It’s the final race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, and Rowdy Dragon closes things out with a full fantasy and betting breakdown for Phoenix Raceway! This week, Rowdy dives into the Fantasy Live head-to-head matchups, sportsbook values, long-shot plays, and his championship-winning pick.
Here’s what’s in this week’s season finale episode:
🏁 Denny Hamlin vs. Chase Briscoe — Denny’s short-track dominance gives him the clear advantage.
⚡ Kyle Larson vs. William Byron — Teammates clash for the crown, but Byron’s Phoenix momentum wins Rowdy’s nod.
🔥 Ross Chastain vs. Joey Logano — Numbers lean toward Logano as the Ford camp finds late-season speed.
🧠 Ryan Blaney vs. Christopher Bell — Rowdy splits hairs between two hot drivers but sides with Blaney’s consistency.
💸 Sportsbook breakdown — Hamlin tops the odds at +400, with value plays on Byron (+500) and Logano (+1300).
🚨 Long shots to watch — Josh Berry and Daniel Suárez both offer solid top-10 and top-5 betting value.
🏆 Rowdy’s “winner winner” pick — Does Denny Hamlin finally get it done?
Rowdy also recaps his season-long fantasy stats, celebrates a strong finish to the year, and thanks listeners and the team at TobyChristie.com, iFantasyRace, and Win the Race for making this season possible.
Whether you’re setting your final fantasy lineup, betting the Championship 4, or just enjoying the last race of the season, this episode is packed with data-driven insights and betting value to close out the year strong.
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