Bank Of America Roval 400 Odds

1. Odds To Win 2019 Bank Of America Roval 400
2. Bank Of America Roval 400 Odds Today
3. Bank Of America Roval 400 Odds For Today
4. Bank Of America Roval 400 Odds Wild Card

The 2020 NASCAR Bank of America Roval 400 odds are fresh out of the oven, and ready to be picked at.

There are just five races to go in the Cup Series playoffs, with Sunday's event at the Charlotte Motor Speedway's 'Roval' road course representing a big, shining chance for drivers hoping to advance to the Round of 8. October 11 is make or break.

Since 2018, this race is one of three on the roster that is run on road courses. The other two being the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma and the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen. Therefore, it's not a course with much history to go on.

It's important to distinguish this race from other races at the Charlotte oval. Of course, the Coca-Cola 600 is usually the only time a Cup Series is run on the famous track. But due to necessary adjustments in 2020, the Alsco 500 also took part here.

While drivers who have good form on the oval are definitely good to look at for this race, just keep in mind that it's the Roval course this weekend. So adjust your bets accordingly, as I have when making my winner's prediction for the race.

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With that, let's analyze the odds before I get to my pick for the Roval 400.

2019 Bank of America ROVAL 400 Odds, Preview & Prediction. In what will be a first in the history of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, the drivers will be racing on a road course. The world-famous ROVAL at the Charlotte Motor Speedway will host this weekend's Bank of America ROVAL 400. Odds; Alex Bowman to Win +2000 Bet it at William Hill: Ryan Blaney Top 3 +400 Bet it at Resorts: Clint Bowyer Top 3 +410 Bet it at FanDuel: Kyle Busch Top Toyota +325 Bet it at DraftKings: Hendrick Motorsports to Win +185 Bet it at Unibet: Alex Bowman Top Chevrolet +700 Bet it at SugarHouse: Michael McDowell Top 10 +165 Bet it at Unibet. So, let's start at the top, where Chase Elliott's odds to win the Bank of America Roval 400 make him the favorite at +250. Elliott won last year's edition of this race and finished 6th in 2018. With little form to go on, his average finish of 3.50 from two starts in this one pits him as the leader of the pack. Oct 11, 2020 - Bank of America ROVAL 400.

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I've chosen to list the top fifteen drivers according to their odds. If you are thinking 'Where can I bet on the Roval 400?' you can get a full list of drivers over at these online NASCAR sportsbooks.

So, let's start at the top, where Chase Elliott's odds to win the Bank of America Roval 400 make him the favorite at +250.

Elliott won last year's edition of this race and finished 6th in 2018. With little form to go on, his average finish of 3.50 from two starts in this one pits him as the leader of the pack.

Elliott's 2nd place in the Coca-Cola 600 and win in the Alsco Uniforms 500, both at Charlotte and in the same week in May of this year, really bolsters his credentials for Sunday's race. The clear favorite, and rightly so.

Next up is Kevin Harvick (+700), who slipped off the top of the official NASCAR Cup Series leaderboard with a poor 20th place finish at Talladega last Sunday.

Aside from 26th at Homestead in March, that was Harvick's worst result of the season. It couldn't have come at a worse time for 'The Closer,' so expect a big response at Charlotte this weekend.

Harvick finished 3rd and 9th in the 2019 and 2018 editions of the Roval 400, respectively. He finished 5th in Coca-Cola 600 and 10th in the Alsco Uniforms 500 in 2020, with his last win at the Oval coming in 2014.

Martin Truex Jr. (+700) has just one top-10 from two starts at the Charlotte road course.

7th place in last year's Bank of America Roval 400 was better than the previous year's return of 14th. Truex does have one of the best records on road courses, however, with an average finish of 7.56 from his last nine Cup Series events on such terrains.

With three wins, six top-5's, and seven top-10's, he is certainly one to watch ahead of Sunday's race. The 2017's Cup Series king has an excellent record from his last ten races at Charlotte, in particular, where he has wins in both the Coca Cola 600 and Southern 500 in 2016, and also the Coca-Cola 600 in 2019. He also won the final Roval 500 in 2017.

Denny Hamlin (+750) took 1st place in the Cup Series standings with a huge win at last weekend's YellaWood 500.

Hamlin overtook Kevin Harvick to record his first victory since the Drydene 311 in May. Charlotte will pose a different problem for Hamlin, who will join Michael Jordan's new NASCAR team as a part-owner next season.

The Joe Gibbs star came in at 19th and 12th in two starts at the 2018 and 2019 Roval 400. At Charlotte, he has been very consistent over the years, despite not winning here. Hamlin also has an average finish of 8.00 from his last eight starts at road courses.

And finally, Ryan Blaney (+1000) makes up the last spot in the top five betting favorites for this race.

Blaney has already been eliminated from the playoffs but is considered a strong candidate for the win on Sunday. Why? Well, it could be something to do with his 1st place in the inaugural edition of this one in 2018 and 8th place in last year's version.

Then again, oddsmakers will probably also consider Blaney's 3rd place finishes in both of 2020's races at the Charlotte Oval. His record on road courses is pretty good too, as it yields one win, three top-5s, and six top-10s from his last eight starts on this type of track.

Who wins the 2020 Bank of America Roval 400? Will it be one of the five drivers above? Read on for my prediction.

2020 Roval 400 Winner Pick

• Chase Elliott

Elliott is clearly the favorite to win this race. But I admit to being just a little apprehensive in making him my pick for the Roval 400.

The reason for my hesitation is that, well, one of the decisive factors in his +250 price is his record in this race. The problem I have with that is there have only ever been two editions of this race.

Still, I've thought this one out a bit more. I grabbed a cup of coffee, ran through the stats again, and arrived at the conclusion that, well, I cannot discount his chances on Sunday.

