Men's 400M Olympic Odds: Matthew Hudson-Smith Odds on Favorite with American Quincy Hall Viewed as Only Contender

Reed Wallach | Aug 6, 2024

Jul 20, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Matthew Hudson-Smith (GBR) wins the 400m in a meet and national record 43.74 during the London Athletics Meet at London Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The gold medal will be given out in the Men's 400M at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on Wednesday with Matthew Hudson-Smith sitting as the odds on favorite.

Hudson-Smith posted an incredible time in his qualifying heat, but didn't have the fastest time amongst his peers. He had a 44.07 400M split in the semifinals, which would be fourth amongst those that qualified. However, the Great Brittain track star remains an odds on favorite to win the gold medal on Wednesday.

Here are the updated odds ahead of the final race on Wednesday at 3;20 EST.

2024 Men's 400M Olympic Gold Medal Winner Odds

• Matthew Hudson-Smith (GBR): -160
• Quincy Hall (USA): +175
• Kirani James (GRN): +1600
• Michael Norman (USA): +1800
• Muzala Samukonga (ZAM): +3100
• Jareem Richards (TTO): +5000
• Chris Bailey (USA): +5000

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Matthew Hudson-Smith Favored to Win 400M Gold Medal

The odds skew towards Hudson-Smith taking home the gold. He has an implied probability of 61.54% with only one other runner listed below +1500 and that's American Quincy Hall.

Hall posted a 43.95 400m in the qualifier round on Tuesday as he has emerged as the top threat to take gold from Great Brittan's Hudson-Smith.

Quincy Hall doesn’t even look like he’s trying in these 400m rounds! 😳 #ParisOlympics

📺 NBC & Peacock pic.twitter.com/yKpVKa7WcC

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 6, 2024

While Hudson-Smith's time in the semifinals may concern bettors and question why he is -160, the proof is in the video that saw the top contender coast to a win in his heat, possibly to save his best time for the final round.

🇬🇧Matthew Hudson-Smith looking incredibly good!

🇺🇸Michael Norman into the final in second #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/UwnVsYXlxO

— Travis Miller (@travismillerx13) August 6, 2024

We'll find out Wednesday how fast Hudson-Smith can go, or if Hall can pull an upset in a relative stunner.

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