BetUS has some interesting options available for those who are looking to spend some money this weekend on UFC 88. Here are the best lines so far.
Chuck Liddell -260
Rashad Evans +200
Nobody’s really sure how this fight will pan out considering Liddell is a counter-puncher while Evans will want to keep the fight on the ground. I’m thinking Liddell, but there seems to be a large “Rashad by controversial split decision” crowd out there for some reason. I don’t see a controversial ending, but the upset potential is still high.
Rich Franklin -230
Matt Hamill +180
Matt Hamill and Rich Franklin are both coming of wins into this fight, but Hamill is the unexperienced fighter who has a lot to gain from winning this bout. I think a lot of people forget that he’s only had five professional fights while Franklin is ready to battle for the 27th time. Hamill could take this fight now that Franklin might be feeling a little lost after back to back losses to the current middleweight title holder, Anderson Silva.
Karo Parisyan -260
Yoshiyuki Yoshida +200
Karo Parisyan is having a hard time these days. After a quick stoppage loss to Thiago Alves at UFN 13, he admitted to being diagnosed with panic attacks. Parisyan has also failed to finish anyone since his fight with Nick Thompson nearly two and a half years ago. Yoshida, on the other hand, is coming off 9 straight wins. His most recent, a quick submission over Jon Koppenhaver, helped solidify him into a spot of potential contenders for the welterweight belt. I see Yoshida doing a lot of damage in this fight and I think Parisyan is only favored because of his name in the UFC.
Dan Hendersom -200
Rousimar Palhares +160
Don’t underestimate Palhares, as he is a force on the ground. If Henderson keeps the fight standing, he could easily end the fight, but you’re never safe against a BJJ specialist like Palhares who won’t waste any time trying to get the fight onto the ground for a quick submission. This one is interesting if you don’t think Henderson will finally avenge his recent losses in the octagon.
Good luck and let us know if you decided to get in on the action. I’m tempted to place some money down on Hamill, but it’s a little risky yet.
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September 2nd, 2008 at 12:54pm
Honestly, I don’t understand why Palhares is so close to Henderson. There must be alot of people taking advantage of his underdog status. He’s going to have his work cut out for him getting Dan to the ground, and Dan is by far the superior striker. I’m shocked his not at +400 right now.
I want Yoshida to beat Parisyan, I’ve been pretty vocal about that. I think Yoshida could establish himself as a force in the division with a big win. Not shocked he’s an underdog though.
Hamill and Franklin doesn’t surprise me. I think that Hamill, honestly, is overrated. I know he beat Bisping, but there’s a serious experience difference between Franklin and Bisping (people forget how big Rich is at 185), so I expect him to be an average 205 pound fighter. I’m thinking Rich is in pretty good shape wherever this fight goes.
As for Liddell vs. Rashad, it seems like a no-brainer for me. I mean, Rashad got out wrestled by Tito in what was a pretty unimpressive fight. Chuck, on the other hand, has beaten wrestlers alot better than Rashad (Randleman and Couture, also, for those who forget). I’m thinking Chuck takes this via KO.
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:45pm
Henderson’s odds aren’t that good because he’s lost two and a row, and people think he might be done as a fighter. I think he’s a steal at -200.
Bodog has Hamill at +225 right now. I think that’s an awesome bet.
Of course Liddell should be the favorite over Evans, but at +200 Evans only needs a 34% chance of winning to make it a good bet. I think he has that chance.
September 2nd, 2008 at 4:20pm
Matt, I’m with you on the logic behind the Hendo odds, but I think it’s an easy fight to pick.
As for Hamill, I don’t generally pick fighters that can only win by decision, so I’m going to avoid that one.
Meh about Evans. The truth is, while Evans may have a decent chance, it’s not like he’s gonna do anything to Chuck that Chuck hasn’t seen before. After all, Rashad doesn’t throw hands like ‘page (or Randleman or White, for that matter).