Other than his record in the last two races here, he was excellent at Charlotte this season with 2nd place in the Coca-Cola 600 and win in the Alsco Uniforms 500 in May. The fact that he has four wins from his last nine starts at road courses cannot be ignored.

There is no one really jumping out at me other than Eliott aside from Martin Truex Jr. at +700. Truex has won four races at Charlotte in as many years, and his 7.56 average finish at road courses from his last nine starts is encouraging.

However, Truex has thus far been erratic in the playoffs. He has just the one win in 2020, at Homestead, and finished 6th and 9th at Charlotte in May.

As much I have tried to find someone on Elliott's par, I cannot recommend any driver that is as suitable this weekend. Yes, the odds are weak, so think about whether you are happy with +250 if you feel the same as I do.

After a pretty strong cup of coffee and some forensic studying, I believe that Chase Elliott is the man to win the Roval 400 in 2020.

Who do you think takes the checkered flag at Charlotte? Let me know who gets your vote by dropping me a line in the comments section below. Will it be Kevin Harvick? Perhaps Denny Hamlin? Or maybe someone from further back in the field?

Enjoy the race! Intertops sportsbook.

On Sunday, September 29^th, NASCAR will be live from the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, for the Bank of America ROVAL 400. This is the second trip to Charlotte in 2019, but the Monster Energy Cup series won't be using the traditional oval track like before. Instead, they will be using the ROVAL course.

NASCAR unveiled the ROVAL course last year for the first time and it created quite the buzz among fans and drivers. It's become the third road course on the circuit along with Sonoma and Watkins Glen. However, it seems more difficult than the other two road courses.

In addition to the exciting ROVAL course, this will be the third and final race of the first round of the playoffs. At the conclusion of this race, the four lowest-ranked playoff drivers (13^th – 16^th) will be eliminated. Martin Truex Jr. has won the first two races of the playoffs and is dominating the field.

Top sports betting sites have listed Truex as the favorite to win at the ROVAL. He's followed closely by Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott.

Race Profile

The ROVAL is a uniquely designed road course at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Each lap is 2.28 miles long and consists of 17 turns. The Bank of America ROVAL 400 breaks down as follows:

• Total Miles: 248.52 miles
• Total Laps: 109 laps
• Stage 1: First 25 laps
• Stage 2: Second 25 laps
• Final Stage: Remaining 59 laps

The Bank of America ROVAL 400 is set to begin at 2:30 PM ET and will air live on NBC.

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— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 27, 2019

What to Watch for at Charlotte's Road Course

With all the playoff buzz heading into the final weekend of September, the following storylines are worth keeping an eye on at Charlotte Motor Speedway's ROVAL course:

• Who will the 2^nd Bank of America ROVAL 400?
• Who gets eliminated from the playoffs?
• Will a road course expert win this race?
• Can Truex sweep the first round of playoff races?
• Will a non-playoff driver steal the show?
• Can Ryan Blaney win this race again?

Current Playoff Standings

Martin Truex Jr. has won the first two playoff races (Vegas and Richmond). He's running away from the pack in the standings. With that said, four drivers will be eliminated from the playoffs after this weekend's race in Charlotte.

The following is the current playoff standings heading into the Bank of America ROVAL 400:

• Martin Truex Jr. (2,141 points)
• Kevin Harvick (2,120 points)
• Kyle Busch (2,117 points)
• Brad Keselowski (2,2106 points)
• Denny Hamlin (2,105 points)
• Joey Logano (2,101 points)
• Chase Elliott (2,088 points)
• Kyle Larson (2,076 points)
• Ryan Newman (2,065 points)
• Ryan Blaney (2,059 points)
• Aric Almirola (2,054 points)
• William Byron (2,053 points)

Below the Cutoff Line to Advance to 2^nd Round

• Alex Bowman (2,051 points)
• Clint Bowyer (2,049 points)
• Kurt Busch (2,039 points)
• Erik Jones (2,008 points)

Think the Roval was wild from where you sat? Imagine being in the car.

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— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 27, 2019

NASCAR Bank of America ROVAL 400 Betting Odds

The following NASCAR betting odds are courtesy of BetOnline's sportsbook:

• Martin Truex Jr (+300)
• Kyle Busch (+500)
• Chase Elliott (+700)
• Brad Keselowski (+800)
• Denny Hamlin (+800)
• Kyle Larson (+800)
• Kevin Harvick (+1400)
• Kurt Busch (+1600)
• Joey Logano (+1800)
• Ryan Blaney (+2000)
• Clint Bowyer (+2200)
• Erik Jones (+2200)
• Jimmie Johnson(+2500)
• William Byron (+5000)
• Alex Bowman (+8000)
• Daniel Suarez (+8000)
• Matt DiBenedetto (+8000)
• Ryan Newman (+8000)
• Aric Almirola (+10000)

Bank of America ROVAL Betting Favorites

According to most NASCAR betting sites, the following drivers are considered the odds on favorites to win the Bank of America ROVAL 400.

Martin Truex Jr (+300)

Truex's current run in the playoffs has been nothing short of spectacular. He's won the first two races in the postseason and appears to be heading to a third straight win. Truex leads the series with six wins on the year and is poised for another run at the championship.

Last year, Truex had a mediocre race at the ROVAL. For a road course driver, it was a bit below pre-race expectations. Nevertheless, Truex is still one of the best drivers on road courses and is the man to beat this weekend.

Truex has won three times at Sonoma including taking the checkered flag this year. He has one victory at Watkins Glen and an impressive 10.6 average finish with nine Top 10s in 14 races. Truex finished runner up to Chase Elliott at The Glen this year.

