Hendricks opens as big favorite in Lawler rematch
The odds are based on betting or winning $100.00. At -285, a bettor would need to bet $285 to win $100 on Hendricks and bet $100 to win $225 on Robbie Lawler.
On December 6th Johny Hendricks will defend his welterweight title in a rematch against Robbie Lawler, whom he beat by decision to earn the title. Despite a super close bout in the first matchup, Hendricks opened as a considerable favorite in the odds. BestFightOdds.com aggregates lines across all the big betting sites, but 5Dimes released the first odds:
Johny Hendricks – 285
Robbie Lawler +225
For those unfamiliar with betting on combat sports, a negative number represents the favorite and a positive number the underdog. The odds are based on betting or winning $100.00. At -285, a bettor would need to bet $285 to win $100 on Hendricks and bet $100 to win $225 on Robbie Lawler.