Sportsbook Tabs Emerging Rivals Cole Custer, Chandler Smith With Top NASCAR Xfinity Series Title Odds

During the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ postseason-opening event, Cole Custer and Chandler Smith battled for track position at Kansas Speedway last Saturday. 

Tempers flared between the two betting favorites to capture the circuit title.

As Custer and Smith grappled for the lead, veteran Aric Almirola snatched the Kansas Lottery 300 victory. Custer, who placed P2, confronted Smith for his actions along Turn 4, suggesting he competed like a “#*%&ing clown.” 

“I was to his outside and he just put me in the fence,” Custer said, as reported by NASCAR.com. 

Smith conceded he executed an aggressive move, but wanted to review the film. 

“I would be just as frustrated,” Smith said. “I moved up (and) I took his air away and took his line away for 10 or so laps there trying to hold him up as long as I can, trying to give me the best shot. Was hoping I could hold him off long enough to the 20 got to him and they started racing. I got some breathing room but I was like a lap or two short from doing that. The 20 just got to him. So, yeah, it sucks. I understand his frustration. Last week, I was frustrated with some things about Bristol and I completely get it. I understand his point of view. I definitely didn’t put him in the fence.” 

The emerging Custer-Smith rivalry could be an interesting postseason side-story, beginning with Saturday’s United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway. Both Custer and Smith carry +250 odds to win the series title, according to BetOnline Sportsbook.

Will we see Cole Custer wreck Smith in the playoffs?#NASCAR pic.twitter.com/Q9yxVHMEPm

— B/R Racing (@br_racing) October 1, 2024

Carson Kvapil Gets Xfinity Series Call 

NASCAR Xfinity Series driving prospect Carson Kvapil received the call he’d been working – and waiting – for. JR Motorsports announced it signed Kvapil to pilot the No. 1 Chevrolet full-time next season. 

Kvapil will take over Same Mayer, who will drive the No. 41 Ford for Haas Factory Team in 2025. 

Kvapil debuted strongly for JR Motorsports. In his first two circuit events driving the No. 88 Chevrolet, The 22-year-old Mooresville, N.C., native placed P4 at Martinsville and P2 at Dover. 

In eight Xfinity appearances this season, Kvapil has compiled three top-five finishes and four top-10s. He has led 63 laps. 

Kvapil, who is scheduled to run in all 33 Xfinity events next season, is the son of 2003 Trucks Series champion Travis Kvapil and captured two CARS Late Model Series championships. 

The younger Kvapil recently earned a win in the Late Model Series’ ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville. 

The call he's been waiting for.
 
JR Motorsports is proud to promote @Carson_Kvapil to FULL TIME @NASCAR_Xfinity Series racing in 2025 with backing from @BassProShops. pic.twitter.com/Z6OSrI9TMN

— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) October 1, 2024

NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Odds  

Here is an early look at the drivers’ odds for capturing the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship odds, according to BetOnline Sportsbook:

*-Odds current at time of publication