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Can Xu vs. Leigh Wood fight odds, picks and prediction

Breaking down Saturday’s Can Xu vs. Leigh Wood fight, with boxing odds, picks and predictions.

We get a 12-round WBA featherweight title bout when Can Xu and Leigh Wood meet at Fight Camp from Brentwood, England. The fight’s expected to start approximately 2 p.m. ET. The fight is televised on DAZN. Below, we break down the Xu vs. Wood odds, with boxing picks and predictions.

Xu is a powerful boxer that will be looking to keep his featherweight strap. He won by unanimous decision last time out at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif., against Manny Robles III, and he dumped Shun Kubo in a Round 6 TKO in Fuzhou, China before that. Xu enters on a 15-bout win streak, and he will be looking to wow the judges not just with his technical skill, but his tremendous punching power.

Wood is looking to pull the upset, but “Leigh-thal” doesn’t have a ton of experience fighting top-notch boxers. This will easily be the Englishman’s biggest test. He was able to rebound from a majority-decision loss to James Dickens at Bethnal Green Feb. 21, 2020, topping Reece Mould at Wembley last time out in a ninth-round TKO victory. His fight history is not exactly a who’s who of the division, though, and he hopes to change that against Xu.

Can Xu vs. Leigh Wood odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated 10:13 a.m. ET.

Can Xu: -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Leigh Wood: +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Draw: +2000

Xu has an implied win probability of 77.78% with the -350 money line odds. Those odds can be expressed as a fraction of 2/7 or a decimal of 1.29.

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Can Xu vs. Leigh Wood: Tale of the tape

Can Xu (-350)

Record: 18-2-0 (3 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-9

Reach: 69″

Stance: Orthodox

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Leigh Wood (+275)

Record: 24-2-0 (14 KOs)

Height: N/A

Reach: N/A

Stance: Orthodox

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Can Xu vs. Leigh Wood: Odds, predictions and picks

Xu (-350) has outstanding punching power, but he has lacked a high volume of finishes during his career. He lets opponents hang around, but he wows the judges with the technical aspects they like to see. As such, he is going to win this one, but the best bet is XU CAN ON POINTS (+125) rather than just playing the 2-way line straight up.

Can Xu vs. Leigh Wood best bet

If you want action on the length of this bout, without actually declaring a winner, then 11 ROUNDS OR MORE (-175) is your play. Xu just doesn’t knock people out, and Wood isn’t going to sniff a victory here. He is going to be overmatched, and the judges will see it that way.

In addition, playing YES (-135): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE FULL 12 ROUNDS? is also a suggested play, and one I’ll be playing myself in person at the Mirage in Las Vegas Saturday morning. Gotta put your money where your mouth…err, typing…is, right?

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Joe Joyce vs. Carlos Takam fight odds, picks and prediction

Breaking down Saturday’s Joe Joyce vs. Carlos Takam fight, with boxing odds, picks and predictions.

We get a 12-round WBC heavyweight eliminator when Joe Joyce and Carlos Takam meet at Wembley Arena in London. The fight’s expected to start approximately 4 p.m. ET. Below, we break down the Joyce vs. Takan odds, with boxing picks and predictions.

Joyce has 12 fights in his career with 11 of those bouts ending via knockout. The only fighter to take him the distance was Bryant Jennings July 13, 2019, at O2 Arena in Greenwich. Last time out, Joyce dropped Daniel Dubois just 36 seconds into the 10th round at Church House in Westminster.

Takam has had a long and storied career. The 40-year-old Cameroon-born fighter has won four consecutive fights after back-to-back setbacks against notable fighters Anthony Joshua and Dereck Chisora, both TKO losses from 2017-18. While Takam has the four-bout win streak, the quality of opponents just hasn’t been very good. He has fought a handful of tomato cans. A fight against Joyce will be his biggest test since that loss to Chisora July 28, 2018.

Joe Joyce vs. Carlos Takam odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Joe Joyce: -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Carlos Takam: +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Draw: +2500

Joyce has an implied win probability of 90.91% with the -1000 money line odds. Those odds can be expressed as a fraction of 1/10 or a decimal of 1.1.

