Chestnut huge favorite in hot dog eating contest
Briefly

Joey Chestnut is set to compete in the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest after missing the previous year, with a strong favorite status at -1600. Patrick Bertoletti poses as the closest competitor for men's title at +1200. Miki Sudo, a three-time winner, leads the women’s odds at -2500 for her 11th title, with Domenica Dee and Michelle Lesco trailing at +1600. Bettors are focusing on various prop bets, particularly total hot dogs eaten, with opinions divided across sportsbooks. Additional betting options include a market for competitors without Chestnut and Sudo.
Joey Chestnut returns for the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest as a -1600 favorite to win his 17th title. Patrick Bertoletti is the next closest competitor at +1200.
On the women's side, Miki Sudo is favored at -2500 to win her 11th title, while Domenica Dee and Michelle Lesco have +1600 odds.
Betting on total hot dogs eaten varies across sportsbooks, with Chestnut's over-under set at 71.5 HDB. Bettors show differing opinions on his performance.
Bettors can bet on markets like Winner Without Chestnut, with Bertoletti and Geoffery Esper attracting attention. There's also a market for Chestnut vs. The Field.
Read at ESPN.com
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