US Presidential Debate Betting Odds: Biden vs. Trump

Overview

The much-anticipated first US presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is set to take place on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

As the debate approaches, betonline has released a ton of prop-betting markets to add a fun dimension to proceedings –  ranging from candidates’ attire to specific phrases they might use, and people they might mention (including of course Putin, Netanyahu and Zelensky

Key Markets and Analysis

Trump’s Legal Issues

Will Donald Trump’s legal issues be brought up during the debate?

Given Trump’s numerous legal entanglements, it’s likely his issues will be mentioned. The former president has not had a broad platform to address his recent convictions and might use his closing statements to discuss them.

Trending on Social Media

Will either candidate trend on X (formerly Twitter) during the debate?

Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter was politically motivated, aiming to control a significant piece of social media. Despite the platform’s decline, it remains influential among journalists and politically active users.

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First to Raise Their Voice

Which candidate will be the first to audibly raise their voice?

Candidate	Odds
Donald Trump	-140
Joe Biden	+100

Trump is known for his loud and assertive speaking style, making him the likelier candidate to raise his voice first.

Pick: Donald Trump (-140)

Additional Betting Markets

Length of First Answer

Whose 1st answer during debate will be longer?

Candidate	Odds
Joe Biden	-130
Donald Trump	-110

Debate Winner as per Polls

Candidate	Odds
Donald Trump	-165
Joe Biden	+125

Mispronunciation of a Politician’s Name

First to Mispronounce a Politician’s Name

Candidate	Odds
Joe Biden	-300
Donald Trump	+200

Topic Mentions

Mentions Match Bet – Democracy vs Border?

Topic	Odds
Border	-130
Democracy	-110

Slogans

Said First – Slogans (1)

Slogan	Odds
MAGA Republicans	-140
Save America	+100

Said First – Slogans (2)

Slogan	Odds
They Hate Our Country	-130
Black Lives Matter	-110

Putin Mentions

Total Mentions – Putin

Mentions	Odds
Over 4.5	-120
Under 4.5	-120

Twitter/X Trending

Candidate trending highest on Twitter/X at end

Candidate	Odds
Donald Trump	-400
Joe Biden	+250

Mention of Candidate’s Wives

Candidate Wives – First Mention

Candidate	Odds
Jill Biden	-300
Melania Trump	+200

Candidate Interaction

Candidates to shake hands before or after debate

Option	Odds
Yes	+100

Candidate’s Children Mention

Candidates’ Children – First Mention

Name	Odds
Hunter Biden	-700
Beau Biden	+350
Ivanka Trump	+1600
Donald Trump Jr.	+2000
Barron Trump	+2000
Eric Trump	+3300
Naomi Biden	+10000
Tiffany Trump	+12500

Condemnation of Israel

First candidate to condemn Israel

Candidate	Odds
Joe Biden	-900
Donald Trump	+500

Water Bottle

First candidate to drink from water bottle

Candidate	Odds
Joe Biden	-150
Donald Trump	+110

Interrupting a Moderator

First candidate to interrupt a moderator

Candidate	Odds
Donald Trump	-300
Joe Biden	+200

Mentioning Twitter/X or Musk

First candidate to say ‘Twitter/X’ or ‘Musk’

Candidate	Odds
Donald Trump	-165
Joe Biden	+125

Drug Accusations

First candidate to suggest the other is ‘on drugs’

Candidate	Odds
Donald Trump	-700
Joe Biden	+400

Telling the Other to “Shut Up”

First to say ‘shut-up’ to the other candidate

Candidate	Odds
Joe Biden	-150
Donald Trump	+110

First Debate Topic

First topic of debate (Listed Only)

Topic	Odds
Economy	+110
Foreign Policy	+250
Immigration	+250
Healthcare	+750
AI	+4000
Climate Change	+4000
Cryptocurrency	+5000
Hunter Biden	+5000

“Election” Mentions

How many times ‘Election’ is said

Mentions	Odds
Over 24.5	-120
Under 24.5	-120

Biden’s “Folks” Mentions

How many times will Biden say ‘folks’

Mentions	Odds
Over 4.5	-120
Under 4.5	-120

Hunter Biden Mentions

How many times will Hunter Biden be mentioned

Mentions	Odds
Under 2	-140
Over 2	+100

Trump’s “Fake News” Mentions

How many times will Trump say ‘fake news’

Mentions	Odds
Over 1.5	-120
Under 1.5	-120

Trump’s “Stolen” or “Rigged” Mentions

How many times will Trump say ‘stolen’ or ‘rigged’

Mentions	Odds
Over 3.5	-120
Under 3.5	-120

First Country Mentioned

Said 1st – Countries

Country	Odds
China	+225
Ukraine	+225
Russia	+325
Israel	+400
Mexico	+1000
North Korea	+1400

Trump Indictment Mentions

Said first – Trump Indictments

Term	Odds
Witch Hunt	+220
Felon	+240
Insurrection	+400
Hush Money	+650
Stormy Daniels	+800
Espionage	+1200
Fake Electors	+1200

Trump Nicknames

Said first – Trump Nicknames

Nickname	Odds
Sleepy Joe	-150
Crooked Hillary	+200
Fake Tapper	+700
Crazy Jack Smith	+1000

First State Mentioned

State said first

State	Odds
Georgia	-240
Pennsylvania	+500
Arizona	+1000
Michigan	+1000
Wisconsin	+1200
Nevada	+1200

“Answer Question” Mentions

Times either candidate says “Answer Question”

Mentions	Odds
Over 1.5	-120
Under 1.5	-120

Specific Mentions

To be mentioned first by either candidate

Name	Odds
Putin	+100
Netanyahu	+220
Zelensky	+240