It’s all heading south this weekend as the dragsters push the speed limits in Bristol for three straight days. The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals pre-event odds stick to the tried and tested, backing Antron Brown, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera to prevail in their respective divisions. Let’s take a look at the other best bets in the Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle categories.
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Schedule and How to Watch NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
The Bristol Dragway heats up from Friday, June 6th, to Sunday, June 8th, when the 2025 Thunder Valley Nationals blasts off. Pro Stock qualifying takes to the strip at 5:00 pm EDT on Friday, followed by the Top Fuel and Funny Car matchups an hour later. The #2Fast2Tasty Challenge shifts into gear on Saturday afternoon, providing an exhilarating curtain raiser for the Eliminations on Sunday, starting at noon.
NHRA TV and Fox Sports 1 are on hand to broadcast the qualifying, round, and finals action from Bristol throughout the weekend.
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Best Bets and Picks for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Top Fuel
Event Winner Odds
The odds have Antron Brown as the favorite coming into the weekend, but the reigning series champion is struggling to get the job done this year, winning only once. In contrast, the series leader, Tony Stewart, enters with favorable odds off the back of five consecutive TF finals, including two trips inside Victory Lane. The series leader lines up at the start line with a 71-point lead over Shawn Langdon.
Langdon ties Stewart as the winningest TF driver this season, taking top honors twice. However, he’s struggled to make a final in four of his previous five appearances. An honorary mention is in order for the lightning-fast Brittany Force, who earned her first victory of the campaign last weekend.
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Driver
Event Winner
Payout on $20
Antron Brown
+576
$135.20
Shawn Langdon
+676
$155.20
Tony Stewart
+710
$162.00
Justin Ashley
+716
$163.20
Brittany Force
+733
$166.60
Doug Kalitta
+747
$169.40
Steve Torrence
+911
$202.20
Clay Millican
+911
$202.20
Shawn Reed
+1169
$253.80
Josh Hart
+1402
$300.40
Dan Mercier
+1490
$318.00
Ida Zetterstrom
+2310
$482.00
Cody Krohn
+6611
$1,342.20
Cameron Ferre
+7419
$1,503.80
Spencer Massey
+7419
$1,503.80
Expert Pick – Top Fuel
The TF series leader, Tony Stewart, is an easy expert pick for the Thunder Valley Nationals, after his recent run of form, including five consecutive finals. “Smoke” enters the weekend at +710, potentially returning $162.00 on a $20 stake.
Fastest ET Odds
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Driver
Fastest ET
Payout on $20
Brittany Force
+403
$100.60
Antron Brown
+592
$138.40
Doug Kalitta
+610
$142.00
Shawn Langdon
+679
$155.80
Tony Stewart
+719
$163.80
Justin Ashley
+761
$172.20
Steve Torrence
+925
$205.00
Shawn Reed
+1011
$222.20
Clay Millican
+1567
$333.40
Josh Hart
+2117
$443.40
Dan Mercier
+2432
$506.40
Ida Zetterstrom
+5487
$1,117.40
Spencer Massey
+5487
$1,117.40
Cody Krohn
+6229
$1,265.80
Cameron Ferre
+6310
$1,282.00
Head-to-Head Picks
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Matchup
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Brittany Force
-143
$33.99
Clay Millican
+107
$41.40
Justin Ashley
-110
$38.18
Shawn Langdon
-120
$36.67
Doug Kalitta
-123
$36.26
Steve Torrence
-108
$38.52
Antron Brown
-128
$35.63
Tony Stewart
-104
$39.23
Funny Car
Event Winner Odds
J.R. Todd spruced up the Funny Car Championship when he claimed the New England Nationals title last weekend. It marked the first occasion that Todd entered a final in this campaign, and he prevailed. Despite his heroics and his runner-up finish here last year, he carries the price of an outsider in Bristol.
FC Championship leader Austin Prock is back in Tennessee, hoping to defend the title he secured on his previous visit. Prock lines up in fine form this season, progressing to four finals in seven appearances and winning twice. Jack Beckman missed out on a spot in the final in New England, but enters the weekend in a tie for the most wins in the series this season with his title rival Austin.
