2018 Advance Auto Parts Clash Betting Preview
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Contender Odds to Win:
- Brad Keselowski (6/1)
- Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch (7/1)
- Kevin Harvick, Chase Elliott (8/1)
- Martin Truex, Jr (10/1)
- Kyle Larson, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Jimmie Johnson (12/1)
- Erik Jones, Kurt Busch, Ryan Blaney (15/1)
- Jamie McMurray (20/1)
- Austin Dillon, Ryan Newman (25/1)
- Kasey Kahne (30/1)
Who Are the Competitors You Should and Shouldn’t Consider?
Martin Truex Jr enters as the reigning Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion — so you have to take him seriously in your betting. The fact that his odds come somewhat as a value (10/1) makes him a smart bet. Joey Logano won the Clash a year ago, but he missed the entire playoffs last year. Does that make this year a possible source of redemption for him? Or will he have a large monkey to get off his back? Danica Patrick is competing but is way down the odds list. She did win the pole at the Daytona 500 in 2013, but her racing performances have shown a steady deterioration since that time. Kasey Kahne sits at 30/1 here, but we don’t like him as a dark horse, because he just eked into the playoffs in 2017 and now has left Hendrick Motorsports. This could be the beginning of the end for him as far as contender status goes.