Chael Sonnen cannot comprehend the betting odds for the upcoming matchup between Dustin Poirier and Benoit Saint-Denis. Poirier, a former interim champion, will face off against the rising contender Saint-Denis in a five-round co-main event at UFC 299 on March 9 in Miami.
According to DraftKings, Saint-Denis is the favored fighter with odds of -135, indicating that a $135 bet on him would yield a $100 profit. On the other hand, Poirier is considered the underdog with odds of +114, meaning that a $100 bet on him would result in a $114 win. Sonnen strongly disagrees with these odds and believes that the oddsmakers made a significant error.
Sonnen expressed his disbelief in a video on his YouTube channel, stating that there is no reasonable explanation for Poirier being labeled as the underdog. He argues that the numbers do not support this decision and that the oddsmakers should be hoping that they are proven right. Sonnen emphasizes that the perception of recent victories and losses is the only factor influencing these odds, specifically referencing Poirier’s win at Madison Square Garden and his subsequent loss in Salt Lake City. However, Sonnen asserts that venue placement should not dictate the odds and concludes that Poirier should be considered the underdog regardless.
Poirier’s most recent fight was a knockout loss to Justin Gaethje in their BMF title fight at UFC 291. In contrast, Saint-Denis extended his winning streak to five by knocking out Matt Frevola in the first round at UFC 295.
According to the Source mmajunkie.usatoday.com