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Tricky Tipster: Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship continues this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the home of the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge. The event is the 19th of 20 events this season and the penultimate event of the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs. This week, the PlayNHRA Favorites include Shawn Langdon, Matt Hagan, Dallas Glenn, and Richard Gadson in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively. The annual Las Vegas event will be part of the PlayNHRA initiative, where drag racing fans will once again have the opportunity to engage in fantasy games, gaming, and betting for this event. Betting markets feature Professional classes, where fans can wager on event winners, low elapsed time of the event, head-to-head matchups, and season champions. Below are the opening odds as provided by Alt Sports Data. (Note: In American sports betting, odds are typically expressed with a plus (+) or minus (–) symbol followed by a number. For example, +200 signifies the amount a bettor could win if wagering $100. If the bet works out, the player will receive a total payout of $300; $200 profit + $100 initial stake). TOP FUEL Shawn Langdon is the overwhelming favorite at +225, backed by his position atop the Top Fuel standings. Reigning world champion Doug Kalitta is next at +400, offering a solid alternative. Countdown hotshot Will Smith (+900) leads a group of contenders priced at +1000: four-time world champion Antron Brown, Justin Ashley, and rookie standout Maddi Gordon. Shawn Reed is a +1100 with Tony Stewart, Josh Hart and Leah Pruett both +1200. Billy Torrence sits at +1400, with eight-time world champion Tony Schumacher at +2300. Clay Millican (+2600) and Spencer Massey (+4500) are longer shots, while Cameron Ferre is the biggest underdog at +9000. DRIVER ODDS PROFIT ON $10 WAGER TOTAL PAYOUT Shawn Langdon +225 $22.50 $32.50 Doug Kalitta +400 $40 $50 Will Smith +900 $90 $100 Antron Brown +1000 $100 $110 Justin Ashley +1000 $100 $110 Maddi Gordon +1000 $100 $110 Shawn Reed +1100 $110 $120 Tony Stewart +1200 $120 $130 Leah Pruett +1200 $120 $130 Josh Hart +1200 $120 $130 Billy Torrence +1400 $140 $150 Tony Schumacher +2200 $220 $230 Clay Millican +2500 $250 $260 Spencer Massey +4500 $450 $460 Cameron Ferre +9000 $900 $910 FUNNY CAR Four-time world champion Matt Hagan leads the Funny Car betting favorites at +350, and he’s also the current points leader as he pursues another championship. Two-time reigning world champion Austin Prock follows at +550, offering excellent value for a driver with proven championship-winning ability. Jordan Vandergriff is at +750, with teammate and Jack Beckman at +800. Vandergriff is second in points, while Beckman brings championship experience and plenty of winning potential. J.R. Todd (+1000), a former world champion, and three-time champion Ron Capps (+1100) are also serious contenders. Chad Green and Paul Lee join Capps at +1100. Daniel Wilkerson and Alexis DeJoria are each +1400. Further down the board, Cruz Pedregon sits at +2700, while Terry Haddock (+5500) Julie Nataas (+7500) Dave Richards (+7500) and Jeff Diehl (+9000) are among the longest shots. DRIVER ODDS PROFIT ON $10 WAGER TOTAL PAYOUT Matt Hagan +350 $35 $45 Austin Prock +550 $55 $65 Jordan Vandergriff +750 $75 $85 Jack Beckman +800 $80 $90 JR Todd +1000 $100 $110 Ron Capps +1100 $110 $120 Chad Green +1100 $110 $120 Paul Lee +1100 $110 $120 Daniel Wilkerson +1400 $140 $150 Alexis DeJoria +1400 $140 $150 Hunter Green +1500 $150 $160 Spencer Hyde +2000 $200 $210 Cruz Pedregon +2700 $270 $280 Jason Rupert +3500 $350 $360 Jeff Arend +4000 $400 $410 Terry Haddock +5500 $550 $560 Dave Richards +7500 $750 $760 Cory Lee +7500 $750 $760 Julie Nataas +7500 $750 $760 Jeff Diehl +9000 $900 $910 PRO STOCK Reigning world champion Dallas Glenn leads the Pro Stock betting board at +350 as he pursues a second consecutive title. Glenn also leads the points standings, but Greg Stanfield is just 14 points behind, making the championship battle especially tight. Four-time world champion Greg Anderson is next at +500, followed by Stanfield at +800. Matt Hartford is +900 and Cody Anderson is +1000, while Troy Coughlin Jr. checks in at +1100. Six-time world champion Erica Enders is priced at +1200, alongside Chris Vang and Jeg Coughlin Jr. Aaron Stanfield (+1400) offers an additional contender with championship credentials. Shane Tucker is +2000, with Matt Latino also at +3000 and Deric Kramer at +2500. Eric Latino (+3000) and Kenny Delco (+3500) are longer shots, while Alan Prusiensky is the biggest underdog at +9000. DRIVER ODDS PROFIT ON $10 WAGER TOTAL PAYOUT Dallas Glenn +350 $35 $45 Greg Anderson +500 $50 $60 Greg Stanfield +800 $80 $90 Matt Hartford +900 $90 $100 Cody Anderson +1000 $100 $110 Troy Coughlin Jr. +1100 $110 $120 Jeg Coughlin Jr. +1200 $120 $130 Chris Vang +1200 $120 $130 Erica Enders +1200 $120 $130 Aaron Stanfield +1400 $140 $150 Shane Tucker +2000 $200 $210 Matt Latino +2000 $200 $210 Deric Kramer +2500 $250 $260 Eric Latino +3000 $300 $310 Kenny Delco +3500 $350 $360 Alan Prusiensky +9000 $900 $910 PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE Two time world champion and Gaige Herrera tops the Pro Stock Motorcycle betting board at +300, making him the favorite to defend his Las Vegas title. However, reigning champion Richard Gadson (+400) and six-time champion Matt Smith (+500) offer formidable competition. Herrera, Gadson’s Vance & Hines teammate, remains a serious threat after recent victories, while Smith continues chasing another championship aboard his Denso Buell. Ryan Oehler sits at +700, followed by Angie Smith at +800. John Hall and Chase Van Sant are both +1000, with Joey Gladstone at +1400. Clayton Howey checks in at +1500, while Marc Ingwersen is +1800 while veteran Steve Johnson is +2200. Geno Scali (+3000) and Chris Bostick (+3500) are longer shots, while Malcolm Phillips Jr. (+4000) and GT Tonglet (+5500) face steeper odds. RIDER ODDS PROFIT ON $10 WAGER TOTAL PAYOUT Gaige Herrera +300 $30 $40 Richard Gadson  +450 $45 $55 Matt Smith +500 $50 $60 Ryan Oehler +700 $70 $80 Angie Smith +800 $80 $90 John Hall +1000 $100 $110 Chase Van Sant +1000 $100 $110 Joey Gladstone +1400 $140 $150 Clayton Howey +1500 $150 $160 Marc Ingwersen +1800 $180 $190 Steve Johnson +2200 $220 $230 Geno Scali +3000 $300 $310 Chris Bostick +3500 $350 $360 Malcolm Phillips Jr. +4000 $400 $410 GT Tonglet +5000 $500 $510 Ron Procopio +5500 $550 $560 Karen Stoffer +5500 $550 $560   Opening odds provided by Alt Sports Data (Odds are subject to change). 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