The UFC 89 betting odds feature two primary fights, meaning one can choose from among two underdogs in the UFC 89 odds. One of these underdogs is Chris Leben, who the current UFC 89 betting odds have listed at +160, and the other is Keith Jardine, who the current UFC 89 betting odds have listed at +150. Although it is unwise to blindly wager on both underdogs in a situation like this, the UFC 89 betting odds do offer a decent opportunity for underdog bettors.

The UFC 89 betting odds for each fight should be handicapped independently and handicappers should determine which fighter offers the best value in each matchup. Nevertheless, both underdogs in the UFC 89 betting odds do provide relatively decent prospects. Leben, the bigger of the two underdogs in the UFC 89 odds, is recognized for fighting with lots of passion and such fighters are known to achieve surprising upsets. Also, Jardine is looking to regain respect after quick knockout losses in two of his last three fights. While those losses clearly illustrate Jardine’s weakness, his opponent, Brandon Vera, probably does not have the powerful strikes necessary to deal Jardine a third quick knockout. This is not to say that the UFC 89 betting odds provide excellent value for either Leben or Jardine, but there is no question that both fighters will attract lots of betting action.

Any bettors who handicap the UFC 89 betting odds and want to support both underdogs may be hesitant to back two underdogs. However, wagering on two underdogs actually presents a nice opportunity worth considering. The UFC 89 betting odds have been set so that if you wager on both underdogs you will enjoy a nice overall victory if even one of the underdogs wins. For instance, imagine you risk $200 on the UFC betting odds for each matchup, backing Leben and Jardine. If Jardine (the lesser of the two underdogs in the UFC odds) wins and Leben loses then you will still earn a nice profit: you will earn $300 from the Jardine victory and lose $200 on the Leben loss. In other words, your net total will be $100 in winnings from only $400 risk.

However, this strategy obviously only works if you really think both underdogs offer good value given the UFC betting odds. It should be noted that the UFC 89 odds expect both underdogs to lose, and if that occurs then you would lose both of your bets. Therefore, this approach toward the UFC betting odds is not for everybody, and should only be used if you have handicapped each fight independently and believe that backing the underdogs is the way to go.

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Published on: December 2, 2010
Last updated: February 3, 2021

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