One of the UFC's biggest agitators returns to the cage this weekend in Anaheim. Welterweight Ian Garry will settle the score against Geoff Neal — against whom he's been scheduled before — in a three-round bout on the UFC 298 main card.
As usual, the odds are on Garry's side. The Irishman is a -225 favorite, while Neal is a +187 underdog.
Ian Garry vs Geoff Neal Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ian Garry | -225 |
| Geoff Neal | +187 |
Odds as of Feb. 14
The Garry vs Neal odds are similar to the UFC 298 co-main's line, which features Paulo Costa and Robert Whittaker.
Our odds calculator suggests Garry's -225 status awards him a 69.23% implied chance of victory, with a $100 bet paying out $144.44. At +187, Neal gets a 34.84% chance and a $100 bet cashes $287.
How To Watch UFC 298
- Date/Time: February 17, 6 p.m. ET
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Arena: Honda Center
- Where to Watch: ESPN+, PPV
Garry vs Neal Betting Preview: A One-Sided Affair?
The Garry vs Neal odds are tighter than they once were. Neal was booked to fight Garry at UFC 292, but the American pulled out and was replaced with Neil Magny. Ultimately, Garry dispatched Magny via easy unanimous decision, but he didn't look as polished as some folks expected.
Now the odds have Garry as a more moderate favorite. Let's see how we can take advantage.
How to Bet Garry vs Neal At UFC 298
Garry isn't perfect in attitude or technique, but he's an exceptional striker, lacing hooks and uppercuts at opponents in a nimble style akin to a much longer Conor McGregor. "The Future" has dramatically outlanded his last five UFC opponents (in significant strikes), while Neal has been outstruck in four of his last five.
Neal is a tough S.O.B, as proven by his brawl with Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 285, but he may not possess enough patience or finesse to outduel Garry. The Irishman is faster and totes a more dangerous weapon wheel of strikes. For Neal to win, we've got to see a dirty fight with lots of clinches and clunky exchanges.
If this fight plays out like a dance, Garry will win.
Garry vs Neal Betting Pick
Neal has never been knocked out (and Garry has one career submission win), so I'll take the Irishman to win by decision. That bet increases our value, and we can double down with a bet on this fight to go the distance.
