Lucas Matthysse vs Ruslan Provodnikov Odds, Predictions

Lucas Matthysse vs Ruslan Provodnikov Odds have Matthysse -145 with split boxing predictions from ESPN2 News

Saturday on HBO Boxing hard-hitting Jr. welterweight contenders Lucas Matthysse and Ruslan Provodnikov will meet in a 12-round affair at 9:45 PM ET from Verona, New York. Lucas Matthysse vs Ruslan Provodnikov Odds have Matthysse -145 with 50% of boxing picks on either side. Matthysse, 36-3, 34 KO’s, lost his world title to Danny Garcia but has won two consecutive comeback bouts against contenders. Provodnikov, 24-3, 17 KO’s, lost his bid for world title against Chris Algieri but won a comeback bout against shopworn former champ Jose Luis Castillo. Which one of these contenders will position themselves for another title fight in this crossroads bout? Our expert boxing predictions handicappers give our picks. Lucas Matthysse vs Ruslan Provodnikov Odds have Provodinkov as a +125 underdog (Bet $100 to win $125) at SPORTSBOOK.ag

Expert Boxing Predictions Analysis: This should be an all out war between two of boxing’s little tough guys. Matthysse is a former world-champion that will have the edge in overall class and boxing science. The straight-forward bulldozer Provodnikov’s boxing creativity has developed very little despite being trained by the legendary Freddie Roach. Provodnikov might have a touch more heat on his fastball than the Argentine but Matthysse has a better jab, smoother agility and superior intelligence. Lucas Matthysse vs Ruslan Provodnikov Odds give Matthysse a 59% chance of winning

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ESPN2 News Bottom Line: Our boxing picks handicappers expect some highlight reel exchanges between these bombers with Matthysse getting the better of it. Matthysse will use his lateral movement to set up angles against the plodding Russian who will miss more often than he connects with his wide looping punches. We expect Matthysse to be the first man to KO the “Siberian” Rocky with a late round stoppage in a bloody battle.

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Lucas Matthysse vs Ruslan Provodnikov Tale-Of-The-Tape

Lucas Matthysse

From: Argentina

Ht. 5’6’1/2″

Wt. 154

Age: 32

Reach: 69″

Style: Puncher

Best Punch: Left Hook

Rounds Fought: 154

Ruslan Provodnikov

From: Russia

Ht. 5’6”

Wt. 150

Age: 31

Reach: 66″

Style: Puncher

Best Punch: Right Cross

Rounds Fought: 153

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Matthysse vs Provodnikov Skill Ratings

Matthysse/Provodnikov

Size: 7/6.5

Power: 9/9.5

Dexterity: 6/5

Stamina: 8/8

Defense: 7/6

Resiliency: 7/8

Agility: 7/5

Jab: 7/5

In-Fighting: 8/8

Intelligence: 7/6

Confidence: 9/9

Cuts/Injury: Even

Political Connections: Matthysse +1