Betting favorite American Pharoah has a tough challenge if he is to become the 12th Triple Crown winner.
Not exact matches
There's a reason the
Americans were the
betting favorites early in the week.
Despite being the clear
favorite around the market,
American Pharoah is only getting about 20 % of
bets to win the Preakness (via BetDSI).
Since 2005, the
American League team has received the majority of moneyline
bets in 58.4 % of all games including 81.4 % of games where they closed as the
favorite.
American Pharoah currently sits as the
betting favorite, getting 3 - 1 odds, while Dortmund is close behind at 4 - 1.
Five of the top six teams on the World Series
betting board are in the National League, with the Royals having emerged as the clear
betting favorite in the
American League.
Every minute of competition is breathlessly broadcast to the nation, with viewers rooting for and
betting on their
favorites; having a sympathetic back story is crucial, and similarities to reality shows like «Survivor» or even «
American Idol» are clearly intended.