2026 INDYCAR Odds: Alex Palou Favored For Freedom 250; Kyle Kirkwood Second

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The INDYCAR Series heads to Washington D.C. on August 23 for the Freedom 250 on . and on . One.

Coverage begins at 8:30 a.m. ET on Sunday. The inaugural race celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States of America as drivers compete on a 1.7-mile, seven-turn course on the streets of D.C. A highlight of the race is that it will run through the National Mall.

Will Alex Palou get win No. 7 on the season, or will another driver emerge from the field to take the checkered flag? Here are the latest odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Aug. 23. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.

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2026 Alex Palou: 5/6 (bet $10 to win $18.33 total)
Kyle Kirkwood: 33/10 (bet $10 to win $43 total)
Scott McLaughlin: 9/1 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
Christian Lundgaard: 9/1 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
David Malukas: 10/1 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Pato O’Ward: 15/1 (bet $10 to win $160 total)
Will Power : 20/1 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Felix Rosenqvist: 20/1 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Christian Rasmussen: 22/1 (bet $10 to win $230 total)
Scott Dixon: 25/1 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Marcus Ericsson: 25/1 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Marcus Armstrong: 25/1 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Josef Newgarden: 30/1 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Louis Foster: 50/1 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Dennis Hauger: 50/1 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Rinus Veekay: 60/1 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Caio Collet: 60/1 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Alexander Rossi: 60/1 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Romain Grosjean: 80/1 (bet $10 to win $810 total)
Graham Rahal: 80/1 (bet $10 to win $810 total)
Nolan Siegel: 120/1 (bet $10 to win $1,210 total)
Santino Ferrucci: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Mick Schumacher: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Kyffin Simpson: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Sting Ray Robb: 300/1 (bet $10 to win $3,010 total)

Here’s What To Know About The Oddsboard: The Favorite

Alex Palou is in control of his own destiny heading into D.C. Alex Palou just missed the podium last week at Markham with his fourth-place finish. But he’s still in control of his championship destiny. This season, Palou has six poles, 11 top fives and six wins. He sits 133 points above the next closest driver for the title, and that driver is …

One To Watch

Can Kyle Kirkwood bounce back after a lackluster Markham? Kyle Kirkwood won INDYCAR’s inaugural race at Arlington earlier this season, so he could be one to watch at D.C. However, his performance at Markham last week left much to be desired.

He started 22nd and finished 21st. On the season, Kirkwood’s got eight top-five finishes, one pole and one win.

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