Joe Joyce vs. Carlos Takam: Tale of the tape

Joe Joyce (-1000)

Record: 12-0-0 (11 KOs)

Height: 6-foot-6

Reach: 80″

Stance: Orthodox

Carlos Takam (+600)

Record: 39-5-1 (28 KOs)

Height: 6-foot-1.5

Reach: 80.5″

Stance: Orthodox

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Joyce vs. Takam: Odds, predictions and picks

Joyce (-1000) is an overwhelming favorite costing you $10 for every $1 won. That’s just not a good long-term betting strategy so you’ll need to get more specific instead.

Taking JOYCE BY KO/TKO/TECHNICAL DECISION OR DQ (-225) is still a little more expensive than I normally care to risk, but based on his history, it’s the much smarter play.

Joyce vs. Takam best bet

Playing Joyce on the knockout is the best bet it in the Round Group Betting 2 section. Take JOYCE IN ROUNDS 5-8 (+200) for the chance to double up.

If you’re a little more adventurous, take a four-round block of JOYCE IN ROUND 5 (+1100), JOYCE IN ROUND 6 (+1000), JOYCE IN ROUND 7 (+900) and JOYCE IN ROUND 8 (+900). Yes, you’ll lose three of those ends, but if he gets the finish in between Rounds 5-8, you’ll be well ahead. It just makes way more sense to do it this way.

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Ekow Essuman vs. Chris Jenkins fight odds, picks and prediction

Breaking down Saturday’s Ekow Essuman vs. Chris Jenkins fight, with boxing odds, picks and predictions.

We get a 12-round championship bout for the Commonwealth welterweight title and the British welterweight title when Ekow Essuman and Chris Jenkins meet at Wembley Arena in London. The fight’s expected to start shortly after 2:15 p.m. ET. Below, we break down the Essuman vs. Jenkins odds, with boxing picks and predictions.

Essuman, the Botswana-born fighter, has never lost in 14 career professional bouts while registering five KO/TKOs. That includes a TKO of Curtis Felix Jr. at Bethnal Green, Nov. 30, 2019, two fights ago. He needed to go the distance, also at Bethnal Green, against Cedrick Peynaud last time out Sept. 12.

Jenkins fought to a draw last time out against Liam Taylor at Arena Birmingham Nov. 30, 2019. Now, “Rok’n’Rolla” will look to hand Essuman his first-ever loss. The 32-year-old is a big-time underdog, however, and just 3-1-2 across his past six fights with no finishes across his past 12 bouts.

Ekow Essuman vs. Chris Jenkins odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:20 a.m. ET.

Ekow Essuman: -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Chris Jenkins: +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Draw: +1600

Essuman has an implied win probability of 75.00% with the -300 money line odds. Those odds can be expressed as a fraction of 1/3 or a decimal of 1.333.

Ekow Essuman vs. Chris Jenkins: Tale of the tape

Ekow Essuman (-300)

Record: 14-0-0 (5 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-10

Reach: N/A

Stance: Orthodox

Chris Jenkins (+240)

Record: 22-3-3 (8 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-9

Reach: N/A

Stance: Orthodox

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Essuman vs. Jenkins: Odds, predictions and picks

Essuman (-300) will cost you three times your potential return. While he has never lost, he also doesn’t get a lot of finishes. Whenever you involve the judges, it’s risky.

AVOID.

Essuman vs. Jenkins best bet

ESSUMAN ON POINTS (+110) is the way to go here. In 14 career fights, he has had just five KO/TKO victories. In fact, he has had just one knockout across his past five professional fights.

If you do not want to specify a winner, but get some action on the fight, play 11 ROUNDS OR MORE (-200). If the fight goes the distance, or past the 11th bell, you win, regardless of who gets their arm raised. Or you could simply play YES (-175): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE FULL 12 ROUNDS?, with a little less wiggle room.

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Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Carlos Castano fight odds, picks and prediction

Breaking down Friday’s Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Carlos Castano fight, with boxing odds, picks and predictions.

