Three days before the 72nd Miss Universe Competition in El Salvador, popular betting sites abroad revealed the two candidates favored to win the prestigious pageant crown.

If online betting sites were to be believed, it would be neck-and-neck between Miss Universe Puerto Rico Karla Acevedo and Miss Universe Thailand Antonia Porsild for the title of 2023 Miss Universe.

In The Sports Geek betting site, Puerto Rico and Thailand were tied for first place after both girls scored 10.00 odds.

The two beauties also tied for first place on the Nicer Odds betting site, with a score of +1000 odds each.

Not all gambling sites are correct in their predictions. In 2015, Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach was not considered a top contender by many betting sites, but she ultimately won the crown.

In 2017, however, some betting sites correctly predicted that Miss South Africa Demi Leigh Nel-Peters would win Miss Universe, as she shared the top spot with Miss Thailand Maria Poonlertlarp during forecasts.

The Sports Geek dissected the three candidates.

Puerto Rico

In August, 24-year-old psychology graduate Karla Guilfú Acevedo was crowned Miss Puerto Rico. Guilfú Acevedo gained national recognition after finishing as a runner-up at Miss Supranational 2021. Her accolades at Miss Supranational 2021 included being named Miss Elegance.

Born in Isla Culebra, Puerto Rico, Guilfú Acevedo is currently pursuing a master’s degree in counseling psychology. The model has used her platform to advocate for social justice initiatives and mental health education.

Last month, in conjunction with Ana. G Mendez University, Guilfú Acevedo became a spokesperson of a public service campaign to promote mental health for young people. Through educational campaigns, Guilfú Acevedo will be available for discussions with students online.

Guilfú Acevedo’s resume with her commitment to mental health awareness should gain points from the judges. Along with her continued improvement in public speaking and interviews, expect Guilfú Acevedo to do well at Miss Universe 2023.

With five Miss Universe crowns, Puerto Rico has the third-most titles in the pageant’s history. The Puerto Rican women tend to ‘bring it’ in the finals.

Miss Thailand

Thailand’s Anntonia Porsild is a serious contender to take the Miss Universe 2023 crown. At +1000, Porsild is the co-favorite with Guilfú Acevedo.

The 27-year-old isn’t a stranger to the pageant circuit. In 2019, Porsild won her first major competition at Miss Supranational. The Indian-born, Danish-Thai Porsild is the first Thai woman to win a Miss Supranational competition9.

She has been well-received by judges and the public alike. Porsild’s resume includes a bachelor’s degree in advertising and public relations from the International University in Bangkok.

If Porsild wins Miss Universe, she will become the first woman to win two Big 6 International beauty pageants. Porsild deserves to be one of the Miss Universe favorites.

We can’t disagree with her Miss Universe odds at the top of the board at BetOnline. Miss Thailand should easily be a placement candidate and then get into the Top 5 in El Salvador.

Miss Philippines

When you are betting on Miss Universe at entertainment betting sites, it is important to select the best value. Selecting just one winner is not required when the odds start at +1000. For a top-value pick, we suggest taking a strong look at Michelle Dee of the Philippines.

Dee has a lengthy resume that includes acting, modeling, TV personality, and talk show host. The 28-year-old Filipina beauty pageant veteran has already won high-profile shows.

Her accomplishments include winning Miss World Philippines 2019 and Miss Universe Philippines 2022. Most recently, Dee grabbed her most distinguished honor yet, as Miss Philippines 2023.

The hallmark of Dee’s public service is working with kids that have developmental disabilities and are special needs. Additionally, she has been a loyal advocate for autism awareness and research.

In the Philippines, Dee is an active member of the Autism Society Philippines and the Center for Possibilities Incorporation. In addition to her philanthropy and advocacy work, Dee is well-respected in the beauty pageant domain by her peers.

At +1400, you can’t get wrong on Miss Philippines.