Marina Rodriguez vs. Virna Jandiroba Odds
Brazilian strawweights clash on the UFC 288 preliminary card with the intriguing Marina Rodriguez vs. Virna Jandiroba matchup.
Money has poured in on the plucky Jandiroba over the past few weeks, but are bettors sleeping on Rodriguez and her standup edge?
Let's look at the matchup.
Tale of the Tape
| Rodriguez | Jandiroba | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 16-2-2 | 18-3 |
| Avg. Fight Time | 14:32 | 11:09 |
| Height | 5'6" | 5'3" |
| Weight (pounds) | 115 lbs. | 115 lbs. |
| Reach (inches) | 65" | 64" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Date of birth | 4/29/1987 | 5/30/1988 |
| Sig Strikes Per Min | 4.80 | 2.45 |
| SS Accuracy | 47% | 38% |
| SS Absorbed Per Min | 3.05 | 3.19 |
| SS Defense | 57% | 57% |
| Take Down Avg | 0.19 | 2.31 |
| TD Acc | 33% | 38% |
| TD Def | 65% | 73% |
| Submission Avg | 0.2 | 1.1 |
Jandiroba's moneyline was as high as +175 a month ago – and would have been a value bet at that number – but the market has moved in close to a pick'em price for this matchup.
Unfortunately, I cannot recommend a wager at current prices on either side of the moneyline.
Based on the stylistic matchup alone, I would have looked to bet on Jandiroba as an underdog with all of the grappling upside. She is a decent wrestler for a BJJ practitioner, and Rodriguez gives up takedowns in almost all of her fights.
Additionally, Rodriguez isn't great at getting off her back either, which could provide Jandiroba ample time to set up a submission or rack up control time toward securing a decision.
Rodriguez vs. Jandiroba Pick
On the feet, Rodriguez has a severe striking advantage; still, Jandiroba is durable and manages distance well, and I could see her largely avoiding considerable damage until she finds an opening to get the fight to the mat.
Some books (BetMGM and WynnBet) still have +115 on Jandiroba, but that is as low as I would go for a straight bet.
The Pick: Virna Jandiroba (+115, 0.5u) at WynnBet
