UFC Freedom 250 Bo Nickal vs Josh Daukaus Predictions, Picks & Odds

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Danny Howard • Betting Analyst 21+ years betting experience
Updated: Jun 13, 2026 , 10:30 AM ET • 4 min read

Bo Nickal has a prime opportunity to prove he’s evolved from past mistakes as he steps into the Octagon against Josh Daukaus on the year's biggest stage.

Bo Nickal UFC Freedom 250
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Bo Nickal (red gloves) reacts after defeating Rodolfo Vieira (not pictured) during the middleweight bout during UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden.

Bo Nickal's path to title contention continues on the grandest stage of the year at UFC Freedom 250 when he meets Kyle Daukaus on the South Lawn of the White House.

Nickal enters as a -350 favorite after stopping Rodolfo Vieira in his last outing, while Daukaus is a +250 underdog according to UFC Freedom 250 odds.

My Bo Nickal vs. Josh Daukaus predictions will explain how this fight will test whether Nickal has fully embraced the lessons learned from his loss to Reinier de Ridder on Sunday, June 14.

Bo Nickal vs Kyle Daukaus fight prediction: Bo Nickal to win (-350)

Nickal vs Daukaus
Jun 14 • UFC Freedom 250
Fight Prediction
Bo Nickal to win (-350)
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Nickal rebounded from his dominant loss to de Ridder with a stoppage over Rodolfo Viera, but he’ll need to get back to his wrestling to avoid another setback.

Daukaus ended a three-year layoff with two straight finishes and could give Nickal trouble if he can keep the fight standing.

Nickal should resort to what works best for him, get the fight to the ground, and control with ease as he continues his development.

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Bo Nickal vs Kyle Daukaus best bet: Bo Nickal by decision (+210)

Nickal vs Daukaus
Jun 14 • UFC Freedom 250
Best bet
Bo Nickal by decision (+210)
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Nickal should stick with what’s best for him in this fight, and I’m convinced he will.

Daukaus can be troublesome if this stays a striking battle, but Nickal will keep the fight close, score takedowns, and make things hard for Daukaus on the mat as he accumulates control time.

Covers COVERS INTEL: Nickal’s only professional loss came in a fight where he landed just one takedown.

Bo Nickal vs Josh Daukaus odds

Bet99
Method of Victory Nickal Daukaus
To win outright -340 +250
To win by KO/TKO +200 +1100
To win by decision +205 +900
To win by submission +350 +675
Total rounds Over 1.5
-170
Under 1.5
+130

Odds as of 6-11.

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Bo Nickal vs Josh Daukaus tale of the tape

Nickal   Daukaus
30 Age 33
6-foot-1 Height 6-foot-3
Middleweight Weight Class Middleweight
75 inches Reach 76 inches
8-1 Record 17-4
3 Wins by KO 2
4 Wins by submission 12

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