UFC 252: Miocic vs Cormier 3 | BET Pack Review- Huge Winner
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Parlays & Single Bets
Depending on your betting style, you can select the Hardcore Betting Cluster which employs a betting strategy focussed on straight and 2-leg parlays that limit the risk and offer a decent return based on your financial commitment. If you are willing to take a little more risk and aren’t interested in putting as much cash in play, but still want a shot at a big return- then the Casual Betting Cluster is for you. Playing both of these strategies together is not recommended.
Hardcore Betting Cluster (HBC)
Gold Plays
| BET #1 | |||
| + Jairzinho Rozenstruik | to Win | -138 |  |
| + Livinha Souza | to Win | -163 | |
| ODDS: | +178 | ||
| BET: | 8u | ||
| RETURN: | 22.26u |
| BET #2 | |||
| + Stipe Miocic | to Win | -110 | |
| ODDS: | -110 | ||
| BET: | 8u | ||
| RETURN: | 15.27 |
Silver Plays
| BET #1 | |||
| + Marlon Vera | to Win | +225 | |
| ODDS: | +225 | ||
| BET: | 6u | ||
| RETURN: | 19.5u |
| BET #2 | |||
| + Merab Dvalishvili | to Win | -250 | |
| + Vinc Pichel | to Win | -138 | |
| ODDS: | +141 | ||
| BET: | 7u | ||
| RETURN: | 16.9u |
Bronze Plays
| BET #1 | |||
| + Herbert Burns | to Win | -275 |  |
| + Chris Daukaus | to Win | +100 | |
| ODDS: | +173 | ||
| BET: | 6u | ||
| RETURN: | 16.36u |
| BET #2 | |||
| + Danny Chavez | to Win | +130 | |
| + Kai Kamaka | to Win | -210 | |
| ODDS: | +240 | ||
| BET: | 5u | ||
| RETURN: | 16.98u |
Wildcard Plays
| BET #1 | |||
| + Marlon Vera | to Win Inside the Distance | +510 | |
| ODDS: | +510 | ||
| BET: | 4u | ||
| RETURN: | 24.4u |
| BET #2 | |||
| + Merab Dvalishvili | to Win by Decision | -150 | |
| + Herbert Burns | to Win by Submission | -120 | |
| ODDS: | +206 | ||
| BET: | 4u | ||
| RETURN: | 12.22u |
| BET #3 | |||
| + Vinc Pichel | to Win by Decision | +190 | |
| + Kai Kamaka | to Win by Decision | +125 | |
| ODDS: | +553 | ||
| BET: | 4u | ||
| RETURN: | 26.1u |
Casual Betting Cluster (CBC)
Gold Plays
| BET #1 | |||
| + Jairzinho Rozenstruik | to Win | -138 | |
| + Livinha Souza | to Win | -163 | |
| + Stipe Miocic | to Win | -110 | |
| ODDS: | +431 | ||
| BET: | 10u | ||
| RETURN: | 53.12 |
Silver Plays
| BET #1 | |||
| + Merab Dvalishvili | to Win | -250 | |
| + Vinc Pichel | to Win | -138 | |
| + Marlon Vera | to Win | +225 | |
| ODDS: | +685 | ||
| BET: | 8u | ||
| RETURN: | 62.78u |
Bronze Plays
| BET #1 | |||
| + Herbert Burns | to Win | -275 | |
| + Danny Chavez | to Win | +130 | |
| + Kai Kamaka | to Win | -210 | |
| + Chris Daukaus | to Win | +100 | |
| ODDS: | +826 | ||
| BET: | 6u | ||
| RETURN: | 55.56u |
Wildcard Plays
| BET #1 | |||
| + Marlon Vera | to Win Inside the Distance | +510 | |
| + Stipe Miocic | to Win | -110 | |
| ODDS: | +1065 | ||
| BET: | 5u | ||
| RETURN: | 58.23u |
| BET #2 | |||
| + Merab Dvalishvili | to Win by Decision | -150 | |
| + Herbert Burns | to Win by Submission | -120 | |
| + Jairzinho Rozenstruik | to Win | -138 | |
| ODDS: | +427 | ||
| BET: | 5u | ||
| RETURN: | 26.35u |
| BET #3 | |||
| + Vinc Pichel | to Win by Decision | +190 | |
| + Kai Kamaka | to Win by Decision | +125 | |
| + Livinha Souza | to Win | -163 | |
| ODDS: | +953 | ||
| BET: | 5u | ||
| RETURN: | 52.64u |
Draftkings Lineup
Lineup
| + Stipe Miocic | $8200 | |
| + Marlon Vera | $7000 | |
| + Jairzinho Rozenstruik | $8400 | |
| + Herbert Burns | $8900 | |
| + Merab Dvalishvili | $8700 | |
| + Livia Souza | $8600 | |
Spares
| + Danny Chavez | $7400 | |
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Betting Breakdowns
Stipe Miocic -110 vs Daniel Cormier -110
- The line has been pretty consistent across the board with minimal movement.
