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For Mayweather-Pacquiao, even the betting options are bigger

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Sports books post two ways to gamble on most boxing matches, and a bigger championship bout might result in a couple of extra betting options. But it’s almost unprecedented to see upwards of 10 ways to bet on a fight, which is the case at the Westgate Superbook for the long-awaited May 2 matchup between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.

As of Wednesday, Mayweather sits as a minus-215 favorite (risking $2.15 to win $1) with Pacquiao coming back at plus-185 (risking $1 to win $1.85). The total rounds proposition is set at 11.5 with the over offered at minus-310, and the under plus-260.

Beyond that pair of traditional wagers, bettors can get action by picking the exact result, the exact round and even who gets knocked down. There’s a 10-to-1 payoff, for example, on both Mayweather and Pacquiao hitting the canvas. The highest price on the board is 60-to-1 for either Mayweather or Pacquiao winning in the first round. Think boxing is doomed for another controversial night? A draw pays 8-to-1.

The chance to cash out for a large sum after betting a minimal amount often seduces bettors, but in this case, the wiser plays might be the lower-priced ones. Mayweather winning by decision can be found as low as minus-150, which presents value.

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