Ode Osbourne vs. Cody Durden Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest UFC Odds for Saturday, October 31st
Ode Osbourne and Cody Durden meet in a near pick'em flyweight matchup between two veterans with dramatically different paths to victory. Can Durden consistently impose his wrestling against a dangerous striker with the speed and reach to punish sloppy entries? Check out this Ode Osbourne vs. Cody Durden prediction and best bet for Saturday, October 31.
Peter Alexis - October 31, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadOde Osbourne vs. Cody Durden Prediction: Will Durden Emerge Victorious on Saturday Night?
Osbourne enters after getting back into the win column earlier this year, but his UFC run has remained volatile because of his aggressive striking style. He possesses legitimate finishing power for the division and carries a significant reach advantage over Durden.
Durden offers the opposite profile. His best performances have come when he can repeatedly wrestle, accumulate control and force opponents to spend entire rounds defending instead of establishing their own offense.
Ode Osbourne vs. Cody Durden Recent Results
Ode Osbourne (13-9)
Osbourne returned with a victory in February after a difficult stretch that included multiple losses and a no contest. Six of his 13 wins have come by knockout, and eight of his professional victories have ended in the opening round.
The danger is obvious whenever opponents leave him space. His 73-inch reach is enormous for flyweight and gives him a six-inch advantage over Durden, making clean entries essential for the wrestler.
Cody Durden (18-11-1)
Durden remains one of the division's more active wrestlers, averaging close to four takedowns per 15 minutes. His recent results have been inconsistent, but his strongest performances still come when he successfully turns fights into repeated grappling exchanges.
His 18 victories are evenly distributed between six knockouts, six submissions and six decisions. That versatility gives Durden more possible routes than the market price might suggest, particularly if he can prevent Osbourne from controlling distance.
Ode Osbourne vs. Cody Durden Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Main Card: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Meta APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Streaming: Paramount+
- Scheduled Rounds: Three
Ode Osbourne vs. Cody Durden Odds
- Spread: Osbourne +3.5 (-175) | Durden -3.5 (+130)
- Moneyline: Osbourne -102 | Durden -118
- Total: Over 1.5 (-175) | Under 1.5 (+135)
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Ode Osbourne vs. Cody Durden Prediction
Osbourne's length makes this dangerous for Durden from the opening exchange. The wrestler cannot afford to shoot from too far away or repeatedly eat straight punches while trying to close a six-inch reach disadvantage.
Durden's advantage appears once he gets inside. His takedown volume is substantially higher, and Osbourne has historically been easier to control when opponents successfully force him away from open-space striking.
The matchup price also creates a reasonable opportunity to back the grappler. Durden does not need to win every striking exchange if he can consistently create takedowns and force Osbourne to work from the fence or bottom position.
Osbourne's power remains the biggest concern, but Durden has enough experience to recognize that standing at distance for prolonged stretches is the wrong game plan. The wrestling edge provides the more repeatable route across three rounds.
Ode Osbourne vs. Cody Durden Best Bet
- Pick: Cody Durden Moneyline (-118) Check out these best odds at FanDuel Sportsbook
Durden's wrestling gives him a clear way to attack Osbourne without playing directly into the underdog's biggest strength. At only -118, the price is reasonable for a fighter capable of controlling entire rounds through takedowns and positional pressure.
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