Indy 500 Odds, Prediction & Best Bet for 2023 IndyCar Series Race (Palou Thrives in Pole Position)

The 2023 IndyCar season continues on Sunday evening with the Indy 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. This will be the sixth race of the 2023 season so far.

Indy 500 Info 2023

Date: Sunday, May 28, 2023
Start Time: 11 a.m. ET
Laps: 100 (62.5 miles)
2022 Winner: Marcus Ericsson
Coverage: NBC, Peacock

The Indianapolis 500 is one of the most exciting events in all of racing. The 500-mile, 200-lap race has created a plethora of moments in the past, taking careers to new heights in the process. So, who'll be the latest victor to take home the checkered flag this year?

Indy 500 Odds 2023

Alex Palou is currently the Indy 500 favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's IndyCar odds at +600. Scott Dixon (+700), Pato O'Ward (+800), Takuma Sato (+1000) and Felix Rosenqvist (+1100) round out the top five.

Indy 500 Prediction 2023

While promising odds don't guarantee a winner, I predict that Alex Palou will finish in the top spot this weekend. He has momentum on his side coming off a victory at the GMR Grand Prix two weeks ago. He's also performed well at the Indy 500 in the past, finishing as the runner-up in 2021 before placing ninth last year. After finishing no worse than fifth in his last four races, Palou is well-positioned to take the flag here.

Indy 500 Best Bet 2023

There's good value to be had with Palou at +600, but some bettors are looking for more than that. Taking that into account, Marcus Ericsson at +1400 odds is another viable option. Not only is he the returning champion, but he also won the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg earlier this season. We've seen five back-to-back Indy 500 winners in the past and Ericsson is more than talented enough to become the sixth.

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