The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Watkins Glen International for the Go Bowling at The Glen Sunday. The green flag is set to drop at approximately 3:05 p.m. ET. Below we analyze the 2021 Go Bowling at The Glen odds and lines, with NASCAR picks and predictions.
Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott won each of the past two runs at Watkins Glen in 2018 and 2019. Last season’s race was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 Go Bowling at The Glen: What you need to know
- Elliott started and won from the pole in 2019, becoming the first driver since Kyle Busch in the 2008 Centurion Boats at The Glen race to start first and finish first.
- Chevrolet won checkered flags in three of the past six Cup Series races at the track, and 16 of the past 24 starts at the New York state road course, including Elliott’s last two victories.
- Penske Racing’s Joey Logano won the 2015 Cheez-It 355 at The Glen starting from the 16th position. That was the lowest starting position of any winner since Steve Park won from the 18th starting spot in 2000.
- Busch and Elliott are the only two active drivers with at least two checkered flags in the Cup Series at Watkins Glen. Martin Truex Jr., Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano also have a Cup Series victory at the track.
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Who is going to win the 2021 Go Bowling at The Glen?
Odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.
ELLIOTT (+185) is the chalk for Sunday’s race, as he has victories in each of the past two installments. He has four career Cup Series starts at the track, and he has never finished lower than 13th. He also has ticked off 141 laps led in his career with a 7.0 Average-Finish Position (AFP).
ERIK JONES (+10000) has never won at this track, but he has come very close. In three career Cup starts he has finished fourth, fifth and 10th, which is good for a 6.33 AFP, best among all active drivers with at least three starts at Watkins Glen.
Even though Chevrolet has been the dominant manufacturer in recent seasons, KYLE BUSCH (+750) cannot be overlooked. He has the two wins, six top-5 finishes and 12 top-10 showings in 15 Cup starts while leading all active drivers with 247 laps led. His 9.5 AFP is also best among all Cup drivers with at least five starts at the track.
Long-shot bets for the 2021 Go Bowling at The Glen
If you’re looking to invest in a big-time long-shot, look no further than DANIEL SUAREZ (+7000). He has been a quick learner at The Glen, registering finishes of third, fourth and 17th in his three Cup Series starts while leading 14 laps.
He has also started 14.7 on average, but improved to an 8.0 AFP. He might not be a great play for the outright win, but he is still a value play as a TOP 10 FINISHER (+330).
Veteran RYAN NEWMAN (+30000) is also worth a roll of the dice at the road course. His 18 Cup starts here are second-most among all active drivers behind Harvick (19). He has a runner-up finish, three top-10s and 11 top-20 showings while posting an 18.3 AFP.
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