Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Expert Picks Tonight: Our Best Bets for Heavyweight Fight

The big fight is finally here, and we've gathered all of our Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua expert picks for the prime-time bout in Miami.
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The biggest fight of the year goes down tonight at Kaseya Center in Miami, and we've gathered all of our Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua expert picks with our staff's best bets and predictions to help you profit ahead of the fight tonight on Netflix.


Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua predictions

For all intents and purposes, this fight should not be close. Paul has earned his reputation preying on old men or converted boxers (or both), while Joshua is a former Olympic champion with a power punch and a hefty payday awaiting him if he beats the former YouTuber-turned-boxer with conviction tonight.

While the most exciting outcome for most bettors would be a Joshua knockout, our boxing expert Esten McLaren is chasing a bigger profit with a bet on Anthony Joshua to win by decision (+450), which he details in his breakdown of the latest Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua betting odds & fight lines:

💰️ Paul vs. Joshua prediction

The most important factor for me when handicapping any Jake Paul bout - especially one on Netflix, on the Friday before Christmas - is that these fights are for the masses, not the boxing purists. Paul's marketing has been heavily laden with Rocky and David vs. Goliath references. Rocky lost his first fight - against Apollo Creed - via decision. This will get drawn out one way or another."

Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul expert picks


Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua prop bets

With the traditional betting lines tilted so heavily in favor of Joshua, who is trading around -1800 to win in the hours ahead of this heavyweight fight, the most fun (and profitable) way to wager on this bout is in the player props market.

Fortunately, there is no shortage of compelling Paul vs. Joshua prop bets to make tonight ahead of this sanctioned eight-round fight in Miami. Our boxing expert Ethan Diamandas has zeroed in on Anthony Joshua to win in Round 1-2 as the best bet to make tonight in his Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua prop bets:

🔥 Best Paul vs. Joshua prop bet

Joshua demolished Francis Ngannou in two rounds back in March 2024, scoring two knockdowns before finishing him in Round 2. Paul's defensive flaws are far more exploitable than Ngannou's, as he drops his hands constantly and struggles with footwork when under pressure.Joshua holds a 5-inch height advantage, 6-inch reach edge, and weighs 25 pounds heavier. The former unified champion has knocked out three of his last four opponents, and Paul represents the weakest competition Joshua has faced in years.

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How to bet Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Tips & betting strategy

If this is your first time betting on a boxing match, fear not! We have you covered on the mechanics of betting on this blockbuster fight, as well as the best tips and strategies to consider when placing a wager on Paul vs. Joshua fight tonight.

Our betting expert Sean Tomlinson broke down the basics for how to bet on Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua ahead of their heavyweight clash in Miami:

💡 How to bet on Paul vs. Joshua

"There's a deep betting platter tied to this titanic clash, and all of the best sports betting sites are offering various odds. Shop around for the best price once you've decided on what kind of wager you'd like to make. The fight is typically listed under "boxing" through the best boxing betting sites, though some like bet365 are highlighting the massive event with a "Paul vs. Joshua" section."

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How to watch Paul vs. Joshua: Fight info & start time tonight

  • When: Friday, Dec. 19
  • Where: Kaseya Center (Miami)
  • How to watch: Netflix (8 p.m. ET)
  • Weight class: Heavyweight
  • Favorite: Anthony Joshua (-1800 via DraftKings)

Our Sean Tomlinson broke down how to watch Paul vs. Joshua with the entire fight card free for subscribers on Netflix.  


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