Ryan Garcia is a -900 favorite in his upcoming fight against Rolando "Rolly" Romero (+900). This landmark event is scheduled for May 2 at Times Square in New York, where Garcia and Romero serve as the main event.
This fight will take place over 12 rounds at welterweight.
The Garcia vs Romero odds heavily favor "Kingry," whose one-year suspension for a failed drug test will be wrapped up by the spring.
Garcia vs Romero Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Canelo Alvarez | -185 |
| Terence Crawford | +155 |
Odds as of Feb. 4
Using our odds calculator, Alvarez's favorite status means a $100 bet on him pays out $154.05. The same bet $100 bet on Crawford pays out $255.
How To Bet Garcia
For Garcia, this bout represents an opportunity for redemption following a one-year suspension due to a failed drug test after his controversial match against Devin Haney (which he won by majority decision before it was overturned). He has since expressed a renewed commitment to behaving like a professional athlete (we shall see) and aims to regain the respect of boxing fans.
For a betting strategy, I'm counting on Garcia's quick hands to beat Romero in exchanges. We know Rolly can be awkward with how he delivers his offense, but Garcia, while hittable, always strikes back with venom. He'll arrive first with punches and use volume to overwhelm Romero.
Garcia by knockout is the play here. He's had a year off to regroup from his craziness and ground himself. Garcia may never be a totally composed dude, but I suspect we'll see the best version of him on May 2.
How to Bet Romero
Romero has made a name for himself with an aggressive fighting style and significant punching power. Rolly's pop cannot be denied. Notably, Gervonta "Tank" Davis revealed that Romero's punches "felt like bricks" during their 2022 bout.
Romero often employs wild movements tp complement heavy-handed punches, making him a dangerous opponent capable of ending fights with a single blow. And I think that's where we're headed in this fight. I expect it to end inside the distance, so feel free to wager Romero by KO at steep value. If you're not feeling greedy, Romero ML at +600 makes for a fine bet.
Garcia vs Romero Pick
I’m picking Garcia to win by knockout under 9.5 rounds. Romero's aggressive style and power are dangerous, but Garcia’s speed, volume, and power will prove too much, overwhelming Rolly before the fight hits the later rounds.
