This Sunday, the 109th annual running of the Indianapolis 500 will occur. Fox will provide television coverage, with the opening lap set to begin at 12:45 p.m.
The race is considered the Super Bowl of the IndyCar circuit, and winning the 500 will cement a driver’s name in the history books. Eight former winners will be a part of the 33-driver field on Sunday.
Former Indianapolis 500 Winners Competing in 2025
- Takuma Sato (2017, 2020)
- Scott Dixon (2008)
- Marcus Ericsson (2022)
- Alexander Rossi (2016)
- Helio Castroneves (2001, 2002, 2009, 2021)
- Ryan Hunter-Reay (2014)
- Josef Newgarden (2023, 2024)
- Will Power (2018)
Each time Helio Castroneves suits up for the 500, he takes a crack at the record for most wins at Indianapolis, as he is currently in a four-way tie for first place with A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, and Rick Mears.
Indianapolis 500 betting sites are listing Castrovenes as a massive underdog with moneyline odds north of +3000.
Odds to Win The 2025 Indianapolis 500
- Alex Palou +500
- Pato O`Ward +600
- Scott Dixon +650 (+600)
- Josef Newgarden +800
- Scott McLaughlin +1000
- Robert Shwartzman +1000 (+1600)
- Felix Rosenqvist +1100 (+1400)
- Takuma Sato +1200
- Kyle Larson +1600
- Will Power +2000
Josef Newgarden has won the last two Indianapolis 500s, and he is currently rated at fourth overall in the odds to win at +800. Alex Palou has never won the 500 before but holds a slim edge in the odds to win over Pato O’ Ward and Scott Dixon.
Line shopping to find the best payout is always an advisable practice. The above line is offered by BetUS, but the odds in parentheses are where they differ at Bovada LV.
Where gamblers ultimately place their bets depends on whether they intend to get the best value or secure the most money. BetUS will reward you more for a Scott Dixon win per dollar risked, but the maximum bet amounts must also be cross-checked to determine the highest payout available on the boards.
Podium Finish IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500
- Alex Palou +160
- Pato O`Ward +180
- Scott Dixon +200
- Josef Newgarden +225
- Scott McLaughlin +275
- Robert Shwartzman +275
- Felix Rosenqvist +300
- Takuma Sato +350
- Kyle Larson +475
- Will Power +550
In race betting of all types, picking a winner from a large field will almost always award an exponential payout. This is because choosing a winner is difficult in this scenario.
To find less risky odds, the above prop bet for finishing in the top three may be interesting. BetUS and Bovada feature the same moneyline odds for each racer to place, but check the bet limits to see what the maximums are set to before committing.
Anyone looking to lay some action on the Indianapolis 500 for the sake of it can investigate these two racing prop bets that are taking wagers on the winning car manufacturer and car number. An even-numbered Chevy has the inside edge this weekend.
Indy 500 Winning Manufacturer
- Honda EVEN
- Chevrolet -130
Indy 500 Winning Car Number
- Odd -125
- Even -105
