NASCAR at Phoenix odds, predictions, how to watch Sunday's Cup Series race
NASCAR comes to Arizona this weekend, and the Shriners Children's 500 on Sunday will see some history being made at the Phoenix Raceway.
Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing could become the first driver to win three straight NASCAR Cup Series races since 2021, and the first to do so since the introduction of "Next Gen" car models. Bell has won the past two races at Atlanta Motor Speedway and the Circuit of the Americas, and his odds are bolstered by a win at this race last year.
While Bell could pull off a remarkable achievement with three straight wins, one piece of NASCAR history is locked in: Katherine Legge will be the first woman to take the track in a NASCAR Cup Series race since 2018 when she gets behind the wheel of the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet this weekend. The British driver, an IndyCar veteran, holds the record for the fastest qualifying lap at the Indianapolis 500 for a woman.
Here's what to know about the Shriners Children's 500, including odds, potential winners, and how to watch the race:
NASCAR at Phoenix odds: Favorites to win 2025 Shriners Children's 500
Christopher Bell is the favorite to win the Shriners Children's 500, according to BetMGM. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering betting promos in 2025.
Odds as of afternoon of Friday, March 7.
- Christopher Bell: +450
- Ryan Blaney: +550
- William Byron: +800
- Kyle Larson: +800
- Joey Logano: +1000
- Chase Elliott: +1000
- Denny Hamlin: +1100
- Chase Briscoe: +1300
- Tyler Reddick: +1400
- Ross Chastain: +1500
- Katherine Legge: +100000
NASCAR at Phoenix predictions: Who will win Shriners Children's 500?
CBS Sports: Bell could make it three straight race wins
Writer Steven Taranto likes Christopher Bell to win a third straight race in the NASCAR Cup Series, something no one has done since 2021. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver won this race in March 2024 and is on a roll right now.
Doc's Sports: It's Kyle Larson's time
Guy Bruhn writes: "Kyle Larson is looking to get in the win column for the first time this season and change his fortunes of a slow start to the season. He's got one win under his belt in Avondale and three top 5 finishes in his last four stars at the desert track. I like his chance to do very well this weekend."
World Sports Network: Bell to thrive on flat track
Reid Spencer writes: "No driver has won three straight NASCAR Cup Series races in the era of the Next Gen car, which was introduced into NASCAR’s top division in 2022. But Bell is the defending winner of the Shriners Children’s 500, and he comes to Phoenix convinced he can win at any track. Bell and crew chief Adam Stevens have a setup that works at the one-mile flat track, and we think Bell will get that elusive third consecutive victory."
How to watch NASCAR race at Phoenix: Time, TV channel, streaming for Shriners Children's 500
The 2025 Shriners Children's 500 will be broadcast on FS1. Streaming options include Fubo, which is offering a free trial for new subscribers, Max and the Fox Sports app.
- Date: Sunday, March 9
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. local)
- TV: FS1
- Stream: Fubo (free trial), Max, Fox Sports app
- Where: Phoenix Raceway (Avondale, Arizona)
Watch the Shriners Children's 500 on Fubo
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