DWTS Season 19 First Las Vegas Odds: What Do You Think And Predict?

It’s that time again! The odds makers have placed their first bets (or made their predictions) for Dancing With The Stars Season 19 at Sports Bovada. Just a note before we get started. We usually like to post the Las Vegas Odds at the end of the week (Friday or Saturday) in case they change. Plus, they make fun discussion during the weekend when the news slows down. So, if you don’t see the odds posted during the week, that is why. With that said, take a look below and see if you think the first odds look correct to you. Are you surprised on some on them? Be sure to let us know in comments on your thoughts and predictions.

Alfonso Ribeiro 3/1
Janel Parrish 5/1
Antonio Sabato Jr. 6/1
Jonathan Bennett 7/1
Lolo Jones 7/1
Sadie Robertson 9/1
Bethany Mota 10/1
Tavis Smiley 12/1
Randy Couture 15/1
Lea Thompson 20/1
Betsey Johnson 33/1
Michael Waltrip 33/1
Tommy Chong 50/1

My thoughts: I kind of expected the older contestants to be placed at the bottom, but, I think Michael Waltrip will stick around longer than they think. I also think Michael will most likely be at the bottom every week just like Bill Engvall in his season. Then in the end, Michael (like Bill) will prove them wrong. Andy Dick did the same for how far he made it in his season proving the odds makers wrong. I also think they should have placed Bethany Mota much higher along with Janel and Alfonso. I also think Lea and Randy will do better than they think.

Heidi and Court, what do you think?

Courtney: The thing that puzzles me is why they have Antonio so high – not quite sure why they think he’s gonna be such a contender.  I mean, sure, he’s a soap star – but he’s a soap star that’s been outta the game for many years.  Do people assume that, because he’s got a Latin-sounding name (he’s actually Italian), that he’s got moves? I also don’t think Jonathan is going to be as much of a contender as the oddsmakers do – I could see Bethany, Sadie, and even Randy doing better than him.  Knock Tavis down several notches – I think he’ll probably in the bottom 2 with Tommy this first week; bring Michael up above both Betsey & Lea – I think the NASCAR vote is going to keep him around for awhile.

Heidi: Well, while I find Michael very charming and LOVE him with Emma – it’s not a sure thing that he’s the second coming of Bill Engvall. I would be inclined to leave him where he is, maybe move him up one spot, because this cast as a whole is fun and charming. As for Lea – I think people are under rating her, big time. I could be wrong – but I think she may be every bit the dancer that Jen Gray was. She’s had dance training! A lot of it! Way more than Jennifer EVER had. Yes, it was 30 years ago so she’s not a huge ringer, but still. I think Antonio, Tavis and Lolo are all toooo high. Leave Betsy, Tommy and Michael where they are. Move up Lea, Randy and Bethany. Sadie? Move her up one spot – there is room if you move the others down. 🙂