As far as the Election Day odds are concerned, Donald Trump and the Republican Party currently have the edge. But the race between him and Kamala Harris is considered to have a razor-thin margin, and the final tally could come down to just one or two of the swing states on Tuesday night.
Given how close the race is, there are more than a handful of intriguing bets available regarding the election results.
Here are 5 of the best bets that Republicans can make for Election Day 2024.
5 Best Republican Bets For Election Day 2024
1. Donald Trump To Win Presidency: -136
The most popular vote on the board will be for who wins the Presidential race, and Donald Trump currently holds a lead in the odds. He is currently listed as a -136 favorite, giving him an implied 57% chance of victory based on our outlet. The number has varied throughout the election process, with Kamala Harris taking short leads at certain points, but Trump has been in the driver’s seat for much of the time.
A bet of $100 on the Republican Party to win the Presidential race on Election Day would net a profit of $73.53.
2. Republican Victory In Georgia: -215
Georgia was one of the key victories for Joe Biden and the Democratic Party in 2020, but don’t count on the Peach State to swing blue again this year. Of the 9 elections held between 1984 and 2016, 8 of them saw Georgia turn red, with the only Democratic victory coming by a 0.6% margin (1992).
Add that in with the fact that nearly all polls show in the state give Trump a lead, and it can be considered one of the best bets of any of the swing states for the Republicans. The value isn’t as great as some of the other options on the board, but the -215 for a near-sure thing is a way to turn $100 into $146.
3. Sun Belt Sweep: +120
The “Sun Belt Sweep” would be an impressive feat for the Republican Party, and will be much needed if Harris and the Democrats take most of the “Blue Wall” on Election Day. Some of the states included in the Sun Belt are almost givens to turn red, including Florida, Texas, and Arizona. In order to sweep, Trump will have to find a way to take Georgia, North Carolina, and Nevada.
It will likely come down to one of the most important swing states in Nevada, given that polls have shown a Republican lead in GA and NC. Should it all happen, though, some good money can be made by betting on it. The line for a Sun Belt Sweep currently sits at +120.
4. Total Republican States over 29.5: +185
There are currently 25 states that are predicted to turn red and give Trump their votes, but how many of the swing states will he and the Republican Party nab on Election Day? A sweep of the Sun Belt states would give them 29 total, meaning that they would have to take one of the Blue Wall states, as well, to get to 30 total states won.
It would be a big feat that would certainly give Trump the victory, which is why the odds are solid in favor of the bettor. A $100 bet would bring in a profit of $185.
5. Trump Margin Of Victory In Florida 5% – 7.5%: +250
Florida is one of the states that is a sure bet to turn red for Trump and the Republicans, but by how much is the question. It may come as a surprise that the last two elections in Florida were decided by 1.2% and 3.3%, making the over/under number of 8.5% this year appear high.
But you can wager on the margin of victory for Republicans in the state, and there is one option that holds solid value. If you believe that the margin in favor of Trump will be between 5% and 7.5%, there is a bet for you that has a listing of +250. A $100 bet would turn a profit of $250.
(Full Disclosure: All betting odds and markets sourced from BetOnline. Information accurate as of Nov. 3, 2024)
