BY: SLICK L
Folkkkksssssss, what is going on?
Slick L is back and better than ever for another weekend of more fights. I must say something special is going on here, folks. Our dog picks have hit the last three weeks in a row! So I’m on a bit of a power trip about that, and I am officially declaring this the December of the dogs. And what better way to start the first UFC card of dog December than with not one… not two… but THREE DOG PICKS. No, I’m not kidding. This card has some great dog picks, so let’s get locked in, folks. Here we go!
Ovince Saint Preux vs. Jamahal Hill
Kicking things off in the exciting light heavyweight division, we have the experienced OSP going up against a promising prospect in Jamahal Hill. Hill enters this bout with a record of 7-0. However, that last decision was overturned. Saint Preux is an experienced striker in this UFC, with some of the meanest kicks I’ve ever seen. On top of that, he’s also sneakily dominant on the ground. Hill is also a heavy hitter; however, I see this as his first real test. And he is definitely looking to rebound after failing a drug test back in September. I’m not sure how OSP is this much of a dog. Honestly, I can’t see him losing any aspect of this fight.
Money line odds:
Ovince Sain Preux: +140
Jamahal Hill: -177
PICK: Ovince Saint Preux (+140) ML
Jack Hermansson vs. Marvin Vettori
Our main event of the night features two extremely intense fighters fighting at 185lbs. Both of these guys have an impressive track record of wins and are also proven to be deadly with submission maneuvers. Both can keep the fight on their feet, too, if it comes down to it, and it just might. I think Hermansson has a slight edge in the striking department. The last time each of these guys lost it was against Jared Cannonier and Israel Adesanya. That right there speaks for itself in how tough these guys are. Although Vettori may look better on paper somehow, I am leaning towards Jack Hermansson winning via submission.
Money line odds:
Jack Hermansson: +115
Marvin Vettori: -139
PICK: Jack Hermansson (+115) ML
The Dog Pick of the Dog Picks:
Movsar Evloev vs. Nate Landwehr
You guys might think I am absolutely crazy for this one, and you know what? You might be right. However, this line is deceiving as Nate Landwehr is such an underrated striker. He’s won 8 of his 14 victories via KO and won his last fight by unanimous decision against Darren Elkins. He has to be careful, though, as he does not want to fight this fight from the mat against a guy like Evloev. Who is not to be taken lightly by any means in striking either. I think Landwehr takes this fight by decision.
Money line odds:
Movsar Evloev: -670
Nate Landwehr: +450
PICK: Nate Landwehr (+450) ML
Slick’s Parlay: (+160)
Jordan Leavitt (-455) ML
Gabriel Benitez (-240) ML
Roman Dolidze (-200) ML
**All money lines and odds courtesy of Seneca Creek Casino**
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