UFC on ESPN+ 50: Nikita Krylov vs. Magomed Ankalaev odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 50 fight between Nikita Krylov and Magomed Ankalaev, with MMA odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a light heavyweight bout on Saturday’s main card, Nikita Krylov and Magomed Ankalaev meet at UFC on ESPN+ 50 – also known as UFC Vegas 20 and UFC Fight Night 186 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+, followed by the main card on ESPN+ at 8 p.m. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN+ 50 odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Krylov vs. Ankalaev: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:09 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Krylov +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Ankalaev -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 1.5 rounds (Over -155 | Under +130)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +165 | No -200)

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Krylov vs. Ankalaev: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Krylov 27-7 | Ankalaev 14-1

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

Since arriving at the UFC level, Krylov has alternated wins and losses in his four fights. He has a win by submission over Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 236, so he has the tools to win on any night. He has losses to Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira, which are certainly nothing to be embarrassed about. While that’s all well and good, Ankalaev enters on a three-bout KO/TKO streak, including back-to-back round-1 stoppages against Ion Cutelaba. Roll with ANKALAEV BY KO/TKO, DQ OR SUBMISSION (-125) on the 5-way line.

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Over/Under (O/U)

Play NO (-200): “WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE?” While risking two times your potential return is a little more than I like to spend, it’s a good bet we’ll get a finish between these two. UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (-155) is a slightly better value.

In addition, roll with ANKALAEV TO WIN ROUND 1 (+225) for a chance to more than double up. Each of his past two fights haven’t lasted past the first round.

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