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UFC Fight Night 216: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Damir Ismagulov odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 216 odds and lines between Arman Tsarukyan vs. Damir Ismagulov, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a lightweight bout on the main card, Arman Tsarukyan and Damir Ismagulov meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 216 — also known as UFC Vegas 66 — at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UFC Fight Night 216: Tsarukyan vs. Ismagulov odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

The prelims are set to begin at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+ with the main card starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

Tsarukyan was on the short end of a unanimous decision in a tremendous fight in the main event against Mateusz Gamrot in late June, snapping a 5-bout win streak. Five of his 7 bouts since arriving at the UFC level have gone the distance.

Ismagulov is a perfect 5-for-5 since arriving at the UFC level, including a split-decision win over Guram Kutateladze last time out in mid-June. Seven of his last 8 bouts have ended with the judges determining a winner.

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UFC Fight Night 216: Tsarukyan vs. Ismagulov odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:34 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Tsarukyan -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Ismagulov +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 rounds (Over -280 | Under +190)
  • Fight to go the distance: Yes (-260) | No (+180)

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UFC Fight Night 216: Tsarukyan vs. Ismagulov picks and predictions

Records: Tsarukyan (18-3-0) | Ismagulov (24-1-0)

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

Tsarukyan (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return, and that’s a little too risky against a guy who has lost just once in his entire professional career. Ismagulov has won all 5 of his fights since arriving at the UFC level — all decisions. However, he has mostly fought tomato cans.

Look for the Armenian fighter to get it done, so play TSARUKYAN ON POINTS (+122) at plus money for a much better value.

Over/Under (O/U)

Fight to go the distance: Yes (-260) is a little too expensive, costing more than 2 1/2 times your potential return.

While it’s a good bet this fight goes to the judges, there is no value to play the distance, or Over 2.5 Rounds (-280).

AVOID.

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UFC Fight Night 216: Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 216 odds and lines between Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a middleweight bout in the main event, Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 216 — also known as UFC Vegas 66 — at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UFC Fight Night 216: Cannonier vs. Strickland odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

The prelims are set to begin at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+ with the main card starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

Cannonier is looking to bounce back after losing via unanimous decision against Israel Adesanya in a title fight at UFC 276 in July. If he wants another shot at the middleweight strap, he can ill afford another loss.

Three of the past 4 fights for Cannonier have gone the distance, with only a 2nd-round KO/TKO victory against Derek Brunson at UFC 271 in Feb. as the outlier.

Strickland is also looking to rebound after a first-round KO/TKO loss against Alex Pereira at UFC 276. Four of his past six fights have ended up going the distance, too.

Strickland has a 5.54-to-3.73 significant strikes landed per minute advantage, and dominates in the takedown category, too. He has a 1.14-to-0.19 takedown average with a 61.54% takedown accuracy percentage.

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UFC Fight Night 216: Cannonier vs. Strickland odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:21 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Cannonier -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Strickland -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 4.5 rounds (Over -116 | Under -117)
  • Fight to go the distance: Yes (-130) | No (-105)

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UFC Fight Night 216: Cannonier vs. Strickland picks and predictions

Records: Cannonier (15-6-0) | Strickland (25-4-0)

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

STRICKLAND (-105) heads into this one trying to position himself for a title shot in the middleweight division.

He gives up 1.5 inches in reach, but he stands 2 inches taller than his counterpart. In addition, he is very good in the takedown category, and his ability to get the fight to the mat will likely be enough to wow the judges and tip the scales in his favor.

Cannonier’s best chance to get a win is with a finish, but Strickland will keep him at a distance, and STRICKLAND ON POINTS (+245) is worth a look in the method of victory area for a chance to more than double up.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 4.5 ROUNDS (-116) is a decent play.

Cannonier has just 1 finish since arriving at the middleweight division, while Strickland has gone the distance in 4 of his last 6 bouts.

YES (-130): FIGHT TO GO THE DISTANCE is worth a play, too.

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UFC 282: Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Dalcha Lungiambula odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC 282 odds and lines between Edmen Shahbazyan and Dalcha Lungiambula, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a middleweight bout on the preliminary card, Edmen Shahbazyan will face off against Dalcha Lungiambula Saturday at UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UFC 282: Shahbazyan vs. Lungiambula odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with the prelims set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+ and the main card starting at 10 p.m. ET on Pay-Per-View (PPV).

