On Saturday 10 October 2026, Gerald Meerschaert takes on Julius Walker in the UFC. Our model likes 2 bets here. The one it likes most is Gerald Meerschaert +7.5 on the Line, priced at +165 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
Gerald Meerschaert +7.5 on the Line (+165)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Gerald Meerschaert faces a tough challenge against Julius Walker, who has shown strong skills in striking. However, Meerschaert's experience and ability to absorb hits make him a tough opponent to finish. With the fight likely to go the distance, Meerschaert has a good chance of keeping things close, and that's why betting on him with a plus 7.5 points makes sense. The odds show he is seen as the underdog, but our numbers suggest he can hold his own. This bet lets you back a fighter who has a real shot to keep it competitive. It was priced at +165 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $26.50 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. This one is priced as an outside chance. Our model has this as a long shot, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Gerald Meerschaert to Win (+247)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Gerald Meerschaert faces Julius Walker in a matchup where striking meets grappling. Meerschaert needs to use his wrestling skills to take control of the fight. Walker is a strong striker, but if Meerschaert can get him to the ground, he could find success there. Betting on Meerschaert to win is a smart choice because he's an underdog with a real shot. He has experience and knows how to survive tough moments, but durability between the two fighters is close. That means if Walker can keep the fight standing, he might have a chance to land some big shots. It was priced at +247 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $34.70 if it lands. This is a long shot at the price, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
The tale of the tape:
- Gerald Meerschaert: last five L-L-L-L-L, dropped the last 5, 2% of career wins came by knockout, 161 days since the last fight
- Julius Walker: last five L-L-W-L, dropped the last 2, 0% of career wins came by knockout, 105 days since the last fight
That is how our model reads Gerald Meerschaert v Julius Walker. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.
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