MMA Odds (IL, US)
May 2026
19 matches · 2 days
30 upcoming matches.
We compare MMA odds across 14 bookmakers in IL, United States
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OddsGuard delivers comprehensive MMA odds comparison for Illinois bettors, tracking lines from regulated sportsbooks including DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM operating under the state's legal framework. Since Illinois launched online sports betting in 2020, the Prairie State's fight fans have gained access to competitive MMA markets with transparent pricing across licensed operators.
While Illinois lacks homegrown MMA promotion infrastructure, the state's combat sports culture runs deep through Chicago's boxing heritage and proximity to Milwaukee's regional fight scene. Illinois bettors closely follow UFC events and often gravitate toward Midwest fighters or those training at prominent camps in neighboring states. The MMA odds Illinois market reflects this engaged fanbase, with books offering extensive prop betting on everything from method of victory to round totals, creating line shopping opportunities that sharp bettors exploit for closing line value.
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Saturday
Ben Woolliss vs Petchtanong Petchfergus
Sat, May 16, 1:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Ben Woolliss | Petchtanong Petchfergus |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +132 FanDuel | -169 FanDuel |
 FanDuel | +132 | -169 |
Modestas Bukauskas vs Charlie Edwards
Sat, May 16, 10:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Modestas Bukauskas | Christian Edwards |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -303 Kalshi | +240 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -333 | +240 |
 Kalshi | -303 | +233 |
 Novig | +234 |
Sunday
Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Francis Ngannou vs Philipe Lins
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Salahdine Parnasse vs Kenneth Cross
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Junior dos Santos vs Robelis Despaigne
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Malcolm Wellmaker vs Joseph Diaz
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Nikolay Veretennikov vs Karl Williams
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Alice Ardelean vs Polyana Viana
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Dooho Choi vs Djorden Santos
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Ketlen Vieira vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Cody Brundage vs Andre Petroski
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Tuco Tokkos vs Ivan Erslan
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Timothy Cuamba vs Benardo Sopaj
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Timothy Cuamba | Benardo Sopaj |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +144 Kalshi | -154 Caesars |
| Novig | +131 | -154 |
 Caesars | — | -154 |
 DraftKings | — | -154 |
| FanDuel | +136 | — |
 Hard Rock Bet | — | -154 |
| Kalshi | +144 | — |
Daniel Barez vs Luis Gurule
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Steve Bannon vs Nicolle Caliari
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Nicolle Caliari | Shauna Bannon |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -233 Kalshi | +212 Kalshi |
| Caesars | -238 | +200 |
| Kalshi | -233 | +212 |
| DraftKings | — | +200 |
| FanDuel | -233 | — |
| Novig | — | +204 |
Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Jason Jackson vs Jeff Creighton
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Jason Jackson | Jeff Creighton |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -286 Kalshi | +212 Kalshi |
| Kalshi | -286 | +212 |
Jun 14
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje
Sun, Jun 14, 7:00 AM
Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane
Sun, Jun 14, 7:00 AM
Sean O'Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi
Sun, Jun 14, 7:00 AM
Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler
Sun, Jun 14, 7:30 AM
Jun 15
Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia Jr.
Mon, Jun 15, 12:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Diego Lopes | Steve Garcia Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -185 Hard Rock Bet | +154 DraftKings |
| Caesars | -200 | +150 |
| DraftKings | -185 | +154 |
| FanDuel | -200 | +154 |
| Hard Rock Bet | -185 | +150 |
Jul 12
Benoit Saint-Denis vs Paddy Pimblett
Sun, Jul 12, 3:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Benoit Saint-Denis | Paddy Pimblett |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -169 DraftKings | +142 DraftKings |
| DraftKings | -169 | +142 |
Dec 31
Michael Chandler vs Conor McGregor
Thu, Dec 31, 7:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Michael Chandler | Conor McGregor |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -120 DraftKings | +100 DraftKings |
| DraftKings | -120 | +100 |
Islam Makhachev vs Kamaru Usman
Thu, Dec 31, 7:25 PM
| Bookmaker | Islam Makhachev | Kamaru Usman |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -312 DraftKings | +250 DraftKings |
| DraftKings | -312 | +250 |
Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane
Thu, Dec 31, 8:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Tom Aspinall | Ciryl Gane |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -192 DraftKings | +160 DraftKings |
| DraftKings | -192 | +160 |
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MMA Odds Comparison in Illinois
MMA odds in American format display favorites with minus signs and underdogs with plus signs. A -180 favorite requires a $180 wager to win $100, while a +150 underdog pays $150 on a $100 bet. The moneyline dominates MMA wagering, though method of victory, round totals, and fight duration markets offer additional angles for experienced bettors.
