Dancing With the Stars odds are now on the board as the popular reality TV show is set to premiere Season 29 on September 14 on ABC. The celebrity dance competition, which features 15 celebrities partnered with 15 dance professionals, is now hosted by Tyra Banks (who replaces Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews), and features the return of judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman.
While the professional partners won't be revealed until the season premiere, we're still looking at the early odds to win the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars.
Who is the favorite to win Dancing With the Stars?
Without knowing who each professional partner is, the early Dancing With the Stars favorite is Backsteet Boys member AJ McLean (+400). Backstreet Boys was an uber-popular boy band in the 90s (and technically still active today), so the 42-year-old McLean is no stranger to choreographed dancing and getting everybody to rock their body right.
Another expert in choreography is just behind McLean on the odds board, although he's used to things being a little bit colder. Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir is second at +450, although things may be a little easier for him in shoes on dry land, as opposed to his career dancing on ice with sharp, sharp blades attached to his feet.
Third on the odds board is television actress Justina Machado at +750, but the most intriguing name on the odds board is Carole Baskin (yes, that Carole Baskin), who rose to fame through the Netflix series "Tiger King." While her inclusion is sure to spark up some controversy, oddsmakers don't seem to think she'll be on the show long — her odds to win are set at +5,000...and no other contestant has odds worse than +1,600.
Dancing With the Stars odds for Season 29
| Contestant | Odds to Win DWTS (As of September 3) |
|---|---|
| AJ McLean | +400 |
| Johnny Weir | +450 |
| Justina Machado | +750 |
| Jeannie Mai | +900 |
| Monica Aldama | +900 |
| Nelly | +900 |
| Skai Jackson | +900 |
| Chrishell Stause | +1,200 |
| Jesse Metcalfe | +1,200 |
| Kaitlyn Bristowe | +1,200 |
| Vernon Davis | +1,400 |
| Anne Heche | +1,600 |
| Charles Oakley | +1,600 |
| Nev Schulman | +1,600 |
| Carole Baskin | +5,000 |
How to bet on Dancing With the Stars
The most common odds sportsbooks will post for a reality TV show like Dancing With the Stars is a basic "who will win the season" future. Which is exactly what it sounds like: You bet on who will win the grand prize for that given season. This is also sometimes called an outright winner. Another way to wager on Dancing With the Stars odds is to pick who will be the next contestant to be eliminated.
Where can I bet on Dancing With the Stars odds?
Several online sportsbooks offer bets on Dancing With the Stars. Betting on the winner is usually posted a few weeks before the season begins. The odds will close when the season starts, but will often reopen with updated odds following each episode after a player is eliminated from the competition. Check out the best sportsbooks available where you live.
