Oddsmakers favor Jorge Masvidal over Nate Diaz in an upcoming boxing match, despite Diaz’s superior ring experience, based on their previous encounter in the UFC.
So, here’s the deal. Jorge Masvidal is seen as a bigger threat to Nate Diaz, even without the tools of MMA. That’s what the oddsmakers are saying, anyway.
Now, Masvidal is the hot favorite to take down Diaz in a boxing match. This isn’t just any match, mind you. It was announced on Wednesday and it’s got the whole world buzzing.
These ex-UFC stars are set to clash in a 10-round bout. When’s it happening? June 1, at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles. And guess what? You can catch the action on Fanmio for $79.99. But if you’re quick, you can snag it for an early price of $49.99. Not too shabby, huh?
Let’s talk numbers. Masvidal is a -375 favorite. What does that mean? Well, if you bet $100, you could make a profit of around $26. The odds suggest that this two-time UFC welterweight title challenger has about a 79 percent chance of winning.
But what about Diaz? He’s a +275 underdog. So, if you bet $100, you could rake in a profit of about $275. The betting line suggests that this one-time lightweight title challenger has about a 27 percent chance of winning.
Now, let’s take a trip down memory lane. Masvidal hasn’t competed since he lost to Gilbert Burns 11 months ago at UFC 287. Diaz, on the other hand, has been in the boxing ring, losing a decision to Jake Paul this past August.
Despite Diaz’s superior ring experience on paper, bookmakers might be favoring Masvidal based on their first meeting. Remember the fight for the then-new “BMF” belt at UFC 244? Masvidal dominated the early action, opening a cut that led the cageside doctor to call off the fight after the third round.
Diaz and Masvidal agreed on a rematch, but it never happened. Now that they’re both out of the UFC, they’ve decided to co-promote this boxing match. It’s likely to be counterprogrammed by UFC 302 and a world championship boxing match featuring Artur Beterbiev. So, it’s gonna be one hell of a night!