Jack Hermansson vs. Gregory Rodrigues Prediction, Odds, Pick for UFC 317 (Saturday, June 28)

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Check out the Jack Hermansson vs. Gregory Rodrigues prediction for UFC 317 on Saturday, June 28, with my betting preview and breakdown.

Hermansson vs. Rodrigues Odds

Hermansson Odds+164
Rodrigues Odds-198
Over/Under2.5 (-140 / +110)
LocationT-Mobile Arena Las Vegas, Nevada
Bout Time9:35 p.m. ET
TV/StreamingESPN+ PPV
UFC 317 odds as of Friday and via DraftKings. Bet on UFC 317 with our DraftKings promo code.

The UFC 317 prelims culminates in a middleweight showdown between two veterans of the game. with 27 combined UFC fight. Jack Hermansson once again steps into the underdog role against the dangerous Gregory Rodrigues, a spot he was just in prior to his 2024 upset victory over another heavy-hitter in Joe Pyfer.

The value lies with the underdog again on Saturday night in a contest that should be lined much closer.

Here's my Hermansson vs. Rodrigues pick and prediction.

Tale of the Tape

HermanssonRodrigues
Record24-816-6
Avg. Fight Time11:338:52
Height6'1"6'3"
Weight (pounds)185 lbs.185 lbs.
Reach (inches)77"75"
StanceOrthodoxOrthodox
Date of birth6/10/198802/17/1992
Sig Strikes Per Min5.095.63
SS Accuracy44%53%
SS Absorbed Per Min3.694.95
SS Defense56%51%
Take Down Avg1.532.31
TD Acc30%38%
TD Def80%88%
Submission Avg0.40.3

Hermansson is a technician; and he also happens to be one of the best in sport at following his coaches’ gameplan to a tee. His 56% striking defense over his sixteen UFC bouts may not jump off of the page, but it is a solid number that he seems laser-focused on improving.

During his victory over the power-punching Pyfer, Hermansson absorbed just 92 of the 250 significant strikes his opponent attempted over the course of five rounds, as Pyfer landed at just a 36% rate.

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