Betting Trends Favor Errol Spence Jr Over Terence Crawford In Welterweight Title Fight
As we gear up for this Saturday’s blockbuster boxing event, an interesting trend has emerged from OddsChecker data: Errol Spence Jr, despite being the underdog, is garnering more betting support than the favorite, Terence Crawford.
The keenly-awaited face-off, showcasing some of the best talent of this boxing era, will see Spence Jr and Crawford battle it out for the undisputed Welterweight title in the heart of Las Vegas. Sportsbooks have pegged the current WBO Champion, Crawford, as the favored fighter with odds at -136. But it seems fans have a different prediction in mind.
The holder of the WBC, WBA, and IBF titles, Spence Jr, priced at +130, has attracted an impressive 58% of all bets placed on the OddsChecker platform since July began. This contradicts the sportsbooks’ predictions which have slated Crawford, with an immaculate record of 39 victories, for a decision win priced at +200.
Conversely, Crawford, or “Bud” as he’s affectionately known, has drawn just 38% of bets in July. The remaining 8% of bettors are hedging their bets on a draw, which comes with lofty odds of +1400.
OddsChecker spokesperson Leon Blackman shed light on the intriguing trend: “This weekend, either Errol Spence Jr or Terence Crawford will experience their first defeat. This clash, years in the making, has caused a betting frenzy on OddsChecker. We’ve observed a surge in bets favoring the younger Spence Jr, with 58% of bets backing him for a win. Despite this shift, sportsbooks have maintained Crawford as the -136 favorite, implying a 58% chance of his victory in Las Vegas.”
Here’s a quick look at the odds and implied probabilities for the Errol Spence Jr vs. Terence Crawford match:
- Crawford to win: -136 (58%)
- Spence Jr to win: +130 (44%)
- Draw: +1400 (7%)
- Crawford via Decision/Technical Decision: +200 (33%)
- Spence Jr via Decision/Technical Decision: +260 (28%)
- Crawford via KO/TKO/DQ: +350 (22%)
- Spence Jr via KO/TKO/DQ: +600 (14%)
- Fight going the distance? Yes: -188 (65%), No: +162 (38%)
Crawford is a Slight Favorite Plus Method of Victory
Odds courtesy of BetOnline (www.BetOnline.ag, Twitter: @betonline_ag).
Errol Spence Jr. vs Terence Crawford
Errol Spence Jr +125 (5/4)
Terence Crawford -145 (20/29)
Will the Fight go the Scheduled Distance?
Yes -190 (10/19)
No +155 (31/20)
| Method of Victory | |||
| Terence Crawford by Decision or Technical Decision | 17/10 | (+170) | |
| Terence Crawford by KO, TKO or DQ | 5/2 | (+250) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by Decision or Technical Decision | 5/2 | (+250) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO, TKO or DQ | 9/2 | (+450) | |
| Draw or Technical Draw | 12/1 | (+1200) | |
| Round Group Betting | |||
| Terence Crawford by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 7 to 9 | 15/2 | (+750) | |
| Terence Crawford by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 10 to 12 | 17/2 | (+850) | |
| Terence Crawford by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 4 to 6 | 10/1 | (+1000) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 7 to 9 | 14/1 | (+1400) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 10 to 12 | 16/1 | (+1600) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 4 to 6 | 22/1 | (+2200) | |
| Terence Crawford by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 1 to 3 | 28/1 | (+2800) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 1 to 3 | 50/1 | (+5000) | |
| Round Group Betting | |||
| Terence Crawford by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 9 to 10 | 19/2 | (+950) | |
| Terence Crawford by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 7 to 8 | 10/1 | (+1000) | |
| Terence Crawford by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 11 to 12 | 12/1 | (+1200) | |
| Terence Crawford by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 5 to 6 | 14/1 | (+1400) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 9 to 10 | 18/1 | (+1800) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 7 to 8 | 20/1 | (+2000) | |
| Terence Crawford by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 3 to 4 | 22/1 | (+2200) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 11 to 12 | 22/1 | (+2200) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 5 to 6 | 25/1 | (+2500) | |
| Terence Crawford by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 1 to 2 | 40/1 | (+4000) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 3 to 4 | 40/1 | (+4000) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 1 to 2 | 80/1 | (+8000) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. – Round Betting | |||
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ Round 10 | 33/1 | (+3300) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ Round 11 | 33/1 | (+3300) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ Round 7 | 33/1 | (+3300) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ Round 8 | 33/1 | (+3300) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ Round 9 | 33/1 | (+3300) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ Round 12 | 50/1 | (+5000) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ Round 5 | 50/1 | (+5000) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ Round 6 | 50/1 | (+5000) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ Round 4 | 66/1 | (+6600) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ Round 1 | 80/1 | (+8000) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ Round 2 | 80/1 | (+8000) | |
| Errol Spence Jr. by KO/TKO/DQ Round 3 | 80/1 | (+8000) | |