Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds: Joey Chestnut Heavy Favorite, Wishes Kobayashi Would Come Back [VIDEO]

The world-famous Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is just days away, and Joey "Jaws" Chestnut is once again the overwhelming favorite (1/20) to emerge victorious for the eighth consecutive year. His reign of dominance is impressive, but it would be sweeter if Takeru Kobayashi, the former king of Coney Island's annual event, were there to compete against him.