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UFC on ESPN+ 33: Ricardo Lamas vs. Bill Algeo odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 33 fight between Ricardo Lamas against Bill Algeo, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

The second match on Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 33 main card pits Ricardo Lamas against Bill Algeo in a featherweight bout at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 9 p.m. ET.

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Lamas (19-8) was originally set to square off with Ryan Hall, who was forced to withdraw due to injury. It doesn’t seem meant to be, as their previous fight was sacked due to the coronavirus. Maybe the third time will be a charm if they’re booked to face each other again.

Luckily for Lamas, Algeo (13-4) will step in with short notice to fill the void, making his UFC debut in the process. Algeo stands four inches taller than Lamas with a 2½-inch reach advantage. And while Algeo has posted a crazy 9.80 significant strikes landed per minute and 53.26 significant strike-accuracy percentage in the lower levels, he hasn’t faced an opponent of quality like Lamas.

Lamas can throw hands and stand toe-to-toe, but his preference will be to get the fight to the canvas. He has a 1.63 takedown average, and 32.0 takedown accuracy percentage with a 1.02 submission average.

Lamas is coming off a KO/TKO loss to Calvin Kattar on the UFC 238 card back on June 8, 2019, and to make matters worse he suffered a broken jaw in the setback. He was set to make his first appearance since the injury in May, but again it was scrapped. So, he’ll be itching to go against Algeo. Five of his past six fights have finished inside the distance with four KO/TKOs (2-2), and a submission win during the span.

Ricardo Lamas vs. Bill Algeo betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 4:40 a.m. ET.

Lamas (-323) is an overwhelming favorite over Algeo (+255), and rightly so. Lamas is the more seasoned fighter. Algeo throws a significant amount of punches, but isn’t terribly polished. It will be a quick fight which goes to the favorite.

Expect Lamas to polish Algeo off, so LAMAS BY KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (+105) is a recommended play. This fight won’t be going the distance, so a bet on UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (-134) is a pretty decent value.

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UFC on ESPN+ 33: Alexa Grasso vs. Ji Yeon Kim odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 33 fight between Alexa Grasso and Ji Yeon Kim, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

A women’s flyweight bout between Alexa Grasso and Ji Yeon Kim is on Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 33 main card at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 9 p.m. ET.

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Grasso (11-3) might stand just 5-foot-5 while weighing in at 115 pounds, but she is a ball of fury. She enters this one just 3-3 across his past six bouts, but losses against Carla Esparza and Felice Herrig are nothing to be ashamed of, and she has impressive decision victories over Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Randa Markos during the span. While Grasso has been a bit inconsistent, alternating wins and losses across the past six bouts, one thing is rather certain, the fight will be long. Five of those outings have ended up being sent to the judges for a decision.

Kim (9-2-2) checks in with wins in three of the past four outings, including a KO/TKO over Nadia Kassem on the UFC 243 card Oct. 5, 2019. The loss was against Antonina Shevchenko, a unanimous decision, in The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale.

Ji Yeon Kim vs. Alexa Grasso betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:25 p.m. ET.

KIM (+245) is actually quite an attractive underdog, perhaps the best one on the entire card. Grasso (-304) won’t knock Kim out, and is likely to stay on her heels trying to avoid the tremendous reach of the South Korean fighter. Kim has a six-inch reach advantage, and has plenty of punching power.

In fact, Kim on the 2-way line is already a nice value, but taking KIM BY KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (+650) is an amazing price. Don’t go crazy, but a small-unit wager is certainly worth a shot. And if you’re not feeling Kim, but think this fight will be won by one of the fighters by knockout, bet the KO/TKO/DQ (+550) finish. Here you need not get specific on a winner, but can still fetch a rather handsome payoff if there is a knockout or disqualification by either fighter.

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UFC on ESPN+ 33: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Ion Cutelaba odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 33 fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 33 main card kicks off with Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba. They’ll battle in a light heavyweight bout at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims begin at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, , while the main card starts at 9 p.m. ET.

