Middleweight legend Anderson Silva (34-8, 22 KOs, 4 SUBs) will meet the rising Kelvin Gastelum (13-3, 5 KOs, 4 SUBs) at UFC Fight NIght 122 on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Mercedez-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. The entire card streams live on Fight Pass. Bet on the latest UFC odds at BookMaker.eu now.
There was a time when it was unthinkable that Anderson Silva was an underdog. These days, it’s pretty common - and it’s something you can take advantage of. The former middleweight champ will be headlining a UFC card in Shanghai, meeting the young Kelvin Gastelum in fun clash of styles.
Gastelum, by default, turned into a Brazilian legend hunter when he thrashed Vitor Belfort at UFC Fight Night 106. After getting destroyed by Chris Weidman, the 25-year old will have another opportunity to add a Hall of Famer’s scalp to his resume.
Currently, the UFC odds at BookMaker.eu have Gastelum as a heavy favorite to squash “The Spider”. We think that’s a huge opportunity for you.
Opening UFC odds at BookMaker.eu
Anderson Silva +190
Kelvin Gastelum -270
Over/under 2.5 rounds, over -130, under -110
Current UFC odds at BookMaker.eu
Anderson Silva +180
Kelvin Gastelum -220
Over/under 2.5 rounds, over -165, under +145
Reading Between the Money Lines
Since opening in the beginning of September, the price on Gastelum has gone up from -270 to -220, a pretty major swing. In the same time, Silva’s has only gone down 10 points. This indicates that the early action is on Silva, with oddsmakers giving a better price on Gastelum to try and coax bettors into picking him.
The rounds under also got a huge boost, going from -110 to +145. All of a sudden, the under on 2.5 rounds is looking mighty intriguing.
Why You Should Bet Silva Now
As a nearly 2-1 underdog, the Brazilian is a fantastic play. Gastelum is an aggressive boxer who plays right into Silva’s elite skills as a counterstriker. While the Brazilian has lost some of his speed and power, he can still place his strikes with devastating accuracy. We also have to note that the 6’2” Silva will have a distinct size and reach advantage over the 5’9” Gastelum.
Obviously, we’re fully aware that Silva is 42 years old and nearing the end of his career. His once impenetrable takedown defense is no more, and his infamously iron chin is cracked. We’re not ready to put him in the “shell of his former self” category, but Silva is definitely close to it.
But what gives us confidence in Silva is that we still see flashes of the terrifying killer that laid waste to the middleweight division. Against Michael Bisping, it only took a few moments for “The Spider” to unleash a torrent of violence that nearly finished the fight. When he’s forced to react, Silva turns it on and for just a few seconds, we’re back in 2005 when Anderson was wrecking dudes.
Gastelum should undoubtedly be the favorite in this fight, but he plants himself in the pocket and rarely ever shoots for takedowns. Even at an advanced age, that’s the kind of fight Silva thrives in. Right now, he’s being undervalued and it’s a good idea to jump on his price before it shifts out of your favor.
UFC Odds Pick: Silva to win at +180
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UFC Fight NIght 122 takes place on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Mercedez-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. The entire card streams live on Fight Pass.
