2026 INDYCAR Odds: Alex Palou Favored For Freedom 250, Kyle Kirkwood Second

The INDYCAR Series heads to Washington D.C. on August 23 for the Freedom 250 on FOX and on FOX One. Coverage begins at 8:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.

The inaugural race celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States of America as drivers compete on a 1.7-mile, seven-turn course on the streets of D.C. A highlight of the race is that it will run through the National Mall.

Will Alex Palou get win No. 7 on the season, or will another driver emerge from the field to take the checkered flag?

Here are the latest odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Aug. 18.

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Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. 2026

Alex Palou: 7/5 (bet $10 to win $24 total)
Kyle Kirkwood: 16/5 (bet $10 to win $42 total)
Christian Lundgaard: 15/2 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
Marcus Ericsson: 8/1 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
Will Power: 12/1 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
David Malukas: 12/1 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
Scott McLaughlin: 15/1 (bet $10 to win $160 total)
Pato O'Ward: 15/1 (bet $10 to win $160 total)
Louis Foster: 16/1 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Felix Rosenqvist: 18/1 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
Scott Dixon: 20/1 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Rinus Veekay: 30/1 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Josef Newgarden: 30/1 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Marcus Armstrong: 50/1 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Graham Rahal: 50/1 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Alexander Rossi: 50/1 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Romain Grosjean: 60/1 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Caio Collet: 60/1 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Christian Rasmussen: 80/1 (bet $10 to win $810 total)
Santino Ferrucci: 100/1 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Dennis Hauger: 100/1 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Nolan Siegel: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Mick Schumacher: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Kyffin Simpson: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Sting Ray Robb: 500/1 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)

Here's What To Know About The Oddsboard:

The Favorite

Alex Palou is in control of his own destiny heading into D.C.

Alex Palou just missed the podium last week at Markham with his fourth-place finish. But he's still in control of his championship destiny. This season, Palou has six poles, 11 top fives and six wins. He sits 133 points above the next closest driver for the title, and that driver is …

One To Watch

Can Kyle Kirkwood bounce back after a lackluster Markham?

Kyle Kirkwood won INDYCAR's inaugural race at Arlington earlier this season, so he could be one to watch at D.C. However, his performance at Markham last week left much to be desired. He started 22nd and finished 21st. On the season, Kirkwood's got eight top-five finishes, one pole and one win.