Olivo Barreda vs Cuello Picks: Bet Title Fight to End in Decision on February 1st

Mirco Cuello and Christian Olivo Barreda fight for the interim WBA featherweight title on Saturday, which is on the undercard of the Figueroa vs Fulton title fight.

Boxing betting odds have Cuello at -650 to remain unbeaten at 15-0 against 22-1-1 Olivo Barreda.

Olivo Barreda vs Cuello How to Watch

• Fight: Christian Olivo Barrera vs Mirco Cuello for the Interim WBA Featherweight
• Date & Time: Saturday, Feb. 1 – 8 p.m. ET  
• Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
• How to Watch: Fubo.tv

Monitor boxing news for any updates in advance of Saturday night’s fight.

Top 2 Picks for Olivo Barreda vs Cuello on Feb 1

1. Mirco Cuello by Decision (-125)

Cuello hasn’t put a wrong foot during his career and the 24-year-old Argentine deserves a chance at a title.

He faced his toughest test when beating Sulaiman Segawa by decision last year, and he won almost every round on the judges’ scorecards, so it was a one-sided fight, which is reflected with the latest boxing lines.

He’s a heavy favorite to beat Olivo Barreda, who is a +450 underdog to cause an upset. The Mexican rebounded from a loss to Luis Reynaldo Nunez with consecutive wins, including a hard-fought decision win over Kevin Barron Crespo.

That was a career highlight for the 25-year-old, who was primed with a TKO win over Javier Montes. That fight lasted all of four rounds, which was expected against a 6-2-1 fighter. However, he meets a much harder task against Cuello.

“I’m excited to have the chance to show what I’m capable of in front of a large audience against a very skilled opponent,” said Cuello. “This is the most important fight of my professional career so far and I will be coming into the ring ready to make a name for myself and put the featherweight division on notice.”

There isn’t too much value with the -650 moneyline odds. That’s why we’re backing Cuello to win by decision at -125, which is a fair price from our BetUS sportsbook. Cuello has power, but we’re giving Olivo Barreda his props, and he could go the distance.

Place your bet on  Mirco Cuello by Decision (-125)

2. Over 8.5 Rounds (-260)

A bet worth including in boxing picks is over 8.5 rounds as we expect the fight to go the distance.

Cuello owns 11 wins by knockout from 14 fights, but his opponent is a tough customer and we expect a back-and-forth battle over the course of 10 rounds.

The over has been heavily backed into -260, which isn’t surprising. Given what’s on the line, which is the first major title of their careers, we can’t imagine they’ll start the fight too aggressively.

It’s worth including in same-fight parlay picks, and money could come for over 8.5, so take the odds available.

Boxing Pick:  Over 8.5 Rounds (-260)

Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets

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