UFC 287 Picks - Gilbert Burns vs Jorge Masvidal Prediction

Click Here for the Latest Odds

Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal face off on Saturday in a welterweight showdown in the main event of UFC 287 at Miami Dade Arena in Miami. 

Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal  Odds

Gibert Burns comes into this fight as a big favorite sitting at -450 while Jorge Masvidal is the underdog sitting at +360. 

Gilbert Burns Betting Preview

Gilbert Burns comes into this fight with a 21-5 record overall and he’s coming off a big victory in January. Burns faced off against Neil Magny and it was a little over four minutes into the first round he was able to lock in an arm triangle and secure the win. He had one takedown in that fight, and that led to success. Burns is averaging 3.12 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 3.17 significant strikes per minute. He is averaging 2.03 takedowns every 15 minutes, and he’s successful on 35 percent of his takedown attempts. He also stops 47 percent of his takedown attempts. 

Jordge Masvidal Betting Preview

On the other side of this matchup is Jorge Masvidal who sits with a 35-16 record overall, but he has lost three fights in a row. Masvidal’s last fight came against Colby Covington in March of 2022 and he lost by a unanimous decision. He was outstruck 94-67 and he was also taken down six times in the fight. He is averaging 4.11 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 3.06 significant strikes per minute. He is averaging 1.44 takedowns every 15 minutes and he is successful on 59 percent of his takedown attempts. He also stops 74 percent of his opponents takedown attempts. 

Shane’s Free Pick

I don’t think it’s going to be long until Masvidal hangs up the gloves, and it could happen after this fight. Masvidal isn’t going to be able to take the pressure off Burns, and that is going to be the difference here as Masvidal is going to get finished in that fight. Back Burns to win this fight by knockout. 

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.

Mitch's Take...

Words From The Pick Dawgz Family 11-30-24

18+ Has gambling become a problem for you? Call the National Problem Gambling Hotline.
1-800-522-4700 | ncpgambling.org

Credit Guaranteed Packages

Packages with Credit Guarantees automatically give you a credit if the package does not turn a profit—the sum of betting all individual picks. THESE ARE NOT PARLAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE CLEARLY STATED. If a credit guaranteed package does not profit, a credit for its full purchase price is automatically issued after picks are graded and verified.

For example, if you purchase a $39.95 package that doesn’t profit, you’ll get a $39.95 credit towards any future purchase(s) on our site. Credits are usually issued within hours of a game’s conclusion, so please allow a few hours for final verification.

To use your credits, log in to your account and add another package or pass to your cart. Credits will automatically reduce what you owe. Any remaining balance will be settled through our payment system, with any leftover credits available future purchases. Credits do not expire.

Dismiss