The NASCAR Cup Series is coming back to Michigan International Speedway for the first time in five years. The last time around, Kevin Harvick won the race, but on June 8, this race will get a new winner. Based on betting odds, Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin are the two drivers most likely to triumph this coming Sunday.
2025 FireKeepers Casino 400 Odds
| Moneyline | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kyle Larson | +550 |
| Denny Hamlin | +550 |
| Ryan Blaney | +600 |
| Tyler Reddick | +700 |
| William Byron | +900 |
| Christopher Bell | +950 |
| Chase Elliott | +1400 |
| Ross Chastain | +1600 |
| Joey Logano | +1600 |
| Carson Hocevar | +1600 |
| Chris Buescher | +2000 |
| Chase Briscoe | +2000 |
| Bubba Wallace | +2200 |
| Kyle Busch | +2200 |
| Brad Keselowski | +2200 |
When, Where, and How to Watch?
- Place: Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan
- Date: Sunday, June 8, 2024
- Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: Prime
Larson & Hamlin – Two Top Favorites for the 2025 FireKeepers Casino 400
Larson has a notable history at Michigan, securing a win in 2020 and consistently finishing in the top 10 in recent races. More importantly, he’s been in fantastic form in 2025, winning three races already and finishing in the top 5 in another five events.
However, his form dropped in the last couple of weeks. First, he finished in the 37th position at the 2025 Coca-Cola 600; then, he finished 8th at the Cracker Barrel 400. However, there’s an explanation for why this happened.
The Coca-Cola 500 race took place over the Memorial Day Weekend when Larson attempted to pull off the Double Duty and raced at the Indy 500 as well. In the most recent NASCAR race – the Cracker Barrell 400 – he started slowly but still managed to finish in the 8th place.
When it comes to Denny Hamlin, he’s a real legend of motorsports, who’s won the race in Michigan on two occasions already. However, those wins happened a long time ago (in 2010 and 2011).
The good news for Hamlin’s fans is that he’s been doing well in 2025. After a couple of underwhelming performances in April, he’s back in top shape. He led the most laps in the last two races, as well as recorded the fastest lap last weekend in Nashville.
Other 2025 FireKeepers Casino 400 Contenders
According to FireKeepers Casino 400 odds, the following drivers stand a decent chance of ruining the plans of Larson and Hamlin:
- Ryan Blaney – Fresh off a victory at Nashville, Blaney is someone who mustn’t be underestimated. Not only is he in good form, but he also has a strong track record here, including a win in 2021 and seven top-10 finishes in his last ten starts.
- Tyler Reddick – The man who won this race last year is someone who loves fast tracks such as the one in Michigan.
- William Byron – This guy’s been consistent throughout the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series, which is why he’s sitting top of the Drivers’ Championship standings. However, he hasn’t won a race since Day 1, so maybe now’s the time to do it?
- Christopher Bell – Similarly to Byeron, he’s been very consistent with his performances this season. He won three races earlier this season, as well as secured a victory in the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro.
2025 FireKeepers Casino 400 Prediction
Denny Hamlin is our top pick for Sunday’s race. His form is on the rise, and he loves these sorts of tracks. He also has plenty of motivation to win as it could push him up in the standings. It’s going to be close, but we think he can pull it off.
Pick: Denny Hamlin