FlurrySports gives their NASCAR fantasy picks and other DFS lineup advice for the AdventHealth 400 NASCAR race this weekend, including Denny Hamlin.
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Kansas Speedway presents one of the more balanced challenges on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, placing a premium on long-run speed and a driver’s ability to carry momentum into corner entry. While track position always matters, this is a track where drivers can work their way forward with the right setup and pace over the course of a run.
That dynamic creates multiple paths to building a strong NASCAR fantasy lineup this week, whether it’s leaning on proven front-runners or targeting drivers capable of outperforming their typical finishing range.
Let’s dive into a full NASCAR fantasy preview for the AdventHealth 400. Below, we’ll share our recommended lineup picks, take a look at this week’s featured head-to-head matchups and more.
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NASCAR Fantasy Scoring Overview
NASCAR Fantasy scoring remains straightforward. Drivers earn points based on their finishing position, stage results and race performance, mirroring the NASCAR points system with added bonuses for stage finishes and fastest laps.
Each driver can only be used ten times throughout the 36-race season, making lineup strategy a key factor when deciding when to deploy top options versus sleeper picks.
NASCAR Fantasy also includes four head-to-head matchups each week, with correct picks earning additional points.
AdventHealth 400 NASCAR Fantasy Picks
Lineup Locks
Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Chevrolet
It wouldn’t be a proper fantasy lineup for Kansas without the driver with the most Cup Series wins at the track. Denny Hamlin owns four Kansas victories and has been consistently strong here, including a pair of top-five finishes and the second-best average driver rating over the last four races.
Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
Similar to our NASCAR betting card, Toyota is heavily featured from a fantasy perspective. Tyler Reddick’s Kansas résumé isn’t overwhelming, but he is a past winner at the track and enters Sunday on the pole. With four wins already this season, current form carries significant weight.
Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
The winner of the last two spring races at Kansas is an easy inclusion. Kyle Larson enters this weekend still searching for his first win since this race a year ago, but his track record remains elite. With just one finish worse than sixth here since 2023, he should once again be a major factor.
Drivers to Avoid
Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford
Ryan Blaney has arguably been one of the fastest cars this season, but Team Penske’s intermediate program remains a concern. While he has had some strong runs at this track, he struggled here last fall and finished 16th at Las Vegas earlier this year.
Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Fresh off his first Cup Series win, Ty Gibbs qualified third and certainly carries upside. However, his track history at Kansas is inconsistent, with just one finish better than 25th outside of a fifth-place run in the fall of 2024.
Sleepers to Consider
Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
Bubba Wallace’s Kansas results have been volatile, but the upside is clear. He is a former winner at the track and nearly captured another victory last fall before late-race contact. Combined with solid speed at Las Vegas, he offers intriguing NASCAR fantasy sleeper potential.
Chris Buescher, No. 17 RFK Racing Ford
RFK Racing showed strong intermediate speed at Las Vegas, with Chris Buescher right in the mix. He also came within inches of a Kansas win two years ago and continues to post solid results here. With a strong qualifying effort this weekend, he’s firmly on the sleeper radar.
NASCAR Fantasy Driver Matchups and Predictions
The following are the four featured NASCAR Fantasy head-to-head matchups for this week, along with our predictions.
Ty Gibbs vs. Bubba Wallace
Gibbs may be the talk of the garage after his first career win, but his Kansas track record remains a concern. Even with Wallace starting slightly deeper in the field, his proven upside at this track makes him the preferred option.
Prediction: Bubba Wallace
Ross Chastain vs. Chase Elliott
While Chastain is a former Kansas winner, Trackhouse Racing has struggled to find speed this season. Qualifying outside the top 30 only adds to that concern. Elliott, on the other hand, owns an average finish of 8.8 over his last ten Kansas starts and stands out as the safer play.
Prediction: Chase Elliott
Tyler Reddick vs. Kyle Larson
This matchup comes down to a choice between current form and track-specific dominance. Larson has owned the spring Kansas race in recent years, but Reddick enters the weekend on the pole with four wins already this season. With Toyota showing strength once again, Reddick gets the slight edge.
Prediction: Tyler Reddick
William Byron vs. Ryan Blaney
The same concerns that place Blaney on the NASCAR fantasy fade list apply here. Team Penske’s intermediate program remains a question mark, while Byron showed stronger pace at Las Vegas with a third-place finish. That edge carries into this matchup.
Prediction: William Byron
NASCAR Fantasy 36 for 36 Selection
Each week, we conclude our NASCAR fantasy column with a 36 for 36 selection. For those unfamiliar, this is a separate contest from the standard format. Managers must select one driver for each race throughout the season, with that driver’s fantasy points contributing to their overall total.
The catch is that each driver can only be used once over the course of the season. Think of it as a blend between NASCAR fantasy scoring and an NFL survivor contest — without eliminations.
Going for the big swing with Christopher Bell last week backfired in the worst way. While there may be some temptation to chase that result, this week calls for a more measured approach.
Chris Buescher fits that profile perfectly. He has been consistently strong at Kansas, with multiple solid finishes and the upside for more. At a track that rewards balance and long-run speed, Buescher stands out as a reliable option to deliver a strong points day.
36 for 36 Pick: Chris Buescher
