UFC 316 Picks: Silva vs Van Best Bets

Bruno Silva vs. Joshua Van will be at the tail end of the prelims at UFC 316 this upcoming June 7. Okay, the Men's Flyweight fight could be a fun one to get to the PPV portion of the event. Silva vs Van best bets expects to feature some fireworks and an early result.

Who will win as the UFC rolls into New Jersey? What excitement waits for us at the home of the New Jersey Devils? Let’s find out! But first, here are some particulars:

What: UFC 316
When: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Start Time: 6pm EDT (early prelims), 8 p.m. EDT (preliminary bouts), 10 p.m. EDT (main card)
Where: Newark, New Jersey
Venue: Prudential Center
Where to Watch: ESPN+ and ESPN (subscription required) for Prelims and Early Prelims, 10pm (PPV+) for main card
Prelims: Bruno Silva vs. Joahua Van

Silva vs Van A Gateway To The Main Card

This is like a gateway to the main card. Joshua Van carries a lifetime record of 13-2 and will be trying to take advantage of a fighter who is not quite in the same class at him. Van's only blemish in the UFC was a knockout at the hands of Charles Johnson. Johnson is one of those fighters with a huge background and Van got caught. Hey, it can happen to anyone. It was a bit of a humble step back for the Burmese-American combatant.

The redeeming thing for Van was he scored three straight wins by unanimous decision. He fought on the UFC 306, 310, and 313 cards. Therefore, this fight makes a lot of sense. He has been fighting what feels like every three months. Van's activity makes for the potential of a good bout here and 15 minutes of fury as they say. Van was supposed to fight Silva during UFC 313, but the fight never did take place. It is believed there was an undisclosed injury.

His opponent is Bruno Silva who is 14-6 with one NC (no-contest). Yes, the Brazilian UFC fighter made his mark in his native Brazil before trying out at the Ultimate Fighter in Brazil. Now, Silva lost in the quarters of that tournament and went on to fight in a bunch of brands before landing in the UFC in 2019. He is 4-1 in his previous five fights. All of them have ended early. The Brazilian has a tendency to go a little hyper in fights.

Silva's biggest win probably would be against Cody Durden. He pummeled Durden throughout the second round and it appeared like Durden might get to the third and final round. Silva stopped Durden with less than two seconds left in the second round. It earned Silva his fourth consecutive performance of the night.

UFC 316 Prelims: Bruno Silva vs. Joshua Van Betting Lines

This UFC 316 prelims finale marks the transition into the PPV in Newark. Most times, there is the online UFC betting odds which favor the more experienced UFC fighter. Yes, early numbers basically illustrate that these two combatants are not quite on a level playing field when it comes to the numbers.

UFC Prelim Card Bout
Bruno Silva	+475	+450	+450
Joshua Van	-650	-600	-625

So, keep an eye on these UFC 316 betting odds right up until you actually bet. Our UFC 316 online betting odds are accurate entering Thursday, June 5. This gives the best online UFC betting sites time to pivot ahead of this pay-per-view on Saturday, June 7th.

For this fight, specifically, watch out for those midweek props. With mere days until the matchup, the major lines do not figure to move much. For example, watch the round props. The UFC 316 betting lines could trend to a shorter outcome.

Can Joshua Van End This One Early?

Can Joahua Van end this one early? Could a submission or knockout happen? It is getting more and more likely. Since the fighter has is not yet in the upper echelon of flyweights, decisions have only come in three straight bout. On the other hand, Van has dished out some beatings where fighters held on to dear life. What else is there for Silva vs Van best bets?

Usually being one of the UFC’s best strikers in the flyweight division, the punches can be downright vicious that come from Van. He averages more than eight significant strikes a minute. His differential is 2.86 which does mean he gets hit a little but Van dishes out so much more punishment. Why? His record pace is more than 2.5 strikes higher than the next best Flyweight.

Bluntly, Van has a takedown defense of 80.5% which ranks inside the Top 10 in the Flyweight division. He can keep Silva at bay if the Brazilian tries to get this to a ground attack scenario. Also, Van may be one of the few fighters that can match his older opponent in energy level. This bout will not be dull and why backing Van is a safe wager.

Joshua Van To beat Bruno Silva at UFC 316

-600

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Could Bruno Silva Surprise Us All?

Silva vs Van bets ask can Bruno Silva surprise us all? Silva is 35 and has probably seen it all. Van is only 23. Yes, that is a 12 year difference. Youthful energy versus experienced adrenaline personified is how this bout is betting tabbed. The feeling is that Silva knows going for the knockout may be the only way here. It will leave him open to Van's onslaught. However, the Brazilian has a kill or be killed mindset.

Some suggest a submission but that is at +2000 currently. A decision is even at +1200 while a KO/TKO keeps shortening in odds at +1100. The money keeps trending for the KO/TKO.

Bruno Silva To win by TKO/KO at UFC 316

+1100

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