(CNN) Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is the odd woman out when it comes to the first Democratic debates at the end of June.

There is, of course, two debates on consecutive nights with ten candidates on each stage. And because of a random draw, all the other top polling candidates (former Vice President Joe Biden, South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, California Sen. Kamala Harris and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders) are debating against each other on the second night.

That leaves Warren facing off against nine other contenders the night before, including New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke.

The question is whether Warren lucked out or struck out by being separated from the other high polling candidates? The answer to me is not immediately clear and strong cases can be made for both.

The argument that this is good for Warren starts with big fish in a little pond. By appearing on stage with, at this point, lower performing candidates, Warren could appear like a frontrunner. She will likely get a center podium and be flanked on her left and right by two candidates who are polling poorly. Put another way, the debate will look like it is revolving around her.

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