Hamlin Tops NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Betting Market
Denny Hamlin enters the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 as the betting favorite at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The veteran driver sits at +500 odds ahead of the Memorial Day weekend race. Recent form at the venue and an All-Star Race win provide the basis for his position at the top of the market.
The Coca-Cola 600 serves as one of NASCAR's four Crown Jewel events. It takes place on the 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway oval. The race typically features high mileage and extended green-flag runs that reward consistent handling and strategy.
Hamlin's sole prior victory in this event came in 2022. In the 2025 edition he started 20th, led 53 laps, and finished 16th. Ross Chastain claimed the most recent win at the track after leading just eight laps during the race.
Tyler Reddick follows Hamlin at +650 in the current betting market. Kyle Larson sits third at +750. The full field includes more than 30 drivers with odds ranging from +850 to +100000.