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UFC 264: Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 264 fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier, with MMA odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a lightweight bout in Saturday’s main event, Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor meet at UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main event’s expected to begin around midnight ET. Below, we analyze the UFC 264 Poirier vs. McGregor odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6 p.m ET on ESPN/ESPN+ with the prelims starting at 8 p.m. ET and the main card on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET.

Poirier and McGregor face each other in the third installment of their trilogy. Poirier picked up a second-round TKO victory at UFC 257 in their last meeting in January. McGregor won the first battle via a first-round TKO at UFC 178 in 2014.

Poirier has victories in six of his past seven fights, with five of those bouts finishing inside the distance. He was submitted by Khabib Nurmagomedov, with four of the stoppage wins all coming by way of KO/TKO.

McGregor, a.k.a. “Notorious”, won just three of his last six fights and 10 of his last 11 bouts ended via stoppage. He was routinely ticking off early-round wins via KO/TKO from 2013-15, but he has slowed considerably in recent years.

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UFC 264 Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor: Odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Dustin Poirier -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Conor McGregor +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 Rounds (Over +115 | Under -140)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +300 | No -375)

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UFC 264 Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Poirier 27-6-0 | McGregor 22-5-0

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

McGregor (+110) is still quite the draw when it comes to pay-per-view signups and overall interest in the card, but POIRIER (-135) is easily on the better trajectory. He recorded a TKO of the former champ in the second round last time out, and he’ll take the rubber match, too, as McGregor is a shell of his former self.

Poirier hasn’t had a submission win since TUF 16 against Jonathan Brookins in 2012, so you can leave that out of the equation. Instead, play POIRIER BY KO/TKO OR DQ (+165) on the 7-way line for Method of Victory.

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Over/Under (O/U)

This fight is going to end just like the other two matchups in this trilogy, and that’s by way of the KO/TKO. However, you cannot play No (-375) to “Will the fight go the distance?”, as that’s just too expensive.

Instead, look to UNDER 3.5 ROUNDS (-225). It’s also a little on the pricey side, but it’s hard to imagine Poirier needing longer than that to finish the former champ.

In addition, taking POIRIER IN ROUND 2 (+650) and POIRIER IN ROUND 3 (+800) is a good play in a two-round block. Yes, you will lose one of those bets, but if Poirier drops Notorious in Round 2 or 3, you will be well ahead.

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UFC 264: Irene Aldana vs. Yana Kunitskaya odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 264 fight between Irene Aldana and Yana Kunitskaya with MMA odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a women’s bantamweight bout on Saturday’s main card, Irene Aldana and Yana Kunitskaya meet at UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC 264 Aldana vs. Kunitskaya odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6 p.m ET on ESPN/ESPN+ with the prelims starting at 8 p.m. ET, and the main card on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET.

Aldana lost her last time out against Holly Holm, losing via unanimous decision on Oct. 3, 2020. She is just 2-2 across the past four fights, with three bouts decided by the judges.

Kunitskaya, a.k.a. “Foxy”, has posted back-to-back unanimous-decision wins over Julija Stoliarenko and Ketlen Vieira. Four of her past five fights have ended up going the distance.

UFC 264 Irene Aldana vs. Yana Kunitskaya: Odds and lines

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  • Fight result (2-way line): Irene Aldana -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Yana Kunitskaya -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 Rounds (Over -300 | Under +240)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes -275 | No +210)

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UFC 264 Irene Aldana vs. Yana Kunitskaya: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Aldana 12-6-0 | Kunitskaya 14-5-0

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

KUNITSKAYA (-105) is a slight underdog in this battle against Aldana (-115). She has won four of her past five fights, while Aldana has been dropped two of her past four bouts.

I like the way she is fighting much better than her Mexican counterpart, although I expect this one to need the judges to help decide a winner.

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Over/Under (O/U)

Playing Yes (-275): Will the fight go the distance? is quite a bit expensive, costing you nearly three times your potential return.

Instead, roll with KUNITSKAYA ON POINTS (+160) for a much better value.

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UFC 264: Sean O’Malley vs. Kris Moutinho odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 264 fight between Sean O’Malley and Kris Moutinho with MMA odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a bantamweight bout on Saturday’s main card, Sean O’Malley and Kris Moutinho meet at UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC 264 O’Malley vs. Moutinho odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6 p.m ET on ESPN/ESPN+ with the prelims starting at 8 p.m. ET, and the main card on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET.

O’Malley heads into this one with advantages of four inches in the height department and five inches in the reach category. Each of his past four fights has resulted in KO/TKO, with three victories. That includes a third-round knockout of Thomas Almeida last time out at UFC 260.

Moutinho will be making his UFC promotion debut. The last time he was in the octagon he won via submission/arm triangle against Andrew Salas at CFFC 96 on May 28. Each of his past four fights has ended via stoppages.

