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Boxing points betting

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horns4504

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Posted: Jun. 9, 2012 - 2:06 PM ET #1

Can someone help explain the point betting for boxing? I'm a little confused. Example, Bradley is +24.5 at -240. Is this the final point total if it goes to a decision? Don't most fights end up no worse than 119-111 or somewhere along those lines?

walktheline

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Posted: Jun. 9, 2012 - 2:15 PM ET #2

Do you think Bradley will win two rounds and not be knocked down? If so, that prop would win.

10 rounds to 2 rounds = 118-110, or 8 points. 3 judges, 24 points.

Does that help?

rzagza

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Posted: Jun. 9, 2012 - 2:16 PM ET #3

If he gets KO'd, you lose. If it goes to the cards he has to stay within 24 total pts. Meaning 3 118-110 cards and you win. At -240 it's a terrible bet. Just bet it to go to a decision then at -130 then you dont have to worry. Bradley isnt knocking Manny out so the best you can hope for on that wager is he makes it to the final bell.

horns4504

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Posted: Jun. 9, 2012 - 2:17 PM ET #4

Yes, thanks. I wasn't thinking to total up all 3 judges cards. Thanks for the help.

horns4504

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Posted: Jun. 9, 2012 - 2:20 PM ET #5

Quote Originally Posted by rzagza:

If he gets KO'd, you lose. If it goes to the cards he has to stay within 24 total pts. Meaning 3 118-110 cards and you win. At -240 it's a terrible bet. Just bet it to go to a decision then at -130 then you dont have to worry. Bradley isnt knocking Manny out so the best you can hope for on that wager is he makes it to the final bell.

Bovada's line says any KO, TKO, or DQ is a winner.