Ankalaev (13-1) looks for the same result as the last fight against Cutelaba (15-5), a first-round KO/TKO win in 38 seconds in Jacksonville, Fla., back on Feb. 29. The most exciting part of that bout might have been when the two needed to be separated before the fight even started.

These two were supposed to fight on the UFC 252 card, but the bout was pushed back after Cutelaba tested positive for COVID-19.

Three of the past four bouts for Ankalaev have ended via KO/TKO, with the Russian fighter on the winning side of all three. While he enters with a 5.29 to 3.46 disadvantage in significant strikes landed per minute, he is far more effective with a 56.88 to 39.56 significant strike-accuracy percentage. Seven of the past eight fights for Ankalaev have finished inside the distance, too.

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For Cutelaba, the 38-second knockout loss to Ankalaev was a tough one. He is still 3-2 across the past five outings, and all three of those wins were via knockout, too. This fight will definitely see a lot of fireworks early and often. Cutelaba has seen each of his past five fights finish inside the distance, with the three KO/TKO wins, the loss to Ankalaev, and a submission loss to Glover Teixeira on April 27, 2019.

Magomed Ankalaev vs. Ion Cutelaba betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 4:20 a.m. ET.

Ankalaev (-323) is the overwhelming favorite in this fight over Cutelaba (+255), and rightly so after his extremely rapid dismantling of the Moldovan in their last meeting. AVOID the moneyline, as you cannot justify risking over three times your potential return, and get more specific.

Look to ANKALAEV BY KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (-125) on the 5-way line for a nicer value with less risk, or ANKALAEV BY KO/TKO or DQ (-115) on the 7-way line for a slightly better value, although it might be worth the extra juice to include the potential submission, too. Cutelaba is returning from illness, and he was roughed up by Ankalaev last time out. That’s not a good combination.

In addition, this fight isn’t going to go anywhere close to the distance. However, betting NO (-286): Will the fight go the distance? is too expensive. Try and pinpoint the rounds. Pick two at plus-money, as even though you’re guaranteed to lose one, you’ll still end up ahead when it comes in. ROUND 2 (+310) and ROUND 3 (+600) are your best bets.

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UFC on ESPN+ 33: Robbie Lawler vs. Neil Magny odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 33 fight between Robbie Lawler and Neil Magny, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

UFC on ESPN+ 33 co-main event features Robbie Lawler and Neil Magny in a welterweight bout Saturday at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 9 p.m. ET.

Lawler (28-14) has fallen on hard times, dropping three fights in a row since his last victory over Donald Cerrone July 29, 2017. “Ruthless” Robbie was once at the top of his division, and he successfully defended his title twice before a loss to Tyron Woodley July 30, 2016. Lawler has not been nearly the same fighter since, and it’s uncertain if he’ll be able to pull himself out of his current nosedive.

Magny (23-8) has won two straight unanimous decision fights, beating Li Jianliang March 7 and then Anthony Rocco Martin last time out on the UFC 250 card June 6. The “Haitian Sensation” is a rather impressive 14-4 across his past 18 fights since Feb. 1, 2014. Apparently back-to-back losses in 2013 really lit a fire under Magny as he hasn’t had two consecutive setbacks at the UFC level since, and has been a completely different fighter. Three of his past six fights have finished inside the distance, although two resulted in losses. He can be beaten via knockout and submission, which is something Lawler must try to find a way to do, because he isn’t likely to win on points.

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Robbie Lawler vs. Neil Magny betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:18 a.m. ET.

It’s actually hard to see Lawler (+200) fall this badly, as he was once one of the best fighters in all of UFC. Magny (-250) has been much more consistent lately, and is likely to win this fight, but you can’t risk this type of money with such a little return. Get more specific.

Four of Magny’s past five wins, and each of the past two bouts, have ended in unanimous decision. Target MAGNY BY DECISION (-121) on the 5-way line for method of victory.

I am not crazy about the round props here, as there is a lot of juice, but YES (-209): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is the way to go.

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UFC on ESPN+ 33: Anthony Smith vs. Aleksandar Rakic odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 33 fight between Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

In the final co-main event, Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic meet in a light heavyweight bout at UFC on ESPN+ 33 Saturday at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 9 p.m. ET.