We get a 12-round championship bout for the undisputed junior middleweight title when Jermell Charlo and Brian Carlos Castano meet at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. The fight’s expected to start shortly after 9 p.m. ET. Below, we break down the Charlo vs. Castano odds, with boxing picks and predictions.

The fight card will be televised on Showtime.

Charlo, a.k.a. “Iron Man”, looks for his fourth consecutive victory. He won in the eighth round by knockout at Mohegan Sun Casino Sept. 26, in his most recent showing against Jeison Rosario. Before that he avenged an earlier loss to Tony Harrison with a victory over Harrison Dec. 21, 2019 at Toyota Arena in Ontario, Calif.

Castano went the distance against Patrick Teixeira last time out at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif., Feb. 13, winning in convincing fashion with scores of 119-109, 120-108, 117-111. It was his second consecutive win since his split-decision draw against Erislandy Lara March 2, 2019.

Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Carlos Castano odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

Jermell Charlo: -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Brian Carlos Castano: +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Draw: +1600

Charlo has an implied win probability of 73.33% with the -275 money line odds. Those odds can be expressed as a fraction of 4/11 or a decimal of 1.363.

Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Carlos Castano: Tale of the tape

Jermell Charlo (-275)

Record: 34-1-0 (18 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-11

Reach: 73″

Stance: Orthodox

Brian Carlos Castano (+220)

Record: 17-0-1 (12 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-7.5

Reach: 67.5″

Stance: Orthodox

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Charlo vs. Castano: Odds, predictions and picks

Charlo (-275) will cost you nearly three times your potential return, and even though he is a pretty sure thing to get the win, you can’t take that risk.

AVOID.

Charlo vs. Castano best bet

Charlo comes into this one with nearly a half-foot advantage in the reach department, and that should help Charlo keep the challenger at bay. He has three consecutive knockout victories using that reach to his advantage, and he’ll keep the train rolling with another KO/TKO win. Back CHARLO BY KO/TKO/TECHNICAL DECISION OR DQ (+200) to double up.

In addition, it’s worth taking a chance on LESS THAN 11 ROUNDS (+175) for the fight distance, and you avoid declaring a winner on that wager. Or, you can simply play NO (+150): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE FULL 12 ROUNDS?

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Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Javier Fortuna fight odds, picks and prediction

Breaking down Friday’s Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Javier Fortuna fight, with boxing odds, picks and predictions.

We get a 12-round WBC interim lightweight title bout Friday when Joseph Diaz Jr. and Javier Fortuna meet at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. The fight will start at approximately 9 p.m. ET. Below, we break down the Diaz Jr. vs. Fortuna odds, with boxing picks and predictions.

The fight card will stream live on DAZN.

Diaz picked up a draw last time against Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif. at 133.5 pounds. He moves up in weight for this bout challenging Fortuna for a shot at Devin Haney. Diaz hasn’t lost in six bouts since a setback at 126 pounds against Gary Allen Russell Jr. in Oxon Hill, Md. back on May 19, 2018.

After a rough 2018 that featured a loss to Robert Easter Jr. and a no-decision against Adrian Granados, Fortuna has pieced together a three-bout win streak. He has a unanimous-decision win over Sharif Bogere Feb. 9, 2019, a second-round TKO win over Jesus Marcelo Andres Cuellar Nov. 2, 2019, and a sixth-round KO of Antonio Lozada Torres at Staples Center in L.A. Nov. 21, 2020. He enters with a lot of momentum against the challenger.

Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Javier Fortuna odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:55 a.m. ET.

Joseph Diaz Jr.: -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Javier Fortuna: +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Draw: +1600

Rivera has an implied win probability of 69.23% with the -225 money line odds. Those odds can be expressed as a fraction of 4/9 or a decimal of 1.44.

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Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Javier Fortuna: Tale of the tape

Joseph Diaz Jr. (-225)

Record: 31-1-1 (15 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-6

Reach: 64″

Stance: Southpaw

Javier Fortuna (+190)

Record: 36-2-1 (25 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-6.5

Reach: 68.5″

Stance: Southpaw

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Diaz Jr. vs. Fortuna: Odds, predictions and picks

Diaz Jr. (-225) steps up in weight to face a rather formidable opponent in Los Angeles, and I don’t like risking more than -180 on a money line unless it’s an absolute sure thing. Fortuna (+190) could easily take this fight, so get more specific with your wagers and limit the risk.

