Sporting a different look than seasons past due to COVID-19, Dancing With The Stars returned for its 29th season on September 14. There’s an all-new set with no live audience, the judges are safely distanced at their table and couples rehearse privately in their own rooms to ensure risk is minimized.
This year, there is a brand new host in Tyra Banks and 15 brand new celebrities such as Charles Oakley, Vernon Davis, Nelly and even “Tiger King” star Carole “F***ing” Baskin.
Online sportsbook Sportsbook has released odds for this season and if you think Baskin is going to win, you could be in line for a big payday if she does because she is listed with the longest odds at +10000 to collect this season’s Mirrorball Trophy.
At the top of the oddsboard, Bachelor contestant Kaitlyn Bristowe tops the list at +150, followed by Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir (+300), actor and producer Nev Schulman (+700), Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean (+750) and actress Justina Machado (+900) to round out the top five.
Dancing With The Stars Season 29 Betting Odds
| Celebrity | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kaitlyn Bristowe | +150 |
| Johnny Weir | +300 |
| Nev Schulman | +700 |
| AJ McLean | +750 |
| Justina Machado | +900 |
| Jesse Metcalfe | +1200 |
| Skai Jackson | +1400 |
| Jeannie Mai | +1600 |
| Monica Aldama | +1600 |
| Nelly | +2000 |
| Anne Heche | +2500 |
| Vernon Davis | +2500 |
| Chrishell Stause | +5000 |
| Carole Baskin | +10000 |
Odds as of September 25 at [Sportsbook not available for your region]
Weir Drops To Second On Oddsboard To Win DWTS
To start, it’s no surprise that Johnny Weir opened as the betting favorite, though he has dipped to the second spot on the oddsboard. He is an Olympic figure skater, which requires tremendous balance, understanding of music and rhythm, and body control. Take off the skates and Weir is essentially already a dancer so he definitely will be a tough one to knock off.
Bristowe, the new favorite, scared many bettors after she suffered an ankle injury. However, after pulling a card from Vernon Davis’ playbook, she took a cortisone shot for the pain and pulled off a good performance that has catapulted her up the oddsboard.
Who Is Providing More Value To Win Dancing With The Stars Season 29?
Carole Baskin at +10000 is a lock. Think about it – she will be light on her feet like a cat and she has danced around the investigation of her dead husband for years! No? OK, I like Nelly at +2000 as a little extra value for this season.
The multiple Grammy Award Sportsbook has value much like AJ McLean (+750), having been in the music industry for the majority of his life, understanding rhythm and having a background in dancing for his music videos. Additionally, Nelly has been in movies and television, which speaks to his charisma and stage presence, which could help garner positive reviews from the judges.
