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If I had to guess, this would be my bet on who on the coaches’ panel has the best shot in terms of winning (and why):   1. John gets win #2: “Veteran coach wins in a milestone season” seems like a good through line for the show to follow, and John’s a coach that understands the strategy well but has struggled with getting his artists to place high in the finale (despite putting up strong teams). Now that he’s finally got multiple people that are not only talented vocalists but also seem to appeal to different segments of the audience, I think he’s in his best position to win since season 16.   2. Reba gets her first win: Reba may not be the longest running coach on the show, but she’s an icon and industry veteran. It’d be a minor feather in her cap for Reba to win the show, but having the last (white) country guy left standing on her team could be a boon for her if he connects with the segment of the audience that goes for his type of artist.   3. Dan + Shay get their first win: The novelty factor of a two-for-one coaching team hasn’t quite worn off for the season, and there is something to be said about a potential combination of the novelty coaching act + milestone season winning. It also doesn’t hurt that they have a strong team and a good grasp on the strategy that goes into competing on the show. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them win, but I don’t think it’s quite as high of a likelihood as John or Reba.   4. Chance getting his first win: Look, Chance seems like a nice enough guy on paper and there should always be a spot for someone on the panel that genuinely wants to nurture their artists’ creative growth. The problem is that in the context of a singing competition, an artist’s creative growth needs to have a strategic edge to it, which is something Chance is noticeably lacking (and that becomes even more glaringly obvious the longer you look at his decisions over the course of his time on the show). If he manages to make the finale and eke past fifth place, great — but odds of him going all the way to a victory lap are slim at best. 

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