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Fantasy NASCAR Picks for the 2025 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas

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Hey there, race fans! Bryan here from Driving on Marbles, back with another week of NASCAR fantasy talk. This week, the Cup Series rolls into Kansas Speedway for the Hollywood Casino 400, a track that has become one of the most important intermediates in the playoffs. If you’re looking for speed, stage points, and plenty of drama, Kansas delivers almost every time.

As always, I’ve locked in my six drivers before qualifying. Remember the format: my lineup starts with Tyler Reddick as my season-long pick, then I take two from the Top 12 in points on NASCAR.com, and finally three from outside the Top 12. For Kansas, I’ve put together a lineup that balances safe floors with high-upside plays.

Let’s get into it.

Tyler Reddick at Kansas Speedway – My Locked Driver

No surprise here—Tyler Reddick (#45) stays locked in as my season-long pick. Kansas has been good to Reddick, and the whole 23XI Toyota camp has shown speed here in the Next Gen car. Reddick scored a Kansas win already in his career, and even though his average finish is pulled down by a couple of rough outings, the potential is undeniable. With Toyota’s horsepower and Reddick’s aggressive style on long runs, I expect him to contend for stage points and a strong finish on Sunday.

Kyle Larson Kansas Speedway Fantasy Pick

When you think Kansas Speedway in the Next Gen era, you’ve got to think Kyle Larson (#5). He’s the standard here. Larson has won twice at Kansas since 2022, including a dominating run this spring where he swept the stages. His average finish sits right around 6th, and his ability to lead laps and control the race makes him the top chalk play. If you want reliability with winning upside, Larson’s your guy this week.

Christopher Bell Kansas Speedway Fantasy Pick

My second Top-12 choice is Christopher Bell (#20). Bell doesn’t always grab the headlines, but his Kansas record speaks volumes. With an average finish in the top-10 during the Next Gen era, Bell has shown he can run consistently strong here. He finished 2nd behind Larson in the spring and has a knack for scoring big on long green-flag stretches. If Larson is the chalk, Bell is the perfect complementary piece—he’s got playoff momentum and a car that can easily challenge for the win.

Alex Bowman Kansas Speedway Fantasy Pick – Outside the Top 12

Moving outside the Top 12, my first pick is Alex Bowman (#48), and I’ll say it straight—this is one of my favorite value plays of the week. Bowman has finished inside the top-10 in every Kansas race since the Next Gen car was introduced. That’s six straight top-10s with an average finish better than 7th. Hendrick Motorsports has the horsepower, Bowman has the track record, and I love him as a steady top-10 lock with sneaky top-5 potential.

Josh Berry Kansas Speedway Fantasy Pick – High-Upside Play

Now let’s talk about upside. Josh Berry (#21) is the kind of swing you want if you’re chasing points. Earlier this year, Berry started way back in 38th at Kansas and still drove up to 6th by the checkered flag. That tells me everything about the speed this team can find on intermediates. Add in his win at Las Vegas earlier this season, and you’ve got a driver who can absolutely surprise. Berry is boom-or-bust, but in fantasy NASCAR, sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

Chris Buescher Kansas Speedway Fantasy Pick – Steady Performer

Rounding out my six is Chris Buescher (#17). He might not grab headlines, but Buescher has been a steady hand at Kansas with a 15th-place average finish in the Next Gen era. RFK Racing has been trending stronger on intermediate tracks, and Buescher’s long-run consistency makes him a nice stabilizer in this lineup. If this race runs green, I wouldn’t be shocked to see him sneak into the top-10.

Why These Six NASCAR Fantasy Picks Work at Kansas Speedway

This lineup gives me a nice blend of star power and balance. Reddick stays locked in as my season-long driver, Larson and Bell give me two of the best current playoff contenders at Kansas, and Bowman, Berry, and Buescher bring a mix of consistency and high-ceiling upside from outside the Top 12.

Kansas is a track where speed, tire management, and long green-flag runs matter. Every driver I’ve picked has either shown dominance here or carries the kind of form on 1.5-mile tracks that translates into stage points and fantasy value.

Final Thoughts Heading Into Kansas

That’s my lineup for Kansas Speedway. I’m confident this group gives me the balance I want heading into the weekend—Larson and Bell for pure horsepower, Bowman and Buescher for stability, Berry for the high-ceiling swing, and Reddick as my locked guy who can absolutely win this race if things go his way.

Now it’s time to sit back, enjoy qualifying, and get ready for a Sunday showdown. Kansas always delivers, and with playoff implications on the line, I don’t think this one will disappoint.

 

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Bryan
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