Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds, Picks & 2009 Predictions: The corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island, New York will be abuzz with Hot Dog eating fanatics as an estimated 30,000 fans will accumulate for the IFOCE Nathan's International July Fourth Hot Dog Eating Contest. Returning to battle (or chew) again are rival gougers American Joey Chestnut, winner of last year's contest, and former winner Takeru Kobayashi of Japan. Chestnut and Kobayashi are expected to be challenged by Tim 'Eater X' Janus in the event.
Bodog.com has set this years winning total at 61 ½ hot dogs. The OVER is priced as the favorite at -165 while UNDER players are getting +125 odds.
If Nathan's gamblers are looking for a hint, we at Sports-Odds.com want to remind you last years event ended regulation at 59 1/2 hot dogs eaten.
This ESPN televised event, is expected to be very competitive between Chestnut and Kobayashi. In 2008, these competitors were tied at 59 hot dogs consumed when the contest 10 minute limit expired. Chestnut won in a five hotdog tie-breaking eat-off.
A prize of $10,000 will go to the winner and $5,000 will be awarded to the runner-up. Cash prizes are awarded to the top eight eaters.