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Smith (33-15) enters this fight with a two-inch reach disadvantage against his counterpart. It gets worse, as Rakic (12-2) also holds a 5.17 to 3.19 significant strikes landed per minute advantage, and a 52.33 to 46.52 significant strikes-accuracy percentage.

Smith was dumped in a bout for the title at UFC 235 against Jon Jones, but bounced back with a win over Alexander Gustafsson June 1, 2019. However, he suffered a KO/TKO loss to Glover Teixeira in the main event May 13, 2020, falling in the fifth round. There is no shame losing to the likes of Jones and Teixeira, however. Rakic will be another strong opponent for the former top contender.

Rakic is an up-and-comer, but he was knocked off the rails a bit with a split-decision loss to Volkan Oezdemir last time out on Dec. 21, 2019. He had been 4-0 in his first four fights at the UFC level, including two KO/TKOs and a pair of unanimous decisions. In his 14 career professional fights, nine have ended via knockout with no losses. That’s his calling card.

Anthony Smith vs. Aleksandar Rakic betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:25 a.m. ET.

Rakic (-278) enters as the heavy favorite over Smith (+225). But you cannot risk nearly three times your potential return on Rakic, as Smith definitely owns the tools to make your night a poor one if he rises up with the upset.

I still think the favorite will be victorious, however, and it’s even-money betting RAKIC BY KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (+100) on the 5-way line. That’s a much better play, with much less risk.

Another good bet, and you needn’t pick the exact winner, is just pinpointing the end of the fight. If you bet both ROUND 1 (+187) and ROUND 2 (+400), you can add to that bankroll. Yes, you’ll lose one of the bets, but as long as you win one, you’ll still be well ahead, especially if the fight ends in the second.

Lastly, a small-unit play on NO (-176): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? should be a safe play, and UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (-143) is also worth a look, and is slightly less costly.

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UFC on ESPN 15: Ovince Saint Preux vs. Alonzo Menifield odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 15 fight between Ovince Saint Preux and Alonzo Menifield, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

UFC action returns with Ovince Saint Preux and Alonzo Menifield square off in a light heavyweight bout on the main card at UFC on ESPN 15 Saturday at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 8:30 p.m. ET.

Saint Preux (24-14), the former defensive lineman and linebacker at the University of Tennessee, stands three inches taller with a four-inch reach advantage over his opponent. He has developed into a tremendous fighter, and this will be his 21st fight, second only behind Jon Jones all time in the light heavyweight division. Saint Preux is tied with Jones and three other fighters with five submission wins, most in the class. He enters this one just 1-3 over the past four, and 5-7 across the past 12. Four of those victories have been by submission and one by knockout, while eight of the past 12 have finished inside the distance. Win or lose, it’s always exciting with OSP.

Menifield (9-1) looks for redemption after a unanimous decision loss to Devin Clark last time out at UFC 250. He is still 2-1 at the UFC level, and eight of his nine pro victories have come by knockout with one by way of submission. While all of that is impressive, this matchup with Saint Preux is easily the biggest of his career, and most challenging opponent yet. We’ll see how he fares in the co-main event against one of the division’s best.

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Ovince Saint Preux vs. Alonzo Menifield betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6 p.m. ET.

SAINT PREUX (+110) might be coming in on a bit of a cool streak, dropping three of the past four fights. However, he’ll be up to the task against Menifield. Saint Preux is a nice value as a short dog here.

In addition to taking OSP straight up, you’ll want to get specific, too. Take SAINT PREUX BY KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (+175) on the 5-way line for a little better price than just betting him straight up. Also, bet UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (-189), as win or lose, what Saint Preux doesn’t like to do is go very long into the night.

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UFC on ESPN 15: Daniel Rodriguez vs. Dwight Grant odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 15 fight between Daniel Rodriguez and Dwight Grant, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

UFC action is back on tap, as Daniel Rodriguez and Dwight Grant mix it up in a welterweight bout on the main card at UFC on ESPN 15 Saturday at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 9 p.m. ET.