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Driver
Event Winner
Payout on $20
Austin Prock
+272
$74.40
Jack Beckman
+446
$109.20
Bob Tasca III
+953
$210.60
Matt Hagan
+1005
$221.00
Paul Lee
+1024
$224.80
Spencer Hyde
+1052
$230.40
JR Todd
+1093
$238.60
Ron Capps
+1240
$268.00
Chad Green
+1270
$274.00
Daniel Wilkerson
+1539
$327.80
Cruz Pedregon
+2357
$491.40
Buddy Hull
+2757
$571.40
Alexis DeJoria
+3115
$643.00
Dave Richards
+7837
$1,587.40
Hunter Green
+7837
$1,587.40
Julie Nataas
+7837
$1,587.40
Expert Pick
Last weekend didn’t go according to plan for Austin Prock after he exited in E1. However, his overall performance this year has remained consistent, entering the final in 57% of all events this season. Sportsbooks have Prock at +272 heading into Bristol Speedway. A $20 wager has the potential to payout $74.40.
Fastest ET Odds
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Driver
Fastest ET
Payout on $20
Austin Prock
+142
$48.40
Jack Beckman
+367
$93.40
Matt Hagan
+647
$149.40
JR Todd
+1061
$232.20
Bob Tasca III
+1076
$235.20
Paul Lee
+1108
$241.60
Spencer Hyde
+1924
$404.80
Chad Green
+2949
$609.80
Ron Capps
+2996
$619.20
Alexis DeJoria
+4137
$847.40
Daniel Wilkerson
+4802
$980.40
Cruz Pedregon
+5998
$1,219.60
Buddy Hull
+5998
$1,219.60
Dave Richards
+6797
$1,379.40
Hunter Green
+6797
$1,379.40
Julie Nataas
+6797
$1,379.40
Funny Car H2H Odds
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Matchup
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Jack Beckman
+126
$45.20
Austin Prock
-169
$31.83
Ron Capps
+105
$41.00
Bob Tasca III
-139
$34.39
Paul Lee
-134
$34.93
Spencer Hyde
+101
$40.20
Matt Hagan
-120
$36.67
JR Todd
-110
$38.18
Paul Lee
-112
$37.86
Bob Tasca III
-118
$36.95
Pro Stock
Event Winner Odds
Dallas Glenn finally buckled to the pressure of entering the final in every event when he exited in E1 last weekend. His title rival, Greg Anderson, held firm and cruised on to win his third NHRA event in 2025. The victory gives Anderson a 50-point cushion at the top of the standings, and he has progressed into every final this term.
Anderson’s closest challenger, Glenn, ended a two-win streak last weekend and starts in a tie for the winningest driver in the PS division on three. Erica Enders stood up to be counted in New Hampshire a week ago, securing her first final this season, where she lost out to the series leader.
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Driver
Event Winner
Payout on $20
Greg Anderson
+402
$100.40
Dallas Glenn
+416
$103.20
Aaron Stanfield
+1010
$222.00
Cory Reed
+1103
$240.60
Erica Enders
+1112
$242.40
Matt Hartford
+1316
$283.20
Deric Kramer
+1351
$290.20
Jeg Coughlin Jr
+1438
$307.60
Cristian Cuadra
+1497
$319.40
Troy Coughlin Jr
+1654
$350.80
Mason McGaha
+2310
$482.00
Cody Coughlin
+2357
$491.40
Matthew Latino
+2574
$534.80
Greg Stanfield
+2610
$542.00
Chris McGaha
+2986
$617.20
Fernando Cuadra Jr
+3065
$633.00
David Cuadra
+3746
$769.20
Kenny Delco
+5425
$1,105.00
Brandon Miller
+7965
$1,613.00
Expert Pick – Pro Stock
Greg Anderson travels south as our expert pick to take the Pro Stock class. His portfolio is impressive this season, making every final in six starts. Anderson sits at +402, potentially paying out $100.40 on $20 bet.
