DraftKings Called it: Ridge Riders Ride High Over Wildcatters in OKC Showdown.
Image Courtesy of PBR Picture Credit: PBRNight two of the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Oklahoma Wildcatter Days delivered an unmissable closing act! An electric atmosphere supercharged the high-stakes rematch: The Arizona Ridge Riders vs. the hometown Oklahoma Wildcatters.
DraftKings’ oddsmakers weighed in on this thrilling finale, pegging Arizona as -150 favorites and the Oklahoma Wildcatters +115 underdogs on their home turf.
So, when the dust settled, did the favorites hold? Or would the Wildcatters battling as underdogs, stun the home crowd like the Florida Freedom did?
The 0-0 deadlock was shattered when Arizona Ridge Rider Captain Eduardo “Fast Eddy” Apareciedo posted the first score: 82.75 points aboard Happy Hour. The pressure immediately shifted to the Wildcatters to respond. Check out the ride below.
Not to be outdone, the Wildcatters’ Cort “The Texas Hammer” McFadden instantly answered, roaring to an 88.25-point ride on American Made. The ball was back in the Ridge Riders’ court to reclaim the lead.
The Ridge Riders wasted no time in responding! Bruno Carvalho stepped up, seizing the lead and putting his team a bull ahead of the underdog Wildcatters with an intense 84.75-point ride on Snuggles, earning some much-needed breathing room.
Luciano “Lucky” de Castro sealed the deal for the Arizona Ridge Riders with an 86.75-point on Bad Bob. This time, DraftKings’ oddsmakers proved spot-on regarding favorites and underdogs in this rivalry rematch.
And, just for good measure, Arizona Ridge Riders’ 2018 PBR Rookie of the Year Keyshawn Whitehorse put a final flourish on the night, closing out Wildcatter Days with a dazzling 87.25-point ride on Sugar Daddy.
While DraftKings nailed it this time, the Florida Freedom proved that favorites don’t always win. The inherent unpredictability of bull riding makes betting a wild ride in itself.
Looking ahead, the Arizona Ridge Riders are -240 favorites over the “Concrete Cowboys” of the New York Mavericks(+175). Meanwhile, the Oklahoma Wildcatters(+140) face the favored Austin Gamblers(-190).
Tune in at 3:00 PM ET on PBR+, RidePass, PBR YouTube, or Facebook to see if the odds hold true or if another underdog story is about to unfold!
May the odds ever be in your favor.