Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov Odds, Date, How to Watch, and Predictions for UFC 302
Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov Odds, Date, How to Watch, and Predictions for UFC 302
The summer for fight fans starts off with a bang this weekend, as the UFC heads back to the northeast as the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, will host its 10th UFC event. From top to bottom, there are great fights sprinkled throughout the UFC 302 card, headlined by a lightweight title fight between two of the best to ever do it.Â
Before we get there, and a co-main event featuring fan favorite Sean Strickland versus Paolo Costa, there are a couple of other main event cards you won’t wanna miss. The second fight of the main card is a heavyweight clash between two rising giants in Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov.Â
Buckle up as we dive into where the odds have landed, both fighters’ recent form, and who I like to walk away with their hands raised in this heavyweight clash.Â
Almeida vs. Romanov UFC 302 DATE, TIME AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: June 1, 2024
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN2, ESPN+
Jailton Almeida vs. Alexandr Romanov Odds
When the odds opened up for this heavyweight bout between Almeida and Romanov, Almeida was listed as a heavy -450 favorite with Romanov settled in at about +350. Since then, we have seen money pour in on Romanov, as he is now at +205 with the favorite down to -250.
| Fighter | Odds | Total Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Jailton Almeida | -250 | O1.5 (-105) |
| Alexander Romanov | +205 | U1.5 (-125) |
Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov UFC 302 Prediction
Jailton Almeida (20-3-0)
Coming into this week as the number seventh-ranked heavyweight in the promotion, Almeida will look to further advance his shots at a title by advancing against a top-15 guy in Romanov. Riding a nine-fight win streak into his Curtis Blaydes fight in March, Almeida was stopped in his tracks as he looks to get back on the path with a statement in this one.
Click here to see the latest betting odds for Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov
Alexander Romanov (17-2-0)
Things in the UFC started similarly hot for Romanov, as the Moldovan picked up five straight wins to start his UFC career. Two straight losses to Marcin Tybura and Alexandr Volkov were righted in July, as he beat Blagoy Ivanov by a decision to get set up this top 10 opponent in Almeida as a win here for the #13 ranked Romanov would put him right back in top 10 conversations.Â
Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov Pick
We saw this line drop from Romanov +350 at open, and I still think it’s too high where it sits now. Relatively even on the ground with a slight edge to Almeida, Romanov has nearly double the significant strikes landed per minute in this matchup. With Almeida yet to prove himself against a top-10 guy, Romanov is one win away from being just that.Â
Pick: Alexander Romanov (+230) at DraftKings Sportsbook
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