Using the latest UFC 293 odds, as well as industry-leading tools, we’re set to make our Shane Young-Gabriel Miranda pick and prediction.
Moving to the men’s featherweight division, Shane Young takes on Gabriel Miranda as a -165 favorite. The loser of three straight, Young most recently dropped a decision to Blake Bilder in February of this year. Similarly, Miranda lost his most recent fight against Benoit Saint Denis by knockout almost exactly one year ago.
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Shane Young-Gabriel Miranda Pick and Prediction
Best UFC 293 Picks: Shane Young vs. Gabriel Miranda Odds
Shane Young: Opened -165, Now -168 | Gabriel Miranda: Opened +135, Now +136
At 13-7, Young has six knockouts and four submissions to his name. He has only been finished once, which came against Ludovit Klein and started his current three-fight losing streak. Young does not have a win over a fighter currently on the UFC’s roster. Another City Kickboxing fighter, Young lands 5.24 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 5.51 behind 52% striking defense. Young is not much of a grappler, but he defends takedowns at 65%. He generally avoids getting controlled and can work back to the feet, but this is not a strength to his game.
Miranda has a 16-6 professional record with one knockout and 15 submissions. In his losses, he has been knocked out twice. Miranda has a Brazilian jiu-jitsu background, evidenced by those submission numbers. In his lone UFC appearance, Miranda was out-landed 42-20, giving up one takedown to Saint Denis. Miranda only landed one of three takedowns, but he should have an easier path to the takedown.
The level of competition is questionable for Young despite the longer tenure in the UFC. He will also be giving up a clear advantage to Miranda on the ground. For that reason, Miranda +136 will be the official play.
Best UFC 293 Pick: Gabriel Miranda +136
