UFC 311 Prediction, Odds, Picks: Hill vs Prochazka Top Bets for Jan 18

UFC 311 includes some light heavyweight action between former champion Jiri Prochazka vs Jamahal Hill, with Hill favored at -130 with UFC odds.

Prochazka vs Hill Fight Information

• Date & Time: Saturday, Jan. 18 – 10 p.m. ET
• Location: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
• How to Watch: UFC Fight Pass
• Main Event Fight: Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan

Monitor UFC news for any updates in advance of Saturday night’s fight.

Best Bets for Hill vs Prochazka: Moneyline and Over/Under Picks

Jamahal Hill ML (-130)

It should be a close fight on Saturday, and that’s reflected in UFC 311 betting markets. However, we’re picking Hill to edge Prochazka.

The 33-year-old American is 12-2 following an interrupted 2024, which started with a KO loss to Alex Pereira before having fights with Carlos Ulberg and Khalil Rountree canceled.

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His 2022 and 2023 were much better, scoring three consecutive wins over Thiago Santos, Johnny Walker, and Glover Teixeira. Anything close to those performances would be enough to push Prochazka, who isn’t the same fighter as he used to be.

“I need to evolve to the next level or don’t fight again,” Prochazka said last year, after UFC 303. “So simple. To be the strongest, this is the way. Thank you. See you in the gym.”

The 32-year-old Czech knocked out Aleksandar Rakic before lasting 13 seconds into the second round against Pereira. Bouncing back from that loss, which only happened in June, could be tough.

That’s why we’re going with Hill, who has had a little extra time to recover and he’s the fresher fighter. Bettors get a generous -130 line at BetUS Sportsbook for Hill, who is a good chance of scoring his 13th career win.

Bet: Jamahal Hill (-130)

Hill vs Prochazka Over 1.5 Rounds

Our MMA betting odds have the total set at 1½ rounds, and the over has been backed into -155, so we’re not the only ones liking this pick. We expect the fight to go into the second round at the worst, and it could be a decision win for Hill, which pays a healthy price.

We’re happy to include over 1½ rounds in our UFC 311 parlay picks. It’s a relatively safe pick, as neither fighter wants to have an early exit following quick losses to Pereira. They will want to conserve energy and give it everything in the final round.

Our UFC expert picks also include Hill by decision at +300. There has been little betting support for this option, with most of the money coming for Hill by KO/TKO at +200. However, we envision the fight being a lengthy battle.

They have had decision wins throughout their career, so it’s nothing new, and we think they could surprise many by going the distance. The odds are too good to pass up, and it’s only a three-round fight.

Bet: Hill vs Porchazka Over 1.5 Rounds (-155)

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