On Saturday 22 August 2026, Elise Reed takes on Shanelle Dyer in the UFC. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Shanelle Dyer -7.5 on the Line, priced at -204 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Shanelle Dyer -7.5 on the Line (-204)

Odds available at Bovada at time of publishing

In this fight, Shanelle Dyer is up against Elise Reed, and it looks like Dyer has a good chance to win by a decent margin. Dyer's style is aggressive, and she often pushes the pace, which could make it tough for Reed to keep up. If Dyer can control the fight and land more strikes, she might cover the point spread of -7.5. Remember, though, fights can be unpredictable, so while the numbers look good, there are no guarantees. Just keep your fingers crossed! It was priced at -204 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $14.90 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a clear favourite. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Under 1.5 Total Rounds (+117)

Odds available at Tabtouch at time of publishing

In the fight between Elise Reed and Shanelle Dyer, a bet on under 1.5 rounds could be a smart pick. Both fighters have a strong chance of ending the fight quickly, as they are known for being aggressive and looking for finishes. Elise is a skilled striker, while Shanelle has shown she can be dangerous on the ground. With our numbers suggesting a combined total of about 0.9 rounds, there's a good chance this fight could wrap up fast. Just remember, anything can happen in the octagon, so this is not a guaranteed win. It was priced at +117 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21.70 if it lands. This one is priced as an outside chance. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Elise Reed to Win (+625)

Odds available at DraftKings at time of publishing

I'm picking Elise Reed to win against Shanelle Dyer. Elise has shown she can handle tough fights, but she is seen as an underdog in this matchup. Shanelle might have a stronger style, but if Elise can stay on her feet and use her striking skills, she could surprise everyone. This is a long shot, and there's a chance it might not work out, but sometimes the underdogs can pull off a big win. If you're feeling hopeful, this could be an interesting bet to make. It was priced at +625 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $72.50 if it lands. This is a long shot at the price, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

The tale of the tape:

  • Elise Reed: last five L-W-L-W-L, dropped the last 1, 0% of career wins came by knockout, 460 days since the last fight
  • Shanelle Dyer: last five W-L, on a 1-fight win streak, 12% of career wins came by knockout, 152 days since the last fight

That is how our model reads Elise Reed v Shanelle Dyer. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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