View the current best Miss Universe betting odds for each of the industry's top online sportsbooks. The prop markets beloware likely to adjust leading up to Sunday night's final, which takes place.
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On November 26 the curtain will be raised on the 66th edition of the Miss Universe pageant at The AXIS on the Las Vegas strip. There are 92 entrants in this year's competition, but is there a value bet in the Miss Universe 2017 odds? Read on to learn more about Miss Universe 2017 betting.
Miss Universe is one of the 'big four' annual international beauty pageants - Miss World, Miss Earth and Miss International are the other three. Miss Universe is the second-longest standing international beauty pageant (it was first held in 1952, a year after the first Miss World competition) but many argue it is the most prestigious.
How will the winner of Miss Universe 2017 be decided?
Despite being labelled a beauty pageant, Miss Universe is intended to be much more than that - intelligence and manners are high on the list of attributes that entrants must exhibit. While question and interview rounds ensure the winner is a well-rounded individual, the classic swimsuit and evening gown rounds still play an important part in the decision process.
A high number of followers on social media platforms could show who is the most popular entrant (something that will help in terms of the audience vote).
The Miss Universe pageant lasts two weeks, with a variety of rounds used to narrow down the field. Ninety-two entrants (a pageant record) started in the preliminary round and will be whittled down to the top 16 for the final stages (with both public votes and the judge's scores determining who progresses). After another round of scoring, the three entrants with the most combined votes move on to the final where viewers and judges vote for their winner.
The winner of Miss Universe 2017 will be given a year-long contract to represent the Miss Universe organisation, luxury accommodation in a New York City apartment (and living expenses), a one-year supply of hair care products and tools, cosmetics, shoes, clothing, dermatology and skincare services, dental services and much more.
The role of Miss Universe is to represent the Miss Universe organisation (and its sponsors), travelling the world 'developing and representing her platforms, and raising awareness and funds for charitable initiatives.'
Miss Universe 2017 betting: The main contenders
Below is a lost of the top ten entrants in the Miss Universe 2017 odds:
Entrant | Name | Age | Height | Odds* |
Miss Thailand | Maria Poonlertlarp | 25 | 6'0' | 5.11 |
Miss South Africa | Demi-Leigh Ne-Peters | 22 | 5'7' | 5.67 |
Miss Colombia | Laura Gonzalez | 22 | 5'11' | 6.27 |
Miss Canada | Lauren Howe | 24 | 5'9' | 10.29 |
Miss Australia | Olivia Rogers | 25 | 5'9' | 11.50 |
Miss Philippines | Rachel Peters | 26 | 5'8' | 11.21 |
Miss Venezuela | Keysi Sayago | 24 | 5'9' | 11.52 |
Miss USA | Kara McCullough | 26 | 5'10' | 13.70 |
Miss Mexico | Denisse Franco | 19 | 5'10' | 14.75 |
Miss Russia | Kseniya Alexandrova | 22 | 5'10' | 17.09 |
More about the Miss Universe 2017 favourites
Maria Poonlertlarp (Miss Thailand) is the outright favourite in the Miss Universe 2017 betting at 5.11*. Having earned a degree in International Business Management, Maria went on to study for her Master's Degree in Marketing. She hopes to become the second woman from Thailand to win Miss Universe and wants to tackle teenage pregnancy rates in her country with more sex education and reduce the amount of sea pollution.
Despite being labelled a beauty pageant, Miss Universe is intended to be much more than that - intelligence and manners are high on the list of attributes that entrants must exhibit.
Demi-Leigh Ne-Peters (5.67*) is also looking to become only the second entrant from her country to be crowned Miss Universe. She speaks both English and Afrikaans and is motivated by her half-sister who has a disability. An interesting fact about Demi-Leigh is that she runs a program that helps train women in self-defence.
Laura Gonzalez (Miss Colombia) is different to the other entrants at the top of the Miss Universe 2017 betting, as she has pursued a career as an actress - graduating from performing arts school where she studied acting. Laura is currently 6.27* to win the pageant, she is bilingual (English and Spanish) and believes her experience in front of an audience will help her win this year's crown.
Could an outsider be the surprise package?
While beauty is obviously subjective, there are some factors that will help inform your betting when trying to predict the winner of Miss Universe 2017. A high number of followers on social media platforms could show who is the most popular entrant (something that will help in terms of the audience vote) while analysing previous winners also highlights some interesting points to consider.
Of the last 65 winners, the most popular age is between 18-20 (39 winners in total) and only 10 women over the age of 24 have won the Miss Universe crown. This makes Denisse Franco (Miss Mexico) a standout contender given her substantial social media following (231,000 across Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) and optimum age (19).
Miss Universe controversy
Throughout the pageant's history, there has been plenty of controversy surrounding Miss Universe - perhaps none more so than in 2015 when host Steve Harvey announced the wrong winner (giving the crown to Miss Colombia before handing it to Miss Philippines over two minutes later after realising the mistake).
