Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk odds, picks, predictions: Proven boxing insider reveals best bets, props

Southpaw Oleksandr Usyk will look to become the undisputed champion when he meets title-holder Anthony Joshua for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles on Saturday. The scheduled 12-round event will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Usyk, 34, enters the bout having compiled an 18-0 career mark with 13 wins by knockout. Joshua, 31, is equally impressive having compiled a 24-1 record, including 22 wins by knockout.

The main card is slated to begin at 1 p.m. ET with the headliners expected to reach the ring by around 5:10 p.m. ET. Joshua is a -270 favorite (risk $270 to win $100), while Usyk is priced at +220 in the latest Joshua vs. Usyk odds from Caesars Sportsbook. The over-under for total rounds expected is set at 10.5. Before locking in any Usyk vs. Joshua picks, make sure you check out the boxing predictions from SportsLine combat sports analyst Brandon Wise.

Wise, who is the combat sports editor for CBS Sports, is an experienced boxing analyst. His strong 2021 boxing record includes nailing the outcome of the much-anticipated fight between Paul and Askren. Wise told SportsLine members to expect an early knockout from Paul (-170), who delivered with a first-round overhand right against the hapless Askren (+150), who visibly stumbled after taking the referee’s count. Anyone who has followed Wise’s combat sports picks has seen massive returns. 

What’s more, Wise also has been on point with his UFC predictions. He called Israel Adesanya by decision at +140 and Brandon Moreno to win outright at +190 at UFC 263 earlier this summer.

Now, with Saturday’s showdown fast approaching, Wise has studied Joshua vs. Usyk from every angle, identified the best value in the boxing odds and released highly confident picks. You can head to SportsLine now to see all of his expert boxing picks.

Why you should back Joshua

Wise notes that 31-year-old Joshua has an…