The Winning Model’s Picks: 2025 NASCAR Dover Predictions & Odds

Posted by By Michael Gooderham July 26, 2025
NASCAR Dover

The NASCAR Playoffs for 2025 are scheduled to start in only six weeks; therefore, drivers who have yet to win and are trying to qualify for the postseason will depend on points. To make its NASCAR debut in 1969, the next 2025 AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 is set for Sunday at Dover Motor Speedway, a track delightfully known as ‘The Monster Mile.’ 

Three of the six remaining regular-season races are on tracks measuring a mile or less, which offers teams a great chance to fine-tune their short-track setups as they approach the finish line of the season. The 2025 NASCAR Dover will formally begin on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET. Following his second career triumph at NASCAR Dover last year, Denny Hamlin is the +500 frontrunner (bet $100 to make $500) in the odds for the 2025 AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400. 

2025 NASCAR Dover predictions

With chances of +1100, Chase Elliott will start the race in pole position. In 14 career events at Dover, Elliott has two victories and ten top-five results. He is projected at -125 to come in the top five this Sunday. Before making any selections for the 2025 AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400, it is essential to review the latest predictions for the 2025 NASCAR Dover from SportsLine’s reliable projection model.

Designed by daily fantasy expert and SportsLine data engineer Mike McClure, this model runs 10,000 simulations of every race, considering track history and recent performance among other factors.

With a +300 payout, McClure’s model opened the 2025 NASCAR Dover season by correctly forecasting Chase Elliott’s triumph in the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray. It then predicted Kyle Larson’s victory in Miami, Christopher Bell’s success in the NASCAR All-Star Race, Denny Hamlin’s triumph in Michigan, Shane van Gisbergen’s success in Mexico City, Elliott’s win in Atlanta, and van Gisbergen’s victories in both Chicago and Sonoma. The model has correctly chosen seven victors this year and a remarkable 26 winners since 2021 altogether.

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Follow Me: Freelance Writer Profile Summary Michael Gooderham is a freelance automotive content writer currently working with AdvisorWheels. He has a background in Automotive Design and several years of experience writing in the same field. Michael specializes in creating well-researched, engaging content related to cars, motorsports, and vehicle design. He has previously written for Car & Classic, Goodwood Road Racing Company, and Car Design News. His work reflects a strong technical understanding of automotive writing, enabling him to explain complex topics clearly and concisely. At AdvisorWheels, Michael's role involves crafting various types of written content—such as blog posts and articles—with accurate information, thorough research, and smooth narrative flow. Education Degree in Automotive Design from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (2012–2015) Expertise Automotive Writing Car Reviews Design Features Motorsport Writing Copywriting Research Experience Currently working with AdvisorWheels as a Freelance Automotive Content Writer Previously contributed to Car & Classic, Goodwood Road Racing Company, and Car Design News in various roles <!-- Optional Sections (Commented Out) Publications "Bond, Transfer Length, and Development Length of Prestressing Strand in Self-Consolidating Concrete" (Thesis · June 1, 2012) Honors & Awards Honored with the PCI Daniel P. Jenny Fellowship – Awarded by PCI for evaluating the validity of the NASP Bond Test in concrete as a predictor of the transfer length of prestressing strands --> Interests Cars and Design Innovations Photography Live Music and Concerts Words from Michael Gooderham Hello friends! I’m Michael Gooderham—a car lover turned automotive writer. I studied car design, but found myself more drawn toward writing about the industry. Over the years, I’ve developed a passion for making complex automotive topics clear and easy to understand. I strive to explore every detail thoroughly to offer complete knowledge to readers. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me behind a camera, at a concert, or learning more about cars and design innovations.