WWE SummerSlam 2018: Analysing The Expected Winners

MITB Briefcase Match: Braun Strowman vs Kevin Owens

WWE SummerSlam 2018: Braun Strowman vs Kevin Owens

The Odds: Braun Strowman (-300) vs Kevin Owens (+220)

The Favorite: Braun Strowman

Why Vegas Is Right: There is no greater dominant force in professional wrestling that Braun Strowman. Owens is so terrified of the near seven foot behemoth that he finds it difficult to stand to toe with him, often resorting to running out of Strowman's reach, like a scared child running from a monster in a horror film. Yes, Kevin Owens technically defeated Strowman at Extreme Rules; but, did so in the weakest possible fashion imaginable, by being tossed over the steel cage and onto an unforgiving announcer's table. He won by default.

If Owens runs this time, he won't win the coveted briefcase and if he stays to fight, he certainly has no chance of defeating the strongest and most intimidating man to ever step foot in a wrestling ring.

Why Vegas Is Wrong: After taking such a brutal fall at Extreme Rules, Kevin Owens had time to reflect and time to reassess what family and professional wrestling mean to him. The disregard Strowman showed for Owens' safety disgusts Owens; but, even more so, it has motivated him.

Look for Strowman to feign fear and catch the Monster Among Men off guard. He will utilize his superior in-ring intelligence and technical acumen to cut Strowman in half, taking out his legs and cutting Strowman down to size. As a masterful heel, Owens won't hesitate to break the rules to even the playing field.

This will also certainly come in handy. At the end of the night, Owens is too intelligent to let such an opportunity slip through his grasp. He will defeat Strowman and become the new Mr. Money in the Bank.