UFC Houston: Strickland vs. Hernandez takes place on Saturday, February 21, at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The offshore sportsbooks recently opened up the betting odds for the event, and MMAOB staff writer Adam Martin looks at the opening odds below.
UFC Houston Odds
Anthony Hernandez -198
Sean Strickland +164
Geoff Neal -180
Uros Medic +155
Melquizael Costa -125
Dan Ige +105
Jacobe Smith -500
Josiah Harrell +385
Ante Delija -185
Serghei Spivac +160
Michel Pereira -150
Zach Reese +130
Carlos Leal -260
Chidi Njokuani +220
Alibi Idiris -200
Ode Osbourne +170
Alden Coria -185
Luis Gurule +160
Joselyne Edwards -220
Nora Cornolle +185
Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani -250
Phil Rowe +210
Punahele Soriano -171
Ramiz Brahimaj +146
Yadier del Valle -600
Jordan Leavitt +450
Carli Judice -350
Juliana Miller +285
Here are my quick thoughts on the UFC Houston Opening Odds:
- In the main event of UFC Houston, Anthony Hernandez faces Sean Strickland in a key middleweight matchup between title contenders. Hernandez has won eight straight fights, and if he beats Strickland, he is likely going to be next in line to fight UFC middleweight Khamzat Chimaev. As for Strickland, he has lost two of his last three fights, but those two defeats came against former middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis. While Strickland is a terrific fighter and a former champion in his own right, it’s hard to go against Hernandez right now, given his long winning streak, and it makes sense that he is the favorite to win this fight.
- Also slated for UFC Houston, Dan Ige takes on Melquizael Costa at featherweight. Ige is one of the most well-respected fighters in the weight class, but he has lost three of his last four fights and could be on the decline. As for Costa, he is one of the hottest fighters in the weight class, having won five straight fights in a row. While Ige is a solid veteran who always puts up a tough fight, you have to lean toward Costa here, given the incredible momentum he carries into this contest.
