2026 Autotrader 400 odds, picks: NASCAR projected leaderboard from proven model

With Daytona in the rearview mirror, the 2026 Autotrader 400 is the focus of auto racing as NASCAR at Atlanta takes place on Sunday. EchoPark Speedway hosts the event, with the green flag dropping at 3 p.m. ET. Christopher Bell is the defending race winner, but seven different drivers have won the last seven NASCAR at Atlanta spring races. None of those, however, have raced for 23XI Racing, which seeks back-to-back wins after Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500.

Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano are +1000 co-favorites in the latest Autotrader 400 odds, with Chase Elliott (+1200) rounding out the top three. Last year's Cup Series champion, Kyle Larson, is at +1400, while the defending race winner, Bell, is at +1600 to utilize in 2026 NASCAR at Atlanta bets. Reddick is a +2500 longshot to prevail in back-to-back weeks.

Before making any 2026 Autotrader 400 picks or NASCAR predictions, you need to see what auto racing insider Mike McClure has to say.

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, taking factors such as matchups and statistical trends into account. 

All told, the model has nailed a whopping 29 winners since 2021 and hit 11 winners in 2025! Anyone who followed its lead on those NASCAR picks could have seen HUGE returns.

For the NASCAR at Atlanta, the model is fading Logano, the co-favorite at +1000, saying he finishes outside the top 5. Another surprise: Denny Hamlin (+1800) is projected to finish near the top of the leaderboard despite his longer odds. 

The model has identified a longshot of +2000 or more as a top-10 contender, potentially netting any backer a huge payday!

So who wins the 2026 Autotrader 400, and which massive longshot could stun NASCAR? Visit SportsLine now to see the picks and best bets from a NASCAR model that nailed 11 winners last year, and find out!