UFC 260: Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou odds, picks and prediction

In a heavyweight title bout in Saturday’s main event, Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou meet at UFC 260 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas. The early prelims kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, and the main card on pay-per-view is at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the UFC 260 Miocic-Ngannou odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

UFC 260 Miocic vs. Ngannou: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:45 p.m. ET.

Fight result (2-way line): Miocic +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Ngannou -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Over/Under: 1.5 rounds (Over -150 | Under +125)
Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +325 | No -450)

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UFC 260 Miocic vs. Ngannou: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Miocic 20-3 | Ngannou 15-3

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

NGANNOU (-140) weighed in 29 pounds heavier than Miocic, and he is favored to take the heavyweight strap. Miocic has been a great champ, but the weight difference, as well as the three-inch reach advantage, will be good news for Ngannou.

Since his loss to Stipe at UFC 220 for the title, and a follow-up loss to Derrick Lewis at UFC 226, both by unanimous decision, Ngannou has been on a tear with four straight first-round KO/TKOs. He is ready to finally take his spot atop the heavyweight division.

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Over/Under (O/U)

The books expect a quick fight, and yes, Ngannou’s past four have each ended in the first round; however, if he wants the strap, Miocic will make him work for it.

As such, play OVER 1.5 ROUNDS (-150). I even think OVER 2.5 ROUNDS (+140) is worth a look for a small-unit play, as the main event will be exciting, and won’t end early.

In addition, I like NGANNOU BY KO/TKO, DQ OR SUBMISSION (-115), for when he is finally able to put away the champ.

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