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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 17: Kyle Larson driver of the #24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet waits in the garage area during NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on November 17, 2021 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 17: Kyle Larson driver of the #24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet waits in the garage area during NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on November 17, 2021 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
With the 2022 NASCAR Cup season approaching the Playoff phase, one has to wonder who the favorites are. Ahead of this weekend’s race at Nashville, NASCAR revealed a list of drivers with the best odds of winning the title. As per the odds, Kyle Larson is one of the primary favorites, with an 11 to 2 odds.
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Admittedly, a fair number of fans were baffled by this. Some pointed out his low average finishing in the current season, especially since the next driver had lower odds. That goes to teammate Chase Elliott and Joe Gibbs Racing driver Kyle Busch on 6 to 1.
Then came Ross Chastain with 7-1 odds, Denny Hamlin and William Byron on 8-1 odds. And finally, Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney have 9-1 odds.
kyle larson really? his season hasn’t been as good as half the people on this list.
— Nick @ Nashville Superspeedway #Rowdynation 🏁 (@OchoRowdy) June 23, 2022
How does Larson have the best odds? He has a 15th avg finish. I'd say easily that Kyle Busch, Chastain, and Blaney are the 3 favorites
— AnNnNndrew (@Acandy121) June 23, 2022
No clue how Larson is the favorite. He’s won 1 race this year and he’s without his crew chief, jackman, and tire changer for the next month.
— KLG NobleWarrior88#MediaKitsPartner (@NGaming88) June 23, 2022
Larson and Chase literally up there so people can cope and watch, thinking they actually have a chance in hell at this.
— Rowdy Rocket (dark paradise) (@RicardoB0774) June 24, 2022
Others noted that he only has one win so far, which, to be fair, is the same for many other drivers.
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What kind of complicates matters for him is that he is expected to lose a few key members of his crew for the next month. This was because his car lost a wheel at the Sonoma Raceway, which normally results in a penalty.
What next for Kyle Larson in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season?
The general consensus was that the odds of him retaining his title make little sense. According to fans, there were many of his rivals and teammates who stood a better chance of winning. For example, Chase Elliott is currently leading the points table and could wrap up the regular-season championship.
How is Kyle Larson favored? Makes no sense. Kyle Bush gotta be the favorite so far
— Cam Richardson (@CamRYellow22) June 23, 2022
HOW THE FUCK IS LARSON IN FIRST, ELLIOTT HAS LITERALLY BEEN THE POINTS LEADER FOR MOST OF THE SEASON
larson dickriding will never stop huh
— ShopGuy (@JokerChase25) June 23, 2022
How is Larson??? He literally sucks this year lmao
— nscrfn (@nscrfn09) June 23, 2022
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I do not understand how kyle larson still has the best odds bro https://t.co/fcm6elLSgJ
— 𝘾𝙪𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙚 (@CubbiePlays) June 24, 2022
For the moment, the #5 driver will train his focus on the remainder of the 2022 NASCAR Cup season. Without a doubt, this has to be one of the most competitive campaigns. So, Larson will have his work cut out for him.
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At the end of the day, all that matters is reaching the Playoffs and the subsequent battles through to the Championship 4.
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