By all measurements, this weekend's race is Truex's to lose.

Kyle Busch (+500)

All the praise we're singing about Truex, is what we used to sing about Kyle Busch weekly. Unfortunately, Busch hasn't won a race in almost four months. Not since Pocono in Week 14. The first two playoff races have been 'ok' for Busch as he finished 19^th in Vegas and 2^nd last weekend behind Truex.

However, Busch comes to a track that he didn't do well at last year. Busch crashed out of the ROVAL race last year and finished 32^nd. He also had an average starting spot at 14^th.

Like his teammate, Busch is a strong road course driver with two wins at Sonoma and two wins at Watkins Glen. He has a spectacular 9.5 average finish at Watkins Glen with 12 Top 10's in 15 races. Busch has five Top 5's and seven Top 10's at Sonoma. This year, Busch finished 2nd at Sonoma and 11th at Watkins Glen.

Last weekend was the time to take Busch to win as I did. It was a track where he's dominated at in the past. He was close, but finished runner up to Truex.

Despite his road course success over his career, I don't feel as confident in Kyle Busch this weekend as I do Truex and Chase Elliott. Busch will bounce back from last year's ROVAL and get a Top 10 spot, but I don't see him taking home the checkered flag.

Chase Elliott (+700)

As mentioned, I like Chase Elliott's chances this weekend and think he can contend with Martin Truex Jr. at the ROVAL. Elliott has shown in his first few years as a full-time Cup driver that he has a knack for road courses.

If it weren't for a blown engine at this year's Sonoma race, Elliott would've most likely scored his 3^rd straight Top 10 result in four career races. He started 4^th overall and was running strong until the engine issue. Before that, he had an 11.0 average finish at Sonoma.

At Watkins Glen, Elliott has already won twice in just four races. He has a 7.0 average finish and thoroughly dominated the race at Watkins Glen less than two months ago. He led 80 of the 90 laps.

Elliott finished 13^th at Richmond last weekend and 4^th at Vegas two weeks ago. He has five Top 10's in the last seven overall races with a 19^th place as his worst showing. Watch out for Elliott this Sunday.

Brad Keselowski (+800)

Of all the betting favorites, Brad Keselowski is the one driver that I have the least confidence in. He's run strong in the playoffs so far, having finished 4^th last weekend in Richmond and 3^rd in Vegas two weeks ago. However, he's not as strong of a road course driver as the three favorites ahead of him in this section.

At last year's ROVAL race, Keselowski started 25^th and finished 31^st. He crashed out with a few laps left. Additionally, Brad has never won at Sonoma or Watkins Glen. He finished 18^th at Sonoma this season and 9^th at Watkins Glen.

I haven't seen much from Keselowski on road courses to think he will win on Sunday. Nor, do I think he will compete with some of the other favorites. More than likely, he will finish somewhere in the middle of the pack, but safely advance to the next round. Avoid betting on Keselowski this weekend.

Denny Hamlin (+800)

Unlike Keselowski, Denny Hamlin has had some decent success on road courses. He's won one time at Watkins Glen and finished 3^rd there this year. He's yet to win at Sonoma, but did score a 5^th place result there three months ago.

Last year at the ROVAL, Hamlin finished 12^th after starting 27^th. It was a solid result considering his qualifying struggles.

In the playoffs so far, Hamlin finished 3^rd at Richmond and 15^th at Vegas. He also has eight Top 6 finishes in the last 10 overall races and two wins. I'm not ready to declare Hamlin the winner this weekend, but I certainly believe he will have a Top 10 result and easily move on to the next round.

Odds To Win 2019 Bank Of America Roval 400

The Best Charlotte Betting Value

The following NASCAR drivers offer betting value for the Bank of America ROVAL 400 due to their current betting odds, their past success on road courses, and their 2019 season so far.

Kevin Harvick (+1400)

Harvick has proven to be a solid road course driver in his career. He's already won at Sonoma and Watkins Glen and finished 9^th at this race last year. For his career, Harvick has a 12.7 average finish at Sonoma and a 12.9 average finish at Watkins Glen.

This year, Harvick was 6^th at Sonoma and 7^th at The Glen. His consistency on road courses makes his +1400 odds very appealing. Additionally, he's finished inside the Top 7 eight out of the last nine overall races and has three wins during that span.

In the first two rounds of the playoffs, Harvick finished 2^nd at Vegas and 7^th at Richmond. He's driving with a lot of momentum and is one of the top contenders at this race. I certainly like him better than Keselowski and Hamlin.

Kurt Busch (+1600)

Kurt Busch is racing for his playoff life. He currently sits 14 points below the cutoff and will have to outperform Bowman, Bowyer, Byron and Almirola this weekend to advance to Round 2.

For Busch's sake, he is a decent road course driver which will help his chances this weekend. Busch has won at Sonoma in his career and has a 13.6 average finish. He was 13^th in the Sonoma race this year. At Watkins Glen, Busch has a 15.9 average finish and came home 10^th in the race this year.

At the ROVAL last year, Busch started on the pole and ended up 5^th. It was a strong showing for a new road course which is indicative of his driving skills. He's going to need another Top 5 result this weekend to secure a spot in the next round. Can Busch pull off this feat?

Joey Logano (+1800)

The reigning NASCAR champion is surprisingly low on the list of betting favorites. At +1800 odds, Logano's odds offers great value. He finished 10^th in this race last year and has a 10.0 average finish over the first two playoff races so far.

At Sonoma, Logano has a 14.3 average finish but had a disappointing 23^rd result this year. At Watkins Glen, Logano has a victory and also had a disappointing 23^rd place result this year.

It's been well over three months since Logano has last won a race. He's picking up some momentum over the last three weeks and he's capable of pulling off the win this weekend.

