Benavidez vs Morrell Picks: Bet Bout to End in Decision on February 1

It’s a battle of “Davids’” as David Benavidez fights David Morrell in a light heavyweight title unification bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Plenty is on the line here beside unbeaten records. A potential “superfight” against a big name like Saul “Canelo” Alvarez or the undisputed light heavyweight champ could be at stake.

The boxing odds favor Benavidez. though this is the toughest match for either David. This gives us affordable lines to play.

David Benavidez & David Morrell FINALLY fight this weekend. pic.twitter.com/zHZiejFVhx

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Benavidez vs Morrell How to Watch

• Fight: David Morrell (11-0-0, 9 KOs), David Benavidez (29-0-0, 24 KOs)
• Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 1, 11:00 p.m. ET
• Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
• Benavidez vs Morrell Live Stream: Fubo.tv

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Best Prop, Round Betting Picks for Benavidez vs Morrell

1. Benavidez to Win By Decision (+130)

Benavidez and Morrell could be the future stars of any division in which they compete. They’re that good. But in this matchup, Benavidez has the edge with high-level experience. That makes the favorite the proper boxing pick, especially at only -210. And for a better line, taking Benavidez to win by decision at +130 is sharp.

David Benavidez defeats Oleksandr Gvozdyk by unanimous decision to win the WBC interim title in his light heavyweight debut 🔥🏆 #BenavidezGvozdyk pic.twitter.com/A92IMec5dU

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The younger Morrell is about as big as Benavidez but he’s also less experienced. He’s been a favorite of -1000 or wider in most of his fights, which spells that he’s not fought top-level competition. Sure, a Cuban boxer usually has to go through the wringer in the amateur circuit. But the pros are different.

Benavidez, on the other hand, has fought a long list of former champions like Demetrius Andrade and Caleb Plant. Even Oleksandr Gvozdyk, whom he last fought, was a former light heavyweight titleholder.

Many cited how Benavidez struggled in the fight. But he beat a former champion decisively and proved he can win in a 12-round bout. That’s the main evidence we need to bet online on him to win here. He’s more experienced, has fought better opponents and will outlast his Cuban counterpart, though it may get dicey at times.

Bet on David Benavidez to win by Decision (+130)

2. Benavidez vs Morrell – Fight to Go the Distance (-250)

Instead of betting Benavidez to win at -210, bet him to win by decision at +130. And instead of betting the total to go over 10.5 rounds at -300, take the discount at -250 for your boxing predictions. Both Benavidez and Morrell should be durable boxers even if we’ve had little evidence given how dominant they’ve been.

Benavidez is typically the one pushing the pace and he has not exactly fought power punchers. He’s also usually had a size advantage fighting down at 168 pounds. But fighting at a more natural 175 pounds means he’ll cut less weight and that can lead to better durability. The same goes for Morrell.

These boxers are also more technical than aggressive. Morrell should be faster and more assertive, especially in the early rounds. But we highly doubt he’ll be able to finish Benavidez. And we’ll back him in our expert boxing picks to withstand Benavidez’s best shots down the stretch. One simply does not finish a Cuban boxer.

Bet on Fight To Go The Distance – Yes (-250)

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