Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith Odds, Predictions & How to Watch
- Chris Eubank vs Liam Smith goes Saturday, January 21st at 2 PM EST
- Eubank Jr is the favorite as we head toward this weekend’s showdown
- Check out the Eubank Jr vs Smith odds, analysis, and predictions, below
Chris Eubank vs Liam Smith goes down at the AO Arena in Manchester, England, and broadcasts on DAZN. The former is favored over the latter in the Eubank Jr vs Smith betting odds, priced at -265.
Let’s analyze the Eubank Jr vs Smith odds as we provide our best bet for the bout.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Chris Eubank Jr | -265 |
| Liam Smith | +200 |
Odds as of January 17th. Check out the odds above via DraftKings Sportsbook.
This fight sees Smith trying to work his way back to the top of the boxing world. On the other end of things, Eubank Jr looks to preserve his spot as a top-five fighter in his weight category and continue his rise.
Chris Eubank Jr’s Betting Outlook vs Smith
Eubank Jr returns after close to a year out of action following a targeted October clash with Conor Benn falling by the wayside due to Benn’s failed drug tests.
Things worked out though as Eubank Jr and Smith have been bitter rivals for a little while now. The day of judgment looms as we head into this weekend’s throwdown.
The son of the acclaimed Chris Eubank has very much carved out his own legacy and Junior is now regarded as one of the world’s best boxers at 160 pounds.
He is riding a six-fight winning streak following a 2018 loss and is eyeing possible fights against names like Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin down the line.
Eubank Jr vs Smith Recent Fights
| Liam Williams, win via UD | Fight 1 | Hassan Mwakinyo, win via TKO |
| Wanik Awdijan, win via RTD | Fight 2 | Jessie Vargas, win via TKO |
| Marcus Morrison, win via UD | Fight 3 | Anthony Fowler, win via TKO |
| Matvey Korobov, win via TKO | Fight 4 | Magomed Kurbanov, loss via UD |
Eubank Jr has previously commented himself as the two-time WBA interim middleweight champion and the IBO super middleweight champion.
This middleweight matchup pits a surging contender in Eubank Jr against an established veteran in Smith.
Liam Smith’s Betting Outlook vs Eubank Jr
Smith is a former belt holder at 154 pounds (WBO super welterweight champion) and has previously taken on names like Canelo Alvarez.
He has characterized Eubank Jr as someone who has fallen short when taking that step up in competition and Smith sees himself as being at that elite tier.
Eubank Jr has a superior finishing rate to ‘Beefy’ but conversely, Smith has a few more years of pro experience.
This is a true crossroads fight for both as each pugilist has a lot to prove.
Eubank Jr vs Smith Tale of the Tape
| 32-2 | Record | 32-3-1 |
| 23 | Knockouts | 19 |
| 5’11 | Height | 5’9.5 |
| 72.5″ | Reach | N/A |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith Prediction
This prizefight is scheduled for twelve rounds and I see this one encroaching toward the final bell.
I see strong value in seeking out prop bets centered on this bout going the distance (-235) and Eubank Jr winning via decision (+110).
Pick: Chris Eubank Jr (-265)
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