There was also notable controversy following the 2011 crowning of Leila Lopes (the winner of Miss Angola 2010). Although there were allegations of fraud tracing back to her participation in Miss Angola UK 2010 (which made her eligible to enter Miss Angola), no conclusive evidence has been put forward and Lopes still holds the crown of Miss Universe 2011.
In recent years, there have been attempts to sabotage pageant attire, controversial answers from entrants when questioned about sensitive matters and plenty of furore about selfies featuring entrants representing states in conflict.
It has been 13 years since a Canadian claimed the title of Miss Universe, but with the 2018 edition of the pageant just three weeks away, Miss Canada has emerged as a solid betting favorite to don the tiara at this year's competition, joining Miss Colombia as a +1000 co-favorite on the 2018 Miss Universe betting odds.
Canada has won the Miss Universe competition on two previous occasions and will be represented by Marta Stepien of Windsor, Ontario when the contestants hit the stage at the 67th Miss Universe Pageant at Impact, Muang Thong Thani in Bangkok, Thailand on December 17.
Stepien claimed the title of Miss Canada back in August after being named the runner-up at last year's event, and at 24 years of age her victory would mean a payout for bettors taking the OVER in wagering on the winner's age, which is set at an OVER/UNDER of 23.5 with accompanying -120 odds.
View the current best Miss Universe betting odds for each of the industry's top online sportsbooks. The prop markets beloware likely to adjust leading up to Sunday night's final, which takes place.
- IRE Clonmel 14:25 View all odds View all odds: Ben Thomson 1/9. Caerless Whisper 1/9. Champagne Rodeo 1/9. Chapel Street 1/9. Colmans Courage 1/9. Johnny The Barber 1/9. So Efficient 1/9. The Priests Leap 1/9. Winter Castle 1/9. Bankoncarlo 3/1. Hattie Amarin 3/1. Made In Killarney 3/1. Nomadic Star 3/1. UK Exeter 14:40.
- Promotion available in CO, IN, MI, NJ, TN, VA and WV. IA and PA residents, don't miss BetMGM‘s risk-free, first-bet offer! Place your legal, online sports bets at BetMGM! Terms and conditions apply. Ohio State at Maryland: Odds, lines, predictions and picks. Ohio State 71, Maryland 63. Money line (ML) PASS.
On November 26 the curtain will be raised on the 66th edition of the Miss Universe pageant at The AXIS on the Las Vegas strip. There are 92 entrants in this year's competition, but is there a value bet in the Miss Universe 2017 odds? Read on to learn more about Miss Universe 2017 betting.
Miss Universe is one of the 'big four' annual international beauty pageants - Miss World, Miss Earth and Miss International are the other three. Miss Universe is the second-longest standing international beauty pageant (it was first held in 1952, a year after the first Miss World competition) but many argue it is the most prestigious.
How will the winner of Miss Universe 2017 be decided?
Despite being labelled a beauty pageant, Miss Universe is intended to be much more than that - intelligence and manners are high on the list of attributes that entrants must exhibit. While question and interview rounds ensure the winner is a well-rounded individual, the classic swimsuit and evening gown rounds still play an important part in the decision process.
A high number of followers on social media platforms could show who is the most popular entrant (something that will help in terms of the audience vote).
The Miss Universe pageant lasts two weeks, with a variety of rounds used to narrow down the field. Ninety-two entrants (a pageant record) started in the preliminary round and will be whittled down to the top 16 for the final stages (with both public votes and the judge's scores determining who progresses). After another round of scoring, the three entrants with the most combined votes move on to the final where viewers and judges vote for their winner.
The winner of Miss Universe 2017 will be given a year-long contract to represent the Miss Universe organisation, luxury accommodation in a New York City apartment (and living expenses), a one-year supply of hair care products and tools, cosmetics, shoes, clothing, dermatology and skincare services, dental services and much more.
The role of Miss Universe is to represent the Miss Universe organisation (and its sponsors), travelling the world 'developing and representing her platforms, and raising awareness and funds for charitable initiatives.'
Miss Universe 2017 betting: The main contenders
Below is a lost of the top ten entrants in the Miss Universe 2017 odds:
Entrant | Name | Age | Height | Odds* |
Miss Thailand | Maria Poonlertlarp | 25 | 6'0' | 5.11 |
Miss South Africa | Demi-Leigh Ne-Peters | 22 | 5'7' | 5.67 |
Miss Colombia | Laura Gonzalez | 22 | 5'11' | 6.27 |
Miss Canada | Lauren Howe | 24 | 5'9' | 10.29 |
Miss Australia | Olivia Rogers | 25 | 5'9' | 11.50 |
Miss Philippines | Rachel Peters | 26 | 5'8' | 11.21 |
Miss Venezuela | Keysi Sayago | 24 | 5'9' | 11.52 |
Miss USA | Kara McCullough | 26 | 5'10' | 13.70 |
Miss Mexico | Denisse Franco | 19 | 5'10' | 14.75 |
Miss Russia | Kseniya Alexandrova | 22 | 5'10' | 17.09 |
More about the Miss Universe 2017 favourites
Maria Poonlertlarp (Miss Thailand) is the outright favourite in the Miss Universe 2017 betting at 5.11*. Having earned a degree in International Business Management, Maria went on to study for her Master's Degree in Marketing. She hopes to become the second woman from Thailand to win Miss Universe and wants to tackle teenage pregnancy rates in her country with more sex education and reduce the amount of sea pollution.
