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UFC on ESPN 29: Clay Guida vs. Mark Madsen odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 29 odds and lines between Clay Guida and Mark Madsen, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a lightweight bout on the main card, Clay Guida faces Mark Madsen Saturday at UFC on ESPN 29 – also known as UFC Vegas 34 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN 29 Guida vs. Madsen odds and lines, with MMA picks and predictions.

The prelims will be televised on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET, with the main card will be televised on ESPN/ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET.

Guida steps into the octagon with a slight 2.44-to-2.28 significant strikes landed per minute advantage while also leading 48.97 to 45.83 in significant strikes accuracy percentage.

Guida stopped a two-bout losing skid his last time out with a unanimous-decision win Feb. 6 over Michael Johnson. He is just 2-3 across his past five fights, with three of his last four going the distance.

Madsen is a perfect 10-0 as a professional, including 2-0 since making his UFC debut. He posted a unanimous-decision win over Austin Hubbard on March 7 at UFC 248 and had a first-round KO/TKO in his promotion debut against Danilo Belluardo Sept. 28, 2019.

UFC on ESPN 29 Guida vs. Madsen: Odds and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Guida +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Madsen -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
  • Total Rounds: 2.5 Rounds (Over -250 | Under +190)
  • Will the fight go the distance: (Yes -230 | No +160)

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UFC on ESPN 29 Guida vs. Madsen: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Guida 36-17-0 | Madsen 10-0-0

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

MADSEN (-170) will get his biggest test to date but the Danish lightweight will pass with flying colors. He is a well-rounded fighter, winning four fights via decision, three fights by way of KO/TKO and three contests via submission.

Guida will put up a fight but MADSEN ON POINTS (+115) is a solid value.

Over/Under (O/U)

It’s a little on the expensive side but YES (-230): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is worth the risk. Guida is a veteran who will make Madsen work for his victory and there will be no stoppage here.

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UFC on ESPN 29: Jared Cannonier vs. Kelvin Gastelum odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 29 odds and lines between Jared Cannonier and Kelvin Gastelum, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a middleweight fight in the main event, Jared Cannonier faces Kelvin Gastelum Saturday at UFC on ESPN 29 – also known as UFC Vegas 34 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility. The prelims will be televised on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET, with the main card will be televised on ESPN/ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN 29 Cannonier vs. Gastelum odds and lines, with MMA picks and predictions.

Cannonier is looking to bounce back after a unanimous-decision loss at UFC 254 against Robert Whittaker last time out Oct. 24. That snapped a three-bout win streak – all via KO/TKO. Four of his past five outings have ended via stoppage.

Gastelum is also coming off a loss to Whittaker in the main event April 17. That loss came by way of unanimous decision with four of his past five fights going the distance. He is 1-4 during the span, but losses to Whittaker, Jack Hermansson, Darren Till and Israel Adesanya is nothing to be ashamed about.

UFC on ESPN 29 Cannonier vs. Gastelum: Odds and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Cannonier -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Gastelum +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Total Rounds: 4.5 Rounds (Over -115 | Under -110)
  • Will the fight go the distance: (Yes -115 | No -120)

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UFC on ESPN 29 Cannonier vs. Gastelum: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Cannonier 13-5-0 | Gastelum 17-7-0

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

CANNONIER (-145) is a strong play in the main event. Gastelum (+115) has been competitive in the past five outings but on the short end against higher-end competition. This should be no different, but you can expect it to go long into the night.

Over/Under (O/U)

Playing YES (-115): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is a good bet. Five of Gastelum’s past six outings have ended up needing the assistance of the judges to determine a victor.

In addition, I feel Cannonier wins this one, so take CANNONIER ON POINTS (+240) for a tremendous value with the chance to more than double your initial wager.

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UFC on ESPN 29: Parker Porter vs. Chase Sherman odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing UFC on ESPN 29 odds and lines between Parker Porter and Chase Sherman, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a heavyweight bout on the main card, Parker Porter faces Chase Sherman Saturday at UFC on ESPN 29 – also known as UFC Vegas 34 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN 29 Porter vs. Sherman odds and lines, with MMA picks and predictions.

The prelims will be televised on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET, with the main card will be televised on ESPN/ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET.

Porter has had mixed results since joining the promotion. He dropped his debut to Chris Daukaus at UFC 252 before pushing past Josh Parisian last time out via unanimous decision Nov. 28.

Sherman, a.k.a. “The Vanilla Gorilla”, is looking to rebound after a disappointing unanimous-decision loss April 17 to veteran Andrei Arlovski his last time out. It was a rare fight going the distance for Sherman as his previous five pro bouts had ended via stoppage.

UFC on ESPN 29 Porter vs. Sherman: Odds and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:42 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Porter +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Sherman -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Total Rounds: 1.5 Rounds (Over -170 | Under +130)
  • Will the fight go the distance: (Yes +150 | No -210)

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UFC on ESPN 29 Porter vs. Sherman: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Porter (11-6-0) | Sherman (15-7-0)

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

Sherman (-200) is a little too pricey for my liking, costing you two times your potential return. Instead, look to METHOD OF VICTORY and play SHERMAN BY KO/TKO (+120) for a much better value.

Over/Under (O/U)

I believe Sherman gets the finish and as such will look to NO (-210): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE?, although it’s a little on the expensive side.