Both fighters are currently on 3-fight losing skids. Shahbazyan has dropped 2 of his last 3 by KO/TKO, including a 2nd-round TKO loss (elbows) against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 268 in Nov. 2021. Shahbazyan had started his career 11-0 with 9 KO/TKO victories before his losing skid. Ten of his victories came in the 1st round with just 1 decision win along the way.

Lungiambula has dropped 4 of his last 5 bouts, going 2-4 overall since joining the UFC in 2019. The 35-year-old’s last win was a decision victory against Markus Perez at a Fight Night in Jan. 2021. His most recent fight was a 2nd-round KO/TKO loss against Punahele Soriano in July.

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UFC 282: Shahbazyan vs. Lungiambula odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Shahbazyan -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Lungiambula +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
  • Over/Under: 1.5 rounds (Over -145 | Under +105)
  • Will the fight go the distance? Yes (+160) | No (-230)

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UFC 282: Shahbazyan vs. Lungiambula picks and predictions

Records: Shahbazyan (11-3) | Lungiambula (11-5)

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

Despite 3-straight losses, Shahbazyan is still just 25 years old and has plenty of untapped potential. Lungiambula is a stronger striker but recent opponents have been able to remain patient and find holes in his standup game. With Shahbazyan being more of a sound, technical striker, this seems like a good fight for him to notch a win and get back on track.

However, the moneyline payout for Shahbazyan at -300 is not worth the risk, so you’re better off taking SHAHBAZYAN BY TKO/KO (+112).

Over/Under (O/U)

Both fighters have decision wins and losses under their belts as well as early- and late-round KO wins and losses. With Shahbazyan joining a new camp and possibly adopting a new strategy, it may be tough to predict a round finish for this bout.

AVOID the Over/Under.

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UFC 282: Bryce Mitchell vs. Ilia Topuria odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC 282 odds and lines between Bryce Mitchell and Ilia Topuria, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a featherweight bout on the main card, Bryce Mitchell will face Ilia Topuria Saturday at UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UFC 282: Mitchell vs. Topuria odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with the prelims set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+ and the main card starting at 10 p.m. ET on Pay-Per-View (PPV).

Both Mitchell and Topuria are undefeated in the UFC heading into this bout. Mitchell, the No. 9 ranked featherweight in UFC’s rankings, has built up a 15-1 record including a 6-0 record in the UFC. His one defeat came in The Ultimate Fighter 27. Five of his 6 UFC victories were by decision, but Mitchell has a 1st-round submission win over Matt Sayles under his belt as well. Mitchell has not yet won or lost a fight by KO/TKO.

Topuria, the No. 14 ranked featherweight, is 12-0 with a 4-0 UFC record. His last 3 fights have been KOs — 2 in the 1st round and 1 in the 2nd. Topuria has also won 7 fights by submission, although none of those came in the UFC. His last victory — against Jai Herbert at UFC Fight Night in March — was a lightweight bout, making this a quick return back to featherweight for Topuria.

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UFC 282: Bryce Mitchell vs. Ilia Topuria odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Mitchell +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Topuria -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 rounds (Over -133 | Under -103)
  • Will the fight go the distance? Yes (+110) | No (-150)

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UFC 282: Bryce Mitchell vs. Ilia Topuria picks and predictions

Records: Mitchell (15-1) | Topuria (12-0)

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

Topuria is a bit stronger and more sound of a striker than Mitchell with 2.87 significant strikes landed per minute to Mitchell’s 2.28. Mitchell should try to keep this one on the ground and obtain a submission or decision finish.

The issue with that is Topuria has proven that he can hold his own on the mat and escape takedowns. He will try to stand this fight back up and outwork Mitchell on their feet whereas Topuria has been able to find holes in his opponent’s game quickly enough to snag a KO/TKO for 3 fights in a row.

BET TOPURIA (-150).

Over/Under (O/U)

This is a tough bet because it depends on how many opportunities Mitchell gives Topuria to stand this fight up instead of keeping it on the ground. If Mitchell goes for the decision this could go all 3 rounds. Topuria will try to go for a finish, though, and only 1 of his 12 fights has made it past the 2nd round.

LEAN UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (-103).

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UFC 282: Darren Till vs. Dricus du Plessis odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC 282 odds and lines between Darren Till and Dricus Du Plessis, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a middleweight bout on the main card, Darren Till will take on Dricus Du Plessis Saturday at UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UFC 282: Till vs. Du Plessis odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with the prelims set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+ and the main card starting at 10 p.m. ET on Pay-Per-View (PPV).

