Danny Jacobs vs John Ryder Predictions and Odds Feb 12
Jacobs vs. Ryder Betting Preview
WagerTalk boxing handicapper Kevin Dolan offers his Danny Jacobs vs John Ryder betting preview for Saturday, February 12 in London. An entertaining affair is expected between the former WBA and IBF middleweight title holder Jacobs and the former super-middleweight title challenger in Ryder.
Stay on top of the latest Boxing updates direct from Las Vegas!
| Saturday, February 12 | Boxing Betting Notes (Courtesy of Caesars) |
|---|---|
| Moneyline: | Danny Jacobs -160 vs. John Ryder +135 |
| Rounds: | Go the Distance -300 / Stoppage +225 |
| Estimated Fight Time: | Broadcast Starts at 2pm ET / 11am PT |
| Arena: | Alexandra Palace in London |
| TV: | DAZN |
Danny Jacobs vs John Ryder Analysis
It’s been almost three years since Danny Jacobs fought Canelo Alvarez for the unified middleweight championship over in Las Vegas.
Since then, ‘The Miracle Man’ has moved up to 168lbs to fight both Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Gabe Rosado, and frankly didn’t look great in either fight.
Jacobs struggled with a very lethargic JCC Jr. for large portions of their fight and many people felt he straight up lost the Gabe Rosado fight as well.
A lot of the issues surrounding Jacobs at super-middleweight seem to be him being a lot slower at the new weight than before, and lacking the size and power advantage he once enjoyed at 160.
John Ryder’s Late Career Surge
After a domestic level journeyman type career that lasted throughout most of the 2010’s, John Ryder has really been going through something of a late career renaissance in his 30’s.
After four losses on his career, Ryder went up against former WBSS candidate Jamie Cox in a make or break fight at domestic level for both men and managed to come through that one in style, stopping Cox early in the 2nd round.
After two subsequent stoppages, he finally had the highlight of his career so far, in what was an extremely controversial loss against former 168lb kingpin Callum Smith, a fight the vast majority of people felt he won.
Another victory here on Saturday night however in arguably the biggest fight of his career to date would cap off an amazing comeback from the former domestic level journeyman into a serious title contender at 168.
Danny Jacobs vs John Ryder Prediction
If this line had of been released three to four years ago, looking at a fighter in Danny Jacobs who arguably just came off beating GGG in their fight going up against a fighter in John Ryder who already had four domestic losses on his belt to the likes of Nick Blackwell and Jack Arnfield, you would be forgiven for thinking Danny Jacobs at a paltry -165 was the bet of the century, but a lot has changed since then.
Danny Jacobs’ move to super-middleweight hasn’t been without issue and he just doesn’t look like the same fighter he once was at middleweight.
Jacobs has chopped and changed trainers over the last few years, first leaving Andre Rozier to go to Fareed Samad, and then going back to Rozier with long periods of inactivity in between. And with each passing year Jacobs’ enthusiasm for the fight game seems to be diminished.
John Ryder on the other hand, while not anywhere near on the same level technically as Danny Jacobs, knows this is his moment, and his come forward pressure, sit on your chest kind of style will be well suited against a fighter in Jacobs who has lost a lot of movement over the last few years and simply looks unmotivated at this level.
Danny Jacobs has the ability to win this one with ease if he can channel that former outside game he possessed at 160, and which he used to great effect against the likes of GGG and Sergey Derevyanchenko, but that was a long time ago and we’re taking a shot with the much hungrier underdog this weekend to win on points in what would be a major upset this Saturday.
Take John Ryder to win on points at a healthy +230 as the boxing play for Saturday.
Interested in placing a bet on Saturday’s Danny Jacobs vs John Ryder showdown? Caesars Sports is offering up to a $1,500 match bet for first-time deposits in New Jersey, West Virginia, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Virginia, Tennessee, Arizona, New York and Louisiana.
Boxing Betting Tips
Boxing doesn’t hold the national attention like it used to, but still, there are very few things that can compare to a big fight night. And what’s better than watching that big fight? Winning some money. Kevin Dolan walks you through some of his favorite boxing betting tips to help you deliver a knockout to the bookmakers.
Boxing Odds Screen
WagerTalk’s live odds screen features up-to-the-minute lines from a variety of offshore and domestic sports books. Track the moneylines, round totals and betting percentages for all of this weekend’s boxing and MMA action, including this Danny Jacobs vs John Ryder showdown, from your desktop or phone.
**************************************************
Looking for more free sports picks and sports betting tips?
- Latest Betting Odds and Public Action: Vegas lines updated in real time, including who the public is betting on.
- Last Minute Handicapping Advice: Check out our extensive library of handicapping tips and advice from professional Vegas handicappers (we also recommend taking the time to look over our sports betting tips video library)
- Want an expert opinion? Check out the latest Free Sports Picks and Best Bets from our team of expert sports handicappers.
Make sure to bookmark all the above!
