Sean Zerillo recommended betting Jared Cannonier to land at least one takedown if the price is even money or better. Cannonier has quietly leaned on wrestling of late, posting four takedowns on Gregory Rodriguez, four on the notoriously hard-to-ground Marvin Vettori, and one on Nasruddin Imavov—despite being the lesser grappler on paper in each matchup. The matchup sets up well because Michael Page has shown porous defensive wrestling, surrendering two takedowns to Ian Garry and two to Kevin Holland, neither of whom is considered a dedicated wrestler. Zerillo would need roughly +200 to play the alternate line of 1.5 takedowns, but sees over 0.5 as “something that’s going to be there.” He also floated a same-game parlay combining a Cannonier takedown with a Page moneyline ticket, arguing both legs remain +EV based on his projections.

Billy Ward’s favorite angle for Page–Cannonier is over 0.5 takedowns for Jared Cannonier at plus money. Ward noted Cannonier surprisingly shot four takedowns on Marvin Vettori, one on Nassourdine Imavov and even dragged BJJ ace Gregory Rodrigues down, proving he will wrestle when the matchup calls for it. Against the fleet-footed Michael “MVP” Page, Ward expects Cannonier to clinch or change levels early to neutralize the speed gap. One successful attempt cashes the ticket, and Ward would play the prop down to –110.

Danny Brasco grabbed Jared Cannonier at +165, arguing the line gives Cannonier just a 38 percent implied win rate despite his proven five-round gas tank and resume versus elite 185-ers (Adesanya, Strickland, Rodrigues). He acknowledged Michael “Venom” Page’s elusive footwork and welterweight highlight reel but questions MVP’s ceiling at middleweight after a flattering debut over Shara Magomedov, whose stock has since dropped. Brasco wants Cannonier to “sprint,” cut Page off with MMA Lab footwork, and let his notorious power speak, believing sustained pressure neutralizes Page’s matador game. He also flagged a market discrepancy: Cannonier +3.5 rounds sits at ‑165 (≈70 % win one round), suggesting the outright money-line may be undervalued.

TheWeasle faded the betting favourite Michael "Venom" Page and picked Jared Cannonier to win via third-round ground-and-pound. He pointed out Cannonier has leaned on wrestling in three of his last four bouts, including taking down Marvin Vettori multiple times. Against Page, a welterweight moving up who relies on elusive karate entries and has shown a shaky chin, Cannonier's heavyweight-carryover power and crushing inside-leg kicks are live. The analyst expects Cannonier to chop Page's legs to slow the movement, clinch when MVP over-extends, and drag him to the mat where Page is untested. One clean punch or a dominant top-control burst, TheWeasle says, will cash the underdog ticket.

Dan Tom leaned toward Jared Cannonier in his upcoming matchup, arguing the veteran’s durability plus John Crouch’s MMA Lab game plans give him the edge. Tom expects Cannonier to survive early pot-shot counters, force the fight to the barrier, and use judo-style foot sweeps and quick, "cheeky" takedowns instead of energy-draining mat returns. Those clinch pit-stops should slow the pace, let Cannonier rack up control minutes, and systematically wear his opponent out over five rounds— a script Tom believes covers Cannonier’s betting price and makes him a solid side.

Welch predicted Jared Cannonier wins by decision over Michael "Venom" Page. He emphasized Cannonier’s heavy low kicks against Page’s sideways karate stance, saying “you feel it when he kicks your legs.” Welch also cited Cannonier’s granite cardio, experience across three weight classes, and a 3-2 run that includes a war with Gregory Rodrigues. Page’s counter-sniping scares him but he trusts Cannonier's pressure and leg damage to sway all three scorecards.

Sniper called Jared Cannonier a "first dog into every cash lineup" at just $7,500 on DraftKings. The bout is –225 to reach the judges, giving Cannonier a floor Sniper pegged around 20 points even in defeat. He noted Cannonier’s improving wrestling—four takedowns versus Marvin Vettori and a trip on Nassourdine Imavov—and a rising strike rate against defensively porous foes. With Page content to point-fight and averaging only 0.15 takedowns per five minutes, Sniper expects Cannonier to stay competitive, mix in level changes, and potentially steal a decision at +160 moneyline odds. The underdog pricing plus limited downside makes Cannonier a cash-game building block and a solid GPP pivot.

Jeff Fox also sided with Jared Cannonier as an underdog, stressing that Page is no longer “really dangerous at this point,” especially at middleweight. Fox noted Page actually attempts more takedowns per five minutes (0.71) than Cannonier on paper, yet doubts Page will shoot at all once Cannonier forces clinches. He thinks Cannonier carries the heavier hands, is far more powerful at 185, and can make the fight ugly if he mixes in even one or two takedowns. Fox reminded listeners that Page has never dealt with a physical grinder of Cannonier’s size, while Cannonier has repeatedly stopped bigger men at the weight. He recommends grabbing the dog price or looking at Cannonier ITD props.

Gumby Vreeland said to back Jared Cannonier at plus money because the matchup finally forces Michael “Venom” Page into a second phase. Page’s UFC win over Shara Bullet was a pure kick-boxing affair, but Cannonier is “real mean on the mat,” citing the Derek Brunson fight where Cannonier bounced Brunson’s head off the canvas with brutal ground-and-pound. Vreeland expects Cannonier to initiate takedowns even though he normally wrestles less than one per five minutes, arguing the quickest path is to turn this into a gritty clinch-and-top-control battle. Page has been forced to wrestle only once in recent years – Ian Garry won that way – and now he is up a full division to middleweight after spending his career at 170. Vreeland believes the extra 15 lb will sap Page’s trademark speed while Cannonier carries fight-changing power at 185. Add in Page’s limited submission defense and the tout sees a live underdog with both finishing upside and score-friendly control for DFS or prop bettors.

Gumby Vreeland is backing Jared Cannonier at around +150, arguing the market is overvaluing Michael ‘Venom’ Page’s win over Shara Magomedov, a pure stand-up bout tailor-made for Page. Cannonier owns heavyweight-class power, proven five-round cardio, and a willingness to clinch or wrestle—exactly the ingredients historically responsible for Page’s few losses. Vreeland expects Cannonier’s physicality to smother Page’s sideways stance, force pocket exchanges, and either land a knockout shot or bank grappling-heavy rounds, making the dog price attractive.