Alexandro Santiago vs Junto Nakatani Odds, AI Picks, and AI Prediction

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The main event on this weekend’s boxing event in Japan will be this WBC bantamweight title showdown between Alexandro Santiago and Junto Nakatani. Santiago will be looking to defend his belt against the two-division world champion, who’s looking to become a champion in three divisions.

Let’s take a closer look at this bout and come up with a Santiago vs Nakatani betting prediction along with a couple of boxing computer picks. To make these picks, we need to understand the styles and current form of both fighters on top of what the analytics tell us.

A world title fight between two boxing fighters like these men will always be a treat to watch, even if it’s at 6 AM on a Saturday for fans living in the United States.

Game Information

JUNTO NAKATANI vs ALEXANDRO SANTIAGO

Location of the Game: Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan

Date and Time:February 24, 2024 – 7 AM ET estimated ring walk

Reason: WBC World Bantamweight Championship

How to watch: ESPN+

AI Betting Picks

ODDS	AI BETTING PICKS
OVER/UNDER	Over 10.5 rounds (-138)
MONEYLINE	Junto Nakatani (-800)

When you tune in to one of Nakatani’s bouts, you are going to see an epic display of boxing at the highest level. He is one of the most underrated boxers in the world, but he’s on the brink of becoming a big star as Japanese boxing starts blowing up with Naoya Inoue at the forefront.

The easy Santiago vs. Nakatani betting prediction to make is saying Nakatani will get his hand raised. He’s a massive betting favorite for a reason; his physical advantages and his ability to use them, along with the punching ability he possesses.

This Santiago vs. Nakatani bout has a chance to be one of the best fights of the year due to Santiago’s toughness and style. He fights with a lot of pressure, holding up a high guard and constantly walking forward and smothering his opponents.

Santiago’s style could potentially give Nakatani a lot of issues as the fight progresses, but it’s going to be very hard for the Mexican to get a favorable scorecard in a close fight in Japan.

If Nakatani establishes his jab early on, it could be a very tough night for Santiago and it will lead to a stoppage. But we are giving Santiago enough credit to give a valiant effort on Saturday, forcing Nakatani to work hard to win this fight.

You can win big here by taking the o10.5 round total and taking Nakatani to win by decision at +163.

 

Santiago vs Nakatani Betting Odds

FIGHTER	MONEYLINE	OVER/UNDER
JUNTO NAKATANI	-1400	O 10.5
ALEXANDRO SANTIAGO	+700	U 10.5

Starting with the Santiago vs Nakatani betting lines, this bout is favored to end inside the distance at -138, even though the o10.5 round total is favored at -138 as well. These numbers mean that the oddsmakers are seemingly predicting a late stoppage in this fight.

According to the available boxing odds, Santiago is going into enemy territory as the +500 underdog. Also, you can bet on him to win by KO with +1200 odds and by decision at +700. This is a lot of value for a world champion who just came off beating a power-punching legend, such as, Nonito Donaire.

Nakatani is coming in as the big -800 betting favorite in his home country of Japan. The best value for Nakatani is getting him to win by KO at -120 or decision at +163–these are riskier than a money line bet, but necessary in this case if you want to bet on this fight and take Nakatani.

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Alexandro Santiago

Santiago is the WBC bantamweight champion from Mexico, holding a professional boxing record of 28-3-5 with 14 wins by knockout. He is a 5’2 ½” orthodox fighter with a 65” reach at 28 years old.

Santiago’s stats include 14 wins by KO at a 50% KO rate in his career, along with never being stopped in the ring. He made his professional debut in 2012 and has since completed 217 professional rounds–making him one of the more experienced world champions of his age.

Junto Nakatani

Nakatani is a Japanese two-division world champion boxer with a 26-0 career record, knocking out 20 opponents so far. At only 26 years old, the big southpaw is looking to become a champion in his third different division.

Nakatani is at 5’7” with a 67” reach, proving to be a physical advantage against anybody at these lower weight classes. He has a 73% KO rate and he´s still undefeated in the ring. Since making his professional debut in 2015, Nakatani completed a total of 130 rounds.