Nakatani vs Nishida Predictions and Picks, June 8: Back Over 9.5 Rounds

Heavy-handed Japanese champions collide early Sunday when Junto Nakatani and Ryosuke Nishida put their world titles on the line. This is the toughest test for both boxers, despite Nishida being relatively new in just his 11th professional bout. The boxing fight odds tonight are out of control here, and Nakatani is too widely favored. But here’s how to get the best value bets out of this pugilistic chess match.

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Top 2 Best Prop and Round Betting Picks for Nakatani vs Nishida

1. Nakatani and Nishida Go Beyond Nine Rounds

The boxing odds today are deceiving in this matchup. If you look at that plus the records — Nakatani has 23 KOs while Nishida has 10 wins — it’s unsurprising why Nakatani is a whopping favorite. However, Nishida is a challenging opponent and one who will push Nakatani to his limit. This is why we’re betting the total to go over 9.5 rounds.

Nishida possesses immense knockout power despite having only two finishes on his resume. He did not finish Manny Rodriguez to win the title, but he starched the previously unbeaten Anuchai Donsua. Nishida could have had more KOs on his resume if he fought more aggressively. But he’s also fought some tough nuts.

🇯🇵Ryosuke Nishida stopping Anuchai Donsua in Round 7 to defend the IBF Bantamweight Title for the first time pic.twitter.com/A5Gk5zsmmv

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Nakatani, on the other hand, has dusted opponents left and right. He’s been easy to bet on for a KO, and it’s listed at -165 on the boxing betting props for this fight. Nishida has not been beaten, nor has he been hurt, so it’s hard to gauge how durable he is. But we’re wagering that his savvy and power will keep Nakatani honest long enough to go over 9.5 rounds.

Despite his 76.7% knockout rate, Nakatani is a patient boxer. He’ll take his time and potshot Nishida over 12 rounds if he has to. However, he’s also the bigger and more experienced puncher here. So he will get him out of there, as most boxing predictions have it.

Bet Nakatani vs Nishida Over 9.5 Rounds (-115)

2. Nakatani Finishes Nishida With Late KO

That over bet also covers an unlikely decision victory from Nakatani at +175. We won’t be surprised if he can’t finish his fellow champion. But the best boxing pick today is for Nakatani to do it in the final three rounds at +450. Most of Nakatani’s KOs have been in the first eight rounds. But arguably his greatest KO occurred in Round 12 against Andrew Moloney in 2023.

Nishida has not tasted power like Nakatani’s, so he could go down with the first clean punch he takes. But we’ll give him credit as Japanese boxers tend to be tough. We expect him to make this a slow-paced and highly calculated fight. The boxing news will still reflect a Nakatani KO victory. But he’ll have to work for it.

Bet on Junto Nakatani to Win in Rounds 10-12 (+450)

Nakatani vs Nishida Fight How To Watch

• Fight: Junto Nakatani (C) (30-0-0, 23 KOs), Ryosuke Nishida (C) (10-0-0, 2 KOs)
• Date/Time: Sunday, June 8, 3:00 a.m. ET
• Location: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan
• Nakatani vs Nishida Live Stream: Fubo.Tv

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