Diego Lopes vs. Gavin Tucker: UFC Fight Night Odds, Picks & Predictions

UFC Nashville: Sandhagen vs Font gets underway this Saturday at Bridgestone Arena. While this event is certainly not the most loaded of cards, there are still a couple of great betting angles to attack. Let’s take a look at Diego Lopes vs. Gavin Tucker.

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UFC Fight Night Nashville Odds & Picks: Diego Lopes vs. Gavin Tucker

Diego Lopes vs. Gavin Tucker

Diego Lopes got a short-notice fight against Movsar Evloev and gave him a run for his money. Lopes earned at least one round on two of the judges' scorecards, which is impressive given the circumstances and opponent. He is facing 37-year-old Gavin Tucker, who has not fought since 2021. He got knocked out by Dan Ige in the first round. Tucker will be facing another uphill battle against Lopes. Lopes is five inches taller, nine years younger, and holds a six-inch reach advantage over Tucker.

Overcoming a two-year layoff may be hard for Gavin Tucker, especially considering his age. He will start slowing down sooner than later, which is a dangerous game to play in the UFC. Lopes will start fast, and Tucker will have to shake the ring rust off quickly. Lopes' stats are skewed based on the short-notice fight he took, but Tucker's are worth noting. Tucker lands an average of 2.98 takedowns per 15 minutes but only defends 53 percent of takedowns. Lopes has the grappling advantage and could find a submission early.

Pick: Diego Lopes Money Line (-170)

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