While the internet is a-buzz with reports that American Idol favorite Adam Lambert is gay, oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com do not seem to be fazed by the hoopla and list the talented Los Angeles native as the clear leader at -250 moneyline format odds.
Actually, taking only talent into account, Lambert is looking unbeatable. Oddsmakers have practically drawn a circle around the guy. Lambert was so impressive in his performance on Tuesday (April 7) that prickly judge Simon cowell gave the vocalist a standing ovation. Never in American Idol's eight seasons has that happened previous to that show.
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Following the elimination of Scott MacIntire last Wednesday, it did not take oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com long to post betting odds on the remaining seven finalists. Leading the pack is Lambert at -250 odds. Second place is not even close either with Milwaukee, Wisc., native Danny Gokey at +300. To give the gambler an idea of the seperation; to win $100 betting on Lambert, the bet required is $250. If you played $100 on Gokey, the payoff would be $300 if Gokey won. Stranger things have happened when it gets down to the final few contestants.
Once you get past Lambert and Gokey, the chances look bleak for the remaining five contestants. The best two of the remaining five are Allison Iraheta and Kris Allen, both at +1000 odds. If either of these two win American Idol a $100 bet would pay $1000. Rounding out the rest, Sportsbook lists Matt Giraud at +1500, Lil Rounds at +2500 and Anoop Desai at +5000. Anoop and Lil survived the final three on Wednesday.
American Idol Season 8 Betting Odds. Who will win? (Sportsbook.com)
Adam Lambert -250
Allison Iraheta +1000
Anoop Desai +5000
Danny Gokey +300
Kris Allen +1000
Lil Rounds +2500
Matt Giraud +1500
