UFC on ESPN 63 Picks & Odds Breakdown

UFC on ESPN 63 takes place on Saturday at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. This looks like a loaded card so let’s take a look at some at UFC on ESPN 63 picks to make your Saturday a winning one. 

Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley 

Covington +215 / Buckley -265 // Total Rounds: 4.5

Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley face off on Saturday in a fight that should be super exciting. It feels on paper like this fight is going to end two ways, Covington by decision or Buckley by knockout. Maybe a couple of years ago, I would pick Covington in this spot, but his chin has shown some weakness and that’s  what is going to hurt his chances here. Covington is going to not be able to withstand the power from Buckey, and that is going to be enough for him to get the job done. Back Buckley to win this fight by knockout. 

Cub Swanson vs Billy Quarantillo 

Swanson +125 / Quarantillo +124 // Total Rounds: 2.5

Cub Swanson and Billy Quarantillo face off in a fight that should be ultra-competitive. Quarantillo is going to throw more volume here, but I believe Cub Swanson is going to have the more punishing punches, and that is going to be the difference here. Swanson might not not get the finish, but his power is going to be enough to impress the judges, and come out on top. Back Swanson to pull the upset here. 

Manel Kape vs vs Bruno Silva

Kape -395 / Silva +310  // Total Rounds: 2.5

There is no doubt that Manel Kape is talented, but there is no way I am laying that type of number going against Bruno Silva who has fought really well heading into this one. Silva is an elite grapper, and he can use that grappling to find success here. I wouldn’t bet this fight very big if you are going to bet it, but if you are going to, there is no other way to bet it then with backing the underdog. 

Vitor Petrino vs Dustin Jacoby 

Petrino -340 / Jacoby +270  // Total Rounds: 1.5

Vitor Petrino is a big favorite in this fight and for good reason, he’s an elite knockout artist. Even though he lost his last fight against Anthony Smith, he’s still the much better fighter and his power is going to be too much here. Petrino is going to his power, and he’s going to get the finish here. Back Petrino by knockout.