- Almost every book as this fight at even with the exception of 2 that have DC as a slight favourite.
- I would expect some late movement on DC now that he has weighed in below 240 pounds as he had stated he would.
- The fans are favouring Stipe slightly at roughly 56% on just over 2100 votes on Tapology.
- I feel like the 2nd fight was more indicative of how this 2 matchup- it is a close fight until we get into the later stages.
- I feel like DC’s cardio has never been that great and his success beyond the 3rd round is questionable.
- Stipe endures the early attack, even if it is wrestling centric, and takes over once DC starts to slow.
- Gold play on the Champ.
Prop Bet:
- No Play.
DK Lineup:
- We are getting 5 rounds here which helps us with Stipe’s volume- he scored 107 over 5 versus Ngannou.
- Stipe has also put up 100+ points in 7 of his last 8 fights.
- At $8200, he is worth the play.
Sean O’Malley -275 vs Marlon Vera +225
- There is a lot of hype surrounding O’Malley which is understandable.
- His recent wins are solid and Wineland is talented, but he had a clear vulnerability that O’Malley capitalized on.
- Vera is easily the most well-rounded fighter he has faced and is far more battle-test, yet durable as well.
- The line is moving in our favour with something closer to +180 when it opened.
- O’Malley’s had limited recent experience in longer fights and Vera only gets better as bouts advance.
- Vera beats him up in close and takes over as the fights advances.
- Silver Play on Chito.
Prop Bet:
- Marlon Vera to Win Inside the Distance +510
- All 8 of Vera’s UFC wins have come by finish and he is dangerous everywhere.
- If O’Malley falters outside of the first round, Vera will be all over him.
- Too good of a return to overlook this play.
DK Lineup:
- As mentioned above, Vera is a finisher and has proven that throughout his career.
- He is also extremely affordable at $7000 which allows us to do almost anything with the rest of our bankroll.
- Add him.
Junior Dos Santos +110 vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik -138
- I have seen some divided opinions on this fight which is understandable considering their recent performances.
- 67% on Tapology are backing JR which is understandable as JDA has taken a few steps back.
- The line movement has brought us some value with JR moving from -146 to -125 on some books.
- If JDS comes out using a grappling attack take a look at the Live Odds and see how they play out, consider a bet on him if you are getting anything under -185
- JDS has struggled at times with lesser strikers and JR will capitalize on that.
- HW Gold play for Jairzinho.
Prop Bet:
- No Play.
DK Lineup:
- Rozenstruik has fight stopping power and JDS has been (T)KOed in each of his last 5 defeats.
- I don’t like the way Junior reacts under fire when taking on equally as dangerous strikers.
- $8400 is a solid price to pay for a proven finisher.
John Dodson +200 vs Merab Dvalishvili -250
- This is a big step up for Dvalishvili compared to who he has been facing.
- A lot of people feel that if Dodson can stay vertical he can win, but I still think he needs a knockout.
- Dvalishvili brings a lot of pressure and pretty solid volume and Dodson doesn’t deal with that nearly as well as he used to.
