The Tide Turns – Trump Back as Favourite

Aside from a brief surge last month, Kamala Harris has been the odds favourite since early August. However, Trump is now once again back in the lead, which further emphasizing how close the race has become.

At the time of writing, Trump’s odds stand at 1.72, while Harris is at 2.10.

According to polls, Trump is leading in Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina, while Harris holds the advantage in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Nevada.

“We’re currently seeing more bets placed on Trump. The odds fluctuations are heavily influenced by data from the so-called ‘swing states,’ where small shifts in one state can have a significant impact,” says Robin Olenius, Head of PR at Betsson.

No More Debates

The vice-presidential debate had no noticeable effect on the odds, unlike the debate between Harris and Trump.

“During the debate, the odds started to move, with a clear advantage for Harris. She has remained the favourite since then. However, that was almost a month ago, and with no further debates scheduled, all attention is now focused on the swing states to predict the outcome. Today’s close odds, combined with recent trends, indicate that we are headed for an exceptionally tight election,” concludes Robin Olenius.

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Please note that the odds might have changed since the writing and publication of this article.

Last Update: 11.10.2024