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UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy Betting Handles & Trends

Ethan Diamandas Updated on: Apr 04, 2025 2:13 PM ET

​Josh Emmett faces Lerone Murphy in the main event of UFC Fight Night on April 5 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. As usual, Sportsbook provides insights into the betting trends and handles for this event.​

As expected, Emmett vs. Murphy is the most bet-on fight of the card, according to BetMGM. Analyzing the betting trends, it's evident that the public is heavily backing Emmett, though Murphy has only grown as a favorite. This tells us the smart money is on the Brit.

While each sportsbook will receive slightly different action, here are the most popular UFC Fight Night Emmett vs Murphy:

UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy Betting Handles

The betting handles for Emmett vs. Murphy reveal significant public support for Emmett. Emmett opened as a +260 underdog and has seen substantial backing, with 65% of the handle on him. Despite this, Murphy remains the favorite at -325, attracting 35% of the handle. Notably, 84% of the total bets are on Emmett to win, indicating a strong public sentiment in his favor.

Emmett vs. Murphy Handle %

  • Emmett: 65%​

  • Murphy: 35%

Emmett vs. Murphy Ticket %

  • Emmett: 84%

  • Murphy: 16%

UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy Most Bet Fights (Tickets)

  1. Josh Emmett (USA) vs. Lerone Murphy (ENG)​

  2. Gerald Meerschaert (USA) vs. Brad Tavares (USA)​

  3. Vanessa Demopoulos (USA) vs. Talita Alencar (BRA)​

  4. Dione Barbosa (BRA) vs. Diana Belbita (ROU)​

  5. Davey Grant (ENG) vs. Daniel Santos (BRA)

UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy Most Bet Props (Tickets)

  1. Josh Emmett (USA) by KO/TKO or DQ (+450)​

  2. Gerald Meerschaert (USA) by Submission (+375)​

  3. Pat Sabatini (USA) by Suloev Stretch (+8000)​

  4. Pat Sabatini (USA) by Submission (+400)​

  5. Torrez Finney (USA) by KO/TKO or DQ (+125)

Emmett by KO/TKO or DQ at +450 is drawing a lot of attention, which makes sense, considering his power. But Murphy’s still undefeated and coming off some big wins, so he’s no pushover. Betting on this fight to go the distance might be the safe play.

Over in the co-main between Pat Sabatini and Joanderson Brito, a Sabatini submission win could be a solid bet given his grappling chops.

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