Early UFC 287 Odds: Analysis for the Main Card Bouts

Early UFC 287 Odds: Analysis for the Main Card Bouts

One of the most anticipated UFC events of the year is set to take place at the Miami-Dade Arena on April 8 in Miami, Florida. The UFC 287 event will be headlined by Alex Pereira taking on Israel Adesanya in their eagerly awaited rematch for the Middleweight Title, and it will showcase talent from all of the organization’s divisions.

The main card is packed with elite matchups, so the thrills don’t stop there. UFC veterans Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal battle in a Welterweight matchup, as do Kevin Holland and Santiago Ponzinibbio. Additionally, the card features young stars like Raul Rosas Jr and Christian Rodriguez in the Bantamweight class and Rob Font vs Adrain Yanez.

Keep reading for UFC betting lines, analysis, and free picks for the five main card bouts at UFC 287 on April 8.

 

MYBOOKIE: Early UFC 287 odds: Rundown of the Main Card

Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
When: Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 9:00 p. m. EST
Where: Miami-Dade Arena, Miami, Florida, United States

 

UFC 287: Bout Rundown of the Main Card

 

Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya

UFC Odds: Alex Pereira – vs. Israel Adesanya – / O 4.5 -119 – U 4.5 -116
Weight class: Middleweight
Alex Pereira Record: 7-1-0
Israel Adesanya Record: 23-2-0

At UFC 281, Pereira shocked everyone when he submitted Adesanya in the midst of their middleweight title fight. The "Poatan" showed that he had "The Last Stylebender" breaking a three-fight win streak for the former champion.

However, Pereira is still not considered to be the frontrunner, according to early odds from Mybookie. As the winner going into their rematch, the Brazilian is the +130 underdog, while the Nigerian-New Zealander is the -155 favorite to win the Middleweight Title back.

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Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal

UFC 287 Odds: Gilbert Burns – vs. Jorge Masvidal – / O 2.5 -112 – U 2.5 -112
Weight class: Welterweight
Gilbert Burns Record: 21-5-0
Jorge Masvidal Record: 35-16-0

The co-main event between Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal is a battle of two big names veterans in the UFC. With 36 combined wins between these two fighters, fans will be in for a treat as these men know how to put on a show.

After a year gone from the octagon, "Gamebred" makes his comeback in this fight, looking to break a three-fight losing streak. While Gilbert Burns has won eight of his last ten fights.

The welterweight fight between the two has the largest betting favorite and underdog of the event. Masvidal is an incredible +350 outsider, whereas Burns is -450 to win.

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Raul Rosas vs Cristian Rodriguez

UFC 287 Odds: Raul Rosas -243 vs Cristian Rodriguez +185
Weight class: Bantamweight
Raul Rosas Record: 7-0-0
Cristian Rodriguez Record: 8-1-0

Raul Rosas Jr. (7-0), the 18-year-old prodigy who became the youngest fighter to ever sign with the UFC, will return to the Octagon on April 8 to fight fellow prospect Christian Rodriguez (8-1) at UFC 287.

Rosas will be the fan betting favorite at -230, with his opponent Rodrigues being the betting underdog at +190.

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Kevin Holland vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio

UFC 287 Odds: Kevin Holland -249 vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio +221 / O 2.5 -128 – U 2.5 +101
Weight class: Welterweight
Kevin Holland Record: 23-9-0 (1 NC)
Santiago Ponzinibbio Record: 30-6-0

This event’s Welterweight bout between Kevin Holland (23-9) and Santiago Ponzinibbio (29-6).

promises to be another thrilling one. These two veterans can flat-out throw hands, and this matchup will likely end in a finish.

The “Trailblazer” has seen his last four contests end in a finish, while Santiago the “Argentine Dagger,” won his last fight by TKO. Holland will check in as the -280 betting favorite, while Ponzinibbio is the +230 underdog.

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Adrien Yanez vs. Rob Font

UFC 287 Odds: Adrien Yanez -185 vs. Rob Font +143 / O 2.5 -129 – U 2.5 +102
Weight class: Bantamweight
Adrien Yanez Record: 16-3-0
Rob Font Record: 19-6-0

Bantamweight contenders Adrian Yanez and Rob Font are scheduled to square off in what is expected to be a high-stakes battle at UFC 287.

Through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2020, Yanez gained entry into the UFC and has since established a stellar 5-0 record, which includes four knockouts and bonuses in each fight. Font, who has lost his last two bouts, is attempting to end his first career losing streak.

For those reasons, Yanez is the favorite to win at -175, while Font is +150 as an underdog.

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Complete UFC 287 Fight Card
Main card
Weight class
Middleweight Alex Pereira (c) vs. Israel Adesanya
Welterweight Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal
Bantamweight Rob Font vs. Adrian Yanez
Welterweight Kevin Holland vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio
Bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Christian Rodriguez
Preliminary card (ESPN / ESPN+)
Middleweight Kelvin Gastelum vs. Chris Curtis
Women’s Strawweight Michelle Waterson vs. Luana Pinheiro
Heavyweight Chris Barnett vs. Chase Sherman
Early preliminary card (ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass)
Middleweight Gerald Meerschaert vs. Joe Pyfer
Women’s Strawweight Cynthia Calvillo vs. Lupita Godinez
Catchweight (160 lb) Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Trey Ogden
Featherweight Shayilan Nuerdanbieke vs. Steve Garcia
Women’s Strawweight Jacqueline Amorim vs. Sam Hughes

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