The UFC 290 preliminary card features a very exciting welterweight matchup between Robbie Lawler and Niko Price. The Duel's betting preview is here with everything you need, from odds and predictions to broadcast info on the bout. Let's take a look.
- Lawler vs Price Fight Info, Date & Time
- Lawler vs Price Odds & Prop Bets
- Lawler vs Price Prediction
- Lawler vs Price Best Bet
Lawler vs Price Fight Info, Date & Time
UFC 290 – Preliminary Card Welterweight Bout
Robbie Lawler (19-16 1NC, 21 KOs) vs. Niko Price (15-6 2NC, 10 KOs)
Date:'Saturday, July 8, 2023
Fight Time:'This will be on the preliminary card, which begins at 8 p.m. ET.
Venue:'T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas, NV
Coverage:'ESPN, ABC
Lawler vs Price Odds & Prop Bets
Moneyline:
– Robbie Lawler: (+210)
– Niko Price: (-280)
Method of Victory:
– Lawler by KO/TKO: (+500)
– Lawler by Points: (+480)
– Lawler by Submission: (+2400)
– Price by KO/TKO: (+125)
– Price by Points: (+310)
– Price by Submission: (+950)
Lawler vs Price Prediction
Although Robbie Lawler is the more experienced fighter, his best days are in the rearview. The former UFC Welterweight Champion has struggled to string together wins recently, going 2-6 in his last eight fights. He's also likely feeling demoralized ahead of this fight following a second-round TKO loss to Bryan Barberena at UFC 276.
Having said that, Niko Price hasn't looked all that great, either. He most recently lost to Philip Rowe via TKO at UFC on ESPN 42, meaning the 33-year-old has now won just one of his last five outings.
Even with his opponent coming off a loss, I don't see Lawler winning. He just turned 41 in March and likely doesn't have what it takes to keep up wit h a foe who's eight years younger. Price's barrage of 5.48 significant strikes landed per minute with 42% accuracy will be too much for Lawler to handle as the fight goes on.
The "Hybrid" will reverse his fortunes on Saturday night.
Lawler vs Price Best Bet
Taking Niko Price to win by KO/TKO (+125) is the best bet, no doubt. Lawler has been getting hit a lot lately, being outstruck by an average of 55.5 significant strikes in his last four bouts. That's a recipe for disaster against a fighter like Price, who dishes out a fair amount of offense while owning 10 knockout wins to his name.
Eventually, Lawler's aging body won't be able to keep up, giving Price the perfect opportunity to finish him off.