Fastest ET Odds
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Rider
Fastest ET
Payout on $20
Greg Anderson
+175
$55.00
Dallas Glenn
+200
$60.00
Aaron Stanfield
+1316
$283.20
Matthew Latino
+1539
$327.80
Erica Enders
+1598
$339.60
Cory Reed
+1642
$348.40
Matt Hartford
+1916
$403.20
Cody Coughlin
+2152
$450.40
Troy Coughlin Jr
+2930
$606.00
Deric Kramer
+3484
$716.80
Jeg Coughlin Jr
+3806
$781.20
Kenny Delco
+5425
$1,105.00
Mason McGaha
+5163
$1,052.60
Cristian Cuadra
+5518
$1,123.60
Greg Stanfield
+6657
$1,351.40
Fernando Cuadra Jr
+6657
$1,351.40
Chris McGaha
+6657
$1,351.40
David Cuadra
+6657
$1,351.40
Brandon Miller
+6657
$1,351.40
Pro Stock Car H2H Odds
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Matchup
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Cory Reed
-131
$35.27
Jeg Coughlin Jr
-101
$39.80
Matt Hartford
-120
$36.67
Deric Kramer
-110
$38.18
Greg Anderson
-197
$30.15
Aaron Stansfield
+146
$49.20
Dallas Glenn
-198
$30.10
Erica Enders
+147
$49.40
Pro Stock Motorcycle
Event Winner Odds
Pro Stock Motorcyclists took a breather last weekend and are back in action for their fourth race weekend of the year. There are no surprises to see Gaige Herrera as the overwhelming favorite at -136 after winning two of the three outings on the calendar. His worst performance all year was a third-place return at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Herrera returns to Tennessee looking to retain his crown. He has made the last two finals at this dragway and is well poised to repeat the feat.
Matt Smith has remained Herrera’s closest challenger this season, finishing runner-up to the series leader twice. However, Smith got the better of Herrera at the 4-Wide Nationals and starts only eight points shy of the favorite. Richard Gadson is the only other rider to achieve any noteworthy results this year, crossing the line behind Smith in North Carolina earlier this year.
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Rider
Event Winner
Payout on $20
Gaige Herrera
-136
$34.71
Matt Smith
+274
$74.80
Richard Gadson
+744
$168.80
Chase Van Sant
+1673
$354.60
Angie Smith
+2717
$563.40
John Hall
+2790
$578.00
Brayden Davis
+3998
$819.60
Jianna Evaristo
+4192
$858.40
Chris Bostick
+5136
$1,047.20
Kelly Clontz
+5395
$1,099.00
Steve Johnson
+5456
$1,111.20
Marc Ingwersen
+5852
$1,190.40
Ryan Oehler
+6703
$1,360.60
Charles Poskey
+7363
$1,492.60
Brandon Litten
+7363
$1,492.60
Expert Pick
Gaige Herrera is the rider to beat in the Pro Stock Motorcycle division, after entering Victory Lane twice in three events this year. Herrera enters at -136, possibly paying out $34.71 for a $20 stake.
Fastest ET Odds
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Rider
Fastest ET
Payout on $20
Matt Smith
+161
$52.20
Gaige Herrera
+164
$52.80
Richard Gadson
+723
$164.60
Chase Van Sant
+899
$199.80
Angie Smith
+1721
$364.20
Marc Ingwersen
+2001
$420.20
John Hall
+3397
$699.40
Steve Johnson
+4364
$892.80
Kelly Clontz
+5961
$1,212.20
Chris Bostick
+5961
$1,212.20
Brayden Davis
+5961
$1,212.20
Jianna Evaristo
+5961
$1,312.20
Ryan Oehler
+5961
$1,212.20
Charles Poskey
+6436
$1,307.20
Brandon Litten
+6436
$1,307.20
Pro Stock Car H2H Odds
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Matchup
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Richard Gadson
-178
$31.24
Chase Van Sant
+133
$46.60
Gaige Herrera
-225
$28.89
Matt Smith
+164
$52.80
Chris Bostick
-105
$39.05
Jianna Evaristo
-126
$35.87
John Hall
-106
$38.87
Angie Smith
-125
$36.00
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It’s all heading south this weekend as the dragsters push the speed limits in Bristol for three straight days. The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals pre-event odds stick to the tried and tested, backing Antron Brown, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera to prevail in their respective divisions. Let’s take a look at the other best bets in the Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle categories.
