With the Jones vs Miocic odds now well established, we can profile this heavyweight championship bout on November 16 at UFC 309 in New York City.
Jones is a -600 favorite ahead of this fight with Miocic coming in as a +450 underdog. Let's jump right into the Jones vs Miocic odds and picks for this long-awaited tilt.
Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jon Jones | -600 |
| Stipe Miocic | +450 |
Odds as of November 15
Per our odds calculator, Jones' -600 status equates to a win probability of 87.50%, and a $100 bet on him pays $114.67. Miocic gets an 18.18% chance and a $100 bet yields $550.
Jones vs Miocic Tale Of The Tape
| Fighter | Jon Jones | Stipe Miocic |
| Age | 37 | 42 |
| Record | 27-1 (21-1 UFC) | 20-4 (14-4 UFC) |
| Avg. Fight Time | 14:53 | 11:11 |
| Reach | 84" | 80" |
| Sig. Strikes Per Minute | 4.29 | 4.82 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed Per Minute | 2.22 | 3.82 |
| Takedowns Per 15 Minutes | 1.93 | 1.86 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 45% | 34% |
| Takedown Defense | 95% | 68% |
Jones vs Miocic Betting Preview: Who will win at UFC 309?
The Jones vs Miocic odds tell one story, but is there in each fighter's style that gives them an edge? Let's have a peek.
How To Bet Jones
Jones possesses an elite Octagon presence. His long reach freaks opponents out, and he often ends up pressing his foes to the back of the cage. Once he's there, Jones can open up with the striking (he threw some good leg kicks vs Gane) or engage the wrestling.
Stipe, like Gane, is bouncy on his feet and capable of fighting off the back foot. He'll be comfortable and patient, even locked in the cage with a beast like Jones. Bones wins this fight by smothering Miocic in all facets. That means pressure with the striking, then clinches and takedown attempts.
If Jones leans on Stipe and makes him carry his weight, especially if this bout moves past the first round, he can win a war of attrition.
How To Bet Miocic
Stipe's famous explosive spurts will be significant. The 42-year-old is still spry for a heavyweight, and he's found plenty of success over the years from intermittent offense.
The Cleveland native is patient, but he falls behind when he lets his opponent stalk him and line him up (think his loss to Francis Ngannou at UFC 260). In that bout, Ngannou chased Stipe around the Octagon and rocked him when he stepped up.
Against Jones at UFC 309, Miocic needs to show that explosive energy early. Pop off for a few combos, rush in, or swing heavy on a counter. Once Jones starts to respect Miocic's power, this fight will no longer be a mismatch.
Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic Betting Pick
This is a really high-caliber fight. Jones looked great at heavyweight, and Miocic, while out of action for over three years, is still a king of fundamentals at heavyweight.
That said, Bones is my pick to win, and I think he does it by stoppage. We'll see how the prop odds look closer to the bout, but Jones by KO is my best bet. For rounds betting, I like UNDER 2.5.
