May keeps on bringing the heat. So, at Vegas Betting, we have another marquis bout coming from the Lightweight Division this time. Yes, the 135-pound weight class brings us a nice bout after the Inoue and Canelo bouts. Can a future Boxing Hall of Fame and Australian warrior deliver the good? Okay, we beg the question who will win in the Lomachenko vs Kambosos Jr. bets between Vasyl Lomachenko and George Kambosos?
Numbers feel a little peculiar for this one. However, these prime online boxing betting sites seem to be mostly in agreement for this bout. The “Junior” Kambosos has the home advantage of sorts.
Lomachenko vs Kambosos Jr. bets start on the Moneyline. This fight boils down to who one believes can outlast the other. A decision feels inevitable here. However, there lies a heavy tilt on the Moneyline to Vasyl Lomachenko. The fighter may be 36 years old but still shows a good deal of power in his shots. Just ask Devin Haney about that rather disputed decision.
Now, it comes as a surprise that the Ukrainian is a very strong favorite for this Mother’s Day weekend clash. Lomachenko is trying to beat Kambosos on his home turf much like Haney. However, Haney won not once but twice as there was an automatic rematch clause. That will not be the case here as this fight is for one belt – the vacant IBF Lightweight Championship.
The problems for Kambosos Jr. started with the Haney fights. Now, that second fight further exposed his defensive shortcomings. Sure, the warrior could stay upright. On the other hand, he was badly outpointed again. One judge had Haney winning the rematch by 11 rounds to one (119-109 score). Some still believe the only reason why the Australian previously won the Lightweight belts in 2021 was due to COVID.
Anyway, pundits have seen the Lomachenko Moneyline shorten all the way to the -650 to -700 range. Experts feel Lomachenko’s power shots will wear down Kambosos Jr. later in the fight. The Australian had issues getting down to 135 in the past. Lomachenko will not. This redemption shot may be the last for both fighters.
This bout shows two relentless pugilists at 135 pounds. A very likely decision remains in the making. Lomachenko held Devin Haney to a 27% connect rate in their fight. So, the Lomachenko vs Kambosos Jr. Bets forecast a fight that will still show some displays of power. However, some argue can we just fast forward to the part where the decision is announced?
Yes, bettors hammered the Over 10.5 round prop badly. How much? On some sites, the number ranges all the way to -350 and beyond. We spotted a -330 on Bovada and that may be a generous number. These are two strong fighters who can take shots to the body and have solid chins. Neither have been knocked out in their careers in the professional ring.
ESPN+ talks about how a knockout appears to be off the table. Consider that this fight is now -285 to go the distance and seeing -300 or worse odds is not surprising. Again, both fighters can take the other’s best shot. If Lomachenko was 30 or 31, he might be able to take out Kambosos Jr. Now, the strength is there but the stamina and volume is not.
There lie other props to consider and such. However, one can gain a slight advantage with opting for Lomachenko by straight decision this weekend. That rolls in at -180. Keep an eye right before the fight for those Unanimous Decision wagers. Project this closer to EVEN for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko vs Kambosos Jr. bets wonder can Kambosos pull off an upset? Anything can happen with a raucous home crowd. However, the Australian losing twice on home soil and looking unimpressive against Maxi Hughes. Hughes had little power and Kambosos Jr. struggled at times in the July, 2023 bout. It was a majority decision that left more questions than answers.
Okay, long layoffs have been standard procedure for both fighters. Kambosos Jr. has not fought in almost nine months and Lomachenko nearly a year. Both are in pretty stout shape, however. Ring rust likely will not be much of an issue. Both do not have staggering knockout power. Again, Maxi Hughes had five knockouts in his 26 wins. Let that sink in.
This fight is all about the decision. So, taking Kambosos Jr. by that outcome is probably the prudent way to predicting an upset. At +800
Are there more props? Always examine these prime boxing Vegas odds. When betting in these spots, it is paramount to examine exact methods of the decision. Could one look at a late knockout? That is possible too.
Spotlighting the late rounds in group betting brought in a number beyond +260 (current KO number). A Round 11 knockout delivers at +2000 and Round 12 at +2500.
Bluntly, going for knockout props is not worth more than the smallest of wagers. Even being sensible with the decision props is intelligent here.
Lomachenko vs Kambosos Jr. bets side with a Lomachenko decision this weekend.
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