The first day of ski jumping in Engelberg on the 20th of December, sees Swiss sensation Simon Ammann as clear favourite, the 23 year old skier already has 2 Olympic gold medals to his name, and it’s hard to see anybody taking this event from him at odds of 7/4 (bet365).
If anybody is going to steal the event from under Ammann’s nose it looks to be Austrian teenage sensation Gregor Schlierenzauer. The 18 year old Austrian may lack Ammann’s experience in medals yet bookmakers have still given the youngster odds of 14/5 (Paddy Power).
Several bookmakers are also offering odds on top 3 finishes. Just to demonstrate Ammann’s prowess in this event he has odds of 1/41 to achieve a podium finish (that’s nearly 98%). A good bet looks to be Harri Oli to join Ammann and Schlierenzauer on the podium, at 2/1 (Bet365).
2008/2009 Ski jumping betting calendar
Kuusamo, Finland - World Cup Ski Jumping Nov 28-29
Trondheim, Norway- World Cup Ski Jumping Dec 6-7
Pragelato, Italy - World Cup Ski Jumping Dec 12-14
Engleberg, Switzerland - World Cup Ski Jumping Dec 20-21
Oberstdorf, Germany - Four Hills & World Cup Ski Jumping Dec 29
Garmisch, Germany - Four Hills & World Cup Ski Jumping Jan 1
Innsbruck, Austria - Four Hills & World Cup Ski Jumping Jan 4
Bischofshofen, Austria - Four Hills & World Cup Ski Jumping Jan 6
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