Check out my Silva vs. Van prediction for UFC 316 on Saturday, June 7.
Here's my Silva vs. Van prediction for tonight.
Bruno Silva vs. Joshua Van Odds
| Silva Odds | +500 |
| Van Odds | -700 |
| Over/Under | 2.5 Rounds (-145/+114) |
| Location | Prudential Center | Newark, New Jersey |
| Bout Time | 9:45 p.m. ET |
| TV/Streaming | ESPN+ |
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Silva vs. Van Pick
Bruno Silva enters his matchup with Joshua Van as a more significant underdog than he was in his last fight against Manel Kape (closed +350), who might be the best Flyweight in the world.
As a result, I certainly think he's worth considering – and betting small – at odds of +500 or higher (projected +458) in Saturday's featured prelim.
Josh Van fights at a ridiculous pace, landing 8.1 significant strikes per minute. Still, he has proven hittable and was knocked out by Charles Johnson, who has below-average power for the division.
Silva – an extremely well-rounded fighter and formerly the chief training partner for both Henry Cejudo and Patricio Freire – has been underrated since his 0-3 start in the UFC, finishing four straight opponents before his loss to Kape.
Despite getting outclassed in that fight, he pressed forward and ultimately forced a finish. Still, it was a valiant effort, and he's now taking a significant step down in competition against Van.
Still, Van is the much younger man (an 11-year age gap), and he typically starts slowly and builds momentum the longer his fights last. As a result, you can live bet Van after Round 1, if his price improves.
Still, from a pre-fight perspective, it's Silva or pass – and I think his submission prop (projected +1836, listed +2000) is live against an opponent who has shown a grappling deficiency.
Silva vs. Van Predictions
Picks:
- Wait for +500 on Bruno Silva
- Joshua Van Live after Round 1