UFC 264 Sean O’Malley vs. Kris Moutinho: Odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:25 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Sean O’Malley -900 (bet $900 to win $100) | Moutinho +600 (bet $100 to win $600)
  • Over/Under: 1.5 Rounds (Over +145 | Under -175)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +340 | No -450)

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UFC 264 Sean O’Malley vs. Kris Moutinho: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: O’Malley 13-1-0 | Moutinho 9-4-0

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

O’Malley (-900) will cost you nine times your potential return, so you obviously cannot make that play. Over the long term that’s a bad betting strategy.

Instead, play O’MALLEY BY KO/TKO OR DQ (-300) lightly on the 7-way line, as a knockout is inevitable for the fighter with multi-colored hair.

Even better, play O’MALLEY BY KO/TKO/DQ IN ROUND 1 (+110), and hope for a quick finish against the newcomer.

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Over/Under (O/U)

Playing UNDER 1.5 ROUNDS (-175) is a little on the expensive side, but it’s a solid play. The hard-hitting O’Malley will give Moutinho a very rude welcome to the UFC promotion.

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UFC 264: Gilbert Burns vs. Stephen Thompson odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 264 fight between Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson with MMA odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a welterweight bout on Saturday’s main card, Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson meet at UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC 264 Burns vs. Thompson odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6 p.m ET on ESPN/ESPN+ with the prelims starting at 8 p.m. ET, and the main card on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET.

Burns steps into the octagon two inches shorter than his counterpart, and with a four-inch disadvantage in the reach department. However, Burns has the advantage in the takedown average department by a 2.08-to-0.32 margin.

Burns was dropped last time out in a third-round knockout by Kamaru Usman for the strap in the main event at UFC 258. Two of his past three fights have ended via stoppage, and just four of his past 10 bouts have been decisions.

Thompson, a.k.a. “Wonderboy”, has picked up consecutive unanimous-decision victories over Geoff Neal and Vicente Luque after a two-bout losing streak. Seven of his past eight fights have ended up going the distance, with four wins, two losses and a draw in those bouts.

UFC 264 Gilbert Burns vs. Stephen Thompson: Odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Gilbert Burns +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Stephen Thompson -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 Rounds (Over -150 | Under +125)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes -140 | No +115)

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UFC 264 Gilbert Burns vs. Stephen Thompson: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Burns 19-4-0 | Thompson 16-4-1

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

BURNS (+135) is a value play on the 2-way line, as his only loss since July 7, 2018 is a third-round KO/TKO loss to Usman, and there is no shame in that.

Thompson (-160) is just 3-3 across his past six bouts, although his recent fight history is littered with top fighters. The “Wonderboy” won’t be an easy out for Burns, but I like the Brazilian fighter at this price.

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Over/Under (O/U)

YES (-140): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is a strong play, and this particular bout has the chance for Fight of the Night honors. It should be a tremendous brawl that goes to the bitter end.

OVER 2.5 ROUNDS (-150) isn’t a bad play and gives you a little wiggle room in the event of a late stoppage.

In addition, playing BURNS ON POINTS (+350) is worth a roll of the dice for the chance to more than triple up on your initial wager.

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UFC 264: Tai Tuivasa vs. Greg Hardy odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 264 fight between Tai Tuivasa and Greg Hardy with MMA odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a heavyweight bout on Saturday’s main card, Tai Tuivasa and Greg Hardy meet at UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC 264 Tuivasa vs. Hardy odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6 p.m ET on ESPN/ESPN+ with the prelims starting at 8 p.m. ET, and the main card on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET.

Tuivasa has picked up consecutive first-round KO/TKO victories over Harry Hunsucker and Stefan Struve after a three-bout skid. In 15 career professional bouts, he is 11-1 via KO/TKO, and he has 13 stoppages and just two fights go the distance.

Hardy is looking to bounce back after a KO/TKO loss to Marcin Tybura on Dec. 19, 2020. Each of his past two fights has ended via knockout, going 1-1, and seven of his 10 career professional bouts have been KO/TKO results (6-1).

UFC 264 Tai Tuivasa vs. Greg Hardy: Odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:01 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Tai Tuivasa (-135) | Greg Hardy +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 Rounds (Over +125 | Under -150)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +165 | No -200)

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UFC 264 Tai Tuivasa vs. Greg Hardy: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Tuivasa 12-3-0 | Hardy 7-3-0

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

This fight is going to be an absolute brawl, and it’s going to end via knockout. As such, without specifying a winner, play KO/TKO/DQ (-165): HOW WILL THE FIGHT FINISH?

In addition, I like TUIVASA (-135) for the win on the 2-way line, as I think he is a little more polished than the former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Hardy (+110). TUIVASA BY KO/TKO OR DQ (+150) is also a value play on the 5-way line.