- The line was much more tempting when it was sub -200, but it is still worth a look.
- Silver Play.
Prop Bet:
- Merab Dvalishvili to Win by Decision -150
- Merab might be able to outwork Dodson, but I don’t see him finishing him.
- Dodson has not been finished in 32 career bouts- including fights with Yan, Lineker, and Moraes.
- Dvalishvili only has 3 finishes in 11 wins and none in the UFC.
DK Lineup:
- Despite the expectation of a decision, Merab has put up some huge point totals and should be included.
- He scored 174 and 131 in each of his last 2 bouts and while I don’t think he sets an all-time high, he should be good for triple digits with his takedown volume and Dodson’s ability to get up equating to a lot of points.
- Add him.
Herbert Burns -275 vs Daniel Pineda +225
- Pineda’s high submission numbers seem to play directly into Burns’ strengths.
- Burns also missed weight significantly which should help him to push Pineda around when looking to setup his grappling.
- There is some concern that Burns may fade if the fight is drawn out.
- Nonetheless, I want a Burns as my top Bronze play.
Prop Bet:
- Herbert Burns to Win by Submission -120
- Pineda has been submitted 6 times and has struggled with top-level grapplers.
- He is no slouch on the mat either, but that is why he has issues as he is just good enough to get himself into trouble against better grapplers.
- Add him.
DK Lineup:
- With 101 and 109 points in his 2 UFC bouts, Burns is a solid addition.
- The previously mentioned scenarios are enough to suggest another finish is coming and at sub $9000 he worth the play.
- Add him.
Jim Miller +110 vs Vinc Pichel -138
- I went back and forth on this one and ultimately I decided on Pichel getting the better of the action over the last 2 rounds.
- 77% at Tapology are on Miller which is fine with me.
- I like fading a popular dog.
- Miller’s sub win over Roberts is viewed as superior to Pichel taking a decision, but not by me.
- Pichel had a more complete effort, Miller won 1 key position to get the win.
- Miller’s record is pretty poor beyond the first round- that shows up here.
- Pichel is a Silver play.
Prop Bet:
- See the Betting Scenario Section.
DK Lineup:
- No Play.
Felice Herrig +250 vs Virna Jandiroba -334
- No Play here.
- Jandiroba should be able to grind this fight out with takedowns and top control, but this price is not my idea of playable.
- Pass.
Prop Bet:
- No Play.
DK Lineup:
- No Play.
TJ Brown -160 vs Danny Chavez +130
- We have lost a little value on Chavez from his +155 start, but he is still playable.
- Brown missed weight, but not in a good way. He missed by .5 pounds, which means he attempted to make it.
- He drained himself down to as far as he could go, but came up short. Burns didn’t cut the last 4-5 pounds which is usually the hardest part of the cut.
- This will show up tomorrow for a fighter that gassed badly last time out.
- Chavez is the better striker and should be able to piece the defensively weak Brown up.
- Bronz play.
Prop Bet:
- No Play.
DK Lineup:
- Chavez should have a legit chance at a finish here once Brown slows.
- He is affordable and will not be a highly played fighter.
- Add him.
Livinha Souza -163 vs Ashley Yoder +137
- Yoder is scrappy, but she has struggled with similar opponents.
- Souza is better on the mat and Yoder is more than willing to go there.
- Yoder doesn’t have the pop to win this fight on the feet nor the ground skills to do enough on the floor to add to it.
- Souza was -250 which makes this price a steal.
- Gold Play.
Prop Bet:
- No Play.
DK Lineup:
- I do have Souza in my lineup for a couple of reasons.
- She is a submission threat and will land a number of takedowns to augment her score.
- Yoder’s willingness to trade everywhere will allow Souza to score points.
- Add her.
Chris Daukaus +100 vs Parker Porter -125
- Porter’s resume of wins has come largely against similarly sized HWs- 6’0″ tall or less and probably a natural LHW or MW.
- Daukaus is not that- he is far from a super impressive HW, but he is bigger, longer, and should be able to outwork Porter on short notice.
