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Best Bets: Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Pre-Event Odds Analysis

World of Outlaws returns to Barberville this weekend for the second leg of Late Model racing at Volusia Speedway Park. Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals pre-event odds analysis favors Devin Moran, but defending champion Brandon Sheppard cannot be ignored. He sits third on the series standings behind sophomore Cody Overton.

 

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Schedule and How to Watch World of Outlaws DIRTcar Nationals 2025

Three days of racing revs up at Volusia Speedway Park on Thursday, February 13th, and runs into the Valentine’s Day weekend. DIRTVision is your exclusive broadcaster for the event, bringing you all four races.

 

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Best Bets and Picks for DIRTcar Nationals 2025

Top Picks

Rider

Event Winner

Payout per $20

Bobby Pierce

+497

$119.40

Nick Hoffman

+1958

$411.60

Ryan Gustin

+2610

$542.00

Bobby Pierce (+497)

Last year’s series runner-up, Bobby Pierce, endured a tough first race at the end of January, rolling across the line in fourteenth. Once he was warmed up, he quickly found his way back into the top 10, finishing sixth in the second race. Pierce has one win and three places to his name at Volusia Speedway Park, highlighting his comfort at this track.


Ryan Gustin (+1958)

Ryan Gustin kicked off 2025 in style, winning the first World of Outlaws Late Model race of the season. It was Gustin’s first Late Model win at the Barberville venue in 21 starts. It didn’t go according to plan in the second race, where he finished 18th, but he still finds himself fourth in the standings after two races.

 

Nick Hoffman (+2610)

The third-best driver on the circuit in 2024, Nick Hoffman, kicked off his campaign with a clean return at Volusia Speedway Park. He walked away from round 1 with two top 10s, ranking him fifth on the table. Hoffman picked up his first “gator” here last year, the only time he has ever stood on the podium at this track.

Outsider Picks

Driver

Event Winner

Payout per $20

Brandon Sheppard

+3497

$719.40

Cody Overton

+9704

$1,960.80

Ethan Dotson

+9704

$1,960.80

Brandon Sheppard (+3497) 

Defending series champion Brandon Sheppard had a clean start to the season, returning two top 10s on the opening weekend. The defending series champion has a sublime record at the Barberville venue, finishing inside the top 10 in 25 out of 29 races. Included in these results are five wins, the last one was in February 2020.

Cody Overton (+9704)

Rewind a year, and Cody Overton was kicking off his rookie season, where he ultimately finished 13th. He enters the second weekend of action at Volusia Speedway Park as the series leader. Overton picked up a podium in race one, finishing third and highlighting his rapid maturity as a late-model driver.


Ethan Dotson (+9704)

Chasing the series leader is Ethan Dotson, who is only four points off of Overton. Dotson posted a fourth finish in the season-opening race at the end of January. The result marked his best return at Volusia in six races, showcasing his improvement in the discipline over the last 12 months.

Expert Pick

Bobby Pierce is our expert pick to prevail at Volusia Speedway Park, with four top fives to his name at the venue. Sportsbooks have him at +497 which pays approximately $119.40. Pierce impressed in his second race at this track in January finishing sixth, despite a tough season opener where he battled to keep inside the top 15.

Head-to-Head Odds for World of Outlaws DIRTcar Nationals 2025

Matchup 1

Rider

Event Winner

Payout per $20

Bobby Pierce

+121

$44.20

Devin Moran

-161

$32.42

Event favorite Devin Moran is picked to beat Bobby Pierce in this first matchup. The favorite finished ahead of Bobby Pierce in the second race at Volusia, claiming fourth place.

Matchup 2

Rider

Event Winner

Payout per $20

Brandon Overton

+152

$50.40

Ricky Thornton Jr.

-207

$29.66

Ricky Thornton Jr and Brandon Overton endured a challenging first leg of the 2025 campaign. They missed out on the feature on day 1, but Thornton had the better second day, finishing in the top 20.

Matchup 3

Rider

Event Winner

Payout per $20

Chris Madden

-114

$37.54

Tim Mccreadie

-116

$37.24

Tim McCreadie had a stronger start to the year, grabbing a top five in his first race at Volusia. Madden only managed a 28th place in the feature race, giving McCreadie the edge here.

Where to Bet on DIRTcar Nationals: Volusia Speedway Park

Armed with these insights, prepare to place your bets on the World of Outlaws DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Secure the latest futures odds and special promotions at our affiliate sportsbooks to place your bets. Dive into our exclusive World of Outlaws Nationals betting guides for comprehensive analyses and betting tactics. Whether you’re backing the seasoned champions or rooting for the rookies, each ride promises a pulse-pounding experience.

 

Barberville, Florida, welcomes back the World of Outlaws Late-Model drivers for a second round of action in 2025. Cody Overton seriously impressed in round 1, climbing to the top of the standings, but 2024 champion Brandon Sheppard has an exceptional record at this venue as he looks to catch the novice.

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