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Over/Under (O/U)

This fight is not going to need the judges. As such, albeit a bit expensive, take NO (-200): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? for a slam-dunk play.

Going for UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (-150) is an even better value, and should come in as well.

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UFC 264: Carlos Condit vs. Max Griffin odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 264 fight between Carlos Condit vs. Max Griffin with MMA odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a welterweight bout in Saturday’s prelims, Carlos Condit and Max Griffin meet at UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC 264 Condit vs. Griffin odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6 p.m ET on ESPN/ESPN+ with the prelims starting at 8 p.m. ET and the main card on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET.

Condit has pieced together a two-bout win streak after snapping a five-fight losing skid. He’s gone from fighting for a strap at UFC 195 on Jan. 2, 2016 against Robbie Lawler to fighting for his spot in the UFC promotion. Things have leveled out with two unanimous-decision wins over Matt Brown and Court McGee.

Griffin also enters with two straight victories, both by KO/TKO, including a first-round stoppage against Song Kenan last time out on March 20. The two knockouts ended a stretch of seven consecutive decisions.

UFC 264 Carlos Condit vs. Max Griffin: Odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:35 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Carlos Condit +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Max Griffin -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Max
  • Over/Under: 2.5 Rounds (Over -200 | Under +165)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes -175 | No +140)

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UFC 264 Carlos Condit vs. Max Griffin: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Condit 32-13-0 | Griffin 17-8-0

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

Griffin (-190) is a little expensive against a veteran like Condit, although I expect the 35-year-old to be able to take him down. The better play here, based upon Griffin’s recent string of knockout victories, is playing GRIFFIN BY KO/TKO OR DQ (+260) on the 7-way line for a nice potential pay day.

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Over/Under (O/U)

As I am picking Griffin for the KO/TKO or DQ win, NO (+140): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is also the way to go. You could roll the dice on UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (+165) for a little added value, too.

In addition, playing GRIFFIN BY KO/TKO/DQ IN ROUND 1 (+850) and GRIFFIN BY KO/TKO/DQ IN ROUND 2 (+900) in the Round and Method of Victory section is a good deal. If Griffin knocks out Condit in the first two rounds you will lose one end but you’ll still be very much ahead.

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UFC 264: Niko Price vs. Michel Pereira odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 264 fight between Niko Price vs. Michel Pereira with MMA odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a welterweight bout in Saturday’s prelims, Niko Price and Michel Pereira meet at UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC 264 Price vs. Pereira odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6 p.m ET on ESPN/ESPN+ with the prelims starting at 8 p.m. ET and the main card on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET.

Price heads into this one with a three-inch reach advantage over his counterpart. He uses his long reach to get to the opponent early and often, posting 5.33 significant strikes landed per minute on 45.09% significant strike accuracy.

Pereira picked a unanimous decision victory against Khaos Williams his last time out at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal in December 2020. He comes into this one on a two-fight win streak.

UFC 264 Niko Price vs. Michel Pereira: Odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Niko Price +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Michel Pereira -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 Rounds (Over +105 | Under -130)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +130 | No -160)

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UFC 264 Niko Price vs. Michel Pereira: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Price 14-4-0 (2 NC) | Pereira 25-11-0 (2 NC)

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

Pereira will cost you nearly two times your potential return, and that’s quite risky against a knockout artist like PRICE (+150). I actually like the underdog as a much better value. Price is 10-3 via KO/TKO in 18 career bouts. As such, playing PRICE BY KO/TKO OR DQ (+285) on the 7-way line is a very good play, too.

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Over/Under (O/U)

I am actually quite surprised that NO (-160): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? isn’t much more costly, and that’s a good thing. Price has gone the distance just twice in his pro career, and just once in 12 career UFC bouts, while Pereira has needed the judges to get involved in just two of his five fights at the UFC level. Those are the only two times in his last 13 professional bouts dating back to Dec. 8, 2017, that have gone to the judges.

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UFC 264: Ryan Hall vs. Ilia Topuria odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 264 fight between Ryan Hall and Ilia Topuria with MMA odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a middleweight bout in Saturday’s prelims, Ryan Hall and Ilia Topuria meet at UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC 264 Hall vs. Topuria odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6 p.m ET (on ESPN/ESPN+) with the prelims starting at 8 p.m. ET, and the main card on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET.

Hall has won each of his first two bouts at the UFC level, a submission win over BJ Penn at UFC 232 in his debut, and a unanimous-decision victory over Darren Elkins last time out July 13, 2019. He has been out nearly two calendar years due to injuries.

Topuria has won each of his fights at the UFC level, including a first-round knockout of Damon Jackson last time out Dec. 5. He also stopped Youssef Zalal by way of unanimous decision.

