We're one day away from the long-awaited rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk on Dec. 21. Naturally, BetMGM has provided us with the Usyk-Fury 2 betting handles for this Saturday's blockbuster fight.
Of course, Usyk won the first fight by split decision. The champ is a -125 favorite over Fury, the +125 underdog. BetMGM users are confident in a repeat occurrence in the rematch, with most bettors picking Usyk to win by decision. Also of note, 60% of the betting handle is on Usyk heading into the weekend.
Remember, each sportsbook will receive slightly different action, but here are the most popular Usyk vs Fury 2 betting handles:
Usyk vs Fury 2 betting Handles
| Team | Odds | % Bets | % Handle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oleksandr Usyk | -125 | 36% | 60% |
| TIE | +1200 | 13% | 2% |
| Tyson Fury | +125 | 51% | 38% |
Betting Handle per BetMGM
As the chart demonstrates, the sharp money is on Usyk to win the rematch. While Fury commands a greater portion of the total bets, the larger cash (and presumably the whale bettors) are backing Usyk to win.
Expect Big Action, Sportsbook Says
BetMGM anticipates lots of action on this fight.
“Usyk-Fury rematch will be one of the biggest fights of the year. We are seeing great action on both fighters after the split decision from the first event," said Alex Rella, a senior trader at BetMGM. "The fight going the distance would be a good outcome for the sportsbook and a draw would make for an early Christmas gift for BetMGM.”
Usyk vs Fury 2 Most Bet Props (Tickets)
- Oleksandr Usyk (UKR) on points/Technical Decision (+200)
- Tyson Fury (ENG) on points/Technical Decision (+350)
- Oleksandr Usyk (UKR) by KO/TKO or DQ (+275)
- Tyson Fury (ENG) by KO/TKO or DQ (+275)
- Oleksandr Usyk (UKR) by Split Decision (+900)
The most common bets have this fight going the distance, which is interesting since this fight is currently +100 to go the distance. After the points props, we have Usyk by knockout. There's no doubt boxing fans watched Usyk pop Fury's head in the final rounds of the first fight and are now ready to profit from his downfall.
I'm leaning toward Usyk by KO, but only as a value bet. You can read more about my picks here.