Ryan Blaney (+2000)

Ryan Blaney won this race last year and it's somewhat surprising that his odds are this high. In his eight total races at Sonoma and Watkins Glen, he's finished in the Top 10 half of the time. His career averages are 17.2 at Sonoma and 11.0 at Watkins Glen. He was 3rd at Sonoma this year and 5th at Watkins Glen.

That's a strong showing for a young driver on road courses and it makes his odds even more appealing than Joey Logano and Kurt Busch.

Over the last nine races on the season, Blaney has six Top 10's and three Top 5's. He's 10^th in the standings and will need a solid Top 15 run to clinch a spot in Round 2 of the playoffs. I like his chances to accomplish this.

Clint Bowyer (+2200)

Like Kurt Busch, Clint Bowyer is a veteran driver with road course success and needs a big result this Sunday to advance to the next round. Last year, Bowyer finished 3^rd and moved on to the second round. If he can duplicate that result this year, then he will move on.

Bowyer has 28 total road course races in his career with one win, 10 Top 5's, and 15 Top 10's. He's a skillful driver once there's right turns on the track.

Over the last five races, including the playoffs, Bowyer has four Top 8 finishes and even led a few laps. He's going to need a strong run this weekend and I think he's going to deliver. Watch out for the wily Bowyer on Sunday.

Think the Roval was wild from where you sat? Imagine being in the car.

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— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 27, 2019

The Top Longshot to Win the Bank of America ROVAL 400

Ryan Newman +8000 odds is the best of the longshots to have a realistic chance at finishing in the Top 10 and potentially stealing the checkered flag. He currently sits 9^th in the playoff standings, 14 points above the cutoff. He's in a good position to advance to the next round especially if he runs well on Sunday.

Last year, Newman finished 11^th at the ROVAL after starting 29^th. That's an impressive showing for a new track and a bad starting spot. Over his career, Newman has shown an ability to perform well on road courses and I see that happening again on Sunday.

Newman has a 12.8 average finish at Sonoma, which is the 4^th best among active drivers. Only Harvick, Bowyer and Johnson have fared better. Although he's never won a road course race, he consistently finishes within the Top 15. I think he will snag a Top 12 spot this weekend and move on to Round 2.

Who Will Be Eliminated from the Playoffs?

As we look at the top seven drivers in the standings, they are a lock to move on to round two. Elliott at 7^th needs to finish 16^th or better to advance regardless of what anyone else does.

The eighth-seeded Kyle Larson has a 25-point cushion heading into this race but will still need a solid showing this weekend. A few Top 10 results in the first two stages would go a long way towards helping him out. Ryan Newman and his 14-point cushion are in a similar position.

Now, we get to 10^th through 12^th. Blaney at 10^th won this race last year and is a strong candidate to finish in the Top 10 this weekend. I believe he advances and contends for a checkered flag again. Aric Almirola at 11^th and William Byron at 12^th are my two picks for drivers above the cutoff to get eliminated.

Almirola finished 19^th here last year, has a 19.6 average finish at Sonoma and a 22.9 average finish at Watkins Glen. In 18 total road course races over his career, he has just two Top 10's.

12^th place William Byron has even worse numbers with 22.0 average finish at Sonoma, 14.5 average finish at Watkins Glen, and a 34^th place result at the ROVAL last year.

Do poker players really make money. The two drivers below the cutoff that I see advancing are 14^th Clint Bowyer and 15^th Kurt Busch. I've laid out arguments for both drivers in the betting value section above. They both have won on road courses before and they both finished in the Top 5 at this track last year.

13^th seeded Alex Bowman finished 4^th here last year, but I think that was more luck than skill. His 23.2 average finish at Watkins Glen and 20.8 average finish at Sonoma prove he's not a consistently strong racer on road courses. I believe he will be eliminated.

16^th place Erik Jones needs a win to advance and I don't see that happening. He will also be eliminated.

These four drivers will be bounced from the playoffs:

• Aric Almirola
• William Byron
• Alex Bowman
• Erik Jones

Bank of America ROVAL 400 Checkered Flag

This ROVAL track is truly a wild card in the first round of the playoffs. It's only the second time that the top series has raced here and it will undoubtedly shake up the field. I can see up to 15 different drivers finishing in the Top 10 based on the playoff desperation and previous road course success.

Although Martin Truex Jr. is my favorite driver, and I would love to see him sweep the three first round playoff races, I am going with Chase Elliott this weekend. The young driver has shown that he's a stud on road courses.

His win at Watkins Glen a handful of races ago was one of the most dominating performances of the season. In nine total road course races, he has two wins, three Top 5's, and five Top 10's. These are strong numbers that can't be ignored. He was 6^th at the ROVAL last year and I believe he will take home the checkered flag this year.

My Top 5 Drivers

• Martin Truex Jr.
• Kurt Busch
• Chase Elliott
• Kevin Harvick
• Ryan Blaney

Bank of America ROVAL 400 Betting Recap

Winner: Chase Elliott (+700)

Betting Value: Start sport tv.

• Kevin Harvick (+1400)
• Kurt Busch (+1600)
• Joey Logano (+1800)
• Ryan Blaney (+2000)
• Clint Bowyer (+2200)

Longshot: Ryan Newman (+8000)

2019 Bank of America ROVAL 400 Odds, Preview & Prediction. In what will be a first in the history of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, the drivers will be racing on a road course. The world-famous ROVAL at the Charlotte Motor Speedway will host this weekend's Bank of America ROVAL 400. Odds; Alex Bowman to Win +2000 Bet it at William Hill: Ryan Blaney Top 3 +400 Bet it at Resorts: Clint Bowyer Top 3 +410 Bet it at FanDuel: Kyle Busch Top Toyota +325 Bet it at DraftKings: Hendrick Motorsports to Win +185 Bet it at Unibet: Alex Bowman Top Chevrolet +700 Bet it at SugarHouse: Michael McDowell Top 10 +165 Bet it at Unibet. So, let's start at the top, where Chase Elliott's odds to win the Bank of America Roval 400 make him the favorite at +250. Elliott won last year's edition of this race and finished 6th in 2018. With little form to go on, his average finish of 3.50 from two starts in this one pits him as the leader of the pack. Oct 11, 2020 - Bank of America ROVAL 400.