AVOID.

Diaz Jr. vs. Fortuna best bet

I like DIAZ JR. ON POINTS (-125) in this one rather than just playing him straight up. I think the Los Angeles-area native will have the crowd on his side, and that will help him dig down deep late in the match and pull out a victory in the eyes of the judges.

As such, rather than play Diaz Jr. (-225), the more sure bet if you’re willing to risk more than two times your potential return is the fight going the distance. Take YES (-250): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE FULL 12 ROUNDS for much better results.

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Hector Tanajara vs. William Zepeda fight odds, picks and prediction

Breaking down Friday’s Hector Tanajara vs. William Zepeda lightweight fight, with boxing odds, picks and predictions.

We get a 10-round lightweight bout Friday when Hector Tanajara and William Zepeda meet at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. The fight will start at approximately 8 p.m. ET. Below, we break down the Tanajara vs. Zepeda odds, with boxing picks and predictions.

The fight card will stream live on DAZN.

Tanajara, a.k.a. “El Finito”, has never lost in 19 career bouts as a professional. And while he has gotten plenty of wins, El Finito hasn’t finished his opponents early. In fact, he has just five KO/TKO wins, and none since he dropped Eduardo Rivera in the first round at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif., Feb. 2, 2018. His past seven fights have all went the distance.

The southpaw Zepeda, on the other hand, isn’t in the mood to have his fights decided by the judges. In his 22 career bouts, he has went the distance just twice with 20 KO/TKO victories. That includes a five-round KO of Roberto Ramirez last time out at Wild Card Boxing in L.A. Nov. 19. Each of his past three fights have ended via KO/TKO, but facing Tanajara is a big step up in competition.

Hector Tanajara vs. William Zepeda odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:35 a.m. ET.

Hector Tanajara: -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | William Zepeda: -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Draw: +1600

Tanajara and Zepeda have an implied win probability of 52.38% with the -110 money line odds. Those odds can be expressed as a fraction of 10/11 or a decimal of 1.91.

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Hector Tanajara vs. William Zepeda: Tale of the tape

Hector Tanajara (-110)

Record: 19-0-0 (5 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-10

Reach: 75″

Stance: Orthodox

William Zepeda (-110)

Record: 22-0-0 (20 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-9

Reach: 69.5″

Stance: Southpaw

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Tanajara vs. Zepeda: Odds, predictions and picks

Tanajara (-110) has easily been the better technical boxer and showed well against some good competition. ZEPEDA (-110), however, is a punching machine that has dropped most of his opponents. The challenge is facing a big step up in competition, but Zepeda has the punching power to make the difference here. I think Tanajara hangs in there, and can go the distance, but Zepeda gets the decision.

Tanajara vs. Zepeda best bet

Zepeda will get some big blows in, but Tanajara is tough and won’t be dropped like his other opponents. Zepeda will have to work for it, but his big punching power will be enough to sway the judges. In fact, it could end in a majority draw, that’s how razor-thin the margin could be. In the end, however, ZEPEDA ON POINTS (+300) is the attractive play.

In addition, play YES (-175): WILL THE FIGHT GO FULL 10 ROUNDS, since either way, Tanajara or Zepeda, I see this one needing the cards of the judges to decide a winner.

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Michel Rivera vs. Jon Fernandez fight odds, picks and prediction

Breaking down Saturday’s Michel Rivera vs. Jon Fernandez fight, with boxing odds, picks and predictions.

We get a 12-round WBA lightweight title eliminator bout Saturday when Michel Rivera and Jon Fernandez meet at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. The fight will start at approximately 9 p.m. ET. Below, we break down the Rivera vs. Fernandez odds, with boxing picks and predictions.

The fight card is televised on Showtime pay-per-view.

