🏁 Anduril 250 Predictions & Odds 2026: NASCAR Picks, Props, Best Bets at Naval Base Coronado
The NASCAR Cup Series heads west to Naval Base Coronado for the first-ever race at the military facility. The action gets underway on Sunday, June 21, at 4 p.m. ET (Amazon Prime). With road course ace Shane Van Gisbergen listed as a heavy favorite, let's dive into my NASCAR predictions at Naval Base Coronado.
📈 NASCAR odds at Naval Base Coronado: Anduril 250
Latest NASCAR odds at BetMGM as of Friday, June 19; subject to change.
| Driver | Odds |
|---|---|
| Shane van Gisbergen | -250 |
| Connor Zilisch | +600 |
| Tyler Reddick | +800 |
| Ty Gibbs | +1200 |
| Michael McDowell | +1600 |
| Christopher Bell | +2200 |
| William Byron | +2200 |
| Kyle Larson | +2500 |
| Chase Elliott | +2500 |
| Chris Buescher | +2500 |
| Chase Briscoe | +3000 |
| A.J. Allmendinger | +3000 |
| Ross Chastain | +3000 |
| Ryan Blaney | +3000 |
| Kevin Magnussen | +3000 |
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💡 How to bet NASCAR at Naval Base Coronado
The street circuit at Naval Base Coronado, called Qualcomm Circuit or the Coronado Street Course, measures a whopping 3.4 miles in length. That makes it the longest venue on the schedule this year. The layout features 16 corners, including a pair of tough 90-degree corners in Turns 2 and 3.
Coronado should race similarly to the Chicago Street Course, although the surface isn't as smooth, and some parts of the track are a lot wider than in Chicago. But perhaps the most important thing to note about this year's race isn't the track itself - it's the strategic consequences of the favorite, Shane Van Gisbergen, clocking in at odds of -250 (71.4%).
🏆 Best bet to win the Anduril 250
Michael McDowell, Spire Motorsports (No. 71)
- Michael McDowell to win: +2000 via FanDuel (0.5u)
- Michael McDowell top 10: -150 via bet365 (3u)
If anyone can upset Shane Van Gisbergen on a street circuit, it's Michael McDowell. The pilot of the No. 71 Chevrolet almost did so last year in Chicago - he led 31 of 75 laps, more than SVG's 26, but suffered some mechanical issues late and finished 32nd. Before that, McDowell had finished fifth (2024) and seventh (2023) at Chicago. He never failed to qualify worse than sixth.
Spire Motorsports has looked fast this year, and McDowell is the only driver on the team without a win. Still, he started sixth at COTA and finished fifth after leading five laps and recording the seventh-best average green-flag speed. Then, he started and finished second at Watkins Glen after leading five laps and recording the second-best average green-flag speed.
McDowell may need SVG to slip up, but at odds of +2000 (4.8%) to win and -150 (60%) to score a mere top 5, he needs to be on your betting card.
📡 SBR Edge
McDowell is a great bet to make pre-qualifying. Since joining Spire Motorsports in 2025, McDowell has earned a starting spot inside the top 10 in six of eight starts. While he is yet to earn a pole with the team, he has started on the front row twice. His impressiveness in qualifying on road courses extends to the start of the NextGen Era, with him starting inside the top 10 in 16 of 25 road course races - and inside the top 6 in 14!
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We're fading Shane Van Gisbergen by getting some exposure to Michael McDowell, but we're also going to target a pair of other drivers - one who could contend for the win, and one who has better odds of competing for a top 10 result than the market believes.
Ryan Blaney, Team Penske (No. 12)
- Ryan Blaney to win: +4500 via DraftKings (0.33u)
- Ryan Blaney top 10: +180 via Caesars (1.17u)
The Ryan Blaney disrespect is real. While it hasn't been a good season for Ford or Team Penske, that hasn't kept Blaney from running well at the two prior road course events this year. He piloted his No. 12 Ford to eighth (COTA) and 11th (Watkins Glen) in those races after qualifying fourth and seventh, respectively.
Those respectable results came on the heels of respectable speed: he ranked second by average green-flag speed at COTA and fifth at Watkins Glen. Although he never looked great at the Chicago Street Course, he still managed a top 10 in 2024 and finished 12th last year. Lock him in at generous odds before qualifying.
Zane Smith, Front Row Motorsports (No. 38)
- Zane Smith to win: +1200 via bet365 (0.5u)
Smith's odds range from +550 to +1200 (7.7%) at bet365, so make sure you're locking this play in over there. The road course capability he flashed in the Truck Series hasn't been there since he was promoted to Cup, but I'm optimistic it'll translate eventually. Smith just finished 18th at Watkins Glen after ranking 12th by average green-flag speed, and he finished 17th and 14th in his two starts at Chicago. At a price so long for just a top 10 result, Smith should absolutely be on your card.
💰 My NASCAR bets at Naval Base Coronado
Here are the actual NASCAR bets I'm making for the Anduril 250 with the best odds from our best sports betting sites for Sunday's race at the Coronado Street Course at Naval Base Coronado.
| Best bets | Best odds | Units → profit |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McDowell to win | +2000 via FanDuel | 0.5u -> 10u |
| Michael McDowell top 10 | -150 via bet365 | 3u -> 2u |
| Ryan Blaney to win | +4500 via DraftKings | 0.33u -> 14.9u |
| Ryan Blaney top 10 | +180 via Caesars | 1.17u -> 2.1u |
| Zane Smith top 10 | +1200 via bet365 | 0.5u -> 6u |
Total wagered: 5 units | Max profit: 24.5 units (Blaney win); 19.8 units (McDowell win)
📺 How to watch NASCAR at Naval Base Cornado: 2026 Anduril 250
- Date: Sunday, June 21
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- Location: Naval Base Coronado (Coronado, Calif.)
- TV: Amazon Prime
- Track: 3.4-mile street circuit (75 laps, 255 miles)
- Stages: Stage 1 (20 laps), Stage 2 (20 laps), final stage (35 laps)
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