Phillip Phillips Leading American Idol Betting
Despite the fact that American Idol is a leading US television singing competition, it never fails to attract fans from all over Canada, and that includes betting fans, who each season place their bets on who will become America's next singing sensation.
And this season of American Idol is no different, especially since this year's crop of hopefuls is one of the most talented yet. Down to the final 13, one of these youngsters will win the whole bang shoot,including a highly lucrative recording contract.
A Female is Highly Touted to Win American Idol
While up until recently, the American Idol judges - Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler - predicted that a female would likely win this year's show, right now Phillip Phillips is leading the American Idol outright winner odds at most sportsbooks.
This includes premier Canadian-friendly online sportsbook, Bet365, which has Phillip Phillips as the 4/1 betting favorite. However, the ultra talented Jessica Sanchez is not far behind on 5/1 odds, who is just ahead of fellow female Hollie Cavanaugh on 6/1 odds.
The question is whether Phillips can continue to impress the judges and more importantly, the American voting public, to remain the American Idol betting favorite? At this stage of the competition, every performance is more important than the one before, and the contestants cannot risk 'dropping the ball' for fear of being voted out.
Many Fans Miss Cowell's No-Nonsense Approach
But this year's season of American Idol has not been without its controversy. While many fans of the show prefer the judges' more laid back and constructive approach to the contestants, compared to the often mean-spirited but always honest comments of former judge Simon Cowell, others miss Cowell's no-nonsense approach aimed at weeding out the average from the exceptional.
As such, the current judges have been accused of going too easy on the contestants, and perhaps not helping to keep the more deserving aspiring singers in the show. Consider that one of the judges' favorites - and current betting favorite - Phillip Phillips seems to be a Dave Matthews clone, and as talented as Matthews is, surely one of him will suffice in the world?
That said, there is little doubt that Jessica Sanchez is the real deal, and win or lose American Idol, expect to hear a lot from her in the future. Because of the voting system, American Idol betting is one of the most entertaining and dynamic betting markets around.
American Idol Outright Winner Odds at Bet365
Phillip Phillips - 4/1
Jessica Sanchez- 5/1
Hollie Cavanaugh - 6/1
Skylar Laine - 7/1
Colton Dixon - 8/1
Shannon Magrane - 8/1
Elise Testone - 10/1
Joshua Ledet - 12/1
Heejun Han - 14/1
Erika van Pelt - 20/1
Deandre Brackensick - 28/1
Jermaine Jones - 33/1
Jeremy Rosado - 40/1
