July 4th means|2020 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

I know its Independence Day but when you love food as much as I do,you can’t help not mentioning its also the |2020 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Day..

Today will mark the first time in history that gamblers can legally wager on this years event.

Once again Joey Chestnut is a heavy favorite to win this year’s contest. I personally would have taken up the task of trying to defeat this 13 time world champion but my limit is 12 hot-dogs in one sitting so I have no shot in hell of defeating Joey.

The annual event is traditionally held on Brooklyn’s Coney Island, at Nathan’s famed flagship restaurant. But due to Covid-19 the 2020 edition will take place at an undisclosed dining locale, with social distancing measures in place.

For those looking to drop a few dollars down on this event, Joey Chestnut, the 13-time champion, has been installed as a -1000 favorite.

Chestnut holds the current world record for consuming the most hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes (74).

ESPN’s coverage of the competition begins at 12 p.m. on Saturday. Coverage of the women’s competition will begin at 12:20 p.m. with the the men following at 12:40 p.m. Each round lasts 10 minutes.
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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds – Men’s Championship – Head-To-Head Winner
Winner Odds
Joey Chestnut -1400
Field +650

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds – Women’s Championship – Head-To-Head Winner
Winner Odds
Miki Sudo -1400
Field +650

Men’s Championship – Total Hot Dogs Eaten By Winner
Total Odds
OVER 73.5 -115
UNDER 73.5 -125

Women’s Championship – Total Hot Dogs Eaten By Winner
Total Odds
OVER 40.5 -165
UNDER 40.5 +125

I’m figuring being this is indoors with the Air conditioning pumped and no 90F we have a chance of seeing this total go over the posted number in the Men’s Championship (Joey must be in play)