Final Shields vs Daniels Prediction, Updated Odds & Start Time (July 26)

• Claressa Shields defends her undisputed heavyweight title against Lani Daniels tonight in Detroit
• Fight night odds have shifted with Shields now -4500 at some books, up from -2500 earlier this week
• Read below for final Shields vs Daniels prediction and updated betting lines before tonight’s main event

Fight night is here, and Claressa Shields puts her undisputed heavyweight crown on the line against New Zealand’s Lani Daniels at Little Caesars Arena. The Detroit crowd will be loud for their hometown hero as she looks to stay perfect at 16-0.

With just hours until the opening bell, the betting market has made its position clear. Let’s break down our final Shields vs Daniels picks and look at how the odds have moved since Monday.

Final Shields vs Daniels Prediction

Daniels brings heart and a 7-fight win streak, but she’s stepping way up in class. The 37-year-old New Zealander is moving up from light heavyweight with just one career knockout. That’s not the profile that beats elite fighters.

Shields will control this fight from start to finish. Her jab will keep Daniels at range, and those body shots will start taking their toll by the middle rounds. This isn’t about who wins. It’s about whether Daniels can make it to the final bell.

The books agree this goes the full 10 rounds. Both fighters have a combined four knockouts in 31 fights. These aren’t big punchers. Shields wins with skill and technique, while Daniels has shown she can take shots without going down.

Expect Shields to box smart, win every round, and coast to another wide decision. She might hurt Daniels in the later rounds, but the Kiwi fighter’s toughness should see her through.

Final Shields vs Daniels Picks:

• Fight Goes Distance – Yes (-190)
• Shields by Decision (-165)
• Over 8.5 Rounds (-200)

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Updated Shields vs Daniels Odds

The odds have moved big time since fight week started. Shields opened around -2500 at BetMGM but has taken so much action that she’s now -4500 at DraftKings and FanDuel. That’s a huge 2000-point jump in just a few days.

When a line moves this much, it means serious money is coming in on one side. Bettors keep backing Shields even at these crazy prices, which tells you nobody sees an upset happening.

The method of victory market shows the same story. Shields by decision sits at -165, while a knockout pays just +130. Not exactly great odds if you’re hoping for a stoppage.

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Shields vs Daniels Start Time

The DAZN broadcast kicks off at 6 p.m. ET with preliminary bouts, but the main event comes later. Here’s when to tune in across all U.S. time zones:

Ring walks for the main event should happen around 10 p.m. ET, but that depends on how long the undercard fights run. Set your alarms now if you want to catch Shields defending on home turf.

The only smart plays tonight are the prop bets. At -4500, you’d need to bet thousands on Shields just to win a hundred bucks. Stick with the distance and method bets if you want any kind of return on what should be another easy night for boxing’s best female fighter.