Effective line shopping across Illinois sportsbooks focuses on identifying vig discrepancies and market inefficiencies. Books often disagree on fighter valuations, particularly for lesser-known prospects or aging veterans. OddsGuard's comparison tool reveals these gaps, allowing Illinois bettors to maximize their edge by securing the best available number on each side.
MMA betting Illinois markets move rapidly on news — training camp reports, weight cut issues, or late opponent changes can shift lines dramatically. Books adjust at different speeds, creating temporary arbitrage opportunities for alert bettors monitoring multiple platforms simultaneously.
How do Illinois MMA odds compare across different sportsbooks?
Illinois sportsbooks frequently offer different MMA odds on identical fights, with variations of 10-20 cents on favorites and even wider gaps on underdogs. OddsGuard tracks these differences in real-time, helping bettors identify the most favorable lines.
What MMA bet types offer the best value in Illinois?
Method of victory props often present the strongest opportunities for knowledgeable MMA bettors in Illinois, as books struggle to accurately price finishing rates across different fighter styles and matchup dynamics.
- Method of Victory
- A bet on how the fight will end: KO/TKO, submission, or decision. Odds vary significantly based on each fighter's finishing tendencies.
- Round Betting
- Picking the specific round in which the fight will end. Pays significantly more than a straight moneyline but requires precise timing prediction.
- Fight Goes the Distance
- A yes/no bet on whether the fight reaches the final bell. Title fights (5 rounds) and 3-round bouts have very different distance rates.
- Total Rounds
- An over/under on the number of rounds completed. Typically set at 1.5 or 2.5 for 3-round fights, 2.5 or 3.5 for 5-round championship bouts.
- Points Deduction / Disqualification
- A rare outcome prop on whether a fighter will lose points or be disqualified. Very long odds and low-frequency market.
- Moneyline
- A straight-up wager on which side wins. No point spread involved — you simply pick the winner.
- Vig (Juice)
- The bookmaker's commission built into every line. Standard vig is around -110 on each side, meaning you risk $110 to win $100.
- Implied Probability
- The likelihood of an outcome as suggested by the odds. For example, -200 implies a 66.7% chance. Comparing implied probability across bookmakers reveals where value exists.
- Closing Line Value (CLV)
- The difference between the odds you locked in and the odds at the time the market closes. Consistently beating the closing line is the strongest predictor of long-term betting profit.
- Line Movement
- Changes in odds between when a market opens and when it closes. Driven by sharp money, public betting patterns, injuries, and other news.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you've set aside specifically for betting. Effective bankroll management — typically risking 1-3% per wager — is essential for surviving variance.
- Unit
- A standardized bet size, typically 1% of your bankroll. Tracking results in units rather than dollars normalizes performance regardless of stake size.
- Hedge
- Placing a bet on the opposite side of an existing wager to lock in a guaranteed profit or reduce exposure, often used with futures or parlays.
- Parlay (Accumulator)
- A single bet combining two or more selections. All picks must win for the parlay to pay out. Higher potential return but significantly lower probability.
- Futures
- Long-term bets on outcomes determined at the end of a season or tournament, such as championship winners, MVP awards, or win totals.
- Live Betting (In-Play)
- Placing wagers while a game is in progress. Odds update continuously based on score, time remaining, and game flow.
- Overround
- The total implied probability across all outcomes in a market. An overround above 100% represents the bookmaker's margin. Lower overround means better value for bettors.
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