IndyCar: Projected win totals, odds for top championship contenders
By Asher Fair
Eight drivers presumed to contend for the IndyCar championship have over/under win totals listed for them at WynnBET ahead of the 2023 season.
The 2023 IndyCar season is scheduled to get underway in under two months. The schedule for this year’s 17-race season is very similar to last year’s, with action set to begin on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden is the early favorite to win a third title, though he is followed closely by teammate and reigning champion Will Power, who has also won two titles.
Full championship odds can be found here.
In addition to championship odds, WynnBET recently posted projected win totals and odds for eight drivers believed to be on their way to contending for the 2023 title.
Here’s a look.
NOTE: -130 means a successful $130 bet wins $100 ($230 payout). +104 means a successful $100 bet wins $104 ($204 payout).
Will Power, Team Penske
- Win total: 1.5
- Over: -130
- Under: +104
- 2022 result: 1 win, won championship
Josef Newgarden, Team Penske
- Win total: 3.5
- Over: -150
- Under: +115
- 2022 result: 5 wins, 2nd place in standings
Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske
- Win total: 2.5
- Over: +115
- Under: -150
- 2022 result: 3 wins, 4th place in standings
Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing
- Win total: 1.5
- Over: -130
- Under: +104
- 2022 result: 2 wins, 3rd place in standings
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
- Win total: 2.5
- Over: +120
- Under: -160
- 2022 result: 1 win, 5th place in standings
Marcus Ericsson, Chip Ganassi Racing
- Win total: 1.5
- Over: +100
- Under: -130
- 2022 result: 1 win, 6th place in standings
Pato O’Ward, Arrow McLaren
- Win total: 2.5
- Over: +104
- Under: -130
- 2022 result: 2 wins, 7th place in standings
Colton Herta, Andretti Autosport
- Win total: 2.5
- Over: +135
- Under: -175
- 2022 result: 1 win, 10th place in standings
There are, of course, several other drivers who aren’t listed, including quite a few who have won races before and are more than capable of finding the top of the podium again in 2023. Should they be listed, their odds would likely be set based on win totals of 0.5.
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The season is scheduled to get underway on Sunday, March 5.