Example Of UFC Betting Odds (American Odds)

Typically a favourite will be given a -(minus) in front of a number. This number will often be large, or small, depending on how big a favourite they are. The underdog will be given a +(positive) sign in front of a number. Again the size of this will show how big a underdog the fighter is.

Matt Hughes (+190) vs. Georges St. Pierre (-240)

These “lines” or odds, are taken from the betting before UFC79. Georges St Pierre was a favourite in this fight. The -240 means the for each $1 you make back from placing a bet you would need to put $2.40 on. As Matt Hughes is a +190 this means for each $1 you put on you will win $1.90 back.

Example Of UFC Betting Odds (Decimal Odds)

Matt Hughes (2.90) vs. Georges St. Pierre (1.4)

The above decimal odds were taken from back at UFC 79. Although the odds are from a while ago they are used as an example to show how decimal UFC odds work. St Pierre was the favourite and the 1.4 shows that for each £1 you wager you will receive £1.40 back. So a £10 wager will win £14. A bet on Matt Hughes will be more fruitful (hense why he was an underdog) a £1 bet will win you £2.90 back. So a £10 wager will win you £29.