UFC 264 Ryan Hall vs. Ilia Topuria: Odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Ryan Hall +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Ilia Topuria -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 Rounds (Over +115 | Under -140)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +150 | No -185)

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UFC 264 Ryan Hall vs. Ilia Topuria: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Hall 8-1-0 | Topuria 10-0-0

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

Topuria (-225) is a rather strong favorite in his third fight at the UFC level. That’s just too risky. Instead, get a little more specific.

Topuria won his first seven fights as a pro by submission, and two of his past three via KO/TKO, including last time out against Jackson. He is fighting a guy who hasn’t fought in nearly two calendar years so TOPURIA BY KO/TKO, DQ OR SUBMISSION (+105) on the 5-way line is a much better value.

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Over/Under (O/U)

It’s a little borderline expensive, but taking NO (-185): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is a decent play. It’s a little more risky, but UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (-140) is a better play as the fight should finish in the first 7:30.

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UFC 264: Trevin Giles vs. Dricus Du Plessis odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 264 fight between Trevin Giles and Dricus Du Plessis with MMA odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a middleweight bout in Saturday’s prelims, Trevin Giles and Dricus Du Plessis meet at UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC 264 Giles vs. Du Plessis odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6 p.m ET on ESPN/ESPN+) with the prelims started at 8 p.m. ET, and the main card on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET.

Giles enters on a three-bout win streak, including a unanimous-decision against Roman Dolidze on March 20. Six of his 16 fights as a pro, and three at the UFC level, have resulted in KO/TKO wins.

Du Plessis will be making his second UFC appearance. He has 15 wins in 17 career pro bouts, including a 6-1 mark via KO/TKO and 9-1 by way of submission.

UFC 264 Trevin Giles vs. Dricus Du Plessis: Odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Trevin Giles +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Dricus Du Plessis -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 Rounds (Over -115 | Under -105)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +105 | No -130)

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UFC 264 Trevin Giles vs. Dricus Du Plessis: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Giles 14-2-0 | Du Plessis 15-2-0

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

TREVIN GILES (+100) enters this bout on a three-bout win streak, including a third-round KO/TKO against Bevon Lewis Nov. 7, 2020. He has been a punching machine in the UFC, and his only weakness has been his ground game, losing a pair of fights by submission to Gerald Meerschaert and Zak Cummings in 2019.

Du Plessis (-120) is a talented fighter that made his UFC debut with a first-round KO/TKO against Markus Perez Oct. 10, 2020. This is a big step up in competition for Giles. In fact, this is a rather attractive matchup, and it’s surprising it is so low on the card. It could easily be on the main card.

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Over/Under (O/U)

There is a more than good chance this one doesn’t involve the judges, so NO (-130): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is a strong play.

Only two of the seven fights for Giles at the UFC level have been decisions, while Du Plessis has had stoppages in all 17 of his fights as a pro – including his only UFC appearance.

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UFC 264: Jennifer Maia vs. Jessica Eye odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 264 fight between Jennifer Maia and Jessica Eye with MMA odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a women’s flyweight bout in Saturday’s early prelims, Jennifer Maia and Jessica Eye meet at UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC 264 Maia vs. Eye odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6 p.m ET on ESPN/ESPN+) with the prelims started at 8 p.m. ET, and the main card on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET.

Maia is hungry for a win after losing a unanimous decision for the strap at UFC 255 against Valentina Shevchenko. That loss followed up a first-round submission win over Joanne Calderwood, a rare stoppage. Five of her six fights at the UFC level have been decisions.

Eye lost to Calderwood last time out, and she has two straight unanimous-decision setbacks, as she also fell to Cynthia Calvillo in the main event on June 13, 2020. And if you’re looking to common opponents, Eye was knocked out in Round 2 against Shevchenko at UFC 238, too.

UFC 264 Jennifer Maia vs. Jessica Eye: Odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:25 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Jennifer Maia -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Jessica Eye +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 Rounds (Over -300 | Under +250)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes -275 | No +225)

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UFC 264 Jennifer Maia vs. Jessica Eye: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Maia 18-7-1 | Eye 15-9-0

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

Jennifer Maia (-200) is just a little more expensive than I care to spend on a money line wager as my usual limit is -180. My biggest concern is that both Maia and Jessica Eye (+165) usually get the judges involved, and I don’t want my wager decided by judges.

Five of Maia’s six fights at the UFC level, and nine of his past 10 professional bouts overall, have went the distance. Eye has decisions in each of his past three and 10 of her past 11 UFC fights.

As such, the better play is MAIA ON POINTS (+110) for me. Eye on points (+240) is also a better wager if you like the underdog, but I do not here.

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Over/Under (O/U)

PASS.

There is just no value here. I think this fight goes the distance, but Yes (-275): Will the fight go the distance? offers no value and a ton of risk. Over 2.5 Rounds (-300) is even worse.

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