The 2026 Coke Zero Sugar 400 marks the thrilling conclusion of the Cup Series regular season at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, with the race scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET. Defending champion Ryan Blaney, fresh off a recent victory, aims to repeat his success. Tyler Reddick kicked off the year with a win at The Great American Race, while Denny Hamlin leads the Cup Series standings heading into this crucial race.

Betting Odds:

• Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano are co-favorites at +1000.
• Austin Cindric follows closely at +1400.
• Tyler Reddick is at +1600, hoping to secure another Daytona win.
• Denny Hamlin is priced at +1700 and is also favored to win the Cup Series championship.

Professional DFS player Mike McClure, known for his successful prediction model, has shared insights on the race. His model, which simulates every lap 10,000 times, has accurately predicted numerous race winners, including Denny Hamlin's recent victories.

Key Predictions:

• Chase Elliott is expected to struggle, projected to finish outside the top 10 at +1600 despite his history of wins at various tracks.
• Conversely, Alex Bowman at +2700 is a strong contender, boasting an impressive average finish and multiple top-6 finishes in recent Daytona races.

McClure also highlights potential longshots around +3000 who could shake up the leaderboard and offer significant payouts.

As race day approaches, fans and bettors alike are eager to see who will emerge victorious in the 2026 Coke Zero Sugar 400. For detailed predictions and insights, follow McClure’s expert analysis at SportsLine.