Dina Asher-Smith sprints to bookies SPORTY favourite as GB predicted to come in third

Dina Asher-Smith sprints into first place

Sprinter Dina Asher-Smith has become the bookies’ favourite to claim Sports Personality of the Year as she is expected to lead GB to a Gold medal in the athletics division. Her odds to win Sports Personality of the Year sit between 5/1 and  5/2. Whilst her current odds sit at 9/2 (5.5) for the 200 Metres Gold. 

Olympians have a great record of winning SPORTY and as the Olympics continue to be front focus, contestants such as Tom Daley dive into the focus. He is heavily backed from 80/1 to 7/1 for SPOTY after Tokyo glory, overtaking Mark Cavendish who is now the third favourite after his incredible renaissance in the Tour De France.

Richard Moffat, betting expert at OLBG, says, "The bookies are offering varying odds on Dina Asher-Smith winning SPOTY, ranging from 5/1 and  5/2.. The award is often won by Olympians for example Steve Redgrave in 2000, Kelly Holmes in 2004, Chris Hoy in 2008. No Olympic events are more popular than the sprints, so if the fastest British woman in history can bring home gold, she may well be crowned Sports Personality of The Year."

Of course, it’s only natural that Harry Kane, England striker and captain, plus Raheem Sterling, England’s speedy winger and attacking midfield, to come into the top 10. Both footballers were in top form during the recent Euro 2020 helping to bringing England to the final which, showcasing consistency, teamwork and dedication to their sport. Prior to England coming in second place, Harry Kane was the lead favourite to win with odds at 5/2, yet, after England lost to Italy, Mark Cavendish stole the top spot!”

Sports Personality Of The Year Betting Odds - Top 10 Most Likely To Win

Betting experts, OLBG, reviewed the most likely sports personalities to win the award. Sprinter Dina Asher-Smith has taken the lead, with Tom Daley diving in close second, this comes ahead of  the athletics tournament this weekend.She is competing in the 100m and 200m events and is the fans favourite for Gold. A British woman has yet won a medal  in these events since the 1960s Olympics.A woman has also not won a SPORTY award in the past 10 years, providing her the chance to beat two records. Although the SPORTY award will depend on Dina’s performance this weekend.

Olympic medals - Where will GB place?

So far Great Britain has won 18 medals in total. Team GB odds are at  4/1 (5.2) to finish 2nd in the Medals Table, and 6/1 (7.0) to finish 3rd in the Medals Table. With the USA predicted in the lead, followed closely by China in second place, Britain is battling it out with Russian and Japan for third place. 

Following England's defeat in the Euros, the British public quickly moved on from that disappointment and are now channeling their focus on not only the national Olympics teams - but also those individuals representing their country.