Bruno Silva vs. Joshua Van prediction, picks, odds for UFC 316

Check out my Silva vs. Van prediction for UFC 316 on Saturday, June 7.

Here’s my Silva vs. Van prediction for tonight.

Bruno Silva vs. Joshua Van Odds

Silva vs. Van Pick

Bruno Silva enters his matchup with Joshua Van as a more significant underdog than he was in his last fight against Manel Kape (closed +350), who might be the best Flyweight in the world.

As a result, I certainly think he’s worth considering – and betting small – at odds of +500 or higher (projected +458) in Saturday’s featured prelim.

Josh Van fights at a ridiculous pace, landing 8.1 significant strikes per minute. Still, he has proven hittable and was knocked out by Charles Johnson, who has below-average power for the division.

Silva – an extremely well-rounded fighter and formerly the chief training partner for both Henry Cejudo and Patricio Freire – has been underrated since his 0-3 start in the UFC, finishing four straight opponents before his loss to Kape.

Despite getting outclassed in that fight, he pressed forward and ultimately forced a finish. Still, it was a valiant effort, and he’s now taking a significant step down in competition against Van.

Still, Van is the much younger man (an 11-year age gap), and he typically starts slowly and builds momentum the longer his fights last. As a result, you can live bet Van after Round 1, if his price improves.

Still, from a pre-fight perspective, it’s Silva or pass – and I think his submission prop (projected +1836, listed +2000) is live against an opponent who has shown a grappling deficiency.

Silva vs. Van Predictions

Picks:

• Wait for +500 on Bruno Silva
• Joshua Van Live after Round 1