The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race is revving up for an unforgettable Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, and for the first time ever, Dover Motor Speedway is hosting this high-stakes exhibition. Defending champion Christopher Bell will have his hands full as he faces a stacked field, including three-time winner Kyle Larson and Dover legends Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch—both with three wins at the track. The race format keeps things exciting: a full 36-driver field for the first two stages, then a cut to 26 drivers for the final 200-lap showdown.
Denny Hamlin enters as the +380 favorite in NASCAR All-Star Race odds, with Kyle Larson close behind at +470. Chase Elliott (+850), Ryan Blaney (+900), and Bell (+900) round out the top five contenders for NASCAR Dover bets. Meanwhile, Cup Series leader Tyler Reddick—who has yet to notch a top-five finish in seven Dover starts—sits at +1000. Before locking in your NASCAR All-Star Race predictions or DFS lineups, you'll want to check the projected leaderboard from Mike McClure's proven model.
McClure is no stranger to success. A legendary DFS player with over $2 million in career winnings, his powerful prediction model simulates every lap of NASCAR action 10,000 times. Since 2021, the model has nailed 29 winners, including 11 in 2025 alone. Those following his NASCAR betting picks have seen serious returns, and now he's turning his attention to the All-Star Race—sharing his best bets exclusively at SportsLine.
For the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover, McClure is fading favorite Denny Hamlin (+380), projecting he'll barely crack the top five. Despite winning the All-Star Race in 2015, Hamlin has only one victory in 20 starts at this event. Over the last seven years, he's finished 12th or worse more often than inside the top five—and he hasn't led a single lap in any of those races. That's why McClure sees better value elsewhere.
One surprising pick: Joey Logano (+4000) is projected to make a strong run toward the title. A two-time All-Star Race winner and three-time Cup Series champion, Logano has the experience and grit to shine under the Dover lights. If you're looking for a dark horse with serious upside, he might just be your driver.