2025 NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 betting picks & best odds

The NASCAR Cup Series regular season heads to Iowa Speedway for the second running of the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol — a 350‑lap shootout around the 0.875‑mile short track that rewards precision on corner entry and patience through lapped traffic. Last year’s inaugural race produced fireworks, with Ryan Blaney dominating 201 laps to win, Kyle Larson sweeping the opening stages before crashing out, and Christopher Bell storming from the rear to finish fourth.

With just four races remaining before the Round of 16, the playoff picture is tightening. Chase Elliott holds a slim lead in the standings, but William Byron, Kyle Larson, and Denny Hamlin are all within striking distance.

Bubba Wallace’s upset win at the Brickyard secured his postseason spot, leaving only three playoff berths available — expect aggressive stage racing as drivers chase crucial points. Kyle Larson enters as the betting favorite with the top online betting sites following a podium finish at Indy and a fourth-place finish at Dover and remains one of the sport’s best on short ovals despite last year’s Iowa heartbreak.

Christopher Bell, a proven force on flat tracks, looms close behind, while defending winner Ryan Blaney remains dangerous thanks to Penske’s short‑track setups. Hamlin’s recent surge includes five top‑three finishes in seven races, and Byron is hunting a long‑overdue win to lock playoff momentum.

Cooler weather in Iowa and heavy tire wear will make strategy important. With three stages (75‑75‑200 laps), good pit stops could be the key to winning on Sunday.

NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 betting odds

• Kyle Larson – +350
• Denny Hamlin – +400
• Christopher Bell – +550
• Ryan Blaney – +600
• William Byron – +700
• Chase Elliott – +900
• Tyler Reddick – +1400
• Joey Logano – +1600
• Chase Briscoe – +2000
• Ross Chastain – +2500
• Bubba Wallace – +3300
• Alex Bowman – +3300
• Chris Buescher – +3300
• Josh Berry – +4000
• Austin Cindric – +4000
• Carson Hocevar – +4000
• Ty Gibbs – +5000
• Kyle Busch – +5000
• Shane van Gisbergen – +5000
• Brad Keselowski – +8000
• Ryan Preece – +12500
• AJ Allmendinger – +25000
• Austin Dillon – +25000
• Daniel Suarez – +25000
• Erik Jones – +30000
• Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – +30000
• Michael McDowell – +30000
• Noah Gragson – +30000
• Justin Haley – +50000
• Ty Dillon – +50000
• Cole Custer – +50000
• Riley Herbst – +50000
• Zane Smith – +50000
• John Hunter Nemechek – +50000
• Todd Gilliland – +50000

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NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 betting predictions

Kyle Larson to win

Kyle Larson’s raw speed at Iowa was unmatched in 2024 — pole, both stage wins, and 80 laps led before a restart crash derailed his run. Coming off a second at Indy and peaking on short tracks, the No. 5 Hendrick Chevy is primed for redemption. At +350 with , Larson is the sharpest outright play.

Denny Hamlin top‑three finish

Denny Hamlin’s Joe Gibbs Toyota has been dialed in on short ovals, with podiums at Dover and Indy fueling his playoff push. His veteran patience at tire‑wear tracks makes him a low‑risk podium ticket at around +220 with , a strong anchor bet for Sunday.

Chase Briscoe top‑five finish

Chase Briscoe has quietly become a short‑track value pick — four top‑seven finishes in six races, plus a recent runner‑up at Pocono. At +1800 outright, the upside is huge, but a safer top‑five bet offers excellent value at +300 with given his recent form and qualifying speed.