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2026 Jack Link's 500 predictions, odds, start time: NASCAR at Talladega picks, best bets by advanced model
TL;DR
The 2026 Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway features Brad Keselowski, a six-time winner, among 11 drivers with recent victories. The race starts at 3 p.m. ET, with Joey Logano as the +900 favorite in the odds.
Key points
- 2026 Jack Link's 500 takes place at Talladega Superspeedway
- Brad Keselowski is a six-time winner at Talladega
- Race starts at 3 p.m. ET
- Joey Logano is the +900 favorite
- Tyler Reddick recently won his fifth race of the season
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The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Talladega Superspeedway for the 2026 Jack Link's 500 on Sunday with Brad Keselowski being a six-time winner at this track. However, the veteran is one of 11 drivers who have won the last 11 NASCAR Talladega races, so there's no clear lean when it comes to making Jack Link's 500 2026 picks. Tyler Reddick is one of those 11, and the 23XI Racing member collected his fifth win of the season just a week ago. Austin Cindric and Chase Briscoe prevailed at this track last year and could factor into 2026 NASCAR Talladega props.
The green flag will drop at 3 p.m. ET for the 188-lap race. Joey Logano has three Dega wins, and even though none have come since 2018, he's still the +900 favorite in the latest 2026 Jack Link's 500 odds. Ryan Blaney is at +1000, with both Cindric and Bubba Wallace priced at +1200 per the NASCAR odds. Keselowski comes in at +1400, while Reddick is a +1800 longshot. Before setting NASCAR DFS lineups, making Jack Link's 500 DFS picks or locking in NASCAR Talladega predictions, you need to see the projected leaderboard from Mike McClure's proven model.
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McClure is a legendary professional DFS player with more than $2 million in career winnings. He uses a powerful prediction model that simulates every lap of NASCAR action 10,000 times. All told, the model has nailed a whopping 29 winners since 2021 and hit 11 winners in 2025. Anyone following his NASCAR betting picks at their favorite sportsbooks could have seen huge returns.
Now, McClure has turned his attention to the NASCAR Jack Link's 500. He's only sharing his best bets at SportsLine.
Q&A
What time does the 2026 Jack Link's 500 race start?
The 2026 Jack Link's 500 race starts at 3 p.m. ET.
Who are the top favorites for the 2026 Jack Link's 500?
Joey Logano is the favorite at +900, followed by Ryan Blaney at +1000, and both Austin Cindric and Bubba Wallace at +1200.
How many drivers have won the last 11 NASCAR Talladega races?
There are 11 drivers who have won the last 11 NASCAR Talladega races.
Which driver recently won their fifth race of the season before the Jack Link's 500?
Tyler Reddick won his fifth race of the season just a week before the Jack Link's 500.