Kyle Larson Enters Las Vegas NASCAR Cup Race as Betting Favorite

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the South Point 400 on Sunday, Oct. 4, marking the second visit to Sin City this season and the fifth race of The Chase. Kyle Larson enters the weekend as the betting favorite at +350 on DraftKings Sportsbook following a dominant performance last weekend at Kansas Speedway that propelled him into the points lead.

Championship Favorites and Betting Odds at Las Vegas

Denny Hamlin sits closely behind Larson as the second choice at +400. The two-time defending winner at Las Vegas enters the weekend as the top seed and looks to reclaim the points lead. Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe follow at +550 and +800, respectively. Tyler Reddick holds +900 odds after capturing a win on an intermediate track during the spring race at Kansas. Ryan Blaney, the top Ford driver, shares +1,000 odds with William Byron, who continues his search for his first victory of the 2026 season.

USA Network broadcasts live coverage at 5:30 p.m. ET

Live television coverage begins at 5:30 p.m. ET on USA Network. Frontstretch contributor Michael Bellifemini breaks down fantasy lineups and potential parlay bets for the weekend on the latest episode of Through the Gears. Fans can watch the full show on YouTube or listen to audio versions on Apple, Spotify, or other podcast platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions About the South Point 400

When and where is the South Point 400 taking place?

The race takes place on Sunday, Oct. 4, starting at 5:30 p.m. ET at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Which driver enters the race weekend with the points lead?

Kyle Larson holds the points lead after securing a dominant performance last weekend at Kansas Speedway.

Where can viewers watch the race on television?

USA Network provides live television coverage of the event starting at 5:30 p.m. ET.