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I've chosen to list the top fifteen drivers according to their odds. If you are thinking 'Where can I bet on the Roval 400?' you can get a full list of drivers over at these online NASCAR sportsbooks.

So, let's start at the top, where Chase Elliott's odds to win the Bank of America Roval 400 make him the favorite at +250.

Elliott won last year's edition of this race and finished 6th in 2018. With little form to go on, his average finish of 3.50 from two starts in this one pits him as the leader of the pack.

Elliott's 2nd place in the Coca-Cola 600 and win in the Alsco Uniforms 500, both at Charlotte and in the same week in May of this year, really bolsters his credentials for Sunday's race. The clear favorite, and rightly so.

Next up is Kevin Harvick (+700), who slipped off the top of the official NASCAR Cup Series leaderboard with a poor 20th place finish at Talladega last Sunday.

Aside from 26th at Homestead in March, that was Harvick's worst result of the season. It couldn't have come at a worse time for 'The Closer,' so expect a big response at Charlotte this weekend.

Harvick finished 3rd and 9th in the 2019 and 2018 editions of the Roval 400, respectively. He finished 5th in Coca-Cola 600 and 10th in the Alsco Uniforms 500 in 2020, with his last win at the Oval coming in 2014.

Martin Truex Jr. (+700) has just one top-10 from two starts at the Charlotte road course.

7th place in last year's Bank of America Roval 400 was better than the previous year's return of 14th. Truex does have one of the best records on road courses, however, with an average finish of 7.56 from his last nine Cup Series events on such terrains.

With three wins, six top-5's, and seven top-10's, he is certainly one to watch ahead of Sunday's race. The 2017's Cup Series king has an excellent record from his last ten races at Charlotte, in particular, where he has wins in both the Coca Cola 600 and Southern 500 in 2016, and also the Coca-Cola 600 in 2019. He also won the final Roval 500 in 2017.

Denny Hamlin (+750) took 1st place in the Cup Series standings with a huge win at last weekend's YellaWood 500.

Hamlin overtook Kevin Harvick to record his first victory since the Drydene 311 in May. Charlotte will pose a different problem for Hamlin, who will join Michael Jordan's new NASCAR team as a part-owner next season.

The Joe Gibbs star came in at 19th and 12th in two starts at the 2018 and 2019 Roval 400. At Charlotte, he has been very consistent over the years, despite not winning here. Hamlin also has an average finish of 8.00 from his last eight starts at road courses.

And finally, Ryan Blaney (+1000) makes up the last spot in the top five betting favorites for this race.

Blaney has already been eliminated from the playoffs but is considered a strong candidate for the win on Sunday. Why? Well, it could be something to do with his 1st place in the inaugural edition of this one in 2018 and 8th place in last year's version.

Then again, oddsmakers will probably also consider Blaney's 3rd place finishes in both of 2020's races at the Charlotte Oval. His record on road courses is pretty good too, as it yields one win, three top-5s, and six top-10s from his last eight starts on this type of track.

Who wins the 2020 Bank of America Roval 400? Will it be one of the five drivers above? Read on for my prediction.

2020 Roval 400 Winner Pick

• Chase Elliott

Elliott is clearly the favorite to win this race. But I admit to being just a little apprehensive in making him my pick for the Roval 400.

The reason for my hesitation is that, well, one of the decisive factors in his +250 price is his record in this race. The problem I have with that is there have only ever been two editions of this race.

Still, I've thought this one out a bit more. I grabbed a cup of coffee, ran through the stats again, and arrived at the conclusion that, well, I cannot discount his chances on Sunday.

Other than his record in the last two races here, he was excellent at Charlotte this season with 2nd place in the Coca-Cola 600 and win in the Alsco Uniforms 500 in May. The fact that he has four wins from his last nine starts at road courses cannot be ignored.

There is no one really jumping out at me other than Eliott aside from Martin Truex Jr. at +700. Truex has won four races at Charlotte in as many years, and his 7.56 average finish at road courses from his last nine starts is encouraging.

However, Truex has thus far been erratic in the playoffs. He has just the one win in 2020, at Homestead, and finished 6th and 9th at Charlotte in May.

As much I have tried to find someone on Elliott's par, I cannot recommend any driver that is as suitable this weekend. Yes, the odds are weak, so think about whether you are happy with +250 if you feel the same as I do.

After a pretty strong cup of coffee and some forensic studying, I believe that Chase Elliott is the man to win the Roval 400 in 2020.

Who do you think takes the checkered flag at Charlotte? Let me know who gets your vote by dropping me a line in the comments section below. Will it be Kevin Harvick? Perhaps Denny Hamlin? Or maybe someone from further back in the field?

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On Sunday, September 29^th, NASCAR will be live from the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, for the Bank of America ROVAL 400. This is the second trip to Charlotte in 2019, but the Monster Energy Cup series won't be using the traditional oval track like before. Instead, they will be using the ROVAL course.

NASCAR unveiled the ROVAL course last year for the first time and it created quite the buzz among fans and drivers. It's become the third road course on the circuit along with Sonoma and Watkins Glen. However, it seems more difficult than the other two road courses.

