Why would Alex Palou be the Indianapolis 500 favorite? Well …
Palou is the huge favorite, according to BetMGM and DraftKings sportsbooks. BetMGM has him at +225 to win, while DraftKings has him at +250.
Pato O’Ward (starting sixth), David Malukas (third), Alexander Rossi (second) and Conor Daly are among the next group. Daly, Indianapolis-area native race veteran, gets a lot of wishful action from the locals and is starting eighth.
If you’re looking to cash in on race history being made, four-time winner Helio Castroneves is at +3000. He is trying to become the first five-time race winner from the 14th starting position.
And if you’re looking to really cash in on another type of race history, Katherine Legge — who is attempting the Indy/NASCAR “Double” — has the longest odds to win from the 26th starting position.
Who is the Indy 500 favorite? Who will win the Indy 500? Indianapolis 500 betting odds
(via BetMGM)
(via Draft Kings; odds to finish first, second and third)
When is the 2026 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 takes place Sunday, May 24, 2026.
What is the 2026 Indy 500 start time?
The green flag for the 200-lap race is scheduled to drop at 12:45 p.m. ET.
What channel is the Indianapolis 500 on? How can I watch the Indy 500?
TV: Fox. Will Buxton is the play-by-play voice, with analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell.
How can I listen to, stream 2026 Indy 500?
IndyCar Nation is on SiriusXM Channel 218, IndyCar Live and the IndyCar Radio Network (check affiliates for each race)
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