Denny Hamlin will lead the field to the green flag for the 2026 Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, and he does so as a heavy betting favorite.
The seven-time Pocono winner claimed the pole at 173.250 mph and arrives on a two-race win streak. He opens at +150 to win, the shortest NASCAR price the board has shown in weeks. Below we break down the full odds list, our featured pick, a longer-priced value play, and a few race-day angles. The top pick leans on Hamlin's mastery of the Tricky Triangle. The better value, however, sits further down the board.
Last Updated: Sunday, June 14, 2026
2026 GREAT AMERICAN GETAWAY 400 TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
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| Where | Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA |
| When | Sunday, June 14 – 1:00 PM ET |
| TV | Prime Video |
Pre-Race Report
Hamlin backed up his status with a fast lap on Saturday. He won the pole at 173.250 mph, turning the 2.5-mile oval in 51.948 seconds. Defending Cup Series champion Kyle Larson joins him on the front row and starts second. Larson also topped the practice chart, so Hendrick Motorsports brings clear speed to the weekend.
The rest of the top 10 starters set up an intriguing race. Daniel Suarez rolls off third, followed by Ty Gibbs in fourth. Defending race winner Chase Briscoe starts fifth, one year after he held off Hamlin to win the 2025 race. Chris Buescher qualified sixth and was the first Ford on the grid. Erik Jones, John Hunter Nemechek, William Byron, and Ryan Blaney complete the top 10.
One scheduling note matters for race day. NASCAR moved the green flag up two hours to 1:00 p.m. ET, so the broadcast window on Prime Video shifts earlier than usual. The lineup itself held firm through qualifying, with no late driver substitutions among the leading contenders.
2026 GREAT AMERICAN GETAWAY 400 – TOP ODDS TO WIN | |
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| Name | Odds |
| Denny Hamlin | +150 |
| Kyle Larson | +550 |
| Tyler Reddick | +800 |
| Ty Gibbs | +1200 |
| William Byron | +1200 |
| Chase Briscoe | +1400 |
| Chris Buescher | +1400 |
| Chase Elliott | +1800 |
| Christopher Bell | +1800 |
| Ryan Blaney | +1800 |
Odds accurate as of Sunday, June 14, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NASCAR Odds - Props
Does Denny Hamlin Continue to Dominate at Pocono?
The Pick: Denny Hamlin to win (+150)
No active driver owns Pocono like Hamlin does. He holds the track record with seven Cup Series wins, more than anyone else in the field. He starts from the pole, and he reached it with the fastest lap of the weekend. Momentum backs the resume, too. Hamlin has won three of the last four races, including his victory last week at Michigan and the week before at Nashville. He sits as the favorite on our latest Great American Getaway 400 odds for good reason.
The case against is the price. At +150, the implied probability sits near 40 percent, which leaves little margin for a 160-lap race full of pit strategy and traffic. Hamlin also led late at Pocono last year and still could not close, finishing second to Briscoe. A win Sunday would give him three straight victories for the first time in his career, a streak he has never managed despite his long resume. The talent is obvious. The short price simply asks bettors to pay full retail for it.
Still, the combination of pole position, track history, and current form makes Hamlin the most logical single play on the board. He is the pick to win, with the clear understanding that the value lives elsewhere.
Hamlin's Odds too Short, Consider Chris Buescher
The Pick: Chris Buescher to win (+1400)
Buescher quietly fits this track better than his odds suggest. He finished fourth here last year and has led laps in each of his last two Pocono starts. He qualified sixth on Saturday as the highest Ford in the field, and RFK Racing's intermediate program has been a season-long strength. He also broke through at Texas in May, proving the No. 17 can win when the setup comes together. At +1400, he offers real upside without the favorite's premium.
The counterpoint is consistency. Across 16 career Pocono starts, Buescher has just three top-10 finishes and an average result near 19th. That history says his strong recent runs at the track are more the exception than the rule. The longer price reflects that gap. The upside, however, is exactly why a value play carries a longer number in the first place.
Race Day Outlook — Picks and Final Thoughts
The race-day market offers a couple of cleaner angles than the outright board. Buescher headlines the Top Ford market at +100. Backers get the highest-qualifying Ford and the manufacturer's best Pocono form in one number, though Blaney and Penske's group can always flip that order on a good day. The matchup market is also live. Tyler Reddick is priced at -200 over Ryan Blaney in their head-to-head, and Reddick brings four straight top-10 Pocono finishes from 2021 through 2024. The caution is recent form, since Reddick wrecked at Michigan and has cooled from his red-hot start.
Strategy will shape the finish, as it usually does at Pocono. Fuel windows and a well-timed final pit stop decided last year's race, and track position matters on the long straights. Watch the lead-lap cars on the final cycle, because the driver with fresher tires or a fuel cushion will hold the edge late.
Here is the full slate of picks from this preview. First, Denny Hamlin to win at +150 as the featured play. Second, Chris Buescher to win at +1400 as the longer-priced value. Third, Chris Buescher as Top Ford at +100. Fourth, Tyler Reddick to beat Ryan Blaney in their head-to-head at -200. Each carries risk, so size the plays accordingly and shop the latest numbers before the green flag.
2026 Great American Getaway 400 FAQ
Who is the favorite to win the 2026 Great American Getaway 400?
Denny Hamlin is the favorite at +150. He won the pole at Pocono and enters on a two-race win streak after victories at Nashville and Michigan.
When is the 2026 Great American Getaway 400?
The race is Sunday, June 14, 2026, with the green flag moved up to 1:00 PM ET at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.
What channel is the 2026 Great American Getaway 400 on?
The race will stream on Prime Video, with Adam Alexander, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Steve Letarte on the call.
Who is on pole for the 2026 Great American Getaway 400?
Denny Hamlin won the pole with a lap of 173.250 mph. Kyle Larson qualified second and shares the front row.
Who won the Great American Getaway 400 last year?
Chase Briscoe won the 2025 Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono, holding off Denny Hamlin for his first win with Joe Gibbs Racing.
How many laps is the Great American Getaway 400?
The race runs 160 laps for a total of 400 miles around the 2.5-mile Pocono Raceway tri-oval.