The lines for the full Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman card are out, and wow are they ever tilted. Every fight on the main card and two of the undercard fights feature a fighter that is -300 or higher. Who has the best chance for the big upset on the main card? Honestly, I don’t see anyone. Roger Bowling has huge power, but Tarec Saffiedine has a great chin and better overall skills. Derek Brunson and Sarah Kaufman are longshots for a reason. There’s a chance T.J. Cook could give OSP a run for his proverbial money, but that’s not likely either.
If you do want to bet on this card, I’d recommend sticking to the undercard. Bobby Green has way more experience than Matt Ricehouse and probably better wrestling, so I’d jump on him at -140. I’m also willing to take a flier on Hiroki Yamanaka at +140. Here’s a look at the whole card:
Lines via 5Dimes
August 18th, live on Showtime from San Diego, CA
Ronda Rousey (5-0) -650 vs. Sarah Kaufman (15-1) +475
Ronaldo Souza (15-3, 1 NC) -485 vs. Derek Brunson (9-1) +385
Roger Bowling (11-2) +250 vs. Tarec Saffiedine (12-3) -300
Lumumba Sayers (6-2) -350 vs. Anthony Smith (16-8) +260
T.J. Cook (12-4) +425 vs. Ovince St. Preux (11-5) -610
Miesha Tate (12-3) -485 vs. Julie Kedzie (16-10) +350
Bobby Green (18-5) -140 vs. Matt Ricehouse (6-0) +110
Adlan Amagov (9-2-1) -460 vs. Keith Berry (11-9) +335
Germaine de Randamie (2-2) -170 vs. Hiroko Yamanaka (12-1) +140
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