We’re back in the Corn State for Round 2 of the Iowa Corn 350, where 350 laps around this tight, high-grip oval are going to test patience, tire management, and track position like crazy. Blaney dominated the inaugural race, but 2025’s field is deeper, hungrier, and fighting for every last playoff point. With limited data, we’re riding current form, short-track comps, and sharp pricing across the board.

 

 

 

Iowa Corn 350: The Favorites

Christopher Bell (+500 at DraftKings Sportsbook)

Bell’s fourth-place finish here in 2024 and his Xfinity win at Iowa in 2019 tell you everything—this track fits him. He’s a technician on short flats, and the Toyotas have looked dialed in. At this number, he’s the sharpest of the chalk.

Ryan Blaney (+550 at FanDuel Sportsbook)

Stage 1 winner, 201 laps led, and the first Cup Series winner at Iowa. Blaney’s short-track form has stayed strong this year, with five stage wins and elite restart control. No one in the field has a better notebook for this race.

Sharp Play: William Byron (+1100 at BetRivers Sportsbook)

Byron hasn’t won since the Daytona 500, but he’s second in the standings and has led laps in four straight races. He nearly beat Blaney here last year and ranks second in average finish on flat ovals. At 11-to-1, he’s underpriced.

 

 

 

Iowa Corn 350 Mid-Tier Targets

Josh Berry (+2500 at DraftKings Sportsbook)

Berry is built for tracks like this. He started third, led laps, and finished seventh at Iowa last year—and he’s got top-five results this season at Phoenix and Loudon. He’s fighting for playoff security and has the short-run speed to make noise again.

Ross Chastain (+2800 at FanDuel Sportsbook)

He’s unpredictable—but when he hits, he hits big. Chastain finished 11th here last year and has a strong history at Iowa in Xfinity, including four top-10s. He’s already locked into the playoffs and can afford to swing big.

 

 

 

Iowa Corn 350 Longshots Worth a Look

Alex Bowman (+4000 at Caesars Sportsbook)

Don’t let a few ugly finishes fool you—Bowman still has speed. He finished eighth here in 2024 and was third at Dover just two races ago. If he avoids trouble, this number is flat-out wrong for a guy with Hendrick equipment and short-track upside.

Ty Gibbs (+4000 at BetMGM Sportsbook)

Gibbs at 40-1? That’s a gift. He’s already got top-five finishes at Dover and Bristol this year and just bagged $1 million in the All-Star Race. He had a rough run here last year, but the raw talent and speed are there—and now he’s got data to build from.

 

 

 

Iowa Corn 350 YOLO Dart of the Week

Daniel Suárez (+12500 at BetMGM Sportsbook)

Suárez led laps and finished ninth at Iowa last year—and Trackhouse has shown flashes of short-track life all season. He’s outqualified expectations more than once, and if the race turns into a tire strategy war, he’s got the crew and composure to capitalize. At 125-1, this is the dart you want to throw.

 

 

 

Iowa Corn 350 Props That Pop

Denny Hamlin Top 5 (+105 at Caesars Sportsbook)

Three wins this season. Third-place last week after starting at the back. And a monster track record on flat ovals. Getting plus money for Denny to do what he always does? Yes, please.

Josh Berry to Finish Top 10 (+100 at DraftKings Sportsbook)

Top 10 here last year. Top 10 at Phoenix and New Hampshire this year. And he’s running with a playoff spot on the line. At even money, this is one of the cleanest bets on the board.

Zane Smith to Finish Top 10 (+1100 at FanDuel Sportsbook)

Zane’s shown flashes at Nashville and Phoenix, and when his day doesn’t implode, the speed’s legit. He’s the kind of under-the-radar driver who can sneak into the top 10 if this turns into a battle of survival. At 11-to-1, the upside is worth it.

 

 

 

Iowa Corn 350 Final Thoughts

Four races left. Playoff pressure rising. Iowa’s tight layout rewards discipline, clean pit stops, and setups that hold late in a run. Blaney is the blueprint, but there’s value all over this board—Berry and Gibbs are live, Bowman’s a sleeping giant, and Suárez is the kind of deep dart that pays off when the script gets flipped. Qualifying will be key, so get your numbers in early—and get ready for a wild one.

 

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