Rodriguez (12-1) has two fights on his ledger since arriving at the UFC level, and he has had the fists flying. He has posted 8.60 significant strikes landed per minute with a 48.26 significant strike-accuracy percentage. The sample size isn’t great, however, as it is just two fights. Rodriguez has ripped off eight straight victories since his only career setback Dec. 1, 2017 on Combate Americas 19: Queen Warriors, a split-decision loss to Victor Reyna. Six of Rodriguez’s past eight fights have finished inside the distance, too, including a submission win over Tim Means in his UFC debut on Feb. 15, 2020, in Rio Rancho, N.M.

Grant (10-2) steps in at the last minute for Takashi Sato, who was not cleared to compete by the Nevada Athletic Commission at Friday’s weigh-in. Jared Gooden was originally supposed to fight Grant on this card but pulled out due to an undisclosed injury. Calen Born stepped in, but he did not make weight in Friday, so Grant was without an opponent until Rodriguez also needed a dance partner.

Physically, Grant is a much more even fighter, as he is an identical 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds like Rodriguez, and he even has a two-inch reach advantage over his counterpart. The biggest disparity is in significant strikes landed per minute, as he has just 2.87 to 8.60 for Rodriguez. Grant – nicknamed “The Body Snatcher” – enters with a lot of confidence after a split-decision win over Alan Jouban on the UFC 236 card on April 13, 2019.

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Daniel Rodriguez vs. Dwight Grant betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 4:40 a.m. ET.

RODRIGUEZ (-223) is a heavy favorite to top Grant (+180), and you can expect this fight to go nowhere near the distance. Rodriguez landed 8.60 significant strikes per minute, and he’ll fire out of the chute looking to floor his opponent early. Grant is 7-0 via KO/TKO in his career in 12 professional fights, including a first-round KO/TKO of Carlo Pedersoli on Feb. 23, 2019. But this fight with Rodriguez is a huge step up, and he will be overwhelmed. It’s unlikely this fight even sees the third round.

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UFC on ESPN 15: Mariya Agapova vs. Shana Dobson odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 15 fight between Mariya Agapova and Shana Dobson, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

UFC action returns Saturday, as Mariya Agapova and Shana Dobson lock horns in a women’s flyweight bout on the main card at UFC on ESPN 15 at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 8:30 p.m. ET.

Kazakhstan’s Agapova (9-1) burst onto the scene in her UFC debut, submitting Hannah Cifers at 2:42 of the first round on the Eye-Calvillo card on June 13. She has won nine of her 10 fights as a professional, only falling to Tracy Cortez by unanimous decision at Dana White’s Contender Series in Season 3, Week 6 (July, 2019). She rebounded with three consecutive Round 1 victories, and now she faces Dobson, looking for a fourth straight finish inside the distance.

Dobson (3-4) made her UFC debut on April 14, 2018, falling by unanimous decision to Lauren Mueller. It’s gone from bad to worse, as she also lost by unanimous decision to Sabina Mazo on the UFC 241 card before getting knocked out in 40 seconds against Priscila Cachoeira on Feb. 22. Dobson might be in danger of falling out of the UFC with another loss, and she is well expected to suffer a fourth consecutive setback.

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Mariya Agapova vs. Shana Dobson betting odds

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

Agapova (-1429) is an overwhelming favorite, perhaps the heaviest in recent memory on the women’s side of the ledger. You cannot justify wagering such a giant amount for such a potential tiny return. Dobson (+800) isn’t the play, either, as she is coming off a three-bout losing streak.

You’ll have to get creative to make a little money in this one. Target AGAPOVA TO WIN VIA SUBMISSION (+300) on the 7-way line, as that pays nicely if it comes through. Maybe, roll with AGAPOVA BY KO/TKO or DQ (-130), too, as a hedge. If you’re willing to pay the juice, definitely go with UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (-278). Dobson doesn’t stand a chance, and it will be over quickly.

