
WWE WrestleMania 2016: Odds, Final Picks Including Triple H vs. Roman Reigns
WWE has a big problem on its hands this weekend. A lack of intrigue, an obvious outcome and a babyface nobody feels invested in mean that this is one of the least eagerly anticipated WrestleMania main event matches in years.
Thankfully, Triple H vs. Roman Reigns doesn't take up most of the headlines ahead of this weekend.
You have the prodigal son in Shane McMahon taking on father Vince's tool of destruction, The Undertaker. There's Dean Ambrose attempting to do the unthinkable, and a multiman match that features two of NXT's greatest alumni.
If you're fancying your chances as a gambler, then look no further, as this weekend's 'Mania odds are now public, and they make for intriguing reading.
Here's the odds, final picks and analysis ahead of Sunday's biggest bouts at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
All odds courtesy of Odds Shark.
7-Man Ladder Match (Intercontinental Championship)
1 of 4Odds
Kevin Owens (1-2), Sami Zayn (9-4), Dolph Ziggler (9-1), The Miz (20-1), Sin Cara (25-1), Stardust (33-1), Zack Ryder (33-1)
Analysis
The odds reflect what most people expect from this match. Dolph Ziggler is the only one genuinely capable of pushing Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn when it comes to victory.
Everyone else in the match just feels like they are making the numbers up, with little appeal in backing the others.
It comes down to a straight shootout between Owens and Zayn, as you suspect this feud will continue through 'Mania.
Zayn would give the rivalry a shot in the arm and let Owens go on a revenge mission to get his title back, and although there is a reason K.O. is favorite right here, going with Zayn could be the smarter bet.
Final Pick
Sami Zayn wins.
Dean Ambrose vs. Brock Lesnar
2 of 4Odds
Brock Lesnar (4-6), Dean Ambrose (11-10)
Analysis
It's incredible that Odds Shark values these two men so closely in terms of price.
There has to be something spectacular or downright outrageous happening for Brock Lesnar to lose out here, with the most likely outcome being Lesnar getting screwed by someone such as Bray Wyatt.
This will be one of the most anticipated matches of the night, as WWE has done a good job in its build of Ambrose as a decent threat to Lesnar, which is probably where the closeness in the odds comes from.
However, even with the stipulations working in Ambrose's favor, this is surely going to go the way of Lesnar if there are no shenanigans.
Final Pick
Brock Lesnar wins via pinfall, but not without Dean putting up a heck of a fight.
Shane McMahon vs. The Undertaker
3 of 4Odds
Shane McMahon (10-11), The Undertaker (10-13)
Analysis
Two guys with a combined age of almost 100 will lock horns in what could be the main event of WrestleMania. It's a worrying prospect, but we got a taste of things to come on Raw this past week.
As the video above will remind you, Shane's flying drop on top of Taker from the top rope is only a fraction of what Shane-O-Mac will bring to the party this Sunday.
There's no way WWE would give a spot like that away for free unless there was something bigger in the pipeline, and it's huge spots that will get this match through.
The storyline and stipulations make it intriguing, too, but you'd have to go with the odds here. Surely Taker won't score up an unwanted second WrestleMania loss?
Final Pick
The Undertaker wins via pinfall.
Triple H vs. Roman Reigns (WWE World Heavyweight Championship)
4 of 4Odds
Roman Reigns (1-5), Triple H (3-1)
Analysis
Has there ever been such a disparity in the odds for a WrestleMania main event? Of course pro wrestling is scripted, but there is no suggestion of fans being torn over this year's 'Mania showpiece, which is bad news.
This will go only one way, and it will be Roman Reigns' night in the end. The more intriguing part of the match will probably come afterward, when he's vulnerable and open to tens of thousands of fans booing him out of the arena.
Does WWE do something dramatic? Does it try to get The Rock to save the day again? Or does it go one better and actually have Reigns turn heel on The Rock to close the show?
Don't worry about the outcome—Reigns will win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. What happens in the aftermath could be the more interesting aspect of the match.
Final Pick
Roman Reigns wins via pinfall.






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