However, I think the fight goes at least into the second half of Round 2 making OVER 1.5 ROUNDS (-170) worth the play as well.

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UFC on ESPN 29: Trevin Jones vs. Saidyokub Kakhramonov odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 29 odds and lines between Trevin Jones and Saidyokub Kakhramonov, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a bantamweight bout on the main card, Trevin Jones faces Saidyokub Kakhramonov Saturday at UFC on ESPN 29 – also known as UFC Vegas 34 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility. The prelims will be televised on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET, with the main card will be televised on ESPN/ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN 29 Jones vs. Kakhramonov odds and lines, with MMA picks and predictions.

Jones made his UFC debut Aug. 22, 2020, and he fought to a no-contest against Timur Valiev. He bounced back with a second-round KO/TKO victory against Mario Bautista last time out on March 6.

Kakhramonov will be making his UFC debut. He is coming off a KO/TKO victory in the second round against Tycen Lynn at CFFC 92: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 92 March 11. Each of his past four pro bouts have ended via stoppage.

UFC on ESPN 29 Jones vs. Kakhramonov: Odds and lines

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

  • Fight result (2-way line): Jones -154 (bet $154 to win $100) | Kakhramonov +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Total Rounds: 1.5 Rounds (Over -154 | Under +120)
  • Will the fight go the distance: (Yes +150 | No -210)

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UFC on ESPN 29 Jones vs. Kakhramonov: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Jones (13-6-0) | Kakhramonov (8-2-0)

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

JONES (-154) is a moderate favorite over Kakhramonov (+120), who makes his UFC debut. Jones, the fighter representing Guam, is a more polished fighter capable of winning fights battling toe-to-toe or down on the canvas.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 1.5 ROUNDS (+120) is the lean as Jones will likely look for the early finish. This one isn’t going the distance. Jones has had finishes in three of his past four bouts while Kakhramonov has stoppages in each of his past four outings.

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UFC on ESPN 29: Vinc Pichel vs. Austin Hubbard odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 29 odds and lines between Vinc Pichel and Austin Hubbard, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a lightweight bout on the main card, Vinc Pichel faces Austin Hubbard Saturday at UFC on ESPN 29 – also known as UFC Vegas 34 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility. The prelims will be televised on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET, with the main card will be televised on ESPN/ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN 29 Pichel vs. Hubbard odds and lines, with MMA picks and predictions.

Pichel has picked up unanimous-decision victories across his past two fights and three of the past four. Five of his seven fights at the UFC level have also needed the assistance of the judges to determine a winner.

Hubbard has alternated wins and losses in his six fights since joining the UFC level, winning by unanimous decision last time out against Dakota Bush April 17, on the Whitaker-Gastelum card.

UFC on ESPN 29 Pichel vs. Hubbard: Odds and lines

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

  • Fight result (2-way line): Pichel -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Hubbard -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Total Rounds: 2.5 Rounds (Over -300 | Under +220)
  • Will the fight go the distance: (Yes -230 | No +160)

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UFC on ESPN 29 Pichel vs. Hubbard: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Pichel (13-2-0) | Hubbard (13-5-0)

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

PICHEL (-120) is the lean here as he has just been more consistent than Hubbard (-105), who has been up and down since joining the company.

Pichel holds a slight reach advantage as well as a solid 3.83-to-0.81 takedown average. The two are fairly even in significant strikes landed per minute. This should be a fight that goes the distance with Pichel doing enough to wow the judges.

Over/Under (O/U)

YES (-230): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is the lean, but it’s a little on the expensive side. However, Pichel has proven to be a long-distance fighter with few stoppages. Four of Hubbard’s six fights in the UFC have also needed the help of the judges to determine a winner.

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UFC on ESPN 29: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 29 odds and lines between Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a flyweight bout on the main card, Alexandre Pantoja faces Brandon Royval Saturday at UFC on ESPN 29 – also known as UFC Vegas 34 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility. The prelims will be televised on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET, with the main card will be televised on ESPN/ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN 29 Pantoja vs. Royval odds and lines, with MMA picks and predictions.

Pantoja, a.k.a. “The Cannibal”, has alternated wins and losses across the past five fights. He is coming off a unanimous-decision win over Manel Kape last time out on Feb. 6, and three of his past four bouts have gone the distance.

Royval won his first two fights at the UFC level by submission, but he was stopped at 4:59 of the first period a UFC 255 via KO/TKO against Brandon Moreno Nov. 21.

UFC on ESPN 29 Pantoja vs. Royval: Odds and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:00 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Pantoja -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Royval +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Total Rounds: 2.5 Rounds (Over -154 | Under +120)
  • Will the fight go the distance: (Yes -125 | No -110)

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UFC on ESPN 29 Pantoja vs. Royval: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Pantoja (23-5-0) | Royval (12-5-0)

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

ROYVAL (+140) is a good play as a moderate underdog. He has won seven of his past nine professional bouts, and each of the past five fights have finished inside the distance. Pantoja (-180) has been spinning his wheels lately going just 2-2 across the past four outings. Royval is the much better value.

Over/Under (O/U)

The lean is to UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (+120) at plus-money as Royval has five consecutive finishes. While Pantoja has gone the distance in three of the past four outings, you can expect the Brazilian flyweight to be pushed early and often by Royval. NO (-110): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is also a strong play.

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