Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia fight odds: Prediction, picks, props from accomplished boxing expert
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Daniel Kohn
February 21, 2026
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Mario Barrios will defend his WBC welterweight title in a highly anticipated 12-round showdown against Ryan Garcia on Saturday. The fight, set at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and available on DAZN starting at 8 p.m. ET, features two fighters with contrasting recent performances. Barrios has drawn in each of his last two fights, including a split decision against Abel Ramos and a controversial draw with Manny Pacquiao. Garcia, meanwhile, is looking to rebound from a unanimous decision loss to Rolando Romero for the WBA (regular) welterweight title.
In the latest odds, Garcia enters as a -250 favorite, meaning bettors would need to wager $250 to win $100 if he emerges victorious. Barrios is listed at +195, offering a more favorable return on investment for his backers. The over/under for total rounds finished is set at 10.5, with the Over priced at -135 and the Under at +100. SportsLine combat expert Josh Nagel, who has a strong track record of accurate predictions, including calling Terence Crawford’s win against Canelo Alvarez and Jarron Ennis’ knockout victory over Eimantas Stanionis, is confident in Barrios to secure a decision victory at odds of +320.
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Originally published on CBS Sports on 2/21/2026