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Schedule and How to Watch NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
The Bristol Dragway heats up from Friday, June 6th, to Sunday, June 8th, when the 2025 Thunder Valley Nationals blasts off. Pro Stock qualifying takes to the strip at 5:00 pm EDT on Friday, followed by the Top Fuel and Funny Car matchups an hour later. The #2Fast2Tasty Challenge shifts into gear on Saturday afternoon, providing an exhilarating curtain raiser for the Eliminations on Sunday, starting at noon.
NHRA TV and Fox Sports 1 are on hand to broadcast the qualifying, round, and finals action from Bristol throughout the weekend.
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For a deeper understanding of why odds for alternative sports betting change and how it might affect your betting strategy, we encourage you to read our detailed article: Why Do Alternative Sports Betting Odds Change? Make informed decisions and always check the latest odds with your sportsbook before placing bets.
Best Bets and Picks for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Top Fuel
Event Winner Odds
The odds have Antron Brown as the favorite coming into the weekend, but the reigning series champion is struggling to get the job done this year, winning only once. In contrast, the series leader, Tony Stewart, enters with favorable odds off the back of five consecutive TF finals, including two trips inside Victory Lane. The series leader lines up at the start line with a 71-point lead over Shawn Langdon.
Langdon ties Stewart as the winningest TF driver this season, taking top honors twice. However, he’s struggled to make a final in four of his previous five appearances. An honorary mention is in order for the lightning-fast Brittany Force, who earned her first victory of the campaign last weekend.
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Expert Pick – Top Fuel
The TF series leader, Tony Stewart, is an easy expert pick for the Thunder Valley Nationals, after his recent run of form, including five consecutive finals. “Smoke” enters the weekend at +710, potentially returning $162.00 on a $20 stake.
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Funny Car
Event Winner Odds
J.R. Todd spruced up the Funny Car Championship when he claimed the New England Nationals title last weekend. It marked the first occasion that Todd entered a final in this campaign, and he prevailed. Despite his heroics and his runner-up finish here last year, he carries the price of an outsider in Bristol.
FC Championship leader Austin Prock is back in Tennessee, hoping to defend the title he secured on his previous visit. Prock lines up in fine form this season, progressing to four finals in seven appearances and winning twice. Jack Beckman missed out on a spot in the final in New England, but enters the weekend in a tie for the most wins in the series this season with his title rival Austin.
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Expert Pick
Last weekend didn’t go according to plan for Austin Prock after he exited in E1. However, his overall performance this year has remained consistent, entering the final in 57% of all events this season. Sportsbooks have Prock at +272 heading into Bristol Speedway. A $20 wager has the potential to payout $74.40.
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Pro Stock
Event Winner Odds
Dallas Glenn finally buckled to the pressure of entering the final in every event when he exited in E1 last weekend. His title rival, Greg Anderson, held firm and cruised on to win his third NHRA event in 2025. The victory gives Anderson a 50-point cushion at the top of the standings, and he has progressed into every final this term.
Anderson’s closest challenger, Glenn, ended a two-win streak last weekend and starts in a tie for the winningest driver in the PS division on three. Erica Enders stood up to be counted in New Hampshire a week ago, securing her first final this season, where she lost out to the series leader.
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Expert Pick – Pro Stock
Greg Anderson travels south as our expert pick to take the Pro Stock class. His portfolio is impressive this season, making every final in six starts. Anderson sits at +402, potentially paying out $100.40 on $20 bet.
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Pro Stock Car H2H Odds
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Pro Stock Motorcycle
Event Winner Odds
Pro Stock Motorcyclists took a breather last weekend and are back in action for their fourth race weekend of the year. There are no surprises to see Gaige Herrera as the overwhelming favorite at -136 after winning two of the three outings on the calendar. His worst performance all year was a third-place return at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Herrera returns to Tennessee looking to retain his crown. He has made the last two finals at this dragway and is well poised to repeat the feat.
Matt Smith has remained Herrera’s closest challenger this season, finishing runner-up to the series leader twice. However, Smith got the better of Herrera at the 4-Wide Nationals and starts only eight points shy of the favorite. Richard Gadson is the only other rider to achieve any noteworthy results this year, crossing the line behind Smith in North Carolina earlier this year.
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Expert Pick
Gaige Herrera is the rider to beat in the Pro Stock Motorcycle division, after entering Victory Lane twice in three events this year. Herrera enters at -136, possibly paying out $34.71 for a $20 stake.
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