In addition to the exciting ROVAL course, this will be the third and final race of the first round of the playoffs. At the conclusion of this race, the four lowest-ranked playoff drivers (13^th – 16^th) will be eliminated. Martin Truex Jr. has won the first two races of the playoffs and is dominating the field.

Top sports betting sites have listed Truex as the favorite to win at the ROVAL. He's followed closely by Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott.

Race Profile

The ROVAL is a uniquely designed road course at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Each lap is 2.28 miles long and consists of 17 turns. The Bank of America ROVAL 400 breaks down as follows:

• Total Miles: 248.52 miles
• Total Laps: 109 laps
• Stage 1: First 25 laps
• Stage 2: Second 25 laps
• Final Stage: Remaining 59 laps

The Bank of America ROVAL 400 is set to begin at 2:30 PM ET and will air live on NBC.

The challenge ahead for the field.#NASCARPlayoffs | @CLTMotorSpdwypic.twitter.com/6xURmChnmz

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 27, 2019

What to Watch for at Charlotte's Road Course

With all the playoff buzz heading into the final weekend of September, the following storylines are worth keeping an eye on at Charlotte Motor Speedway's ROVAL course:

• Who will the 2^nd Bank of America ROVAL 400?
• Who gets eliminated from the playoffs?
• Will a road course expert win this race?
• Can Truex sweep the first round of playoff races?
• Will a non-playoff driver steal the show?
• Can Ryan Blaney win this race again?

Current Playoff Standings

Martin Truex Jr. has won the first two playoff races (Vegas and Richmond). He's running away from the pack in the standings. With that said, four drivers will be eliminated from the playoffs after this weekend's race in Charlotte.

The following is the current playoff standings heading into the Bank of America ROVAL 400:

• Martin Truex Jr. (2,141 points)
• Kevin Harvick (2,120 points)
• Kyle Busch (2,117 points)
• Brad Keselowski (2,2106 points)
• Denny Hamlin (2,105 points)
• Joey Logano (2,101 points)
• Chase Elliott (2,088 points)
• Kyle Larson (2,076 points)
• Ryan Newman (2,065 points)
• Ryan Blaney (2,059 points)
• Aric Almirola (2,054 points)
• William Byron (2,053 points)

Below the Cutoff Line to Advance to 2^nd Round

• Alex Bowman (2,051 points)
• Clint Bowyer (2,049 points)
• Kurt Busch (2,039 points)
• Erik Jones (2,008 points)

Think the Roval was wild from where you sat? Imagine being in the car.

Relive this 2018 #NASCARPlayoffs classic through the in-car cameras! pic.twitter.com/xHvjOIs81i

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 27, 2019

NASCAR Bank of America ROVAL 400 Betting Odds

The following NASCAR betting odds are courtesy of BetOnline's sportsbook:

• Martin Truex Jr (+300)
• Kyle Busch (+500)
• Chase Elliott (+700)
• Brad Keselowski (+800)
• Denny Hamlin (+800)
• Kyle Larson (+800)
• Kevin Harvick (+1400)
• Kurt Busch (+1600)
• Joey Logano (+1800)
• Ryan Blaney (+2000)
• Clint Bowyer (+2200)
• Erik Jones (+2200)
• Jimmie Johnson(+2500)
• William Byron (+5000)
• Alex Bowman (+8000)
• Daniel Suarez (+8000)
• Matt DiBenedetto (+8000)
• Ryan Newman (+8000)
• Aric Almirola (+10000)

Bank of America ROVAL Betting Favorites

According to most NASCAR betting sites, the following drivers are considered the odds on favorites to win the Bank of America ROVAL 400.

Martin Truex Jr (+300)

Truex's current run in the playoffs has been nothing short of spectacular. He's won the first two races in the postseason and appears to be heading to a third straight win. Truex leads the series with six wins on the year and is poised for another run at the championship.

Last year, Truex had a mediocre race at the ROVAL. For a road course driver, it was a bit below pre-race expectations. Nevertheless, Truex is still one of the best drivers on road courses and is the man to beat this weekend.

Truex has won three times at Sonoma including taking the checkered flag this year. He has one victory at Watkins Glen and an impressive 10.6 average finish with nine Top 10s in 14 races. Truex finished runner up to Chase Elliott at The Glen this year.

By all measurements, this weekend's race is Truex's to lose.

Kyle Busch (+500)

All the praise we're singing about Truex, is what we used to sing about Kyle Busch weekly. Unfortunately, Busch hasn't won a race in almost four months. Not since Pocono in Week 14. The first two playoff races have been 'ok' for Busch as he finished 19^th in Vegas and 2^nd last weekend behind Truex.

However, Busch comes to a track that he didn't do well at last year. Busch crashed out of the ROVAL race last year and finished 32^nd. He also had an average starting spot at 14^th.

Like his teammate, Busch is a strong road course driver with two wins at Sonoma and two wins at Watkins Glen. He has a spectacular 9.5 average finish at Watkins Glen with 12 Top 10's in 15 races. Busch has five Top 5's and seven Top 10's at Sonoma. This year, Busch finished 2nd at Sonoma and 11th at Watkins Glen.

Last weekend was the time to take Busch to win as I did. It was a track where he's dominated at in the past. He was close, but finished runner up to Truex.

Despite his road course success over his career, I don't feel as confident in Kyle Busch this weekend as I do Truex and Chase Elliott. Busch will bounce back from last year's ROVAL and get a Top 10 spot, but I don't see him taking home the checkered flag.

Chase Elliott (+700)

As mentioned, I like Chase Elliott's chances this weekend and think he can contend with Martin Truex Jr. at the ROVAL. Elliott has shown in his first few years as a full-time Cup driver that he has a knack for road courses.

