Niko Price vs Leon Shahbazyan Prediction & Picks

Niko Price is known for his striking and can finish fights quickly, while Leon Shahbazyan has solid wrestling skills and can control the pace. This matchup is tricky because both fighters have the tools to end the fight early, but they also have shown the ability to stay in longer battles. That makes it a close call on how long this fight will last. Betting on over 1.5 rounds seems like a smart choice here. With our numbers showing it's nearly a coin flip, there's a good chance they'll both take their time to figure each other out. The biggest risk is that either fighter could land a big blow and finish it fast, but if they feel each other out, we could see a more drawn-out contest. It was priced at +185 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $28.50 if it lands. 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.

The tale of the tape:

• Niko Price: last five L-L-L-L-W, dropped the last 4, 14% of career wins came by knockout, 196 days since the last fight
• Leon Shahbazyan: last five L-L, dropped the last 2, 0% of career wins came by knockout, 112 days since the last fight

That is how our model reads Niko Price v Leon Shahbazyan. 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.