UFC 261 Betting Odds Posted At WV Sportsbooks For This Weekend

Written By Dave Bontempo on April 22, 2021 – Last Updated on April 25, 2021

Mountain State bettors can look forward to a thrilling combination of both classic and fresh elements at the highly anticipated UFC 261 event this Saturday night.

With a lively crowd of approximately 15,000 enhancing the ambiance at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, bettors of every kind now have a range of DraftKings Sportsbook West Virginia promotions to contemplate.

Card highlights:

In a rematch of their one-sided 2020 clash, Kamaru Usman is set to defend his welterweight championship against Jorge Masvidal.

In her previous match in October, Jessica Andrade exhibited her strength by securing a one-round TKO victory over the formidable Katlyn Chookagian. Now, she is poised to challenge Valentina Shevchenko for her flyweight title.

Rose Namajunas challenges Weili Zhang for the strawweight belt in a title defense.

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How to watch

The event will take place on Saturday, April 24 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.
The main card will be available on pay per view at 10 p.m. EST.
The preliminary matches will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on ESPN/ESPN+.
The early preliminary matches will commence at 6 p.m. EST and will be broadcasted on ESPN2/ESPN.

UFC 261 card overview

Since last March, fighters have been deprived of the opportunity to compete in front of large live crowds. As a result, we can anticipate a surge in energy and possibly heightened aggression when it comes to potential stoppages.
Masvidal agreed to face Usman in their first fight on short notice, requiring him to shed 20 pounds. Despite his confidence in a different result this time around, the betting board holds a dissenting opinion.
The primary focus of the cards seems unbalanced, as the leading pound-for-pound champions are pitted against opponents who are perceived to be less accomplished. Jon Jones holds the top position in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings, with Usman trailing closely behind in second place. Similarly, Amanda Nunes dominates the female division, with Shevchenko and Zhang claiming the second and third spots respectively.
Those who have a preference for betting on favorites will rely on props to maximize their earnings. On the other hand, underdog bettors can secure a favorable price no matter when they place their bets, making the moneyline their initial choice.
The moneylines for the favorite will only attract skilled bettors who can utilize a significant wager to their advantage. Usman, for example, saw his odds rise to -435 on DraftKings during the middle of the week, with continued upward momentum. The consistent influx of money suggests the involvement of high-stakes bettors.

There are different options available for betting on the outcome of the fight between Usman and Masvidal. If you bet on Usman to win by stoppage, you can get a payout of +250. On the other hand, if you bet on Masvidal to win by stoppage, the payout is +375. However, it is more advantageous for those supporting Masvidal to go for a moneyline play instead.

The Usman decision stands at -134, which is quite decent.

At FanDuel WV, Shevchenko has odds of -420, while Zhang has odds of -195.

Is it impossible to profit from betting on the favorites? No, it is not. FanDuel offers a fascinating menu called How Fights Will End, where you can explore various potential outcomes with reduced payouts. With these bets, you can place wagers on both fighters.

How Usman-Masvidal fight ends: