The betting lines are in for WWE Backlash, and it looks like oddsmakers already have strong opinions on whos walking out a winner.
Three matches are locked in for the May 10 Premium Live Event, and BetOnline.ag has dropped the opening oddsand some of them are wild.
In the Undisputed WWE Championship match, John Cena is listed as a massive favorite against Randy Orton. Cena is sitting at -2000 odds, meaning hes got a 95.2% implied chance to retain the title. Orton, meanwhile, is the heavy underdog at +700. Its a bold call considering the history between these two legends, but oddsmakers clearly see Cena continuing his dominant run.
Becky Lynch is also favored to win her match for the WWE Womens Intercontinental Championship. Shes coming in hot at -400 odds, giving her an 80% implied probability to dethrone Lyra Valkyria, whos sitting at +250. The Man might be adding more hardware to her collection very soon.
And then theres the showdown between Gunther and Pat McAfee. Gunther is pegged as the overwhelming favorite at -800 odds, translating to an 88.9% implied chance of victory. McAfee, known more for his mic work and commentary, is at +425. A win for him would be a major upsetbut not something WWE fans havent seen before.
All odds are subject to change as we get closer to Backlash, but as of now, the predictions point toward a very one-sided nighton paper, at least.
Do you agree with these early odds for WWE Backlash? Who do you think could pull off the upset? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
