Let us get this third second and final debate rolling!
Today, instead of inundating readers with my usual political vitriol, I will let the sportsbooks speak for themselves.
The final debate is scheduled to take place at 9:00 PM in Nashville, Tennessee.
Usually, the final presidential debate centers around foreign policy. But as we all know, this year is unique, and due to the substitution of a second debate with dueling town hall meetings, the topics have changed- tentatively.
The candidates’ debates will revolve around leadership, the pandemic, American families, climate change, race, and national security.
The Trump campaign has staggered behind the money and messaging power of Joe Biden, but recently Trump has been able to shrink that gap. The question remains whether Donald Trump will be able to lock down any undecided voters.
We want to use the final presidential debate for 2020 as a marker and go over some of the more relevant lines the sportsbooks dropped in anticipation of shifts post-debate.
Read on for our take on the lines our top recommended sportsbooks offer.
**Odds and lines courtesy of MyBookie and Bovada, both of which are premium political betting sites.
Presidential Election Odds
US Presidential Election Winner
- Joe Biden-165
- Donald Trump+125
Popular Vote Winner
- Democrats -500
- Republicans +330
While Joe Biden is poised to dominate the popular vote, Trump has closed the lead that Biden had earlier in the election.
We expect that gap to continue closing and the odds to start to shift towards the Trumpster. If you’re holding out for another underdog win, you might consider wagering on the incumbent.
Key Swing State Odds
Florida (FL)
- Democratic Candidate -125
- Republican Candidate -105
The gap in Florida has become extremely slim. While Biden is still favored, Trump’s campaign is working overtime to win over Florida’s crucial 29 electoral college votes.
Iowa (IA)
- Republican Candidate -170
- Democratic Candidate +130
Trump will most likely take Iowa, but the polls show him ahead by only 0.2 percentage points. While Iowa only offers six electoral college votes, it’s still poses a low-stakes line where you can up your bankroll.
Ohio (OH)
- Republican Candidate -190
- Democratic Candidate +145
Trump leads in Ohio polls by 1.7 percentage points. Keep an eye on this odd.
Pennsylvania (PA)
- Democratic Candidate -250
- Republican Candidate +185
Pennsylvania solidified Trump’s 2016 victory. Biden however leads Trump by 5.6 percentage points and will probably snag it’s 20 electoral college votes.
North Carolina (NC)
- Democratic Candidate -130
- Republican Candidate EVEN
NC is neck and neck. Biden leads in the polls by a slim three percentage points. This one may be too risky for our wagers.
Arizona (AZ)
- Democratic Candidate -150
- Republican Candidate +115
Arizona remains incredibly close, and the odds reflect that.
Final Debate Props – Updated
What Style Will Joe Biden’s Tie Be
- Striped Or Spotted -190
- Solid Color +145
Will Joe Biden Have A Pocket Square Showing
- Yes -400
- No +250
J Biden Wears Mask On Stage At Any Point-Broadcast
- Yes -105
- No -135
These odds shifted from a +120 Yes and -160 No to what you see above. People are unsure what political statement Biden will try to make either wearing or not wearing his mask at the debate.
What Color Will Donald Trump’s Tie Be
- Red/Purple -220
- Blue/Light Blue/Navy Blue +250
- Black/White/Grey +400
What Style Will Donald Trump’s Tie Be
- Striped Or Spotted +145
- Solid Color -190
Trump – Biden Tie Style Parlay
- Trump Striped Tie – Biden Striped Tie +250
- Trump Solid Tie – Biden Striped Tie +125
- Trump Striped Tie – Biden Solid Tie +450
- Trump Solid Tie – Biden Solid Tie +350
What Will Be Said First By Joe Biden
- Thanks +100
- Hello +150
- Thank You +200
- Hi +300
What Will Be Said First By Donald Trump
- Thank You +100
- Hello +150
- Thanks +200
- Hi +300
Which Topic Will Be Debated First
- Fighting Covid-19 +200
- American Families +400
- Race In America +400
- Climate Change +400
- National Security +400
- Leadership +400
Fighting Covid-19 is set to be the first topic, but this is always subject to change.
What Will Be Said First By Trump Or Biden
- Pandemic +175
- Mask +200
- Recovered +175
- Who/World Health Organization +500
- Cdc/Center For Disease Control +500
- Fauci +700
What Will Be Said First By Trump Or Biden
- Class +175
- Struggle/Struggling +200
- Healthy +225
- Breakdown +400
- Traditional +400
Which State Will Be Mentioned First
- Tennessee -165
- Ohio +250
- Florida +250
- Michigan +500
- New York +600
Min In To The Debate For Trump To Say Hunter
- Over 15 Minutes 30 Seconds -120
- Under 15 Minutes 30 Seconds -120
How Many Times Will D Trump Say Corrupt/Corruption
- Over 3.5 -120
- Under 3.5 -120
How Many Times Will Donald Trump Say “Ukraine”
- Over 3.5 +120
- Under 3.5 -160
How Many Times Will Donald Trump Say “Burisma”
- Over 1.5 +155
- Under 1.5 -220
How Many Times Will Joe Biden Say Covid
- Over 8.5 -120
- Under 8.5 -120
How Many Times Will Donald Trump Say Covid
- Over 4.5 +100
- Under 4.5 -140
How Many Times Will Joe Biden Say “Coronavirus”
- Over 1.5 +120
- Under 1.5 -160
How Many Times Will Donald Trump Say “Coronavirus”
- Over 2.5 +155
- Under 2.5 -220
Trump isn’t one for “big words” and will try to stay away from the whole pandemic handling issue. These odds shifted in favor of the Under.
Which Candidate Will Say “Black People/Americans”
- Joe Biden – First -150
- Donald Trump – First +110
Will Joe Biden Say “Racist”
- Yes -400
- No +250
Which Candidate Will Say “Racism” First
- Joe Biden -400
- Donald Trump +250
How Many Times Will Donald Trump Say “Isis”
- Over 2.5 -120
- Under 2.5 -120
How Many Times Will Donald Trump Say “Antifa”
- Over 3.5 +120
- Under 3.5 -160
Times “Russia” Will Be Said By Either Candidate
- Over 3.5 -140
- Under 3.5 +100
How Many Times Will “Email” Be Said By D Trump
- Over 2.5 -150
- Under 2.5 +110
How Many Times Will “Laptop” Be Said By D Trump
- Over 1.5 -130
- Under 1.5 -110
What Will Be Said First By Either Candidate
- Fraud +165
- Liar +165
- Corrupt +165
Lastly, Some Donald Trump Prop Bets
Donald Trump And Melania Trump Divorced By 2021
- YES +160
- NO -200
Who Will Die First?
- Donald Trump -130
- Vladimir Putin -110
These are the most current odds (and not even all of them!) posted on our favorite sportsbook sites. Along with the rest of the nation, we anticipate the final debate to cause some shift either in the polls or, more importantly, to us, the betting lines.