DKNetwork Logo DKNetwork Logo
Odds for tonight’s Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr fight

Odds for tonight’s Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr fight

Published:

By: Ryan Wohl

Jake Paul is back in California to take on former champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in a Cruiserweight bout. This is Paul’s first fight at Cruiserweight since he knocked out Mike Perry in July 2024. This is Chavez’s second fight at this weight class, and he has won two straight fights.

By no surprise, Paul is a big favorite in this fight at -575 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Chavez Jr is a +400 underdog. This contest has an over/under of 8.5 rounds with the over being -225. Paul is +165 to win this bout via KO/TKO/DQ and is -110 to win via decision.

Paul has won seven fights in his career by knockout, but beat Mike Tyson via unanimous decision. Since losing to Tommy Fury in February 2023, Paul has won five straight fights. Chavez is 39 years old and has only fought 10 rounds once in his last three contests.

I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.