Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2024 Odds, Time and Best Bets

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Thursday marks Independence Day in the United States as friends and family across the country celebrate one of the best nations in the world. The Fourth of July comes with its fair share of traditions, including the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Some of the world’s top competitive eaters head to New York each year to participate in the annual event. Contestants then try to eat as many hot dogs as they can in 10 minutes in hopes of joining the likes of Joey Chestnut in glizzy-gobbling immortality.

As with most sporting events, bettors can put some money on who they think will be the ‘wiener’ of this year’s contest. That’s why Betting News has gathered the latest odds and best bets for the 2024 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating contest.

2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds & Best Bets

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest odds are courtesy of Bovada as of Thursday, July 4 at 10:06 a.m. ET.

Geoffrey Esper (-115)
James Webb (+140)
Patrick Bertoletti (+800)
Nick Wehry (+900)
Darron Breeden (+4000)
Gideon Oji (+4000)
Bertley Weaver IV (+5000)
Darrien Thomas (+8000)
George Chiger (+8000)
Max Stanford (+8000)
Derek Hendrickson (+10000)

When it comes to the 2024 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Geoffrey Esper is BetOnline’s -115 odds-on favorite. The 49-year-old is one of Major League Eating’s top stars and holds various records, including when he ate 281 buffalo chicken wingers in 12 minutes five years ago. Additionally, Esper has placed second (2022, 2023) and third (2019) in the hot dog eating contest.

Considering how Esper‘s odds to win sat at -225 less than a month ago, I like the value that comes with backing him now. The field is wide open with Chestnut barred from this year’s competition, meaning Esper has never had a better time than now to win it all.

If you’re looking for a juicier play, I would also sprinkle some scratch on Darron Breeden at +4000 odds. Although he’s painted as a dark horse, Breeden has placed second twice and third once in the last five hot dog eating contests. Again, it’s anyone’s competition.

Best Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Bet: Geoffrey Esper (-115)

But also sprinkle money: Darron Breeden (+4000)

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Best Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Prop Bet

Total Hot Dogs Eaten by Winner — Under 51.5 (-165)

Bovada is also offering plenty of Nathan’s Famous prop bets, and one that I like the most is the winner eating under 51.5 hot dogs (-165).

If Chestnut was still in the competition, this year’s projected total would be much higher. However, that isn’t the case and expectations should be tempered. In the last five contests that Chestnut won, the second-place contest finished with an average of 47.6 hot dogs — finishing under this year’s projected total each time.

Barring any major surprises, we shouldn’t expect to see any records broken this afternoon.

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest FAQ

What is Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest?

Since 1972, some of the world’s top eaters have spent the Fourth of July at the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Competitors have 10 minutes to eat as many hot dogs as possible in hopes of taking home the Mustard Yellow Belt.

When is Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest?

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest always takes place on July 4, which falls on a Thursday this year. The men’s event will begin at 12 p.m. ET.

Where is Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest?

As it does every year, the annual hot dog contest will take place at Nathan’s Famous Corporation in Brooklyn, NY.

How to Watch Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

The 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest was viewable on ESPN2 with a replay airing on ESPN at 5 p.m. ET.

How to Bet on Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

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