Biden strong odds-on-favorite to win first debate

According to bookmaker Betfair, the former vice president is "strong odds-on favorite" in the first head-to-head contest of the election.

Biden is out in front with odds of 4/9 to win the debate against Trump, who is 13/8, the betting firm said.

"Biden appears to be ahead in several of the key swing-states that are crucial to ensuring victory in the race for the White House. States like Ohio, Arizona, and Michigan, where Trump won in 2016, seem to be polling in favor of Biden, exactly 35 days until polling day."

Tuesday's grilling of both candidates will be a major milestone in the campaign, yet the vast majority of Americans say they have already made up their minds on how they will vote, according to recent polls, suggesting the outcome of the debate may have only a limited impact on the final result.



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