UFC 334 Prelims Card Odds, Picks & Predictions (2026)
UFC 334 has all the storylines you could possibly want out of a pay-per-view. One of the best fighters of all time, Amanda Nunes, is coming out of retirement to fight a former teammate, Kayla Harrison, for the women's bantamweight title. Undefeated heavyweight contender Josh Hokit is playing the heel to perfection leading up to his title fight against champion Ciryl Gane. The only thing left to do is put on the gloves and enter the octagon at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The prelims begin at 5 p.m. EST, while the main card starts at 9 p.m. EST, all on Paramount+.
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UFC 334 Prelims Card Picks & Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Jim Miller (+180) vs. Terrance McKinney (-218)
Terrance McKinney is an interesting fighter, but he is made for high-profile cards like this. He has fought 14 times in the UFC and has only made it out of Round One twice. He has never gone the distance in his UFC career. Judges have not read a scorecard after his fight in his professional career. You would have to go back to his amateur days to find a decision.
Unfortunately for McKinney, he has lost six bouts in the UFC, including his last fight against King Green. His opponent is Jim Miller, who is also a fighter with no secrets. He owns a 28-18 (1 NC) record in the UFC and made his debut in 2008. MMA has changed immensely, but Miller is still hanging around at 43.
Miller said he is done at 50 UFC fights, no matter what. This is a fun fight on the prelims, and I see a lot of value in the wily veteran. McKinney either tries to knock you out or excitingly submit you. He does not prepare for anything past the first round. He puts on a show, and it likely has him hanging around on big cards like this one.
Miller is not going to get submitted unless he is nearly knocked out and McKinney sinks in a choke. He is too good on the mat, and too savvy to get caught in a submission. He has only been knocked out twice in his UFC career.
The key for Miller is to stay safe in the first two minutes of this fight. McKinney is not going to be there after that. Miller has proven time and time again that he can stay safe and come out on top. I think he will win via submission, but he is an underdog, so take the less-risky side.
Bet: Jim Miller (+180)
Stephen Thompson (-155) vs. Charles Radtke (+130)
Stephen Thompson has been fighting for a long time and was at the top of the division for a long time. He has fought the best of the best in the welterweight division, but has not looked good lately. He has lost five of his last six fights dating back to 2021.
Charles Radtke is slowly working his way up the rankings with a 5-2 record in the UFC. The includeds back-to-back wins over Francisco Prado and Daniel Frunza. His losses came against Mike Malott and Carlos Prates, both via knockout, so those losses have aged like a fine wine.
The key against "Wonderboy" is to take him to the mat. He is an excellent striker with lethal kicks, but has lost some speed in recent fights. The common denominator in his losses recently is getting taken down and dominated on the mat.
Radtke only landed one takedown in his first five UFC fights, but has landed seven over his last two. His wrestling is improving, and it is showing in his bouts. This is a spot where he can use that wrestling and control his way to a victory. He has to stay safe when striking, but he is capable of winning a decision against Thompson.
Bet: Charles Radtke (+130)