Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for UFC 290 (Back a Knockout in Main Event)

Volkanovski vs Rodriguez Fight Info, Date & Time

UFC 290 — Main Event Featherweight Championship Bout
Alexander Volkanovski (25-2, 12 KOs) vs. Yair Rodriguez (15-3, 6 KOs)
Date: Saturday, July 8, 2023
Fight Time: This will be on the main card, which begins at 10 p.m. ET.
Venue: T-Mobile Arena — Las Vega,s NV
Coverage: ESPN+

Volkanovski vs Rodriguez Odds & Prop Bets

All UFC 290 odds, lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline:
- Alexander Volkanovski: (-400)
- Yair Rodriguez: (+285)

Method of Victory:
- Volkanovski by KO/TKO: (+260)
- Volkanovski by Points: (+105)
- Volkanovski by Submission: (+1400)
- Rodriguez by KO/TKO: (+550)
- Rodriguez by Points: (+1000)
- Rodriguez by Submission: (+1000)

Volkanovski vs Rodriguez Prediction

This is unfamiliar territory for Alexander Volkanovski. The 34-year-old is coming off the first UFC loss of his career as he couldn't quite overpower Islam Makhachev in a higher weight class. He did do his best to push the champion to the brink, though, so don't expect his mentality to change at all on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Rodriguez has done all he can to silence those who thought he was just a flash in the pan when he first came to the UFC. The 30-year-old earned his spot in this fight by taking down interim champ Josh Emmett via submission back in February. He checks in with a 5-inch height advantage, too.

That edge is what Rodriguez will have to lean on as his steady kicks could do some damage to Volkanovski's body. That's not enough to warrant fading a UFC legend, though. Volkanovksi has a crazy motor and is as technically gifted as anyone in the sport. He will find a weakness and exploit it.

Winner: Alexander Volkanovski

Volkanovski vs Rodriguez Best Bet

Rodriguez knows that he has no chance of winning this fight via points, as Volkanovski has mastered the art of making his jabs count and tallying noteworthy takedowns. Rodriguez will be doing whatever he can to earn a KO as a result. This best bet cashes if he can somehow come through in an upset, but it also cashes if Volkanovski can take advantage of that aggressiveness with a KO of his own.

Bet: Fight to End in a KO/TKO (+140)

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