American likely voters say 41 – 32 percent that Clinton will win tonight’s presidential debate and 84 percent of voters say they plan to watch the highly anticipated showdown.

In fact, 55 percent of likely voters nationwide say they are “more motivated that usual” to vote, while 11 percent say they are less motivated and 33 percent say their motivation is “about the same as usual.”

There is a small gender gap and a wide racial divide in the four-way likely voter matchup as Clinton leads 47 – 42 percent among women, while men go to Trump by a narrow 44 – 40 percent. Trump leads 50 – 36 percent among white voters, while non-white voters back Clinton 66 – 24 percent.

“The race for President is a virtual tie and millions of likely voters consider the first debate must-see TV. And for those inclined to place a wager on the likely winner, Hillary Clinton is the best bet,” said Tim Malloy, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll.

“In this Super Bowl of American politics, the ratings will be huge and the contenders start dead even.”