UFC 209: Odds moving wrong way on Woodley-Thompson rematch
SportsLine expert Hugh Citron explains why you should back the underdog, Tyron Woodley, at UFC 209 on Saturday night.
What: UFC 209, Woodley vs. Thompson 2
When: Sat., March 4
Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Times: Prelims 8 p.m. ET on FS1; Main card 10 p.m. ET on Pay-Per-View
Odds: Thompson (-160), Woodley (+130)
Odds courtesy of Stratosphere Sportsbook
This Saturday in Las Vegas, Tyron Woodley defends his Welterweight title against Stephen Thompson. This is a rematch from last November which ended in a majority draw, letting Woodley retain his title.
This fight opened close to a pick-'em and has steadily drifted up in Thompson's favor. I don't agree with the move, as I feel Woodley didn't have his best night the first time they met.
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I still think Woodley won the first fight, and getting +130 seems like some good value. Take Tyron Woodley to acquit himself better this time and hold on to the title.
Pick: Woodley (+130)
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2017 Record: 6-8 (-3.0 units)