'American Idol' betting odds: David Cook favored to win it all!
Well, “Idol” junkies, it’s finally down to the wire. Next week, America will choose its seventh American Idol. My money is on David.
But seriously folks, the tension is mounting! All season long, David Archuleta has been the presumptive champion. That angelic voice, that joyful smile, that aw-shucks demeanor; what more could tween America want?
Nobody could have predicted that a mysterious rocker with a 5 o’clock shadow would sidle up and threaten Archie’s crown, and yet that’s exactly what happened. Even oddsmakers who favored Archuleta all season are changing their tune to David Cook.
BetCRIS.com has predicted the following shocking odds:
Odds that David Archuleta will win: 43/20 or 32% chance of winning
Odds that David Cook will win: 20/57 or 74% chance of winning
The oddsmakers at bodoglife.com agree that Archuleta has gone from top dog to underdog:
David Archuleta: +160
David Cook: -230
Nsawins.com also places Cook in the lead.
Bet365.com now lists David Cook at 4/11 while David the Younger stands at 2 to 1.
-- Stephanie Lysaght
Ann, your comment does not do David Cook any good at all. Very nasty, not to mention false.
I'm a fan of Both Davids and frankly I would imagine D.C. would not care for what you posted here.
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Gosh, I sure hope DC wins. I felt all along that DA would win, given that his fan base are the teenyboppers, grandmas and bible-beaters who actually take the time to vote.
Go David Cook! I'll be voting for you!
Posted by: Ann | May 16, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Posted by: persica | May 18, 2008 at 01:13 PM
DAVID COOK IS A FANTASTIC MUSICIAN, SONGWRITER, VOCALIST, AND PEFORMER. HE WILL BE AS BIG AS KELLY OR KELLY. DAVID ARCHULETA IS A CUTE KID WITH AN AVERAGE VOICE. HE HAS TERRIBLE BREATH CONTROL AND HORRIBLE STAGE PRESENCE. HE WILL DO OKAY IN THREE OR FOUR YEARS WHEN HE MATURES AND FIGURES OUT WHO HE IS VOCALLY AND STYLISTICALLY.
DAVID COOK FOR THE WIN!!!
Posted by: AI Luver | May 18, 2008 at 01:48 PM
daisawesome:
David Archuleta "took risks"?" "Sobered up drunks like Paula"? "Made crying babies silent"?
I understand you are a fan, but are you sure you're not his publicist? Or parent?
Creepy!!!
Posted by: Ann | May 18, 2008 at 02:30 PM
DA may have "perfect" pitch, but his voice is horrible to listen to! No one will ever buy an album he produces. He has zero personality, he can't answer a question in an interview, and has no original thoughts other than what his father tells him. He's a novelty act that went too far. The good news - he won't win.
Posted by: Al Beeson | May 18, 2008 at 07:13 PM
persica, didn't mean to sound nasty, but that's just exactly how I feel!
Go David Cook!
Posted by: Ann | May 19, 2008 at 09:34 AM
I find it amusing that many David Cook fans claim that only the tweenyboppers and grandmas will ever root for David Archuleta, that DA doesn't deserve to win, that his future will only show poor sales, nobody will ever come to his tours. In many forums, sadly, that 17 year old kid is often called names by these so-called "more mature" posters.
Guess what, 17 year old DA shows more maturity than most of his fellow Idol contestants by NOT being too dramatic, weeping on stage or constantly snapping back when criticized, and by standing up for his father amidst the ban and the chaotic news traffic following it.
And if these "adults" are actually sure that David Cook's success will outlast Archuleta no matter what, it shouldn't also matter to them who wins the title.
Posted by: lenje | May 19, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Do you all really think that either one of these performers would appreciate people trashing the other one? I am by far a David Cook fan,he is from my hometown and I have followed him from the beginning.I love his voice and his talent,and all the comments about him being smug,is so far from the truth.If you have watched any of his interviews you wuld realise he has been very humbled by this experience and is greatful as well.If he able to show emotion in front a as many people as he has I say that alone speaks alot.That is difficult at best for a male to do.I hope DC wins,but they are both very talented and very nice people
Posted by: teri | May 20, 2008 at 03:37 AM
Obliviously, these two young men are two of the most talented in the land. But, there can only be one winner. As posted by many before me, David Cook is a magical musician. He gives me goose bumps. He looks in the camera so humble and is soul can take your breath away. David A. is so young. Surely he will have a wonderful life ahead of him in the music industry. David Cook and family have gone through so many hardships - and have stayed strong - to deserves the crown, AMERICAN IDOL.
Posted by: Kathy | May 20, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Both gents are extremely talented, good looking, they have respect for other fellow performers and I'd venture to guess that they've become good buds and will probably support each others future for some time to come. I think both will come out of American Idol doing very well.
DA needs some guidance and direction as most talent does who reaches this point, DC is ready to hit the stage tomorrowwith ax in hand. There's been a lot of money spent on other AI winners but only a few have made it to the top even with all of the exposure they've received. The recording business is tough one to make it in and that's not going to change for any performer. Good luck to both DA and DC.
Posted by: RC | May 21, 2008 at 03:26 PM
How can anyone say that David Archuleta can't sing? And David Cook is a screamer plain and simple. He has no personality at all and his voice is typical of a bad garage band performer. America missed the prize once again! He is not a rocker and to be put on the same stage with the great ZZ Top was an insult to them. I hope American Idol will be cancelled. It sucks. Always has.
Posted by: Patricia | May 22, 2008 at 12:05 PM