🩸 Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker Prediction, Picks & Odds: Reyes to Put Walker Away Early

Ranked light-heavyweights meet up in a pivotal clash today, as former 205-pound title challenger Dominick Reyes looks to right the ship after a recent loss as he faces violent finisher Johnny Walker.  My Reyes vs. Walker prediction backs "The Devastator" to collect another knockout win and put on a show for the crowd at Kaseya Center in Miami. 

Reyes is a -140 betting favorite according to the latest UFC 327 odds. The early prelims are set to start at 5:30 p.m. ET, with action through the main card, which is set to get underway at 9 p.m. ET. You can catch all the fights live on Paramount+.

🩸 Reyes vs. Walker predictions: UFC 327

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💰 Reyes vs. Walker best bet: Under 1.5 Rounds (-196)

Regardless of who wins, both fighters' win condition is to score an early finish. Reyes' last seven fights have all ended inside of two rounds, while Walker has only been past the second round once in his last eight fights.

They both have early fight-ending power as well as shaky striking defense and durability, so no matter which guy gets his game going first, someone is likely getting put away in under 1.5 total rounds. I'm still backing Dominick Reyes to win, but just in case he finds a way to blow it, this under ticket will help soften the blow.

🆚 Reyes vs. Walker fight preview

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Both fighters are hard to trust at this stage of their respective careers, but in a matchup that features two strikers with durability issues, I'm picking the more technical guy, a sharper all-around operator in Dominick Reyes.

Walker is a human tornado who is very dangerous but also a defensive liability, having been knocked out six times in his career. There are also some videos circulating online that show the Brazilian also getting knocked out while sparring in the gym, and all of it adds up to likely another concussion heading his way via a well-placed Reyes right hand.

Prediction: Dominick Reyes to win (-140 via FanDuel) 

💡 How I'm handicapping Reyes vs. Walker

This is a tough fight to feel confident in financially, both guys are extremely volatile and inconsistent performers. Reyes is just 3-5 over his last eight fights and has been knocked out four times, while Walker is 4-4 himself with three losses by knockout.

Either is more than capable of taking out the other guy; it's just a question of who lands first. I'm approaching this fight very cautiously, as it's difficult to get overly optimistic considering the chaotic nature of the matchup. Take Reyes to win, but proceed with caution.

📊 Reyes vs. Walker odds

Odds via BetMGM; subject to change.

⚖️ Reyes vs. Walker tale of the tape

📺 How to watch Reyes vs. Walker: UFC 327

• Date: Saturday, April 11
• Time: 5:30 p.m. ET (early prelims), 7 p.m. ET (prelims), 9 p.m. ET (main card)
• Location: Kaseya Center (Miami)
• Streaming: Paramount+