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Update, 8:10 pm: Maki Pitolo wins by TKO at 1:10 of the second round.
Update, 3:30 pm: We’ve got updated DraftKings Sportsbook betting splits for Byrd-Pitolo money line odds a few hours before UFC 250 gets going. 84 percent of handle and 65 percent of bets are on Byrd, who is a -180 favorite on fight day. Pitolo sits at +143.
Two middleweights that lean towards needing all 15 minutes to find a winner do battle when Charles Byrd takes on Maki Pitolo at UFC 250 tonight.
Byrd is the early favorite from the sharp money at -177, getting 67% of the bets but 85% of the action. His five career submission in his 10 wins is also a factor, as the +300 price is getting 23% of the bets and 44% of the handle. Despite losing his last two fights, Byrd won his previous three bouts by having his opponent submit.
Pitolo is finding some early bettors on his knockout power at +465 with 19% of wagers and 10% of action, which aligns with his six KO’s career in his 12 victories.
Here are the betting splits at DraftKings Sportsbook for Charles Byrd vs. Maki Pitolo at UFC 250 on June 6th.
Betting splits
Byrd-Pitolo betting splits
| Market | Odds | % Handle | % Bets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market | Odds | % Handle | % Bets |
| Charles Byrd ML | -177 | 85% | 67% |
| Maki Pitolo ML | +140 | 15% | 33% |
| Charles Byrd By Submission | +300 | 44% | 23% |
| Charles Byrd By KO, TKO or DQ | +420 | 43% | 49% |
| Maki Pitolo By KO, TKO or DQ | +465 | 10% | 19% |
| Charles Byrd By Decision | +250 | 4% | 9% |
| Maki Pitolo By Submission | +1200 | 0% | 0% |
| Maki Pitolo By Decision | +465 | 0% | 0% |
| Tie | +6600 | 0% | 0% |
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