Though most American Idol watchers in our unscientific
survey agree that the American Idol winner will be “one of the two Davids,” a popular prediction site suggests that long shot Syesho Mercado may beat the betting odds.
DialIdol.com’s often accurate
software indicates that Syesha Mercado at 50/1 is
gaining momentum and could stun co-favorites David Archuleta and David Cook,
both who are now 20/21. The other finalist, Jason Castro checks in at 25/1.
Another popular reality show has sports handicappers intrigued.
ABC’s Dancing With the Stars has narrowed down the
field and like American Idol, the initial favorite is holding strong. Kristi
Yamaguchi is still the overwhelming choice according to the sportsbooks at 4/11.
Former Miami Dolphin Jason Taylor is 2/1, Mario is 10/1
(no word on Luigi) while the long shots are Cristian
de la Fuente and Marissa Jaret
Winokur at 40/1.
NewBodog offers
odds on whether George Clooney will reprise his role in the 15th
season of ‘ER’. No is -130 with yes at -110.
The betting line is
also heating up for Hell’s Kitchen as Christina remains the choice at 5/6. Louross at 4/1 and Jen at 7/1 are place and show favorites.
More odds are posted at OffshoreInsiders.com