WrestleMania is going to be extra special this year with the expected return of The Rock — wrestling for the first time in 11 years. But don’t just watch the spectacle, make money off it. That’s right, WrestleMania betting is a thing and we have free picks for the 2024 show right here!
- What: WrestleMania XL
- When: Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7
- Where: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- How to watch: Peacock streaming app
Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns Betting Pick
“We want Cody” trended online for several days when it appeared The Rock vs. Roman Reigns was headlining Wrestlemania. WWE either pivoted plans due to the fan uproar or brought it upon themselves purposely to make Rhodes a bigger story, but it appears Rock will take a back seat. Here are the current Rhodes vs. Reigns odds, available at the best entertainment-based betting sites:
| Wrestler |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Rhodes | -1000 | -1000 | -1000 |
| Roman Reigns | +500 | +500 | +500 |
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You would think Rhodes HAS to win, right? We would think so given he lost a year ago to Reigns at WrestleMania 39. It’s the only pinfall loss for Rhodes since returning to WWE two years ago. By all accounts, he’s being set up to be the “the guy” for WWE in the way Reigns has been and John Cena was before him. To do that, he needs a signature win at the biggest show and to “finish his story.”
But with the way the WWE has swerved us the past few weeks, we’re not quite sure it’ll be that textbook of an ending. The Rock dilemma remains. It appears the Rock and Reigns are now in cahoots — yes, Rock is playing the “heel” bad guy. If anything, we might get a Bloodline tag team match against Rhodes and Seth Rollins on day one of WrestleMania before the championship match on day two.
The Rock isn’t here for one match. No way. He’s building a long-term story of some sort, we just don’t know what. Could he cost Rhodes the WWE title and a shot at finishing the story? Maybe. Heck, he could screw over Reigns too. Hell, this main event could still end up a triple-threat match. Nothing would surprise us at this point.
Look, it would make sense for Rhodes to win, and we think he probably does. But that +500 Reigns line might be worth taking a flyer on. He’ll soon be a champion for 1,300 days and counting — just shy of passing Hulk Hogan for third-longest in WWE history. Perhaps WWE allows him to break that mark and then have him lose it, especially if it’s with The Rock in the equation. Hate it or not, Rock-Reigns remains the biggest attraction match they can make. That’s why a Reigns bet makes sense at these long odds.
Bayley vs. Iyo Sky Betting Pick
Rhodes won the men’s Royal Rumble, however, Bayley won the women’s match, guaranteeing her own feature championship match against Sky. The odds here are even more lopsided as Bayley is a staggering favorite to become new Smackdown women’s champion over Sky:
| Wrestler | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayley | -1250 | -1250 | -1250 |
| Iyo Sky | +550 | +550 | +550 |
We won’t overthink this bet, Bayley is winning. She has too, probably even more so than Rhodes. Sky and Bayley were Damage CTRL faction members for two years running before Sky and the group turned on her. It’s classic WWE storytelling, harkening back to Evolution turning on Batista. Welp, Bayley is in the role of Eolvution's Batista here, who beat Triple H at WrestleMania to settle their stable rivalry score back then.
Obviously, there’s not much money to make betting on Bayley by herself — not at these odds. This is a bet you probably throw in a multi-leg parlay, and that’s really your best use case. Perhaps pair the bet with the one below.
Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch
This fight is not officially confirmed like the prior two, but it’s been heavily hinted at on TV with the two jawing at each other. So much so that oddsmakers have set the following Ripley vs. Lynch moneyline odds for WrestleMania:
| Wrestler | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea Ripley | -400 | -400 | -400 |
| Becky Lynch | +250 | +250 | +250 |
Lynch is the biggest female star WWE has ever had when she was “The Man.” But that was then and this is now Ripley’s turn. She’s red-hot with her “Mami” character in the Judgment Day. Ripley beating Lynch, the former best, would go a long way in cementing her as the new face of the women’s division today. Bank on it happening. We expect Ripley to hold the Raw women’s championship for a long time to come.
How To Bet On WWE WrestleMania
Every type of bet for WrestleMania can be had at one of the following offshore sportsbooks. Only offshore sites will carry betting on WWE — not regulated bookies because WWE's scripted nature is not legally allowed in most places. Thankfully, no such rules exist for offshore sites that play by their own rules. All five sites listed below are worth a look, but we also have unbiased sportsbook reviews if you need help choosing where to bet at.
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