Slated for this upcoming weekend at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, the 2023 Ambetter 400 should be a must-watch NASCAR clash. With William Byron coming away with the win at last weekend’s United Rentals Work United 500, he will look to defend his crown in the Peach State. While Alex Bowman is the current points leader for this NASCAR Cup Series season, he still is not among the top contenders this weekend in Hampton. Among the favorites, this weekend are Kyle Larson (fifth place), William Byron (fourth), Ross Chastain (third), and Christopher Bell (sixth). Among those drivers, Byron is the only one to have notched a victory, which he has done on back-to-back weekends.
For this article, SBS will be going over what to look for from each of the top contending drivers this weekend along with some more notes about NASCAR wagering.
| Favorites to Win The 2023 NASCAR Ambetter Health 400 |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Larson | +1000 | +1000 | +1000 |
| William Byron | +1000 | +1000 | +1000 |
| Ross Chastain | +1200 | +1200 | +1200 |
| Christopher Bell | +1200 | +1200 | +1200 |
The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Larson has had a torrid pace in the last couple of races. For instance, at the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube earlier this month, he finished in second place. Last weekend, the 30-year-old notched a top-five finish. This is juxtaposed with his performances at the beginning of the year where he did not finish higher than 18th place.
As mentioned above, Byron has been the star of the NASCAR season so far, at least in the last two races. With back-to-back first-place showings, the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year is on a hot streak. During his young career, the 25-year-old has accrued six wins to his credit along with a stellar 64 top-ten finishes. While he is still in sixth place, expect that to change if he keeps up his winning ways.
Chastain has gotten off to a solid start this year, being recognized as a top-three driver in NASCAR to this point. While he has had some hiccup races in his last two outings (12th place and 24th), the 30-year-old is one of NASCAR’s most consistent competitors. The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series runner-up, Chastain started the year on a high note with a top-10 finish at Daytona followed by a third-place mark at the following race, the Pala Casino 400. A racer with two wins to his credit along with 32 top-ten finishes, the Alva, Florida native is a great racer who is looking for more wins to push him over the edge.
Our last racer spotlight, Bell was also the 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion and has had a strong pedigree of top-ten finishes (46 in his career). During the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series, Bell has put together three top-ten finishes thus far (third, fifth, and sixth place) which has spurred his early season success. That said, he did have a disastrous performance at the Pala Casino 400, finishing in 32nd place.
Prediction: Another big race, take Chastain to bounce back here and take home the victory.
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As a devout aficionado of sports, Chris Boline has carved a career within the athletic realm. A skilled scribe, he boasts a decade-long portfolio that encompasses coverage of the NBA G League, the Los Angeles Chargers, football and basketball across the country. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is deeply invested in his community and dedicates his leisure hours to serving on boards, collaborating with community organizations, and cherishing the company of loved ones. CURRENTLY Business Development and freelance sports writing RESIDES IN Reno, NV EDUCATION University of Nevada BS and MBA EXPERTISE -Sports writing proficiency in: NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and some motor sports -Topical news -Promotional and marketing ideas/updates -Business development Summary Chris Boline serves in a business development sales capacity as his day job. He has previously held sales/marketing positions with The Applied Companies (TAC), KTVN 2 News and the NBA G League’s Reno Bighorns, affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. He is a Reno native and is a member of various community boards including the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET and the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA). Chris graduated from the University of Nevada in 2015 with a bachelors in management and economics and also earned his MBA from Nevada in 2023. More about Chris: Past president of the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) 2022-23 Two-time honoree for University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year (Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, 2017 & COBAA, 2021) 2021 NCET award for Professional Services Organization of the Year with TAC Northern Nevada Human Resources Association 2020 Best Places to Work-Northern Nevada, Second Place with TAC 2016-17 Reno Bighorns MVP from the Sacramento Kings The Nevada Sagebrush editor-in-chief 2013-15 Associated Collegiate Press 2015 Four-year Non-daily Newspaper Pacemaker honoree University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Dean's List honoree (5x) from 2011-2015 Nevada Press Association award for Best Sports Column – Community in 2015 Education
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