Till has dropped 4 of his last 5 fights, going 1-2 since his return to middleweight back in 2019, though those 4 losses came against some high-level and experienced competition. Three of those 4 losses were finishes — 2 submissions and 1 KO/TKO. Despite the recent string of bad luck, Till remains No. 10 in the UFC’s middleweight rankings.

Ranked No. 14 in UFC’s middleweight rankings, Du Plessis is on a 5-fight win streak. Sixteen of his 17 career wins have come by submission or KO, though his last fight was a win by decision against Brad Tavares at UFC 276. His bout against Till will be Du Plessis’ 4th fight in the UFC — Du Plessis is a 3-time champion in outside promotions (EFC and KSW).

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UFC 282: Till vs. Du Plessis odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Till +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | du Plessis -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 rounds (Over +122 | Under -170)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +130 | No -180)

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UFC 282: Till vs. Du Plessis picks and predictions

Records: Till (18-4-1) | du Plessis (17-2)

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

It’s easy to see why du Plessis is the favorite in this bout — he’s on the rise while Till has been on a downturn. The best thing Till has going for him is that he’s more of a technically-sound striker than du Plessis, but the latter simply throws a ton of strikes at 6.55 landed per minute and will work constantly until he finds an opening.

Combine that striking with du Plessis’ size, strength and striking velocity along with Till’s recent injury issues and you have a prime matchup for du Plessis to work his way up the rankings.

BET DU PLESSIS (-175).

Over/Under (O/U)

Till’s last 3 fights have made it to the 3rd round but the majority of du Plessis’ fights have been finished in the first 2 rounds. It seems likely that du Plessis will be able to work in a good submission or land a KO in the first couple of rounds, though the moneyline is the better play for this fight.

LEAN UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (-170).

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UFC 282: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC 282 odds and lines between Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a light heavyweight bout in the main event, Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev meet Saturday at UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with the prelims set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+ and the main card starting at 10 p.m. ET on Pay-Per-View (PPV).

Blachowicz bounced back after losing his strap to Glover Teixeira in Oct. 2021 with a 3rd-round KO/TKO win over Aleksandar Rakic in May. Just 1 of his past 5 fights has gone the distance.

Blachowicz steps into the octagon with a 3.55 significant strikes landed per minute rate while posting a 53.33% takedown accuracy percentage.

Ankalaev will be looking to avoid the canvas. He has a 1-inch height advantage in his one, but he gives up 3 inches in the reach department.

The Team Gorets veteran has won 9 straight fights at the UFC level since losing to Paul Craig via submission in his debut in March 2018. He knocked out Anthony Smith at UFC 277 in his most recent showing in July, although his 3 previous fights went the distance.

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UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:08 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Blachowicz +265 (bet $100 to win $265) | Ankalaev -340 (bet $340 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 rounds (Over -120 | Under -113)
  • Fight to go the distance: Yes (+140) | No (-200)

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UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev picks and predictions

Records: Blachowicz (29-9-0) | Ankalaev (18-1-0)

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

BLACHOWICZ (+265) has been a belt holder before, and he wants to get there again. I think he is able to pull off the shocker in the main event, using a 3-inch reach advantage to keep Ankalaev at a distance, picking and choosing his spots to go for the big blow.

He will frustrate Ankalaev in this one, handing him his first setback since March 17, 2018.

I don’t think Blachowicz will be able to get the finish, however, and he’ll be looking to wow the judges and win on points. BLACHOWICZ ON POINTS (+670) is worth a roll of the dice, however unlikely it seems.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 3.5 ROUNDS (-120) is a solid value. Blachowicz is a proud veteran looking to get another title shot. I think he has the experience to make this a very long evening for Ankalaev and slow the Russian’s upward trajectory inside the light heavyweight division.

Three of Ankalaev’s past four fights have gone to the judges’ scorecards, and this one will be no different.

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UFC 282: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC 282 odds and lines between Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a lightweight bout on the main card, Paddy Pimblett and Jared Gordon meet Saturday at UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UFC 282: Pimblett vs. Gordon odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with the prelims set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+ and the main card starting at 10 p.m. ET on Pay-Per-View (PPV).

Paddy “The Baddy” looks to push his record to a perfect 4-0 at the UFC level. He has 3 wins — all 3 finishes — including a submission win over Jordan Leavitt last time out in late July.

He has won in Round 1 wins in 2 of his 3 fights at UFC level, including a KO/TKO against Luigi Vendramini in his UFC debut in Sept. 2021. Baddy has managed 4.19 significant strikes landed per minute in his 3 UFC bouts, and he looks to use a 5-inch reach advantage to hold Gordon at a distance.

