The hot dog king is back. After missing last year's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest following a sponsorship dispute, Joey Chestnut is back. The 16-time Champion is looking to get back to dominating the sports, and the odds say he's a shoo-in with commanding -2500 odds at BetMGM Sportsbook.
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2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest: Men's Odds
| Participant | Odds |
|---|---|
| Joey Chestnutt | -2500 |
| Patrick Bertoletti | +1600 |
| Geoffrey Esper | +2200 |
| James Webb | +2500 |
| Max Stanford | +6600 |
2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Favorite: Joey Chestnut
Last year's winner, Patrick Bertoletti, won after finishing 58 hot dogs and buns (HDB). A respectable number, but it's not likely enough to beat Joey Chestnut. In 2023, Chestnut consumed 62 HDB, which was slow by the 41-year-old's standards. Four years ago, Chestnut devoured 76 HDB. Last year, Jaws ate 83 HDB in 10 minutes when he faced off against former legend Takeru Kobayashi.
I don't think Bertoletti stands a chance against Chestnut, who is bound to retake his crown as THE Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion.
Plenty of you have been against Chestnut, so perhaps I'm wrong.
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2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest: Betting Data
According to our friends at BetMGM, 50% of the bets are for Patrick Bertoletti to win; last year's champion also enjoys nearly 69% of the handle. Meaning both recreational bettors and sharps are taking a chance on Chestnut being unsuccessful for only the second time in 18 years, and making last year's champ the biggest liability for books.
 | "Joey Chestnut is a massive favorite, which has led bettors to wager on other competitors. Patrick Bertoletti winning is the worst result for the sportsbook. Chestnut's under hot dogs eaten is the most popular market. I can't claim to be an expert, but I know heat and humidity can have an impact so we will be monitoring tomorrow's weather." – Halvor Egeland, Trading Strategy Manager, BetMGM |
Most Bet Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Props
BetMGM also shared the three most-bet props going into this year's hot dog-eating contest:
- 86% of the money is on UNDER 71.5 hot dogs for Joey Chestnut
- 92% of the money is on Partrick Bertoletti to win without Joey Chestnut
- 99% of the money is on Miko Sudo OVER 44.5 hot dogs eaten
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest History: Men's
| Year | Winner | Hot dogs and buns (HBD) | Minutes |
| 2024 | Patrick Bartoletti | 58 | 10 min |
| 2023 | Joey Chestnut | 62 | 10 min |
| 2022 | Joey Chestnut | 63 | 10 min |
| 2021 | Joey Chestnut | 76 | 10 min |
| 2020 | Joey Chestnut | 75 | 10 min |
| 2019 | Joey Chestnut | 71 | 10 min |
| 2018 | Joey Chestnut | 74 | 10 min |
| 2017 | Joey Chestnut | 72 | 10 min |
| 2016 | Joey Chestnut | 70 | 10 min |
| 2015 | Matt Stonie | 62 | 10 min |
| 2014 | Joey Chestnut | 61 | 10 min |
| 2013 | Joey Chestnut | 69 | 10 min |
| 2012 | Joey Chestnut | 68 | 10 min |
| 2011 | Joey Chestnut | 62 | 10 min |
| 2010 | Joey Chestnut | 54 | 10 min |
| 2009 | Joey Chestnut | 68 | 10 min |
| 2008 | Joey Chestnut | 59 | 10 min |
| 2007 | Joey Chestnut | 66 | 12 min |
| 2006 | Takeru Kobayashi | 53.75 | 12 min |
| 2005 | Takeru Kobayashi | 49 | 12 min |
| 2004 | Takeru Kobayashi | 53.5 | 12 min |
| 2003 | Takeru Kobayashi | 44.5 | 12 min |
| 2002 | Takeru Kobayashi | 50.5 | 12 min |
| 2001 | Takeru Kobayashi | 50 | 12 min |
| 2000 | Kazutoyo Arai | 25+ | 12 min |
There is no one quite like Joey Chestnut, who's dominated his sport for the past 18 years. In 2025, he can win title number 17 after being forced to sit out the 2024 contest due to a sponsorship issue.
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest History: Women's
| Year | Winner | Hot dogs and buns (HBD) | Minutes |
| 2024 | Miki Sudo | 51 | 10 min |
| 2023 | Miki Sudo | 39.5 | 10 min |
| 2022 | Miki Sudo | 40 | 10 min |
| 2021 | Michelle Lesco | 30.75 | 10 min |
| 2020 | Miki Sudo | 48.5 | 10 min |
| 2019 | Miki Sudo | 31 | 10 min |
| 2018 | Miki Sudo | 37 | 10 min |
| 2017 | Miki Sudo | 41 | 10 min |
| 2016 | Miki Sudo | 38.5 | 10 min |
| 2015 | Miki Sudo | 38 | 10 min |
| 2014 | Miki Sudo | 34 | 10 min |
| 2013 | Sonya Thomas | 36.75 | 10 min |
| 2012 | Sonya Thomas | 45 | 10 min |
| 2011 | Sonya Thomas | 40 | 10 min |
Sudo has been as dominant as Chestnut is in the men's scene. Her 10 titles make her the icon of the sport, and it doesn't look like she's slowing down. In 2024, Sudo ate a record 51 hot dogs in 10 minutes, smashing her previous record of 48.5 HDB.
