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UFC Houston Betting Odds: Hernandez Favored Over Strickland

ByMike ReichlinMixed Martial Arts Journalist

Betting odds for UFC Houston are locked in ahead of tonight’s card, and the books have made their picks clear across the board. These are near-final lines, so don’t expect much movement before the first bell.

In the main event, Anthony Hernandez is a significant -240 favorite over former middleweight champion Sean Strickland, who comes back at +205. The total is set at 4.5 rounds, with the under (+156) slightly favored, suggesting oddsmakers expect a finish if Hernandez gets his way.

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Geoff Neal is a -190 favorite against Uros Medic (+165) in their welterweight matchup. The fight has a 1.5-round total, with the over (+140) favored — a reflection of both men’s tendency to get the job done early.

Melquizael Costa is a -230 chalk over Dan Ige (+195), with the total set at 2.5. The under (+207) is on the board, meaning oddsmakers strongly expect this one to end before the third round.

Spivac vs. Delija a Near Pick’em

The closest fight on the card per the odds is Ante Delija vs. Serghei Spivac, where Delija is a slim -120 favorite with Spivac at +100. The 1.5-round total sits at +112/-132, making this one of the more unpredictable bouts of the night.

Michel Pereira Favored Over Zach Reese

Michel Pereira opens as a -160 favorite against Zach Reese (+140). The over 1.5 rounds is +105, indicating some uncertainty about whether this one goes the distance — fitting given Pereira’s unpredictable style.

UFC Houston gets underway tonight. Stay tuned to MMA News for live results and post-fight coverage.

Data: BetOnline

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