Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds: Chestnut Banned, A Sad Day For America

Nothing screams Fourth of July better than watching a panel of people stuff dozens of hot dogs down their throat. Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest would make the Declaration of Independence proud.

Americans across the nation are having a glizzy outcry as 16-time winner, Joey Chestnut, is banned from the competition.

This year, a new name will be crowned the champion of the wieners. What an honor. Who is favored in our Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest odds?

2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest: Men's Odds

joey chestnut banned from nathan's hot dog eating contest

Joey Chestnut is out of a job. After partnering with Impossible Foods, Major League Eating (yeah, that's a real thing) organizers altered agreements to endorsement deals. 

Chestnut's reign of eight consecutive Mustard Belts is now over. Still, the 40-year-old holds the all-time record of swallowing 76 hot dogs and buns back in 2021.

Joey Chestnut… DAWG pic.twitter.com/dNuDsSDuWB

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 4, 2022

geoffrey esper favored to win nathan's hot dog eating contest

Chestnut entered last year's chomping competition as a whopping -4000 favorite. But, now the field is more level. Geoffrey Esper enters as the slight -115 betting favorite.

The last three years, the 49-year-old has been known as the guy constantly finishing second to Chestnut. In 2023, his total of 49 didn't come close to Chestnut's 62. So instead, he left the party with nothing but an empty stomach. Now, the Massachusetts native can finally make himself, his wife and mom proud by living out his dream of slamming down the most soggy, wet hot dogs this holiday. 

2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest: Women's Odds

miki sudo is the women's hot dog eating icon 

Sudo is the poster girl for little girls who aspire to devour copious amounts of hot dogs. She has won nine of the last 10 contests, with the exception of 2021. But, that's only because she had to sit out for being pregnant -- I guess glizzys weren't a pregnancy craving of hers. 

Looking to break a personal best of 48.5, Sudo will also support her husband, Nick Wehry (+1100), at the men's table. After Wehry set a world-record for gulping down 50 hard-boiled eggs in 2021, he turned to Sudo to propose. And they say romance is dead! 

It's truly a Cinderella story, Sudo will continue her iconic run.

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest History: Men's

Just domination. We've never seen this level of command over a sport by a single individual as Chestnut has in the world of competitive hot dog eating ever. He's truly legendary. There's no one like Jaws.

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest History: Women's

Sudo might not be as dominant as Chestnut is in the men's scene. But nine titles in ten years is an insane record. She's the GOAT.