Welcome to the latest edition of MMA Prop Squad, in which we offer an array of UFC Vegas 81 prop bets with oversized odds for Saturday's ESPN+ event.
Each Prop Squad installment features a handful of picks from our squad of prop-betting enthusiasts, who have tallied +27.4 units and a +10.6% ROI per bet over nearly a year and a half of MMA action.
This week marks the return of squad members Clint MacLean, Bryan Fonseca, Dan Tom and Tony Sartori.
Check out their picks for Saturday's event, which kicks off at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT) on ESPN+ from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, below.
As with all betting endeavors, always wager within your means. That guidance is especially important when dealing with prop bets. Although the props often offer tantalizing odds, they also cash far less frequently than standard bet types. And be sure to shop around for the best price since prop odds can vary substantially depending on the sportsbook.
Clint MacLean: Emily Ducote by KO (+470)
Emily Ducote started off hot in the UFC with a brutalizing d ecision win over Jessica Penne.
If you recall that fight, Ducote had Penne compromised and nearly TKO'd her with leg kicks early in the very first round. But she eased off and allowed Penne to survive so that she could win her UFC debut and avoid potential danger or damage.
Prior to Ducote making it to the UFC, three of her previous four had ended via stoppage.
Ashley Yoder might have never been finished in her professional MMA career, but she has been showing signs of damage adding up recently. The fights against Angela Hill and Randa Markos especially showed that Yoder is not reacting well to strikes, and she had to force grappling exchanges to survive.
Ducote has solid takedown defense, and her long skinny legs combined with her slow hand speed, I believe, will allow Ducote to do exactly what she did against Penne – except this time she gets the finish. I'll take her to win by KO with juicy +470 odds.
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