Floyd Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto: Odds and Predictions for Saturday's Bout

Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. and Miguel Cotto are set for a Cinco de Mayo battle this Saturday, and it’s going to be a good one.

Both fighters have been training long and hard for the bout, and neither wants to disappoint their fanbase.

Unfortunately, someone has to lose and someone has to leave the ring victorious.

Bettors looking to win some money by picking the right fighter and round should check below to see a prediction and the current lines as of Thursday evening (courtesy of Bovada.lv).

Moneyline

Floyd Mayweather: -700

Miguel Cotto: +450

Mayweather is the only play to make here. He’s the better fighter and is undefeated during his long and illustrious career for a reason.

While many think he’s a cocky jerk—and he definitely can be—Money does train harder than anyone else. He’s also physically gifted and a prodigy in the sport.

There is no way that someone like Cotto will hand Floyd his first loss before he either retires for good or fights Manny Pacquiao.

Over/Unders 

Over: 3½ (-2500), 5½ (-900), 7½ (-500), 9½ (-270), 11½ (-200)

Under: 3½ (+800), 5½ (+450), 7½ (+300), 9½ (+185), 11½ (+140)

This fight is going to go over no matter which slot you bet it at. It’s going to go the distance and be decided by the judges. Neither fighter is looking to make this a slugfest, and will proceed extremely cautiously throughout the entire match.

Unless something drastic happens and someone lets their guard down (ala Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz), don’t expect any KO’s here. 

Final Prediction: Mayweather by unanimous decision.