UFC Fight Night 230: Jennifer Maia vs. Viviane Araujo odds, picks and predictions
In a 3-round women's flyweight bout on the main card, Jennifer Maia and Viviane Araujo meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 230 — also known as UFC Vegas 81 — at UFC Apex. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's around the UFC Fight Night 230: Maia vs. Araujo odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.
The prelims can be viewed on ESPN+ starting at 4 p.m. ET with the main card following on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET.
Records: Maia (21-9-1) | Araujo (11-5-0)
Maia takes the walk with a pair of unanimous-decision victories in her previous 2 outings. That includes a win over Casey O'Neill last time out at UFC 286. In fact, the Team Chute Boxe fighter has ended up going the distance in 6 consecutive fights, winning 3 and losing 3, including a unanimous-decision setback to Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 255 for the women's flyweight strap.
Araujo has lost the past 2 fights against Alexa Grasso and Amanda Ribas, although those are 2 of the better fighters in the division, so not a lot of shame in that. Since arriving at the UFC with a KO/TKO over Talita Bernardo at UFC 237, Araujo has had 8 consecutive unanimous-decision fights, with 4 wins and 4 losses dating back to July 27, 2019.
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UFC Fight Night 230: Jennifer Maia vs. Viviane Araujo odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:11 a.m. ET.
- Fight result (2-way line): Maia -158 (bet $158 to win $100) | Araujo +134 (bet $100 to win $134)
- Over/Under: 2.5 rounds (Over -450 | Under +300)
- Will the fight go the distance? (Yes -380 | No +270)
UFC Fight Night 230: Jennifer Maia vs. Viviane Araujo picks and predictions
Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)
MAIA (-158) is a decent play as a moderate favorite on the 2-way line. She has been far more consistent, and has fought against a better class of fighters, too.
There is concern, as Maia gives up 4 inches in reach to Araujo (+134), but her experience and stamina is a huge plus. We should see a bout that is upright, with the fighters exchanging blows, trying to wow the judges. I also like MAIA BY POINTS (-110) for a little bit better of a value.
Over/Under (O/U)
Over 2.5 Rounds (-450) and Yes: Will the fight go the distance? (-380) are both way overpriced. There is just no value laying that kind of money for such a small reward.
AVOID, and focus on the 2-way line and/or the method of victory instead.
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