{"id":39783,"date":"2026-08-07T11:11:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T15:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/?p=39783"},"modified":"2026-08-07T11:11:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T15:11:24","slug":"iowa-corn-350-2026-nascar-picks-predictions-and-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/motorsports\/iowa-corn-350-2026-nascar-picks-predictions-and-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"Iowa Corn 350 – 2026 NASCAR Picks, Predictions and Odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Iowa Corn 350 Betting Preview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Iowa Corn 350<\/strong><\/strong> picks and predictions from WagerTalk NASCAR handicapper Andy Lang<\/a> are below as drivers start their engines on August 7, 2026<\/strong> for the big race being held at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa! Andy gives his Iowa Corn 350<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> picks and predictions before the race starts up at 3:30pm ET!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Iowa Corn 350 2026 Betting Odds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sunday, August 7<\/th>Iowa Corn 350<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Notes (Courtesy of Caesars<\/a>)<\/th><\/tr>
Date:<\/td>August 7, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Time:<\/td>3:30pm ET \/ 12:30pm PT<\/td><\/tr>
Location:<\/td>Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa<\/td><\/tr>
Favorite to Win:<\/td>Denny Hamlin (+470)<\/td><\/tr>
TV:<\/td>USA Network<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Iowa Corn 350<\/strong> Track: Iowa Speedway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol <\/strong>takes place at Iowa Speedway<\/strong>, a unique 0.875-mile\u00a0 D-shaped oval that blends the intensity of a short track with the speed of an intermediate.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed with input from NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace, the track features progressive\u00a0banking from 12 to 14 degrees, allowing multiple racing grooves and plenty of side-by-side action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The worn asphalt surface puts a premium on tire management and long-run handling,\u00a0with drivers constantly searching for grip as the race progresses.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iowa rewards drivers who excel on short, rhythm-based tracks and can maintain speed over long\u00a0 green-flag runs. Track position is important, but the multiple grooves create opportunities for\u00a0passing, especially as the racing line widens throughout the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drivers like Ryan Blaney,\u00a0Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, and William Byron have shown the ability to adapt quickly to\u00a0 Iowa’s unique characteristics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Iowa Corn 350 has quickly become one of the most\u00a0entertaining races on the NASCAR calendar, combining short-track aggression with high-speed\u00a0 strategy and exciting late-race battles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iowa Corn 350<\/strong> Head-to-Head Prediction: Joey Logano (-130) over Chase Elliott<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Joey Logano got off to a slow start this season, but he’s found his form over the second half of the year and enters this matchup with plenty of momentum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He recently finished third at\u00a0 Indianapolis <\/strong>and picked up a win at North Wilkesboro<\/strong>, showing Team Penske has found speed\u00a0 when it matters most.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This track type has also suited Logano well throughout the season. He’s posted a third-place\u00a0finish at Martinsville <\/strong>and a seventh at Bristol<\/strong>, proving he can consistently contend on shorter\u00a0 tracks where track position, experience, and race management are critical.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chase Elliott has enjoyed success at Martinsville with a victory there this season, but outside of\u00a0that, he hasn’t been nearly as consistent on the short tracks. His performances haven’t matched\u00a0Logano’s recent form, and this feels like a spot where the No. 22 team has the edge.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Logano is peaking at the right time, his confidence is high, and Penske has consistently unloaded\u00a0 fast cars in recent weeks. With stronger recent results and a more reliable body of work on comparable tracks, Joey Logano over Chase Elliott <\/strong>is the play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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