Silva vs. Weidman Final Fight Card Odds

UFC 162 is right around the corner, and for all you betters, I am sure you want to know the lines of each fight. Well, you are in luck, as Bovada possesses some of the most realistic lines.

Fights on the card include a middleweight title fight between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman, a tilt between former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and Charles Oliveira, as well as the return of Chris Leben when he takes on Andrew Craig.

Without further ado, here are the final odds and betting lines of the fights.

Prelims

Before we get into the main card, here are a quick look at the odds of each preliminary card bout.

Mike Pierce (-650) vs. David Mitchell (+425)

Seth Baczynski (-325) vs. Brian Melancon (+250)

Edson Barboza (-600) vs. Rafaello Oliveira (+400)

Gabriel Gonzaga (-250) vs. Dave Herman (+195)

Norman Parke (-200) vs. Kazuki Tokudome (+160)

Andrew Craig (-160) vs. Chris Leben (+130)

Tim Boetsch vs. Mark Munoz

Boetsch: -115 

Munoz: -115

As you can see by the betting line, oddsmakers are not giving any headway for anybody betting on the opener of the pay-per-view. Tim Boetsch and Mark Munoz are that closely matched up.

Both are wrestlers with power striking and solid physical gifts. Plus, both are former 205ers that have found greater success in the middleweight division.

They are nearly mirror images of each other. That is the reason this is so close.

Cub Swanson vs. Dennis Siver

Swanson: -240

Siver: +190

The reason fans are so excited for UFC 162, as opposed to some of the recent cards, is that the fights are so closely matched up. There is doubt left in their minds as to who will win.

The same can be said for Dennis Siver-Cub Swanson. Right now, Swanson has the upper hand in oddsmakers minds, but Siver is keeping it close.

In my mind, Siver-Swanson should be a closely contested fight and could be the best on the card. Both are great strikers that will provide great entertainment for fans.

Tim Kennedy vs. Roger Gracie

Kennedy: -155

Gracie: +125

Speaking of extremely close betting lines, just take a look at the one Roger Gracie and Tim Kennedy share. It is almost dead even.

Kennedy's strong suit is his ground game, but there is nobody in the world better at submission grappling than Gracie. That is why Kennedy will need to use a wiser strategy of striking and clinch.

If Kennedy can do that, he will walk away victorious. Just don't expect to make a load of money off either man's win.

Frankie Edgar vs. Charles Oliveira

Edgar: -550

Oliveira: +375

The biggest difference in betting lines comes in the co-main event, when former champion Frankie Edgar meets the young and talented Charles Oliveira. 

Edgar is world class, plain and simple. He has great boxing, quickness, wrestling and athleticism. Oliveira is a solid striker with top-notch Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

If you call the upset and Oliveira wins, prepare to take a nice slice of cash with you. However, Edgar is the major favorite for a reason, so don't be an ounce bit surprised if he wins the fight.

Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman

Silva: -260

Weidman: +200

The lines for Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman are a lot closer than I expected. That being said, it is no surprise the champion is the favorite in the bout.

There is no better striker than Anderson Silva. His fluid movement and devastating arsenal of attacks makes him the greatest fighter in the history of MMA.

His glaring weakness is wrestling, which happens to be Weidman's strong suit. If he plays spoiler, it would be Silva's first ever loss in the UFC.