Joe Rodgers, SN: Kyle Busch. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the race favorite, and for good reason, but Kyle Busch is out for revenge on the track where he broke a leg and a foot a year ago. Since 2005, Busch has the highest driver's rating (94.4), highest average running position (13.55) and laps led (329) at Daytona International Speedway.
Krista Voda, NBC Sports: Denny Hamlin
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Jamie Little, Fox Sports: Brad Keselowski
Jeff Owens, SN: Dale Earnhardt Jr.