If it weren't for a blown engine at this year's Sonoma race, Elliott would've most likely scored his 3^rd straight Top 10 result in four career races. He started 4^th overall and was running strong until the engine issue. Before that, he had an 11.0 average finish at Sonoma.

At Watkins Glen, Elliott has already won twice in just four races. He has a 7.0 average finish and thoroughly dominated the race at Watkins Glen less than two months ago. He led 80 of the 90 laps.

Elliott finished 13^th at Richmond last weekend and 4^th at Vegas two weeks ago. He has five Top 10's in the last seven overall races with a 19^th place as his worst showing. Watch out for Elliott this Sunday.

Brad Keselowski (+800)

Of all the betting favorites, Brad Keselowski is the one driver that I have the least confidence in. He's run strong in the playoffs so far, having finished 4^th last weekend in Richmond and 3^rd in Vegas two weeks ago. However, he's not as strong of a road course driver as the three favorites ahead of him in this section.

At last year's ROVAL race, Keselowski started 25^th and finished 31^st. He crashed out with a few laps left. Additionally, Brad has never won at Sonoma or Watkins Glen. He finished 18^th at Sonoma this season and 9^th at Watkins Glen.

I haven't seen much from Keselowski on road courses to think he will win on Sunday. Nor, do I think he will compete with some of the other favorites. More than likely, he will finish somewhere in the middle of the pack, but safely advance to the next round. Avoid betting on Keselowski this weekend.

Denny Hamlin (+800)

Unlike Keselowski, Denny Hamlin has had some decent success on road courses. He's won one time at Watkins Glen and finished 3^rd there this year. He's yet to win at Sonoma, but did score a 5^th place result there three months ago.

Last year at the ROVAL, Hamlin finished 12^th after starting 27^th. It was a solid result considering his qualifying struggles.

In the playoffs so far, Hamlin finished 3^rd at Richmond and 15^th at Vegas. He also has eight Top 6 finishes in the last 10 overall races and two wins. I'm not ready to declare Hamlin the winner this weekend, but I certainly believe he will have a Top 10 result and easily move on to the next round.

Odds To Win 2019 Bank Of America Roval 400

The Best Charlotte Betting Value

The following NASCAR drivers offer betting value for the Bank of America ROVAL 400 due to their current betting odds, their past success on road courses, and their 2019 season so far.

Kevin Harvick (+1400)

Harvick has proven to be a solid road course driver in his career. He's already won at Sonoma and Watkins Glen and finished 9^th at this race last year. For his career, Harvick has a 12.7 average finish at Sonoma and a 12.9 average finish at Watkins Glen.

This year, Harvick was 6^th at Sonoma and 7^th at The Glen. His consistency on road courses makes his +1400 odds very appealing. Additionally, he's finished inside the Top 7 eight out of the last nine overall races and has three wins during that span.

In the first two rounds of the playoffs, Harvick finished 2^nd at Vegas and 7^th at Richmond. He's driving with a lot of momentum and is one of the top contenders at this race. I certainly like him better than Keselowski and Hamlin.

Kurt Busch (+1600)

Kurt Busch is racing for his playoff life. He currently sits 14 points below the cutoff and will have to outperform Bowman, Bowyer, Byron and Almirola this weekend to advance to Round 2.

For Busch's sake, he is a decent road course driver which will help his chances this weekend. Busch has won at Sonoma in his career and has a 13.6 average finish. He was 13^th in the Sonoma race this year. At Watkins Glen, Busch has a 15.9 average finish and came home 10^th in the race this year.

At the ROVAL last year, Busch started on the pole and ended up 5^th. It was a strong showing for a new road course which is indicative of his driving skills. He's going to need another Top 5 result this weekend to secure a spot in the next round. Can Busch pull off this feat?

Joey Logano (+1800)

The reigning NASCAR champion is surprisingly low on the list of betting favorites. At +1800 odds, Logano's odds offers great value. He finished 10^th in this race last year and has a 10.0 average finish over the first two playoff races so far.

At Sonoma, Logano has a 14.3 average finish but had a disappointing 23^rd result this year. At Watkins Glen, Logano has a victory and also had a disappointing 23^rd place result this year.

It's been well over three months since Logano has last won a race. He's picking up some momentum over the last three weeks and he's capable of pulling off the win this weekend.

Ryan Blaney (+2000)

Ryan Blaney won this race last year and it's somewhat surprising that his odds are this high. In his eight total races at Sonoma and Watkins Glen, he's finished in the Top 10 half of the time. His career averages are 17.2 at Sonoma and 11.0 at Watkins Glen. He was 3rd at Sonoma this year and 5th at Watkins Glen.

That's a strong showing for a young driver on road courses and it makes his odds even more appealing than Joey Logano and Kurt Busch.

Over the last nine races on the season, Blaney has six Top 10's and three Top 5's. He's 10^th in the standings and will need a solid Top 15 run to clinch a spot in Round 2 of the playoffs. I like his chances to accomplish this.

Clint Bowyer (+2200)

Like Kurt Busch, Clint Bowyer is a veteran driver with road course success and needs a big result this Sunday to advance to the next round. Last year, Bowyer finished 3^rd and moved on to the second round. If he can duplicate that result this year, then he will move on.

Bowyer has 28 total road course races in his career with one win, 10 Top 5's, and 15 Top 10's. He's a skillful driver once there's right turns on the track.

Over the last five races, including the playoffs, Bowyer has four Top 8 finishes and even led a few laps. He's going to need a strong run this weekend and I think he's going to deliver. Watch out for the wily Bowyer on Sunday.

Think the Roval was wild from where you sat? Imagine being in the car.

