Although Saturday night’s events may not live up to expectations, strategic bets on the UFC 265 odds have the potential to compensate for the disappointment. While the highly anticipated Amanda Nunes-Julianna Pena fight has been canceled, fans can still enjoy MMA action on the main card, which can be wagered on at Illinois sportsbooks.
The fight between “The Lionness” and “The Beast” has been postponed indefinitely due to a positive COVID-19 test. However, the interim heavyweight title match between two men is still scheduled to take place.
Without Nunes, UFC 265’s possibilities are still in place.
The unbeaten newcomer Ciryl Gane is set to step in for Derrick Lewis in the interim men’s heavyweight title fight on Saturday, August 7th at the Toyota Center in Houston. The victor will then go on to challenge Francis Ngannou in a future bout, aiming to remove the interim label.
The wait continues for bettors eager to see if Amanda Nunes can extend her winning streak to thirteen fights. UFC has not scheduled a new date for Nunes to take on Julianna Pena, with a spokesperson stating that the fight will only happen once Nunes is completely healthy.
Before the delay, Nunes was the favorite with odds of -850 over Pena.
The main event for Saturday’s card is now Gane vs. Lewis. The main card starts at 9 p.m. Central time. You can catch UFC 265 at FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing on the big screen. The event is also available for pay-per-view on ESPN+.
Casey Kenney vs. Song Yadong, Men & rsquo, bantamweight
Women & rsquo, Tecia Torres vs. Angela Hill, strawweight
Michael Chiesa vs. Vicente Luque, men & rsquo, welterweight
Pedro Munhoz vs. Jose Aldo, men & rsquo, bantamweight
Ciryl Gane vs. Derrick Lewis, men & rsquo, heavyweight
Because of Gane’s impressive track record in his professional career, he is widely regarded as the favorite at Illinois sportsbooks for Saturday’s event. BetRivers Sportsbook has him listed at -335 on the moneyline. For those looking for a more exciting wager, there are also some prop bets available.
Accessories and totals for the UFC 265 match between Gane and Lewis
BetRivers offers the best UFC odds for Gane to win by KO, TKO, or DQ at +110, while also providing +150 odds for the fight to go the distance. On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook has a line of +155 for over 4.5 rounds.
Lewis comes into the match on a winning streak of four fights, hoping to leverage his untapped strength against Gane. However, Gane seems to outshine him in almost every aspect. Bettors may want to consider looking further down the card for a more favorable price.
PointsBet Sportsbook is currently offering moneyline bets on the remaining fights of the major cards.
- 125 Kenney, 100 Yadong
- The difference between Hill and Torres is 252.
- Chiesa is the underdog at +105 while Luque is the favorite at -130.
- Munhoz is 110 points ahead of Aldo by 115 points.
Chiesa needs to carefully navigate a maze when facing Luque. One strategy could be to utilize his wrestling skills against Luque, who is skilled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Chiesa must be cautious and find a way to handle Luque without putting himself in danger.
FanDuel Sportsbook customers can take advantage of UFC Parlay Insurance, as per usual. Simply place a parlay bet with a minimum of five legs, with only one leg allowed per fight. If you correctly predict all legs except for one, FanDuel will reimburse your account with up to $25 or the amount of your bet, whichever is lower.
The range of markets available for this battle on IL sports betting apps may expand throughout the month. Hopefully, factors like COVID-19 won’t lead to a decrease in the number of events on this card.
