UFC 74 is just over three weeks away, and the excitement is beginning to build in the forums and blogs around the Internet. While only a few of the UFC 74 fights have odds listed, there is already a large number of people posting their opinions and picks.
As of now, I think Gabriel Gonzaga will be a good bet for the main event. The amount of action Couture is receiving thus far doesn’t add up considering he is the underdog. Here’s a few of the sites that Im looking at to judge the public opinion for the bouts…
Randy Couture vs. Gabriel Gonzaga
MMANews forums – Couture has about 75% of the bets
MMAPlayground – Couture has 64% of the bets
MMAForum.com – Gonzaga has more people betting on him, but they’re also offering 2-1 on Gonzaga, so its a bit skewed.
General sports forums – Many general sports forums I’m seeing a lot of people talking about how this will be an “easy win” and “easy decision” for Couture. Usually this is a bad sign for that side in sports betting.
My bet : As of now I will probably be betting 2-3 units on Gonzaga if everything plays out like I think it will.
Georges St-Pierre vs. Josh Koscheck
This fight seems pretty well balanced so far for the odds on the bout. GSP is a pretty big favorite at -240, so there is around 80-85% of the public bettors already backing him. This looks like a fight I’ll probably stay away from, but if I do make a wager it will be on Kos at +190. It would be a solid value play for sure, and a bet that even if it lost I wouldnt regret making. Kos seems to be undervalued by a lot of people right now, and he definitely has the talent to win this fight.
My bet : No bet as of now, but maybe a small play on Koscheck
