Now that it’s time for the Strikeforce champion to cross over into the octagon, he’s not even considered one of Benson Henderson’s toughest challengers. Not according to oddsmakers, at least.
Gamblers have bet UFC champion Henderson up to a minus-300 (risking $3 to win $1) favorite with Melendez coming back at plus 250 (risking $1 to win $2.50). That means sports books give Henderson a 75 percent chance of defending his title for a third consecutive bout.
Not only is the price the highest Henderson has commanded in any of his title fights, but it’s the most oddsmakers have favored “Bendo” in his entire career.
The Las Vegas Sun picks panel won’t offer much dissent. Four of the five prognosticators went with Henderson to keep his title.
source: lasvegassun.com
