Kamala Harris' VP Pick: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's Odds Slipping as Minnesota's Tim Walz Surges

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's lead narrows as Democrats' vice-presidential favorite with just days until Harris' expected announcement. Left-wing critics of the Pennsylvania governor have pushed Harris to consider alternatives, boosting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's odds.

Details:

• Shapiro stood as the clear favorite on Wednesday with odds of -260, slipping to -160 by Sunday.
• His slip benefits Walz, who went from +1400 at Bet365 on Thursday to +275 by Sunday.
• Harris met with Shapiro, Walz, and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly at her residence Sunday, a move that could indicate a final decision is imminent.
• The betting market, totaling nearly $1.15 million in bets at UK bookmaker Betfair Exchange, is significant.
• Harris plans to tour battleground states with her pick next week and will announce the decision before Aug. 7, per USA TODAY.

Vice Presidential Betting Odds as of July 31:

Bet365:

• Josh Shapiro: -190
• Tim Walz: +275
• Mark Kelly: +700
• Andrew Beshear: +1200
• Pete Buttigieg: +2000

Via Covers.com

Bovada:

• Josh Shapiro: -170
• Tim Walz: +230
• Andrew Beshear: +1400
• Mark Kelly: +1500
• Pete Buttigieg: +3000

BetOnline:

• Josh Shapiro: -200
• Tim Walz: +190
• Mark Kelly: +1000
• Andrew Beshear: +1600
• Pete Buttigieg: +3500

Oddschecker:

• Josh Shapiro: -188
• Tim Walz: +1000
• Mark Kelly: +1200
• Andrew Beshear: +2400
• Pete Buttigieg: +3100

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