Updated:
Jun 21, 2026 , 09:16 PM ET
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Corey Heim made history in the inaugural Anduril 250, capturing the biggest (and boldest) win of his young Cup Series career.
Photo By – Reuters Connect. NASCAR Cup Series driver Corey Heim.
Last updated: Sunday, June 21 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
🏁Anduril 250: Key takeaways
- Best post-qualifying bet: Daniel Suarez to finish Top 10 (+120) — Should be shorter after strong qualifying session.
- Best pre-qualifying bet: Kyle Larson (+175) over Connor Zilisch — Zilisch’s rookie season has been a nightmare.
- Best pre-qualifying value: Ty Gibbs to win (+1600) — Can’t sell No. 54 short on street courses.
- Best pre-qualifying prop bet: Michael McDowell to finish Top 5 (+185) — Typically brings his A-game to such tracks.
- Track: Keep your nose clean and pace consistent; “selling out” can lead to disaster in street racing.
- Weather: Ideal conditions are expected.
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Anduril 250 odds: Favorites & full field
The Anduril 250 runs at 4 p.m. ET on Prime Video. Below are the latest outright odds, followed by the picks and market-by-market best bets we like this week.
Odds as of 6-21.
Check out the full Anduril 250 qualifying order here.
Best bets card (updated Sunday)
- Top 10: Daniel Suarez (+120)
- Outright: Ty Gibbs (+1600)
- Top 5: Michael McDowell (+185)
- Top 10: AJ Allmendinger (-120)
- Matchup: Kyle Larson (+175) over Connor Zilisch
Who’s hot? Who’s not?
- 🔥 Tyler Reddick — Four Top 5s in his last six races; only Denny Hamlin (five) has more.
- ❄️ Brad Keselowski — 30th or worse in five of last seven races.
Track breakdown: What wins at Coronado Street Course?
While NASCAR has never raced at the San Diego Naval Base, there are some truisms regarding street races, like the one in Chicago held over the last three years, that can be applied here.
- Mastering restarts is crucial. Not only do you want to pick off as many spots as possible, but you also want to avoid a multi-car pileup.
- You’ll likely see drivers invert track position at the end of each stage. Those who pit just before a stage break can inherit the front again when other drivers stay out to collect stage points, and then go to pit.
Key stats & driver profiles to target
Not surprisingly, good qualifying efforts have led to solid overall results at the Chicago Street Race. Expect that trend to transfer over.
Drivers to watch
- Shane Van Gisbergen (3.0), Tyler Reddick (3.3), and Michael McDowell ranked Top 3 in qualifying at Chicago. Their average finishes rank fifth, third, and seventh, respectively. They also comprised three of the Top 5 in stage points.
Odds movement & market notes
- Shane Van Gisbergen (-160 to -225) went from short to even shorter after winning the pole.
- Austin Hill (+4500) was at over +10000 before winning the O’Reilly Series race here yesterday.
- Expect dramatic movement based on qualifying results. Carson Hocevar (+9000) ranked seventh in qualifying at Chicago. If he starts Top 10, those odds will be slashed big-time.
- Conversely, I’m expecting Chase Elliott (+2800) and William Byron (+2200) to balloon. They both averaged worse than 25th in qualifying at Chicago.
Outright picks: Winners to bet
❌ Pick: Ty Gibbs to win (+1600)
Gibbs’ mid-race last to (almost) first charge at Pocono suggests he’s still got speed.
- Track Fit: Top 10 all three times at Chicago Street Race.
- Recent Form: Ten Top 10s through 16 races.
- Market Value: I’ll back Gibbs even at +1000.
Risk: Playing against SVG will be tough here.
Pick made on Saturday, 6-20.
Best top finish bets
❌ Pick 1: Michael McDowell to finish Top 5 (+185)
This has been a winning ticket in five of his last seven road/street races.
- Track Fit: Fifth in Chicago in 2024, deserved better than 32nd last year (led 32 laps).
- Recent Form: Top 20 in three of last four overall, second at Watkins Glen.
- Market Value: +150 is my lower limit, so long as he qualifies Top 10.
Risk: Only two Top 5s all year.
Pick made on Saturday, 6-20.
✅ Pick 2: AJ Allmendinger to finish Top 10 (-120)
This bet has cashed in three consecutive road/street events.
- Track Fit: Sixth in Chicago last season.
- Recent Form: Only one DNF all year.
- Market Value: Playable to -130, as long as he qualifies Top 15.
Risk: Limited ceiling, running no better than sixth in 13 straight road/street efforts.
Pick made on Saturday, 6-20.
❌ Pick 3: Daniel Suarez to finish Top 10 (+120)
Suarez’s solid first season at Spire continues.
- Track Fit: A former road course winner with Top 10s in two of last four.
- Recent Form: Average rating of 90+ in three of last four overall.
- Market Value: Playable to EVEN.
Risk: Top 10 in only 23.5% of his Cup Series races all-time.
Pick made on Sunday, 6-21.
Best matchup & head-to-head bets
Pick: Kyle Larson (+175) over Connor Zilisch
Zilisch’s Xfinity form hasn’t carried over to the Cup Series.
- Matchup Advantage: Larson has Zilisch beat in average finish and average rating at road/street courses.
- Key Stat: Zilisch has yet to lead a lap at a road/street course in the Cup Series.
Risk: Larson has “boom or bust” tendencies.
Pick made on Saturday, 6-20.
Best Top 10 parlay
Daniel Suarez Top 10
Michael McDowell Top 10
Ty Gibbs Top 10
Gibbs is the only one of the three that needs to drive his way into the Top 10, but he qualified 11th. Bet down to +400.
How to watch the Anduril 250
| Location: | Coronado Street Course, San Diego, CA |
| Date: | Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
| Start time: | 4 p.m. ET |
| TV: | Prime Video |
Check out the full weekend schedule for the 2026 Anduril 250.
Coronado Street Course weather
It looks like perfect conditions for a NASCAR race on Sunday with temperatures peaking at 71 degrees on a bright, sunny day. There’s just a 5% chance of rain.
Anduril 250 betting FAQ
When is the 2026 Anduril 250?
The Anduril 250 will be held at 4 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
Where will the 2026 Anduril 250 be held?
The Coronado Street Course at the San Diego Naval Base will host the Anduril 250.
Who is the 2026 Anduril 250 favorite?
Shane Van Gisbergen is the betting favorite for the Anduril 250.
How do Anduril 250 prop bets work?
In addition to outright win bets, many sportsbooks take action on Top 3, 5, and 10 finishes, as well as driver vs. driver props.
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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