'American Idol' Top 14: Odds Of Winning
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14. Gianna Isabella
Pros: Has a big, belty voice. J.Lo is pals with her pop-star mom Brenda K. Starr.
Cons: Her "I Put a Spell on You" was more robotic than R2-D2 — and provided an exclamation point to a series of emotionally unconvincing performances.
Odds of Winning: 100-1
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13. Tristan McIntosh
Pros: Idol producers pinned her touching audition video to the top of their Twitter and Facebook feeds for weeks. With her military mom backstory, her striking looks and solid pipes, she's probably Scott Borchetta's fave, too.
Cons: Tristan consistently tackles songs that expose the immature tone of her 15-year-old voice. Had more trouble with pitch than almost any other semifinal contestant, to boot.
Odds of Winning: 75-1
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12. Lee Jean
Pros: Adorable teen has a good sense of rhythm — and his acoustic-troubadour vibe is right up Idol's alley. Plus, the judges praise even his weakest efforts.
Cons: His voice falls apart like tissue paper in a bucket of water when he pushes past his limited range. Shushed the audience during his Dolby Theater showcase — yikes!
Odds of Winning: 50-1
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11. Manny Torres
Pros: Super-handsome crooner is not afraid to work the stage — and his song choices thus far have been generally decent.
Cons: All that moving and grooving wreaks havoc on his breath control — resulting in iffy vocals. Need to lay off the outdated "ladies' man" schtick, too.
Odds of Winning: 30-1
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10. Jenn Blosil
Pros: Her spacey vibe and Bjork-ian voice separate her from the competition in a most delightful way.
Cons: Her semifinal solo of Justin Bieber's "Sorry" was cataclysmically out of tune — and her "My Funny Valentine" duet exposed some technical wobbles, too. Can't afford any more missteps once voters regain control.
Odds of Winning: 25-1
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9. Thomas Stringfellow
Pros: Telegenic teen with a radio-friendly tone has been a big favorite of the judges and the producers all season.
Cons: His penchant for end-of-phrase squeaks and affected pronunciations are so over-the-top that his performances border on the comical. (Not that the judges bother to point it out, mind you.)
Odds of Winning: 20-1
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8. Sonika Vaid
Pros: Her clear, unadorned delivery is — in her best moments – absolutely stunning. Plus, she's got a built-in pop-diva name, for cryin' out loud!
Cons: Still looks noticeably nervous on the Idol stage. Lack of hype/screen time means she's a candidate to get cut by the judges before voting opens.
Odds of Winning: 15-1
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7. Jeneve Rose Mitchell
Pros: Off-the-grid teen plays a mean, rhythmic cello — and has shown the ability to really connect with a lyric despite her tender age.
Cons: Her styling veers toward Ye Olde West costumery — and her "Gone" with Scotty McCreery was one of the most polarizing from Season 15's duet rounds.
Odds of Winning: 12-1
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6. Trent Harmon
Pros: Shy farmer with a buttery, soulful instrument hasn't hit many off notes in the season thus far.
Cons: His penchant for extreme face-pulling during performances is jarring — as is his tendency toward overblown vibrato.
Odds of Winning: 10-1
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5. Olivia Rox
Pros: Bubbly teenager has showcased the greatest vocal maturity of all the Season 15 youngsters. Her runs are solid, her range is big and her original song was pretty good, too!
Cons: Her solo rendition of Demi Lovato's "Confident" was riddled with pitch problems. Can she handle the pressure of the live voting rounds?
Odds of Winning: 6-1
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4.La'Porsha Renae
Pros: Described by Harry Connick, Jr. as "an assassin with runs," La'Porsha's audition and Hollywood efforts made her an instant front-runner. Her duet with Fantasia was the hottest vocal of the entire semifinal round.
Cons: Her semifinal solo — a pure karaoke rendition of "Proud Mary," right down to the Tina Turner dress and dance moves – was a red siren signaling problems with her artistic sensibilities.
Odds of Winning: 8-1
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3. MacKenzie Bourg
Pros: He's got a gently crumbling voice that renders his interpretation of lyrics downright mesmerizing.
Cons: His mismatched duet with Lauren Alaina underscored MacKenzie's lack of big range and vocal horsepower — which can be problematic in the bombast-loving Idoldome.
Odds of Winning: 9-2
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2. Avalon Young
Pros: Her easy, breezy, make-up free style and distinctively husky vocals would be an easy fit for Idol's "bookend to Kelly Clarkson" quest.
Cons: Her frequently clipped notes are part of an tendency toward looseness that could be misinterpreted as iffy technique.
Odds of Winning: 3-1
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1.Dalton Rapattoni
Pros: Industry vet has shown oodles of creativity in his song choices and arrangements, and he's got the kind of piercing blue eyes that'll activate armies of overheated voters.
Cons: His slowed-down "Rebel Yell," while unexpected, was also unabashedly cheesy. Needs to make sure authenticity is a part of his overall package.
Odds of Winning: 2-1