CBS has just dropped its two-episode Big Brother season 26 debut, and odds are now available for each houseguest to win. All 16 players entered the house, and unexpected parameters were introduced immediately.
Julie Chen-Moonves is back to host season 26, and this summer, there’ll be an additional player participating on the outskirts of the game.
Who Is Ainsley?
During the two-night debut, houseguests were split into two groups of eight and were asked to vote to allow another contestant into the game. Both groups were presented with a pitch from Ainsley to allow her into the Big Brother House.
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A majority vote from both groups denied Ainsley access to the game. It was then revealed that Ainsely is an AI-based character whose name is an acronym: Artificial Intelligence Network Self-Learning Entity.
Players who voted against her were forced to compete for a punishment, while contestants who were in favor received an opportunity to battle for a perk. Ainsley will be a part of the game for the entire season and promises to keep everyone on their toes as the weeks progress.
Who Will Win BB 26?
With only two episodes in the books for 2024, it is tough to get a read on who is built to last into October. Historically, older houseguests are evicted before jury and almost never win.
This reality is projected in the current Big Brother futures posted at Bovada sportsbook.
Big Brother 26 Odds To Win
- Cam Sullivan-Brown +500
- Joseph Rodriguez +500
- Kimo Apaka +500
- Quinn Martin +500
- Angela Murray +1000
- Cedric Hodges +1000
- Matt Hardeman +1200
- Rubina Bernabe +1200
- T’kor Clottey +1200
- Tucker Des Lauriers +1200
- Brooklyn Rivera +1800
- Chelsie Baham +1800
- Kenney Kelley +1800
- Leah Peters +1800
- Lisa Weintraub +1800
- Makensy Manbeck +1800
Cam, Joseph, Kimo, and Quinn are all tied for the lead with a +500 moneyline. Online sportsbooks are paying out a minimum of $5 per $1 wagered, no matter which contestant you lay your action on at this early juncture.
Angela, despite being the second-oldest cast member, finds herself ranked in the second batch of contenders, according to the BB futures. She is a real estate agent from Long Beach, California, and her mother-like presence could place her in a sweet spot where she would remain off the radar of others for a while.
The issue with Angela and all older competitors is that they aren’t likely to perform well in athletic competitions. No matter how savvy a houseguest north of 40 may be, they cannot be counted on to pull off a win for anything that includes physical activity.
Cam is an obvious physical threat based on appearance alone. What the other competitors do not know is that he is a former professional athlete, which would definitely place his status in jeopardy if disclosed.
Quinn seems built for the game. He is a young and likable nerd who is a mega fan of BB. Again, it is early in the season, so he could prove to be overly obnoxious, but for now, Quinn has what it takes to last a while.
At this time, only one of the sites included in our 18+ sportsbook reviews features BB odds, but we expect more to add props now that season 26 has gotten started.
Episodes of BB 26 air on CBS at 9 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Big Brother is also available to stream on Paramount+.