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Hunting for top South Point 400 prop bets? Our Props team has locked in their favorite NASCAR prop picks for Sunday’s race.
Let’s break down the best value plays on the board ahead of race day at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
What It Takes to Win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
To win the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, you need speed, consistency, and mastery of intermediate-track traits. The 1.5-mile quad-oval features asphalt surface banking of about 20° in the turns and 9° on the straightaways, demanding good aerodynamic balance and precise handling under both speed and load.
Competitors must manage tire wear over long runs, exploit multiple racing grooves, and navigate turbulent air in traffic. Because the race often falls during the playoffs, patience in the early and mid stages is key – teams that can avoid mistakes and stay in contention until the final green-flag run are usually in the best position.
Clean restarts, sharp pit strategy (especially in the “money stop”), and maximizing short runs often separate the winner from the rest of the field in Vegas.
Who Won the South Point 400 Last Year?
Joey Logano won the 2024 South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 20. He edged out Christopher Bell by 0.662 seconds, with Daniel Suárez finishing third. William Byron came in fourth, and Alex Bowman rounded out the top five.
Who Won Last Week’s Race?
Shane van Gisbergen won the Bank of America ROVAL 400 on Sunday: Kyle Larson finished second, Christopher Bell was third, Chris Buescher took fourth, and Michael McDowell rounded out the top five.
Larson is a +500 favorite to win the South Point 400 this year. Bell is at +550, and Denny Hamlin is at +600.
Christopher Bell Top 3 Finish
Bell’s disciplined driving style and technical sharpness make him a prime candidate for a Top 3 finish at the South Point 400. Known for his precision and ability to adapt to changing track conditions, Bell thrives on intermediate tracks that reward consistency and balance over long runs.
Kansas and Las Vegas share similar 1.5-mile configurations, and Bell has been consistently competitive on these types of ovals, excelling at finding grip in multiple grooves as the track widens.
His ability to maintain momentum through long green-flag stretches while conserving tires gives him a clear edge at Vegas, especially when the race transitions from daytime heat into cooler nighttime conditions.
Beyond raw speed, Bell’s strategic mindset and composure under pressure are key advantages at a track where races often come down to late-race restarts and fuel strategy.
His Joe Gibbs Racing team routinely delivers cars with strong long-run balance, and Bell knows how to communicate effectively with his crew to fine-tune the setup as conditions evolve.
With his recent form on similar intermediates and a knack for executing clean, decisive passes, Bell is well-positioned to capitalize on his strengths and finish inside the top three at Las Vegas, especially in a playoff race that rewards precision and control.
Pick: Christopher Bell Top 3 Finish
