Cars race at Darlington Raceway

BACK TO GALLERIES

NASCAR betting: Odds for 2022 Southern 500

By Staff Report | Published: September 4, 2022 37

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

BACK TO GALLERIES

1 of 37

Cars race at Darlington Raceway

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

Check out which drivers are the betting favorites for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Playoff opener with the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway (6 p.m. ET, USA, MRN, SiriusXM), with odds provided by BetMGM.

2 of 37

JJ Yeley waves during driver intros

Logan Riely | Getty Images

JJ Yeley

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 2,000-1

Race-day odds: 2,000-1

3 of 37

BJ McLeod

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

BJ McLeod

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 2,000-1

Race-day odds: 2,000-1

4 of 37

MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - APRIL 08: Cody Ware, driver of the #51 Nurtec ODT Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400 at Martinsville Speedway on April 08, 2022 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Cody Ware

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 2,000-1

Race-day odds: 2,000-1

5 of 37

Corey LaJoie

Getty Images

Corey LaJoie

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 750-1

Race-day odds: 1,000-1

6 of 37

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: Todd Gilliland, driver of the #38 First Phase Credit Card Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 64th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Getty Images

Todd Gilliland

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 500-1

Race-day odds: 1,000-1

7 of 37

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 29: Landon Cassill, driver of the #10 StormX Chevrolet, lo during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 29, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

James Gilbert | Getty Images

Landon Cassill

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 500-1

Race-day odds: 1,000-1

8 of 37

Daniel Hemric looks on during Daytona testing

James Gilbert | Getty Images

Daniel Hemric

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 350-1

Race-day odds: 750-1

9 of 37

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: Ty Dillon, driver of the #42 Black Rifle Coffee Company Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 64th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Getty Images

Ty Dillon

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 350-1

Race-day odds: 350-1

10 of 37

AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 13: Harrison Burton, driver of the #21 DEX Imaging Ford, greets fans during the driver intros prior to the Ruoff Mortgage 500 during at Phoenix Raceway on March 13, 2022 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Getty Images

Harrison Burton

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 350-1

Race-day odds: 250-1

11 of 37

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 05: Cole Custer, driver of the #41 HaasTooling.com Ford, enters his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Getty Images

Cole Custer

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 250-1

Race-day odds: 250-1

12 of 37

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 21: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway on May 21, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Buda Mendes | Getty Images

Chris Buescher

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 100-1

Race-day odds: 200-1

13 of 37

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Kohler Generators Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series 64th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Getty Images

Brad Keselowski

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 100-1

Race-day odds: 200-1

14 of 37

Justin Haley

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

Justin Haley

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 125-1

Race-day odds: 150-1

15 of 37

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series 64th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Getty Images

Aric Almirola

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 66-1

Race-day odds: 150-1

16 of 37

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Michael McDowell, driver of the #34 Love's Travel Stops Ford, looks on in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series 64th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Getty Images

Michael McDowell

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 100-1

Race-day odds: 80-1

17 of 37

Ty Gibbs walks at Pocono Raceway.

Logan Riely | Getty Images

Ty Gibbs

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 50-1

Race-day odds: 80-1

Editor's note: Ty Gibbs is filling in for Kurt Busch in the No. 23 Toyota of 23XI Racing.

18 of 37

Chase Briscoe

Getty Images

Chase Briscoe

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 50-1

Race-day odds: 80-1

19 of 37

ELKHART LAKE, WISCONSIN - JULY 03: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Dow Salutes Veterans Chevrolet, walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Kwik Trip 250 at Road America on July 03, 2022 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

Austin Dillon

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 66-1

Race-day odds: 80-1

20 of 37

FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 26: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, enters his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Wise Power 400 at Auto Club Speedway on February 26, 2022 in Fontana, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Getty Images

Daniel Suárez

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 33-1

Race-day odds: 66-1

21 of 37

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Getty Images

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 66-1

Race-day odds: 66-1

22 of 37

Erik Jones

Getty Images

Erik Jones

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 40-1

Race-day odds: 33-1

23 of 37

Alex Bowman

Getty Images

Alex Bowman

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 33-1

Race-day odds: 33-1

24 of 37

FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 26: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Wheaties Toyota, prepares to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Wise Power 400 at Auto Club Speedway on February 26, 2022 in Fontana, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Getty Images

Bubba Wallace

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 50-1

Race-day odds: 25-1

25 of 37

Austin Cindric

Getty Images

Austin Cindric

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 80-1

Race-day odds: 18-1

26 of 37

BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 06: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light Apple #BuschelOfBusch Ford, works in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 06, 2022 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

Kevin Harvick

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 20-1

Race-day odds: 18-1

27 of 37

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Blue DEF/PEAK Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series 64th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Getty Images

Ryan Blaney

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 14-1

Race-day odds: 18-1

28 of 37

BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 06: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 UniFirst Chevrolet, waits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 06, 2022 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

Chase Elliott

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 8-1

Race-day odds: 14-1

29 of 37

Martin Truex Jr.

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

Martin Truex Jr.

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 10-1

Race-day odds: 12-1

30 of 37

FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Casa Del Sol Tequila Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Wise Power 400 at Auto Club Speedway on February 27, 2022 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Getty Images

Ross Chastain

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 8-1

Race-day odds: 10-1

31 of 37

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DeWalt Toyota, walks the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series 64th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Getty Images

Christopher Bell

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 18-1

Race-day odds: 10-1

32 of 37

William Byron

Getty Images

William Byron

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 14-1

Race-day odds: 9-1

33 of 37

ELKHART LAKE, WISCONSIN - JULY 02: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles America Mix Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Kwik Trip 250 at Road America on July 02, 2022 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

Kyle Busch

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 9-1

Race-day odds: 8-1

34 of 37

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 05: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 BetMGM Chevrolet, walks the grid during practice for NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Getty Images

Tyler Reddick

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 8-1

Race-day odds: 8-1

35 of 37

Denny Hamlin

Getty Images

Denny Hamlin

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 7-1

Race-day odds: 8-1

36 of 37

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 20: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, greets fans onstage during the driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series 64th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Getty Images

Joey Logano

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 8-1

Race-day odds: 6-1

37 of 37

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and crew celebrate after winning the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series 64th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Getty Images

Kyle Larson

Opening odds to win 2022 Southern 500: 6-1

Race-day odds: 9-2