Dancing With The Stars Season 13 Las Vegas Odds After The Second Dance
Once again, the Las Vegas Odds change after another week of dancing. Ricki is making a move to the top of the list finally and where she should be. J.R. and Hope have switched places. It’s a more correct shake up compared to last week’s odds. But, the odds makers still aren’t putting much faith in Nancy, her dancing ability, or her fan base which I think is a big mistake? I think they have Carson too low as well. What do you think?
J.R. Martinez 2/1
Hope Solo 3/1
Ricki Lake 5/1
Chynna Phillips 11/2
Kristin Cavallari 15/2
David Arquette 10/1
Carson Kressley 15/1
Robert Kardashian 15/1
Chaz Bono 50/1
Nancy Grace 50/1
Heidi’s Note: Well, no, I don’t think Nancy or Carson are too low. Remember, these are the odds to WIN the show. Actually win – it’s not really a ranking although it could certainly be viewed that way. And we have been viewing it that way. 🙂 I still don’t see why they have Hope ranked so high – I would switch her and Chynna, personally. I would also love to see what would happen if Ricki and Derek made it to the final. He’s never made it to the final and NOT won. But we have a long way to go before we start talking about that. Carson and/or Nancy could still play spoiler, a la Ty Murray or Kelly Osborne.
I’m with you, Heidi – I’m not quite sure why they still have Hope so high. If anything, this past week has really shown that the road to the MBT is not going to be a cakewalk for her like everyone seemed to think in the pre-season. She’s got some major hurdles to overcome – the biggest being her rigorous schedule. I’d definitely switch her with Chynna, who is proving to be downright tenacious in her pursuit of the MBT…I get the feeling Chynna is willing to drop everything and focus on this competition, while Hope seems a bit more…preoccupied. Still kinda surprised that they have that much faith in David, especially after his appearance in the bottom 2 this week. I don’t think I’d necessarily change his ranking, but maybe the odds – I could see him more as a 12 or 13:1.
I still have Maks and Hope going to the finals. She will do better this week. I know the beginning of the dance was off, but I loved her jive.
Amanda:
If she keeps traveling and dividing her time between soccer practice and rehearsals, she is going to pay. Her undivided attention should be on the dance floor.
I don’t know how Maks puts up with this or any other pro. Its exhausting to travel back and forth. Ricki and Derek, I bet also will make it to the finals. I don’t think David Arquette is going to last very long though I am afraid.
I think that Carson may just play spoiler for one of the top ranked contenders – but which one. You’ve got JR, Hope, Ricki and Chynna. Kristin is up there, but I bet she is the first one taken out by Carson. Question is, can he get past the other 3 women? I just have this scenario in my head of him getting by on charm WAY longer than anyone expects. Unless, of course, the judges start scoring him appropriately. That will be the test.
IDK…. I’d switch a few around, but all in all, meh… Hope is too high, and so is David, given his dancing and being in the bottom 2. I also think Nancy has more of a chance of winning than Chaz, given his knees, so I don’t see both of them being at the same odds. So, switch Hope & Chynna, make David about 20/1, and Nancy at 25/1, and that’s pretty much my list. 😉
Imo, the odds are on track with JR, Hope’s odds are to high, but will will see. As far as finals imo, betting on JR and Ricki 3rd spot is up for grabs!
Well, I agree that JR is the top contender. I would put Ricki and Chynna above Hope though because she still looks so awkward dancing. But her youth, athleticism, and being paired with Maks… I get it. I personally think Nancy could be the spoiler over Carson. I feel people are connecting with her. Carson is great, love watching him dance… but don’t want him to be on longer than he should. But I can see him lasting until the halfway point. IDK really… I just know that there are a few really good dancers and the rest are just not so good (but entertaining).
I’d put both Nancy and Carson about on par with David. For now would also switch Chynna and Hope, the latter of whom I suspect is going to show problems with rhythm and hip action in the faster paced latin dances.
I agree the odds on Hope are too high. Chynna and Ricki definitely should be ahead of her.
I love Carson, but it would be a shame if he took out Chynna. He could bounce Hope if she can’t juggle soccer and DWTS. I don’t think he can take Ricki.
Margaret, I agree that Hope’s dancing will suffer if she continues to travel heavily, play soccer, and not rehearse enough with Maks. However, that’s her decision to make. Maks and the other pros have to “put up with it” because it’s about the celeb, not about them. Even though a lot of DWTS fans tune in to watch the pros, the pros all know (and accept) that they’re there for the celeb, not the other way around.
I think Hope just seems kind of awkward, somehow and manish, like she is muscling her way thru routines. And I think she and Maks are gonna clash…..
The odds sure do keep changing week after week. Nice to see that Ricki finally moved up the rankings. Looks like the odd makers finally got a clue that she most likely won’t be leaving anytime soon. We have to thank Derek for that one. Its interesting that Hope’s ranking did not change. As Elmari said, I too get that her youth, athleticism and her pairing with Maks is why, but I was not feeling her dance or her partnership with Maks. She needs to spend more time training with him or it will catch up to them. I agree with you Millie that I am getting a feeling that JR and Ricki have a pretty good shot to be in the finals. That 3rd spot is truly up for grabs.
I understand why J.R. to Kristin are ranked where they are but the rest is baffling. David is sure to go if he has anotherb ad dance and Nancy is improving rapidly. Carson and Chazz should be worried since therei s really no improvement.