Despite being labelled a beauty pageant, Miss Universe is intended to be much more than that - intelligence and manners are high on the list of attributes that entrants must exhibit.
Demi-Leigh Ne-Peters (5.67*) is also looking to become only the second entrant from her country to be crowned Miss Universe. She speaks both English and Afrikaans and is motivated by her half-sister who has a disability. An interesting fact about Demi-Leigh is that she runs a program that helps train women in self-defence.
Laura Gonzalez (Miss Colombia) is different to the other entrants at the top of the Miss Universe 2017 betting, as she has pursued a career as an actress - graduating from performing arts school where she studied acting. Laura is currently 6.27* to win the pageant, she is bilingual (English and Spanish) and believes her experience in front of an audience will help her win this year's crown.
Could an outsider be the surprise package?
While beauty is obviously subjective, there are some factors that will help inform your betting when trying to predict the winner of Miss Universe 2017. A high number of followers on social media platforms could show who is the most popular entrant (something that will help in terms of the audience vote) while analysing previous winners also highlights some interesting points to consider.
Of the last 65 winners, the most popular age is between 18-20 (39 winners in total) and only 10 women over the age of 24 have won the Miss Universe crown. This makes Denisse Franco (Miss Mexico) a standout contender given her substantial social media following (231,000 across Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) and optimum age (19).
Miss Universe controversy
Throughout the pageant's history, there has been plenty of controversy surrounding Miss Universe - perhaps none more so than in 2015 when host Steve Harvey announced the wrong winner (giving the crown to Miss Colombia before handing it to Miss Philippines over two minutes later after realising the mistake).
There was also notable controversy following the 2011 crowning of Leila Lopes (the winner of Miss Angola 2010). Although there were allegations of fraud tracing back to her participation in Miss Angola UK 2010 (which made her eligible to enter Miss Angola), no conclusive evidence has been put forward and Lopes still holds the crown of Miss Universe 2011.
In recent years, there have been attempts to sabotage pageant attire, controversial answers from entrants when questioned about sensitive matters and plenty of furore about selfies featuring entrants representing states in conflict.
It has been 13 years since a Canadian claimed the title of Miss Universe, but with the 2018 edition of the pageant just three weeks away, Miss Canada has emerged as a solid betting favorite to don the tiara at this year's competition, joining Miss Colombia as a +1000 co-favorite on the 2018 Miss Universe betting odds.
Canada has won the Miss Universe competition on two previous occasions and will be represented by Marta Stepien of Windsor, Ontario when the contestants hit the stage at the 67th Miss Universe Pageant at Impact, Muang Thong Thani in Bangkok, Thailand on December 17.
Stepien claimed the title of Miss Canada back in August after being named the runner-up at last year's event, and at 24 years of age her victory would mean a payout for bettors taking the OVER in wagering on the winner's age, which is set at an OVER/UNDER of 23.5 with accompanying -120 odds.
Conversely, Miss Colombia, Valeria Morales Delgado, will be two weeks shy of her 21st birthday on pageant night, and with a height of 174 centimeters would provide a narrow victory for those wagering on the UNDER on the winner's height, which is listed at 175cm with -120 moneyline odds on each side of that OVER/UNDER.
With the contestants from Canada and Colombia leading the way, Americas/Caribbean has emerged as the clear favorite to be the region of origin of this year's winner, set at +130 on the Miss Universe betting odds.
Other competitors from the favored region sporting attractive odds to win the 2018 Miss Universe pageant include Miss Costa Rica and Miss USA at +1500, Miss Mexico at +2500, and Miss Jamaica at +3000.
Vietnam, Australia Trail Favorites on Miss Universe Betting Odds
Asia Pacific/Africa sits as the second favorite region to produce a winner, with Miss Vietnam and Miss Australia joining the betting favorites to win it all, each listed at +1300 odds. Those two contestants sit just ahead of Miss Thailand at +1500, and Miss India at +2000, while the odds of a second straight win coming from South Africa are pegged at +3000.
European representatives sporting attractive Miss Universe odds to win include Miss France at +2500 and Miss Ireland at +3000. However, the odds of the winner coming from Europe are listed at a somewhat distant +180 heading into the pageant.
Las Vegas Odds Miss Universe
Organizers of last year's event in Las Vegas received some unexpected and somewhat embarrassing publicity when pageant host Steve Harvey incorrectly declared Miss Colombia as the event's winner before correctly awarding the tiara to Miss South Africa.
Vegas Odds Miss Universe 2019
While many viewers will likely be tuning in looking for a repeat performance from the American game show and talk show host, the odds of Harvey duplicating last year's error sit at a distant +5000 on the 2018 Miss Universe Betting Odds.
Las Vegas Odds Miss Universe
*Odds as of November 27, 2018
