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UFC on ESPN 62: Robert Valentin vs. Ryan Loder odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 62 odds between Robert Valentin vs. Ryan Loder, with MMA picks and predictions.

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In a 3-round men’s middleweight bout on the main card, Robert Valentin and Ryan Loder meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 62 — also known as UFC Vegas 96 — at the UFC APEX. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the UFC on ESPN 62: Valentin vs. Loder odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

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

Records: Valentin (11-3-0) | Loder (7-1-0)

The Swiss-born Valentin makes his UFC debut. He posted a 1st-round submission win over Paddy McCorry in The Ultimate Fighter 32 semifinal Aug. 13, and now he gets a shot at the main card in this event. He has posted 4 straight victories since a no contest against Pietro Penini at ARES FC 9 in Nov. 2022.

Loder, a.k.a. the “Man of Steel”, also won in a TUF 32 semifinal in late July, winning via unanimous decision against Omran Chaaban. He has won 3 straight bouts since a split-decision loss in a title fight with Troy Green in Urijah Faber’s A1 Combat 7 back in mid-Jan. 2023.

Both fighters are making their official UFC debuts.

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UFC on ESPN 62: Valentin vs. Loder odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Valentin -156 (bet $156 to win $100) | Loder +132 (bet $100 to win $132)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 rounds (Over +108 | Under -138)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +138 | No -176)

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UFC on ESPN 62: Valentin vs. Loder picks and predictions

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

The play is on VALENTIN (-156) straight up, although he’ll cost you a nice chunk of change.

He has not wasted any time getting to this point, posting 3 victories in Round 1 across his previous 4 outings. On the flip side, Loder (+132) has been impressive, but he has ended up going the distance in each of his past 2 bouts and 3 of the previous 4 fights.

Go with Valentin, who has been routinely getting finishes.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (-138) is a good option. While, again, Loder has ended up going the distance in 2 straight fights and 3 of the previous 4 outings, Valentin doesn’t fool around. He hasn’t even made it to Round 2 in 3 of the previous 4 bouts.

In addition, it’s a good idea to roll the dice on VALENTIN BY SUBMISSION (+440) for the chance to more than multiply your wager by 4 times. He has won 3 of his past 4 fights by way of the method.

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UFC on ESPN 62: Angela Hill vs. Tabatha Ricci odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 62 odds between Angela Hill vs. Tabatha Ricci, with MMA picks and predictions.

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In a 3-round women’s strawweight bout on the main card, Angela Hill and Tabatha Ricci meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 62 — also known as UFC Vegas 96 — at the UFC APEX. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the UFC on ESPN 62: Hill vs. Ricci odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

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

Records: Hill (17-13-0) | Ricci (10-2-0)

The 39-year-old Hill, a.k.a. “Overkill”, heads into this fight looking for a 3rd consecutive victory. The Alliance MMA fighter has really pieced things together since a 3-bout skid from Aug. 7, 2021, to May 14, 2022. She has won 4 of the past 5 bouts, with all but one of those fights going the distance. Hill picked up a 2nd-round submission win against Luana Pinheiro in mid-May.

Ricci picked up a split-decision win against Tecia Pennington last time out, bouncing back from a split-decision disappointment against Loopy Godinez in the previous fight at UFC 295. She has won 5 of her past 6 fights since dropping her company debut against Manon Fiorot June 5, 2021.

Hill is 10 years older than Ricci, and she holds a 3.5-inch reach advantage. In addition, Hill has a 5.38-to-4.28 significant strikes landed per minute advantage, too. The veteran is more accurate on those strikes at 52.26%, too, while Ricci is much better in the ground-and-pound.

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UFC on ESPN 62: Hill vs. Ricci odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:09 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Hill +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Ricci -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 rounds (Over -600 | Under +370)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes -460 | No +320)

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UFC on ESPN 62: Hill vs. Ricci picks and predictions

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

The veteran HILL (+110) still has some tricks up her sleeve, and she is the play at plus-money.

She’ll use her tremendous reach advantage to draw Ricci (-130) in and out at her choice while trying to keep this fight a toe-to-toe brawl. Hill cannot afford to lose her footing and get sucked into a wrestling match, or things will go much different.

Hill is a brawler, and she has a ton of punching power, but her ground game isn’t close to Ricci. As long as she can stay upright, Hill is in good shape.

Over/Under (O/U)

Yes (-460): Will the fight go the distance? will set you back more than 4½ times, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward.

Going with Over 2.5 Rounds (-600) is even more costly, and it makes less sense.

Instead, take HILL BY POINTS (+145) for the method of victory for a much better payout.

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UFC on ESPN 62: Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 62 odds between Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho, with MMA picks and predictions.

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In a 5-round middleweight bout in the main event, Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 62 — also known as UFC Vegas 96 — at the UFC APEX. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the UFC on ESPN 62: Cannonier vs. Borralho odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

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

Records: Cannonier (17-7-0) | Borralho (16-1-0)

Cannonier is looking to bounce back after a 4th-round KO/TKO loss against Nassourdine Imavov last time out in the main event in early June. He is 2-2 in his past 4 fights, including a unanimous-decision loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 276 in a title fight.

Since making his debut, the southpaw Borralho has won 6 straight fights at the UFC level. He picked up a 2nd-round KO/TKO win at UFC 301 last time out against Paul Craig in early May. However, 4 of his 6 fights have ended up going the distance.

The 40-year-old Cannonier holds a 2.5-inch reach advantage, and he has a 4.62-to-2.91 significant strikes landed per minute advantage. The Brazilian fighter is much more accurate, however, posting a 68.36% significant strikes accuracy percentage and a 1.99 takedown average to just 0.47 for Cannonier. Borralho is much more accurate on takedown accuracy, too, at 63.16%.

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UFC on ESPN 62: Cannonier vs. Borralho odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:49 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Cannonier +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Borralho -245 (bet $245 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 4.5 rounds (Over -112 | Under -112)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +108 | No -136)

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UFC on ESPN 62: Cannonier vs. Borralho picks and predictions

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

It’s experience against accuracy in this main event. Cannonier (+200) has the reach advantage, and he has fought for the title, but he is also in the twilight of his career now.

However, you can’t back Borralho (-245), as he’ll cost you well in excess of 2 times your potential return.

Go with BORRALHO BY POINTS (+200) for the chance to double up, as this fight should be one which goes all the way, with the judges determining a victor.

Over/Under (O/U)

YES (+108): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is worth a look, as Cannonier has ended up going the distance in 3 of his past 4 fights and 5 of his previous 7 bouts.

For Borralho, he has ended up going the distance in 4 of his 6 fights at the UFC level, too.

If you’d like a little wiggle room, in the event of a late Round 5 win, take OVER 4.5 ROUNDS (-112).

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