Relive this 2018 #NASCARPlayoffs classic through the in-car cameras! pic.twitter.com/xHvjOIs81i

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 27, 2019

The Top Longshot to Win the Bank of America ROVAL 400

Ryan Newman +8000 odds is the best of the longshots to have a realistic chance at finishing in the Top 10 and potentially stealing the checkered flag. He currently sits 9^th in the playoff standings, 14 points above the cutoff. He's in a good position to advance to the next round especially if he runs well on Sunday.

Last year, Newman finished 11^th at the ROVAL after starting 29^th. That's an impressive showing for a new track and a bad starting spot. Over his career, Newman has shown an ability to perform well on road courses and I see that happening again on Sunday.

Newman has a 12.8 average finish at Sonoma, which is the 4^th best among active drivers. Only Harvick, Bowyer and Johnson have fared better. Although he's never won a road course race, he consistently finishes within the Top 15. I think he will snag a Top 12 spot this weekend and move on to Round 2.

Who Will Be Eliminated from the Playoffs?

As we look at the top seven drivers in the standings, they are a lock to move on to round two. Elliott at 7^th needs to finish 16^th or better to advance regardless of what anyone else does.

The eighth-seeded Kyle Larson has a 25-point cushion heading into this race but will still need a solid showing this weekend. A few Top 10 results in the first two stages would go a long way towards helping him out. Ryan Newman and his 14-point cushion are in a similar position.

Now, we get to 10^th through 12^th. Blaney at 10^th won this race last year and is a strong candidate to finish in the Top 10 this weekend. I believe he advances and contends for a checkered flag again. Aric Almirola at 11^th and William Byron at 12^th are my two picks for drivers above the cutoff to get eliminated.

Almirola finished 19^th here last year, has a 19.6 average finish at Sonoma and a 22.9 average finish at Watkins Glen. In 18 total road course races over his career, he has just two Top 10's.

12^th place William Byron has even worse numbers with 22.0 average finish at Sonoma, 14.5 average finish at Watkins Glen, and a 34^th place result at the ROVAL last year.

Do poker players really make money. The two drivers below the cutoff that I see advancing are 14^th Clint Bowyer and 15^th Kurt Busch. I've laid out arguments for both drivers in the betting value section above. They both have won on road courses before and they both finished in the Top 5 at this track last year.

13^th seeded Alex Bowman finished 4^th here last year, but I think that was more luck than skill. His 23.2 average finish at Watkins Glen and 20.8 average finish at Sonoma prove he's not a consistently strong racer on road courses. I believe he will be eliminated.

16^th place Erik Jones needs a win to advance and I don't see that happening. He will also be eliminated.

These four drivers will be bounced from the playoffs:

• Aric Almirola
• William Byron
• Alex Bowman
• Erik Jones

Bank of America ROVAL 400 Checkered Flag

This ROVAL track is truly a wild card in the first round of the playoffs. It's only the second time that the top series has raced here and it will undoubtedly shake up the field. I can see up to 15 different drivers finishing in the Top 10 based on the playoff desperation and previous road course success.

Although Martin Truex Jr. is my favorite driver, and I would love to see him sweep the three first round playoff races, I am going with Chase Elliott this weekend. The young driver has shown that he's a stud on road courses.

His win at Watkins Glen a handful of races ago was one of the most dominating performances of the season. In nine total road course races, he has two wins, three Top 5's, and five Top 10's. These are strong numbers that can't be ignored. He was 6^th at the ROVAL last year and I believe he will take home the checkered flag this year.

My Top 5 Drivers

• Martin Truex Jr.
• Kurt Busch
• Chase Elliott
• Kevin Harvick
• Ryan Blaney

Bank of America ROVAL 400 Betting Recap

Winner: Chase Elliott (+700)

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• Kevin Harvick (+1400)
• Kurt Busch (+1600)
• Joey Logano (+1800)
• Ryan Blaney (+2000)
• Clint Bowyer (+2200)

Longshot: Ryan Newman (+8000)

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— Charlotte Motor Speedway (@CLTMotorSpdwy) September 26, 2019

NASCAR Props Challenge

Every week, NASCAR releases 10 prop bets for fans to choose the right answers, earn points and win prizes. For the 29^th race of the season, there are a few props that I like and think you should go with:

Over/Under 0.5 Drivers Below the Cutoff Will Advance to the 2^nd Round of the Playoffs:

Based on what I've stated above, I believe two drivers will advance to the 2^nd round from their current positions below the cutoff line. Those two drivers are Clint Bowyer and Kurt Busch. Not only did they both finish in the Top 5 at ROVAL last year, but they both also have road course wins in their career.

I believe their veteran experience will help them edge out younger drivers like Bowman and Byron. And their skills will surpass another driver like Aric Almirola.

Will Matt DiBenedetto Finish in the Top 10 at the ROVAL?

Yes, DiBenedetto will get a Top 10 finish at ROVAL this year. He was 13^th in last year's race and has already finished in the Top 10 for both Sonoma and Watkins Glen this year. He was 4^th at Sonoma and 6^th at Watkins Glen.

DiBenedetto is the one non-playoff driver that I believe can get up there and challenge the playoff drivers for a potential checkered flag.

Bank Of America Roval 400 Odds Today

Which Team Penske Driver Will Finish Higher: Keselowski or Blaney?

This one is rather easy for me. Ryan Blaney won this race last year and Brad Keselowski finished 31^st overall. In 21 career road course races, Keselowski has just five Top 5's and eight Top 10's. Blaney has one win, three Top 5's, and five Top 10's in nine career road course races.

Bank Of America Roval 400 Odds For Today

I'm going with Blaney to contend for a checkered flag this weekend while Keselowski finishes anywhere from 12^th to 20^th.

Bank Of America Roval 400 Odds Wild Card