- Bronze play on Daukaus.
Prop Bet:
- See Betting Scenario Section.
DK Lineup:
- No Play.
Kai Kamaka -210 vs Tony Kelley +175
- This fight was added extremely late.
- Kamaka fought 2 weeks ago while Kelley has next to no cage time over the last couple of years.
- Kamaka should be the busier fighter and edge this one out.
- Not a super big bet option, Bronze play on Kai.
Prop Bet:
- See the Betting Scenario Section.
DK Lineup:
- Kamaka is a decision machine- pass.
Confidence List
1. Merab Dvalishvili -250
2. Jairzinho Rozenstruik -138
3. Virna Jandiroba -334
4. Livinha Souza -163
5. Herbert Burns -275
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6. Vinc Pichel -138
7. Kai Kamaka -210
8. Marlon Vera +225
9. Stipe Miocic -110
10. Danny Chavez +130
11. Chris Daukaus +100
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Value Bet List
1. Marlon Vera +225
2. Danny Chavez +130
3. Jairzinho Rozenstruik -138
4. Stipe Miocic -110
5. Chris Daukaus +100
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Betting Scenario
Scenario Breakdowns
The section will always be a work in progress, as I hopefully continue to find different scenarios that produce consistent winners. Click the names below to read each scenario’s explanation.
C. Daniel Cormier
#1 Jon Jones
EPU Candidate(s)
1. Chris Daukaus to Win by TKO/KO +200
Of his 8 wins, Daukaus has won by knockout 7 times. Parker has been finished 4-times, twice by knockout. Daukaus is the bigger man and should be able to impose his will here.
2. Kai Kamaka to Win by Decision +125
Of Kamaka’s 7 wins, 6 are by decision. Kelley has never been finished and has even gone a full 5 rounds with a current member of the UFC roster. Decent play based on the stats.
| EPU | ||||
| 47 | 24 | 23 | 51% | |
| 55 | 31 | 24 | 56% | |
| 47 | 20 | 27 | 43% | |
| 42 | 25 | 17 | 60% | |
| 32 | 13 | 19 | 41% | |
| 23 | 8 | 15 | 35% | |
FPO Candidate
1. Vinc Pichel to Win by Decision +190
Pichel has been a decision machine and it usually takes an elite fighter to finish Jim. I expect Jim to start strong, but if he can’t hit that early sub, Pichel outworks him and takes it on the cards.
| Final Prelim | ||||
| 46 | ||||
| 36 | 16 | 20 | 44% | |
| 39 | 26 | 13 | 67% | |
| 34 | 25 | 9 | 74% | |
| 33 | 22 | 11 | 67% | |
| 38 | 23 | 15 | 61% | |
| 19 | 11 | 8 | 58% | |
| 29 | 12 | 17 | 41% | |
| 35 | 17 | 18 | 49% | |
| 29 | 12 | 17 | 41% | |
| 31 | 13 | 18 | 42% | |
| 30 | 9 | 21 | 30% | |
| 10 | 4 | 6 | 40% |
HEF Candidate(s)
1. Stipe Miocic -110 vs Daniel Cormier -110
2. Junior Dos Santos +110 vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik -138
3. Jim Miller +110 vs Vinc Pichel -138
4. TJ Brown -160 vs Danny Chavez +130
5. Livinha Souza -163 vs Ashley Yoder +137
6. Chris Daukaus +100 vs Parker Porter -125
| HEFs | ||||
| 177 | 93 | 84 | 53% | |
| 212 | 106 | 106 | 50% | |
| 179 | 110 | 69 | 61% | |
| 192 | 100 | 92 | 52% | |
| 217 | 100 | 117 | 46% | |
| 102 | 52 | 50 | 51% | |
| 181 | 97 | 84 | 54% | |
| 212 | 108 | 104 | 51% | |
| 179 | 87 | 92 | 49% | |
| 192 | 95 | 97 | 49% | |
| 211 | 110 | 101 | 52% | |
| 102 | 46 | 56 | 45% |
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