Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev will face off in a highly anticipated middleweight title fight at UFC 319. It takes place tomorrow night at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
du Plessis enters the main event with the goal of further solidifying his legacy in the middleweight division. A victory over Chimaev would be a significant milestone in his career. Given ‘Borz’s reputation, a win could push him in the pound-for-pound discussions.
Chimaev has made a massive impact since joining the UFC. He boasts an undefeated 14-0 professional record, having competed in both the middleweight and welterweight divisions. ‘Borz’ earned his title shot after wins over Kamaru Usman and former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker.
Both fighters are very confident in their respective styles, making for an exciting an unpredictable headliner.
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Chimaev enters as the -245 favorite. A $20 wager on the challenger to dethrone du Plessis would yield a total payout of $28.16.
du Plessis, the reigning middleweight champion, is listed as the +194 underdog. If he successfully retains his title, a $20 wager would yield $58.50.
Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev: Method of Victory and Prop Betting Odds
Bettors looking beyond the moneyline can also explore other lucrative markets, such as method of victory and prop bets. These options allow wagers on how and when fights will end.
Chimaev winning via submission is the most likely outcome, listed at +145. On the other hand, du Plessis’ best path to victory, is winning via KO/TKO, listed at +500.
Oddsmakers believe the fight is unlikely to go the distance. The fight not going the distance is currently at -350, while the fight going the distance is set at +250.
The total rounds line is currently set at 2.5 total rounds. The fight ending under 2.5 rounds is listed at -134. For those betting on a longer bout, the over 2.5 rounds is listed at +106.
These props bets provide an exciting opportunity for those predicting a fast-paced and decisive outcome.
UFC 319: du Plessis vs. Chimaev Main Card Betting Odds
Beyond the main event between du Plessis and Chimaev, UFC 319 featured several betting-friendly matchups. Many of these bouts present opportunities for upsets, making them appealing to bettors backing the underdogs.
First, Tim Elliott faces Kai Asakura in a flyweight clash. Elliott, ranked No.11, enters as a +250 underdog. Asakura, the former RIZIN bantamweight champion and N0.15 ranked flyweight, is a -325 favorite.
Asakura aims for his first UFC win after suffering a submission loss to flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja in his debut.
In another exciting welterweight bout, Geoff Neal faces Carlos Prates. Neal, ranked No.11, is a +198 underdog, while Prates, ranked No.12, is listed as a -250 favorite.
Another standout bout features Michael ‘Venom’ Page, who faces former middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier. ‘MVP’, fresh off a successful middleweight performance, enters as a -196 favorite. Cannonier, ranked No.9, is the +158 underdog.
The co-main event is sure to attract significant attention, as undefeated Lerone Murphy welcomes Aaron Pico to the UFC. Murphy, ranked No.6, is surprisingly a +142 underdog, while Pico is the -176 favorite.
Pico will look to make a stronger impression in his debut than former Bellator champions Patricio Pitbull and Patchy Mix.
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