Kamala Harris Leads Betting Odds Against Trump Ahead of Democratic National Convention

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris maintains her narrow lead over Republican nominee former President Donald Trump as the betting favorite to win the White House. The odds shifted in favor of the vice president during the Harris-Walz ticket's honeymoon, remaining steady ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which opens Monday.

As per bookmaker Bet365, the current odds show Harris leading at -125, while Trump stands at even money. This convention could provide a significant boost for Harris, offering a chance to solidify her position before a competitive campaign stretch.

Presidential Election Odds Timeline

Presidential Election Odds as of August 11

Bet 365

• Kamala Harris: -125
• Donald Trump: EVEN

Bovada

• Kamala Harris: -115
• Donald Trump: -105

BetOnline

• Kamala Harris: -120
• Donald Trump: EVEN

Oddschecker

• Kamala Harris: -106
• Donald Trump: +116

How Accurate Have Election Odds Been in Past Presidential Elections?

Historically, the betting favorite has only lost twice since 1866. The upsets occurred in 1948, when Harry Truman overcame odds to defeat Thomas Dewey, and in 2016, when Trump triumphed over Hillary Clinton despite unfavorable odds. Biden was the betting favorite in the 2020 race, maintaining a lead from May through November.

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