Johnny Walker vs Jamahal Hill Betting Preview | UFC Vegas 48
UFC Vegas 48 Odds and Predictions
The light heavyweight division will get the spotlight on Saturday night as Johnny Walker vs Jamahal Hill gets main event billing for UFC Vegas 48 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. No. 12 contender Jamahal ‘Sweet Dreams’ Hill has climbed to a -240 betting favorite over No.10-ranked Johnny Walker (+200).
| Saturday, February 19 | UFC Vegas 48 Betting Notes (Courtesy of Caesars) |
|---|---|
| Moneyline: | Jamahal Hill -240 vs Johnny Walker +200 |
| Rounds: | 1.5 Rounds (Over -150 / Under +110) |
| Estimated Fight Time: | 9:20pm ET / 6:20pm PT |
| Arena: | UFC Apex in Las Vegas |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Johnny Walker vs Jamahal Hill Analysis
Both Fighters have had a bumpy road of late as these two prospects are coming into this fight on different wave links as Jamahal Hill is coming off a massive first-round KO victory over Jimmy Crute. Hill has posted a 4-1 record inside the octagon, with three of those wins coming by KO/TKO.
On the other hand, Johnny Walker comes into this matchup off of a deflating loss to Thiago Santos in which he struggled to enter the fire to land or attempt any significant strikes, which ultimately led to a unanimous decision loss.
Walking the Walk
Walker comes into this fight as the underdog, even with his advantage of being the more experienced fighter, having competed in 7 UFC fights and already making his main event debut in his most recent bout. Walker has made quite the name for himself in the UFC with his unpredictably stylish striking that matches his celebrations when the fight goes his way.
Walker will come into this one as the taller and longer man with absolute freak athletic ability that matches his explosiveness that has made him one of the most exciting 205 Pounders on the planet at this very moment. The downfall for Walker may lie in the fact he’s dropped 3 of his last 4. This will be the second consecutive fight Walker closes as the betting underdog.
Sweet Dreams
Jamahal Hill enters this fight with a massive opportunity in front of him; Hill was on the path to the top before he fell on the pay-per-view stage to veteran submission ace Paul Craig. Still, Hill rebounded perfectly when he put Jimmy Crute down for the count in round one while living up to his sweet dreams nickname. Hill has a significant opportunity to jump into the top-10 of the light heavyweight rankings with a win on Saturday.
Hill will be up against a big challenge this Saturday against Johnny Walker. Anytime you face a taller plus longer fighter in Walker who possesses scarce finishing abilities.
Johnny Walker vs Jamahal Hill Prediction
Hill is in the best form of his professional career, in addition to showing improvements in every single fight of his UFC career. Walker will be feeling extremely motivated after a letdown of a performance in his most recent matchup. I expect him to be way more aggressive, and while he has all the ability to find a finish himself, I see Hill keeping himself out of danger while also using his strong hands to touch Walker while pressuring him consistently. Take Jamahal Hill in Saturday night’s UFC Vegas 48 main event.
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UFC Vegas 48 Video Preview
WagerTalk MMA handicapper Kyle Anthony shares his thoughts on this weekend’s UFC Vegas 48 card, highlighted by Johnny Walker vs Jamahal Hill, from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
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