American Idol: Betting Odds Released to USAmerican Idol betting odds were released to US readers almost 24 hours after Thursday's results show concluded.
This is Carrie Stroup reporting for Gambling911.com. As expected, Lakisha Jones has been named as the big favorite in American Idol Season 6, though the payout potential still has good value. For every $1 bet, Lakisha Jones would pay out $2.
Melinda Dolittle - another contestant many believe will be in the top 3 - has been listed with 9-2 odds.
Of the men, Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson and Chris Sligh are each listed with 8-1 odds of becoming the next American Idol.
Initially, odds favored one of the men to become the next American Idol.
All odds appear below and are available at Sportsbook.com (see website here)
AJ Tabaldo
20-1
Alaina Alexander
30-1
Antonella Barba
8-1
Blake Lewis
8-1
Brandon Rogers
20-1
Chris Richardson
8-1
Chris Sligh
8-1
Gina Glocksen
20-1
Haley Scarnato
20-1
Jared Cotter
15-1
Jordin Sparks
15-1
Lakisha Jones
2-1
Leslie Hunt
20-1
Melinda Doolittle
9-2
Nicholas Pedro
30-1
Phil Stacey
10-1
Sabrina Sloan
10-1
Sanjaya Malakar
10-1
Stephanie Edwards
12-1
Sundance Head
10-1
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Carrie Stroup, Gambling911.com
Originally published February 24, 2007 11:18 am ET