Gordon has been very accurate in his UFC time, delivering 70.83% of his significant strikes in an accurate fashion and landing 5.53 significant strikes per minute. He also has a slight 1.97-to-1.88 takedown average advantage.

Gordon picked up a unanimous decision win over Leonardo Santos at UFC 278 last time out, with 4 of his past 5 fights going the distance. He hasn’t won via KO/TKO since June 2017, a win over Michael Quinones in his UFC debut. However, he has been knocked out three times since Feb. 2018, and another might be coming.

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UFC 282: Pimblett vs. Gordon odds

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  • Fight result (2-way line): Pimblett -260 (bet $260 to win $100) | Gordon +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 rounds (Over +115 | Under -160)
  • Fight to go the distance: Yes (+140) | No (-200)

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UFC 282: Pimblett vs. Gordon picks and predictions

Records: Pimblett (19-3-0) | Gordon (19-5-0)

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

Pimblett (-260) will cost you more than 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive.

Instead, you’ll have to get a little more specific with the method of victory. The best bet is to take PIMBLETT BY KO/TKO (+255) for a nice payout. Gordon has been knocked out three times at the UFC level, and that’s what Baddy does best. In 24 career professional bouts, Gordon has been knocked out 4 times.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (-160) is moderately priced, but it isn’t terribly out of line. It’s a better value than No (-200): Fight to go the distance.

Pimblett is going to get the victory, so playing a 2-round block is also a recommended course of action. If you were to bet PIMBLETT TO WIN IN ROUND 2 (+390) and PIMBLETT TO WIN IN ROUND 3 (+1100), you would obviously lose one end if he wins in Rounds 2-3. However, you’ll still be well ahead, especially if the KO comes in Round 3.

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UFC 282: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Alex Morono odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC 282 odds and lines between Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Alex Morono, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a catch weight bout on the main card, Santiago Ponzinibbio and Alex Morono meet Saturday at UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UFC 282: Ponzinibbio vs. Morono odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with the prelims set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+ and the main card starting at 10 p.m. ET on Pay-Per-View (PPV).

Ponzinibbio was scheduled to fight “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler, but the veteran was forced to withdraw from the event due to an undisclosed injury. Morono steps in on short notice, and might actually put up a little more resistance than the aging Lawler.

Ponzinibbio, a.k.a. the “Argentine Dagger”, has dropped a pair of split-decision results against Geoff Neal and Michel Pereira in his previous 2 outings. He has gone the distance in 3 bouts in a row, and 6 of his past 9 fights overall.

The 36-year-old veteran has 5.00 significant strikes landed per minute while recording just a 42.54% accuracy rate in the category.

Morono is on a 4-bout win streak, with the past 3 fights resulting in unanimous decisions, with victories over Matthew Semelsberger, Mickey Gall and David Zawada. His last finish was a Round 1 KO/TKO over the now-retired Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in early May 2021.

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UFC 282: Ponzinibbio vs. Morono odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:25 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Ponzinibbio -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Morono +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 rounds (Over -175 | Under +125)
  • Fight to go the distance: Off the board (OTB)

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UFC 282:Ponzinibbio vs. Morono picks and predictions

Records: Ponzinibbio (29-6-0) | Morono (22-7-0)

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

PONZINIBBIO (-170) will be challenged in this catch-weight bout by the 32-year-old Morono.

The Argentine fighter holds a slight 1-inch advantage in both height and reach, and the significant strikes landed per minute are relatively close, too.

Morono’s opponent list isn’t as impressive as Ponzinibbio, however, as the Argentine fighter is certainly more battle-tested.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 ROUNDS (-175) might be the best play on the board.

We’ve seen the past 3 fights for Ponzinibbio go the distance and he has needed the help of the judges in 6 of his past 9 fights to determine a winner.

Morono has gone the distance in each of his past 3 fights, and 5 of the past 6 outings. Even on short notice, there shouldn’t be a lot of concern about his cardio. He’ll hang in there and make the heavy favorite work for this win, which will likely be via decision.

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UFC 282: Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Chris Daukaus odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC 282 odds and lines between Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Chris Daukaus, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a heavyweight bout in the prelims, Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Chris Daukaus meet Saturday at UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UFC 282: Rozenstruik vs. Daukaus odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with the prelims set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+ and the main card starting at 10 p.m. ET on Pay-Per-View (PPV).

Rozenstruik takes the walk to the octagon on a 2-bout losing streak. He was knocked out by Alexander Volkov last time out in a fight night main event in early June, following up a unanimous-decision loss to Curtis Blaydes at UFC 266 in Sept. 2021.

