Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou odds, picks: Veteran boxing expert releases selections for March 8 heavyweight showdown

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua takes on former UFC champion Francis Ngannou on Friday in a 10-round boxing main event. Their showdown is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET from the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Joshua is a -350 favorite (risk $350 to win $100), while Ngannou is priced at +275 (risk $100 to win $275) in the latest boxing odds for Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou. The over/under for total rounds completed is up to 7.5 after opening at 6.5.

Wise, who is the combat sports editor for CBS Sports, is an experienced and successful boxing analyst. His SportsLine record has been stellar over the past four years and just last week, he called a win in Round 1 for Jake Paul (+200) against Ryan Bourland and also advised SportsLine members to take the Under 1.5 rounds (+120). Anyone who has followed Wise's combat sports picks is WAY UP! 

With Friday's showdown fast approaching, Wise has studied Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou and released confident picks on the total rounds completed and method-of-victory props. 

We can tell you he likes the Over 6.5 rounds (-115). He's also locked in a pair of props that both pay around +400! You ABSOLUTELY need to see Wise's picks before making any of your own!

Who wins Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou on Friday, and which props that pay around +400 are a MUST-BACK? ... Join SportsLine here to see which bets you need to make for Friday's big fight, all from the accomplished combat sports analyst who just nailed Jake Paul's first-round win!