David Cook, David Archuleta: Massive American Idol Payout Possible

Do you like betting on American Idol?  If so, elimination betting odds for the show are being offered and both David Cook and David Archuleta promise a huge payout in the event either one gets eliminated this week.

How much can be made in the event Cook or Archuleta go home before the finale?

David Archuleta would pay out just shy of $4 for every $1 bet ($3.85 to be exact at press time) and David Cook would pay out almost $5 for every $1 bet ($4.75 at press time).  Throw a few dollars down to win some free gas money maybe?

Bookmaker.com was offering the hefty payout.  But if you think Syesha is going to be voted off (as the oddsmakers do), unfortunately she's not worth the price.  You would need to bet almost $7 just to win $1 (and get the initial $7 bet back if she does indeed go home).  Syesha is far from a guarantee to lay that type of money.

Much of the talk the last two months has revolved around a David vs. David showdown.  Cook is the rocker with the cool arrangements.  Archuleta is the young Utah saint with the deep voice and cheeks that Gambling911.com's own Carrie Stroup always wants to squeeze. 

From the Dallas Morning News regarding David Cook:

He's one of the only performers this season who has consistently chosen interesting, cool songs and made them his own. His voice is strong, his stage presence is solo-concert ready and the girls love him. Plus, remember his confession way back during top-24 time that he's a word nerd? That's cool.

David Archuleta they say could be the next Donnie Osmond, according to the Morning News while  Syesha definitely has the best underdog story.

Landing second-to-last in votes several times, Syesha has clawed her way to the near top, not via a gimmick or personality alone, but with sheer, old-fashioned talent. As others drop off, her star only shines brighter.

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Payton O'Brien, Gambling911.com Senior Editor, POBrien@CostiganMedia.com

Originally published May 13, 2008 11:04 am EST

 
 

 

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