Since arriving at the UFC level, Rozenstruik has had just 2 fights go the distance — both losses — and he is 1-3 across his last 4 bouts overall.

Daukaus is looking to add to the woes of the Suriname fighter, but he has issues of his own, dropping the past 2 bouts by KO/TKO. He was dropped just 17 seconds into the 2nd round by Blaydes in a fight night main event in late March and was dropped by Derrick Lewis last December in the 1st round.

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UFC 282: Rozenstruik vs. Daukaus odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Rozenstruik -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Daukaus +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Over/Under: 1.5 rounds (Over +122 | Under -170)
  • Fight to go the distance: Yes (+320) | No (-540)

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UFC 282: Rozenstruik vs. Daukaus picks and predictions

Records: Rozenstruik (12-4-0) | Daukaus (12-5-0)

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

ROZENSTRUIK (-170) is just a few fights removed from a narrow loss to Ciryl Gane in the main event in late Feb. 2021. He was on pace for a potential title shot, knocking out some big names, including Alistair Overeem and Andrei Arlovski.

He hit a speed bump recently and needs to bounce back from the Volkov loss. He gets it done here, as Daukaus has been equally unimpressive and his defense has been terrible lately.

Rozenstruik holds a 2-inch reach advantage over Daukaus, although the latter has an impressive 6.47-to-2.80 significant strikes landed per minute advantage. Still, look for the bigger Rozenstruik to hold his own, and perhaps use the reach advantage to hold Daukaus at a distance, picking and choosing his spots for the big blow.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 1.5 ROUNDS (+120) at plus money is a good play here. Daukaus is a punching machine, who will fire out and look to take it to Rozenstruik. The latter is a little more calculating and tends to try and his opponent in the clinch, slowing things down.

I don’t think this fight goes the distance, but we should at least see the second half of the 2nd round.

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UFC on ESPN 42: Bryan Barberena vs. Rafael dos Anjos odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 42 odds and lines between Bryan Barberena vs. Rafael dos Anjos, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a welterweight bout on the main card, Bryan Barberena and Rafael dos Anjos meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 42 at Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UFC on ESPN 42: Barberena vs. dos Anjos odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

The prelims begin at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, and the main card starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

Barberena has picked up 3 consecutive victories, including a Round 2 KO/TKO victory over Robbie Lawler last time out in early July at UFC 276.

Barberena had gone the distance in the 4 consecutive fights prior, going 3-1 in those outings. It’s been a nice rebound after getting knocked out in the 3rd round in consecutive fights against Randy Brown and Vicente Luque in 2019.

Dos Anjos has knocked out in the 5th round last time out in the main event in early July by Rafael Fiziev, snapping a 2-bout win streak, both by decision.  dos Anjos had also gone the distance in 4 consecutive outings from July 2019 to March 2022 before his last outing, and 8 of his last 11 fights went the distance.

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UFC on ESPN 42: Barberena vs. Dos Anjos odds

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  • Fight result (2-way line): Barberena +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Dos Anjos -575 (bet $575 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 rounds (Over -200 | Under +140)
  • Fight to go the distance: Yes (-180) | No (+130)

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UFC on ESPN 42: Barberena vs. Dos Anjos picks and predictions

Records: Barberena (18-8-0) | Dos Anjos (31-14-0)

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

Take a flyer on BARBERENA (+425), who enters on a 3-fight win streak, including impressive wins over Lawler, Matt Brown and Darian Weeks.

Neither of these guys is a threat to win via submission, and a KO/TKO seems unlikely. Barberena has gone the distance in 4 of his last 5 fights, and Dos Anjos has needed the assistance of the judges to determine a winner in 9 of his past 12 outings.

The fact Barberena has a 4-inch height advantage, and, more importantly, a 2.5-inch reach advantage, is key here. He’ll be able to use his physical advantages to keep the heavily-favorited dos Anjos at a distance.

Barberena also has a 6.11-to-3.58 significant strikes landed per minute advantage, so that will help to wow the judges. As long as he can avoid the takedown, Barberena is a very attractive underdog play.

Over/Under (O/U)

Over 2.5 Rounds (-200) is a little on the expensive side, costing you 2 times your potential return.

However, YES (-180): FIGHT TO GO THE DISTANCE is a slightly better play. Both of these fighters have had a lot of bouts go the distance, and this one will be no different.

If you believe in the underdog you can also take BARBERENA BY POINTS (+800) in the method of victory with a small-unit play, as this is a tremendous value.

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