Vera vs. Cruz UFC Fight Night: Betting Odds, Picks and Predictions – August 13, 2022

The UFC is heading to the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California on August 13. For this UFC on ESPN fight night, the main event is Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz. The co-main event is Nate Landwehr vs. David Onama. In this betting preview, I’ll be breaking down the odds, picks & predictions for August 13. I have an early, sharp bet from OddsJam for UFC on ESPN 41.

Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions

The moneyline betting odds for Marlon Vera vs Dominick Cruz are below. The OddsJam UFC Odds screen has real-time MMA betting lines from 50+ online sportsbooks, including BetMGM & BetRivers.

As seen, Marlon Vera is currently favored in this fight. He’s best offered at -190 odds on BetRivers sportsbook. Dominick Cruz, the underdog, is offered at +180 odds on BetMGM sportsbook & Caesars sportsbook, which are two of the largest online bookmakers in the United States.

UFC fighter Sean O’Malley has stated that he thinks Dominick Cruz will win this fight against Marlon Vera on August 13. Dominick Cruz, nicknamed “The Dominator,” is #8 in the Bantamweight Division with a 24-3 record.

Dominick Cruz has 7 wins by TKO, 1 submission and 3 title defenses. Cruz has a 33% striking accuracy and 44% grappling accuracy in the UFC. He pulled off an impressive unanimous decision win against Pedro Munhoz in his last UFC fight on December 11, 2021.

Marlon Vera, nicknamed “Chito,” is $5 in the Bantamweight Division. He is 19-7-1 with 7 wins by TKO, 8 submissions and 7 first round finishes. Vera outlasted Rob Font in a 5 round unanimous decision victory on April 30, 2022.

I don’t have an official pick locked in on this fight yet, as UFC prop odds have not been released. This should be a great fight, though, and I expect it to remain competitive through at least 2 rounds.

Cynthia Calvillo vs Nina Nunes Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions

In the Main Card of UFC on ESPN 41, we have Cynthia Calvillo vs Nina Nunes in the Women’s Flyweight Division. I have a a sharp bet that I really like from the OddsJam Positive EV Betting Tool.

As seen above, Nina Nunes is an underdog in this fight for August 13. I like her on the moneyline at +140 odds. I played this on FanDuel sportsbook, and I think she should be roughly 50/50 to win this MMA matchup. I think this is one of the best early UFC betting picks for 8/13.

FanDuel limited my stake on this wager to $142.90, and I locked it in. Please make sure that you are line shopping and always getting the best possible odds in your location. Sportsbook availability varies from state to state, so be sure to check OddsJam to ensure you’re getting the best possible odds.

Martin Buday vs. Lukasz Brzeski Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions

I final fight for UFC on ESPN that I have a bet on is Martin Buday vs. Lukasz Brzeski. I’m on the over at -150 odds. I think that this is one of the top MMA bets on Caesars sportsbook for August 13.