2026 The Great American Getaway 400 odds, predictions, time: NASCAR at Pocono picks from proven model

The 2026 Great American Getaway 400 begins Sunday at 3 p.m. ET at Pocono Raceway. Denny Hamlin enters as the +250 favorite according to FanDuel odds, holding a record seven victories at the track and coming off back-to-back wins, while six different drivers have won the last six Pocono starts.

Hamlin’s record at the venue makes him a primary target for betting and DFS picks. However, the lack of a repeat winner in recent years adds complexity to predictions for the event.

Who are the favorites for the Great American Getaway 400?

Denny Hamlin leads the betting field at +250. Cup Series points leader Tyler Reddick follows at +700, according to FanDuel odds.

Kyle Larson is priced at +850 despite having no prior wins at Pocono Raceway. Erik Jones, who finished second last week at Michigan, is listed as a +5500 longshot.

Did You Know? Six different drivers have won the last six NASCAR starts at Pocono Raceway, creating a trend of unpredictability at the track.

Why is Tyler Reddick’s outlook uncertain?

Professional DFS player Mike McClure is fading Tyler Reddick, projecting that the points leader will not finish in the top five. Reddick recently placed 35th at Michigan following an accident, marking his worst race of the season.

While Reddick won four of his first six races this year, he hasn’t won in six starts and averages a finish outside the top 10. His Pocono history is also poor; he finished 32nd there last year and has three finishes of 30th or worse compared to two top-five finishes in his career at the track.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that Reddick’s current slump contrasts sharply with his early-season dominance. The combination of a recent 35th-place finish and a historical struggle at Pocono suggests a high-risk scenario for the current points leader.

Which longshots could challenge the leaders?

McClure’s model is high on Ty Gibbs (+1500), who currently sits fifth in the NASCAR standings. Gibbs has six top-five finishes this year, the third-highest total in the series.

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Gibbs’ best Cup finish at Pocono was fifth place in 2023. However, he has a strong history in other circuits at the track, recording one win and three runners-up across four starts in the Xfinity and Menards Series.

McClure also indicates a longshot with odds over +3000 could potentially reach the top of the leaderboard.

2026 Great American Getaway 400 Odds (FanDuel)

Denny Hamlin: +250
Tyler Reddick: +700
Kyle Larson: +850
Christopher Bell: +850
Chase Elliott: +950
William Byron: +1000
Ryan Blaney: +1100
Ty Gibbs: +1500

What may happen next in the race?

If current trends hold, Denny Hamlin could leverage his record seven wins to secure another victory. Conversely, the trend of six different winners in six races suggests a new driver could emerge to win.

Ty Gibbs may use his prior success in the Xfinity and Menards Series to improve upon his career-best fifth-place Cup finish. Tyler Reddick could face a difficult afternoon if his career struggles at Pocono persist.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the 2026 Great American Getaway 400 start?
The green flag drops at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Who is the betting favorite for the race?
Denny Hamlin is the favorite with +250 odds according to FanDuel.

What is Ty Gibbs’ history at Pocono Raceway?
Gibbs has a career-best Cup finish of fifth place (2023), but he has one victory and three second-place finishes in the Xfinity and Menards Series.

Do you think the trend of six different winners will continue at Pocono this Sunday?