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UFC on ESPN 15: Marcin Prachnio vs. Mike Rodriguez odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 15 fight between Marcin Prachnio and Mike Rodriguez, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

Saturday night, Marcin Prachnio and Mike Rodriguez mix it up in the octagon in a light heavyweight bout at UFC on ESPN 15 at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 8:30 p.m. ET.

Prachnio (13-4) has not had a very good time so far at the UFC level. He was knocked out Feb. 24, 2018 by “Smilin” Sam Alvey at 4:23 of Round 1, and he was again knocked out at 3:09 of Round 1 against Magomed Ankalaev. Prachnio faces another tough customer in Rodriguez (10-4), who enters with 4.30 significant strikes landed per minute and a 52.53 significant strike-accuracy percentage. The southpaw Rodriguez also heads into this one with an 8½-inch reach advantage.

Rodriguez hasn’t exactly been killing it at the UFC level either, going 1-2 with a no contest, including a KO/TKO loss in just 64 seconds against Da-Un Jung on Dec. 21, 2019. Win or lose, he’ll be looking to keep this fight upright and use that tremendous reach advantage for the early knockout. In 14 career professional fights, nine have ended via KO/TKO, with eight victories. In addition, 12 of his 14 fights have finished inside the distance.

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Prachnio vs. Rodriguez betting odds, picks and lines

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

Rodriguez (-228) is heavily favored to top Prachnio (+185) in this one, and there is very little evidence to suggest the Polish fighter is going to turn it around. However, betting the favorite on the 2-way fight result line isn’t a good idea, as that’s too much risk for not much reward.

Instead, pinpoint Rodriguez and the method of victory, chopping down the risk a little bit. We can rule out a submission for Rodriguez, as he hasn’t tapped anyone in nearly four years. Target RODRIGUEZ TO WIN BY KO/TKO or DQ (+125) on the 7-way line.

Betting No (-304): Will the fight go the distance? is too expensive. Instead, bet on the fight ending in ROUND 2 (+275) and ROUND 3 (+550). Yes, you cannot win both, but as long as the fight doesn’t end in Round 1, or go the distance, you will come out ahead.

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UFC on ESPN 15: Pedro Munhoz vs. Frankie Edgar odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 15 fight between Pedro Munhoz and Frankie Edgar, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

Pedro Munhoz and Frankie Edgar lock horns in the main event in a bantamweight bout on the main card at UFC on ESPN 15 Saturday at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 8:30 p.m. ET.

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Munhoz (18-4) will be looking to rebound after a unanimous decision setback to Aljamain Sterling on the UFC 238 card back on June 8, 2019. He has an impressive resume, which includes a KO/TKO of Cody Garbrandt at UFC 235, while also tapping Rob Font back on Oct. 28, 2017. Munhoz is a punching machine, too, posting 5.29 strikes landed per minute, ninth among the bantamweights. He also ranks eighth in takedown defense at 81.8 percent. Munhoz could put another feather in his cap with a victory over Edgar, positioning himself for a march for a strap fight. But, first things first.

Edgar (22-8-1) might be a little long in the tooth at 38, but he is still a dangerous fighting. While he lost the strap to Max Holloway on July 27, 2019 at UFC 240, and followed that up with a disappointing Round 1 KO/TKO loss to Chan Sung Jung, a.k.a. The Korean Zombie, Edgar remains a formidable foe for anyone. Edgar will want to be mindful of the knockout, as Munhoz registered three KO/TKO wins, eighth most among the bantamweight division.

Pedro Munhoz vs. Frankie Edgar betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:27 p.m. ET.

Munhoz (-264) is heavily favored to put Edgar (+220) away, but you cannot risk more than two times your potential return. It’s just too risky against a veteran like Edgar. So, get specific instead.

Taking MUNHOZ by KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (-122) on the 5-way line, but you lose if the fight goes to a decision. I don’t like Edgar in this one, as Munhoz is the more polished fighter who can do it so many ways.

In addition, roll with UNDER 4.5 ROUNDS (-167), or you can play NO (-182): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? It’s ‘s a little more than I am comfortable with on a singular play, but it is a good bet to come through.

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