Tour de France 2023: Favorites To Win Each Stage – Part 1

Let’s start profiling likely champions per stage for each one of these first 9 stages before the break; afterwards, we will take a look at the betting odds they bring with them for an integral Tour de France Betting Preview.

We’ll start with the first 9 stages prior to the first resting point.

Odds to Win Stage 1:

Bilbao-Bilbao (July 1, 182 km)

The Tour kicks off on a demanding note with four challenging climbs in the last 80 km to the finish line. French fans just might start the celebration early; Julian Alaphilippe seems tailor-made for this thrilling opener, possibly earning a win and the coveted yellow jersey.

Odds to Win Stage 2:

Vitoria Gasteiz-San Sebastián (July 2, 209 km)

This stage presents a hillier track than most early Tour stages. A select group is expected to jostle for the top spot, with versatile riders like Wout van Aert or Magnus Cort seen as the likely victors.

Odds to Win Stage 3:

Amorebieta-Bayonne (July 3, 187.4 km)

This stage is peppered with a few challenging climbs but features a downhill finish, setting the scene for a gripping bunch sprint. Anticipation for Mark Cavendish is high among British fans, but last year’s sprint sensation, Fabio Jakobsen, might steal the show.

Odds to Win Stage 4:

Dax-Nogaro (July 4, 181.8 km)

Another flat stage beckoning another bunch sprint. The possibility of sweltering heat might up the ante, with sprint powerhouses like Cavendish, Jakobsen, Caleb Ewan, and Dylan Groenewegen all vying for supremacy. Will Jumbo-Visma unleash Van Aert, or reserve his energy for supporting Jonas Vingegaard in the Pyrenees? Only time will tell.

Odds to Win Stage 5:

Pau-Laruns (July 5, 163 km)

Real contenders are expected to separate from the pack on two super-steep, long climbs in the Pyrenees. Agile climbers with swift descending skills like Matej Mohoric are favored to shine.

Odds to Win Stage 6:

Tarbes-Cauterets (July 6, 145 km)

The second day in the Pyrenees ends with a lengthy uphill finish. Expect pure climbers like Giulio Ciccone or Neilson Powless, eyeing both the stage win and the King of the Mountains jersey, to dominate.

Odds to Win Stage 7:

Mont de Marsan-Bordeaux (July 7, 170 km)

A flat, hot stage could provide Cavendish with his third opportunity to break Eddy Merckx’s stage win record.

Odds to Win Stage 8:

Libourne-Limoges (July 8, 201 km)

Though a bunch sprint seems likely, the final 70km will test the riders with a constant up-and-down terrain. Strong riders like Mathieu van der Poel or Søren Kragh Andersen could leverage this tough finale to their advantage.

Odds to Win Stage 9:

St Léonard de Noblat-Le Puy de Dôme (July 9, 182.5 km)

An insanely steep final will put Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar under the spotlight. This demanding climb could very well trigger a significant reshuffling of the rankings.

At this resting point, cycling odds may have to be shaken up a bit, so keep your eyes set on Point Spreads for more insights and betting goodies coming up.

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Stay tuned for the other upcoming phases!

UPDATE: Check out Stages 10 to 15 in our Tour de France Favorites to Win Part 2!

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