Rivera hasn’t lost in 20 career professional bouts, recording 13 knockouts. He picked up a KO in the eighth and final round last time out against Anthony Mercado Raices in February at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles.

Fernandez made quick work of Aristides Perez last time out in Bilbao, Spain last February. He has won five straight fights, including three knockouts, since his lone career loss back in 2018.

Michel Rivera vs. Jon Fernandez odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.

Michel Rivera: -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Jon Fernandez: +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Draw: +2000

Rivera has an implied win probability of 80.00% with the -400 money line odds. Those odds can be expressed as a fraction of 1/4 or a decimal of 1.25.

Michel Rivera vs. Jon Fernandez: Tale of the tape

Michel Rivera (-400)

Record: 20-0 (13 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-8

Reach: 71″

Stance: Orthodox

Jon Fernandez (+300)

Record: 21-1 (18 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-11

Reach: N/A

Stance: Orthodox

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Rivera vs. Fernandez: Odds, predictions and picks

Rivera (-400) on the 3-way fight result line is a little too expensive for my liking, and I don’t trust Fernandez (+300). While the challenger’s record is rather impressive, he really hasn’t fought anybody of note.

AVOID.

Rivera vs. Fernandez best bet

I like RIVERA ON POINTS (-110) against the Spaniard, as I don’t think Rivera will be able to get the stoppage. In addition, if you don’t want to pick a specific winner, but would like action on the fight, take YES (-175): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE FULL 12 ROUNDS?

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Chris Colbert vs. Tugstsogt Nyambayar fight odds, picks and prediction

Breaking down Saturday’s Chris Colbert vs. Tugstsogt Nyambayar fight, with boxing odds, picks and predictions.

We get a 12-round WBA interim super featherweight title bout Saturday when Chris Colbert and Tugstsogt Nyambayar meet at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. The fight will start at approximately 11 p.m. ET. Below, we break down the Colbert vs. Nyambayar odds, with boxing picks and predictions.

The fight card is televised on Showtime pay-per-view.

Colbert was supposed to fight Yuriorkis Gamboa in this main event, but the Cuban fighter was forced to pull out due to an injury. So Nyambayar steps in, and he is no pushover.

Colbert recorded a TKO in the 11th round against Jaime Arboleda last time out at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn., in December, and two of his past three wins have been via KO/TKO.

Nyambayar picked up the silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England, and he has nine knockout victories in his 12 career wins across 13 bouts.

The Mongolian fighter bounced back nicely from a loss to Gary Allen Russell Jr. last February, in posting a split-decision win over Cobia Breedy in September in his most recent action at the Mohegan Sun Casino.

Chris Colbert vs. Tugstsogt Nyambayar odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:05 a.m. ET.

Chris Colbert: -800 (bet $800 to win $100) | Tugstsogt Nyambayar: +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Draw: +2000

Colbert has an implied win probability of 88.89% with the -800 money line odds. Those odds can be expressed as a fraction of 1/8 or a decimal of 1.12.

Chris Colbert vs. Tugstsogt Nyambayar: Tale of the tape

Chris Colbert (-800)

Record: 15-0 (6 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-8

Reach: 71″

Stance: Orthodox

Tugstsogt Nyambayar (+550)

Record: 12-1 (9 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-7

Reach: 67″

Stance: Orthodox

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Colbert vs. Nyambayar: Odds, predictions and picks

Colbert (-800) is an overwhelming favorite, and he should be able to push past the challenge. However, I think Nyambayar (+550) gives him a run for his money, and there is just no value in betting a huge favorite with such little return.

AVOID.

Colbert vs. Nyambayar best bet

I like COLBERT ON POINTS (-165), as he just doesn’t get knockouts on a regular basis. In addition, the Mongolian fighter is tough as nails and won’t go down easily in the biggest fight of his career.

It’s a little expensive, but if you don’t want to specify a winner, you could play 11 ROUNDS OR MORE (-275), or just play YES (-225): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE FULL 12 ROUNDS. I just don’t see this ending early.

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Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios fight odds, picks and prediction

Breaking down Saturday’s title fight between Gervonta Davis and Mario Barrios, with boxing odds, picks and predictions.

