Wise Power 400 Preview, Predictions, and Weekend Schedule

Written by Zach McAdoo

The NASCAR Cup Series starts their West Coast swing this Sunday. Fontana, California hosts the Wise Power 400. Autoclub Speedway hosts their first race since 2020 as the 2021 edition of the race was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week will be the final time with this layout as they are planning to change over the track to a half-mile short track. Read below for the setup of this race.

Wise Power 400 NASCAR Schedule and Race Info

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Production Alliance 300
Date: Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022
Start Time: 5 PM EST
TV Coverage: FS1
Distance: 300 miles
Laps: 150
Defending Champion: Harrison Burton (2020)

NASCAR Cup Series

Wise Power 400
Date: Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022
Start Time: 3:30 PM EST
TV Coverage: FOX
Distance: 400 miles
Laps: 200
Defending Champion: Alex Bowman (2020)

DraftKings DFS Help

Wise Power 400 Drivers to Consider

Kyle Larson ($11,600)

Kyle Larson swept this type of track a few seasons ago. Now he is back and has better equipment. Kyle Larson will run the high line to at least a top ten as long as he can keep all four tires pointed in the right direction. Larson is the most expensive driver this week, but he should still make it worth your while as long as the car holds up. Put the 5 car in your DraftKings DFS lineups.

Kyle Busch ($10,400)

Auto Club Speedway has become Kyle Busch’s playground. In his last nine races at the track (missed 2015 due to injury) he has three wins, seven top fives and eight top 10s. An average finish of 5.1 in those races. You can not make a mistake putting young Busch in your lineup with numbers like those. The 18 car should be in your DraftKings NASCAR DFS lineups.

Wise Power 400 Drivers to Avoid

Denny Hamlin ($10,700)

Denny Hamlin does not have the numbers to put him in your lineups. In his last nine races here (missed 2014 due to injury) he has one top-five and four top tens. An average finish of 15.4 makes this a tough play for your lineups. Skip the 11 car this week for your DraftKings NASCAR DFS lineups.

Brad Keselowski ($8,600)

The price is not bad for him, but the number of unknowns with that car makes me want to avoid him. Brad Keselowski has good numbers here, but he no longer has the great equipment as he had at Team Penske. Unless you are willing to gamble on the 6, steer clear of him in your DraftKings NASCAR DFS lineups.

NASCAR Betting Picks

Odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook

Longshot: Daniel Suarez (80/1)

The #99 has come a long way since last season as he now has a teammate to help him out this year. Surprised he has odds this long for this race. Suarez is going to get a win this year at some point. It could be this Sunday in surprising fashion. If you feel like taking a risk take Suarez this week.

Underdog: Ross Chastain (25/1)

Teammate to the long shot pick Ross Chastain came so close to getting that first win last year at Nashville Speedway. Chastain now has a full Cup season under his belt and could very well surprise the field this Sunday at Auto Club. Chastain could get it done Sunday so don’t be afraid to put some money down on him.

Race Pick: Kyle Larson (4/1)

Yeah, give me the chalk. Kyle Larson has the best equipment under him that will absolutely give him the best chance to win. Larson will use the entire track to his advantage and figure out what his best line is. Larson has a win here in 2017, and this Sunday will be win number two at Auto Club.

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