Match Analysis: Gable Steveson vs Braden Peterson – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-12
- Time: 11:30 PM UTC
- Location: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Minnesota
Game Overview
Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist and decorated wrestler making his professional MMA debut, faces Braden Peterson, a 37-year-old heavyweight with a 1-0 pro record highlighted by a quick knockout. The bout is highly anticipated due to Steveson's wrestling pedigree and Peterson's experience and power.
Key Factors to Consider
- Steveson has dominant amateur wrestling credentials but no professional MMA fights; Peterson has one quick KO win in MMA but less elite wrestling background.
- No previous meetings between the fighters; this is their first matchup.
- No reported injuries for either fighter going into the bout.
- Fight held in Steveson's home state with strong fan support; Peterson motivated by public backing from MMA legends Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen.
- Steveson highly motivated to launch a successful MMA career; Peterson motivated as underdog with external encouragement.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | home: -2000, away: 1000 | Gable Steveson | β β β β β 85% |
Spread | home: -150, away: +130 | Gable Steveson -1.5 rounds | β β β β β 75% |
Over/under | over_1.5: +252, under_1.5: -310 | Under 1.5 rounds | β β β β β 80% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Gable Steveson -9% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 1.5 -7% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 1.5 at -7% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Gable Steveson to win by moneyline, covering the spread, and fight going under 1.5 rounds
Predicted Score: Gable Steveson wins via decision or ground control before round 2