We get a 12-round WBA regular junior welterweight title bout Saturday when Gervonta Davis and Mario Barrios meet at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The fight will start at approximately 9 p.m. ET. Below, we break down the Davis vs. Barrios odds, with boxing picks and predictions.

The fight card is televised on Showtime pay-per-view.

Davis is unbeaten in 24 career professional bouts, and he has failed to record a knockout just one time in that stretch. In case you were wondering, it was German Meraz taking him the distance in a six-round fight at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, Miss., Oct. 8, 2014.

Barrios has never lost in 26 career fights, but he is a decisive underdog in this one, and Davis is easily the best fighter he will have faced in his career. He is coming off a sixth-round knockout over Ryan Karl last time out on Halloween.

Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:55 a.m. ET.

Gervonta Davis: -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Mario Barrios: +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | Draw: +2500

Davis has an implied win probability of 81.82% with the -450 money line odds. Those odds can be expressed as a fraction of 2/9 or a decimal of 1.22.

Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios: Tale of the tape

Gervonta Davis (-450)

Record: 24-0 (23 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-5 1/2

Reach: 67.5″

Stance: Southpaw

Mario Barrios (+333)

Record: 26-0 (17 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-10

Reach: 71″

Stance: Orthodox

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Davis vs. Barrios: Odds, predictions and picks

Davis (-450) will cost you four-and-a-half times your potential return. While he is expected to move along against the mostly untested Barrios (+333), the latter still has never had a setback in his career – so there is risk.

AVOID.

Davis vs. Barrios best bet

While playing Davis straight on the 3-way line comes with a lot of risk for a small reward, it’s better to get specific and look at the method of victory. DAVIS BY KO/TKO/TECHNICAL DECISION OR DQ (-165) is a much better value.

In addition, look to the individual round betting. Play a three-round block, rolling with DAVIS IN ROUND 6 (+1000), DAVIS IN ROUND 7 (+1000) and DAVIS IN ROUND 8 (+1000). Yes, even if Davis wins in one of those three rounds, you will lose two of those ends. But you’ll still be quite ahead.

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Mikaela Mayer vs. Erica Farias fight odds, picks and prediction

Breaking down Saturday’s title fight between Mikaela Mayer and Erica Farias with boxing odds, picks and predictions.

We get a 10-round WBO women’s super featherweight title bout Saturday, when Mikaela Mayer and Erica Farias meet at the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. The fight will start at approximately 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we break down the Mayer vs. Farias odds, with boxing picks and predictions. The fight card is televised on ESPN and ESPN+.

Mayer has picked up 14 victories in 14 career professional fights, with five knockouts. The 30-year-old fighter last went the distance in a victory against Ewa Brodnicka in October at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Six of her past seven fights have been unanimous decisions.

Farias has four career losses, including a pair of setbacks against Jessica McCaskill, in 30 career fights. We haven’t seen Farias since October 2019, when she lost to McCaskill via a majority decision. She has never been knocked out. Instead, the judges handed her losses on points.

Mayer vs. Farias: Fight odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:55 a.m. ET.

Mikaela Mayer -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100) | Erica Farias +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000) | Draw: +2500

Mayer has an implied win probability of 95.24% with the -2000 money line odds. Those odds can be expressed as a fraction of 1/20 or a decimal of 1.05.

Mayer vs. Farias: Tale of the tape

Mikaela Mayer (-2000)

Record: 14-0-0 (5 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-9

Reach: 66.5″

Stance: Orthodox

Erica Farias (+1000)

Record: 26-4-0 (10 KOs)

Height: 5-foot-4

Reach: N/A

Stance: Orthodox

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Mayer vs. Farias: Odds, predictions and picks

Mayer (-2000) will cost you 20 times your potential return, and that’s just not a good way to make money.

AVOID.

Mayer vs. Farias best bet

Instead, you’ll want to look to the method of victory. MAYER ON POINTS (-300) is a good play, as Farias has lost four times, but never been knocked out. In addition, Mayer went the distance in six of her last seven bouts.

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