win" a race | | | | Read the Money Line for more information). |
| and "Matchup Betting" which pits a driver against | | | | Since NASCAR has pre-qualifying, not everybody |
| another driver or a group of drivers. | | | | will start the race, so most group matchups will |
| "Betting to Win" an outcome event like the | | | | typically require all individuals in the group to start |
| Daytona 500 is the most common way to wager | | | | in order to be eligible for action. Different |
| on a NASCAR race. Since NASCAR has multiple | | | | sportsbooks will often feature different matchups, |
| races over the course of a year, "Betting to Win" | | | | and this is very important to note because you |
| obviously offers numerous wagering opportunities. | | | | can shop around to different online sportsbooks |
| It is very important to note that not all the | | | | and try to find the NASCAR matchup that's most |
| drivers in a race may be listed, so another | | | | worth betting on. There are several advantages |
| NASCAR betting option is on the "field" which | | | | to betting at elite online sportsbooks but the very |
| includes all other drivers not listed. | | | | best will give you the most wagering |
| The NASCAR odds on a "field" bet depend on | | | | opportunities, so it's a good idea to consider |
| how many drivers are listed and how likely it is | | | | betting online and find out what everybody has to |
| for the top drivers to win. In other words, if the | | | | offer. |
| same five or six drivers seem to battle it out for | | | | Also, keep in mind that popular drivers tend to be |
| the top spots each race, the odds on the "field" | | | | over-rated and over-priced when oddsmakers |
| will be much higher since there is less likelihood | | | | create these artificial matchups due to their status |
| that one of the longshots in the "field" will win. | | | | of being more well-known with the public, so the |
| Here's an example: | | | | underdogs are usually a good play because they |
| Favorites or top drivers = 5/1 to 10/1 | | | | offer more value. If you like a particular driver |
| 30 or so other well-known drivers listed individually | | | | going into a NASCAR race, your best move is to |
| = 10/1 to 200/1 | | | | compare matchups across multiple sportsbooks |
| Field (collection of 20 or more not listed) = 80/1 | | | | and put a larger wager on the biggest mismatch |
| Futures are another way you can "Bet to Win" | | | | in your estimation. Then you can also put down a |
| that can offer you appealing NASCAR odds | | | | small wager on your favorite driver to win the |
| because you are betting far in advance of when | | | | race in case he takes the checkered flag. By |
| the event takes place. For example, betting on | | | | betting your driver to win the race and a |
| the 2006 Daytona 500 now might get you much | | | | matchup, you'll have double the fun knowing |
| better value on Jeff Gordon, who may be 10/1 at | | | | you've got double the chances to win! |
| this moment but dip to 6/1 closer to the event if | | | | If you are a knowledgeable NASCAR fan who |
| he is on a roll. For more information on the value | | | | has a good feel about how races will likely turn |
| of betting NASCAR futures, read How Future | | | | out, then you should most definitely trust your |
| Bets Can Pay Off. | | | | insights and use them to find strong bets. For |
| In addition, NASCAR drivers are awarded Nextel | | | | those of you with less experience, several sports |
| Cup points according to the place they finish in | | | | web sites have power rankings for drivers which |
| each race, and those points are accumulated over | | | | should give you a good idea of who's hot on the |
| the course of the season (click here to learn how | | | | NASCAR racing circuit and who's not. Of course |
| the NASCAR points system works). Some Las | | | | it's up to you to decide which driver you want to |
| Vegas sportsbooks will allow you to bet on who | | | | bet on, but the more you learn about NASCAR |
| you think will finish atop the Nextel Cup standings, | | | | racing, the more prepared you will be when |
| giving you yet another opportunity when it comes | | | | placing your bet. Hopefully now at least you know |
| to betting NASCAR. | | | | the basics of betting NASCAR and how to use |
| Meanwhile, "Matchup Betting" offers an alternative | | | | NASCAR odds to your advantage! |
| to simply betting on a NASCAR race's winner. | | | | > Learn Advanced Handicapping Theory for |
| Artificial head-to-head matchups are created by | | | | NASCAR! |
| oddsmakers and involve drivers who are all | | | | provides sports betting rules, basics, advice, |
| competing against each other to win the race, | | | | systems, and strategy, online for free, covering |
| with the bet specifically focused upon how one | | | | NFL Football, NCAA college basketball, NBA, pro |
| driver finishes compared to another driver in the | | | | MLB baseball wagering from gambling experts. |
| matchup. Group matchups are another "matchup | | | | |