UFC 334 DFS Picks & Lineups: Gane vs. Hokit Cheat Sheet, 11/13

The UFC returns to Madison Square Garden in New York City as Ciryl Gane puts his heavyweight title on the line against Josh Hokit. Gane is a talented kickboxer, but he has struggled with grapplers, and that is exactly what Hokit brings to the table. As a former NFL player, Hokit is the most athletic fighter Gane has ever faced, which makes this one of the most intriguing matchups on the card.

Below you’ll find the latest UFC 334 odds, stats, predictions and matchup breakdowns for the entire fight card, along with my top MMA DFS picks for DraftKings. Feel free to reach out to me in Discord or on X at @MikeIannoneDFS. Good luck with your UFC DFS lineups on Saturday!

UFC 334 Start Times and How to Watch

• Early Prelims: 5:00 PM ET on Paramount+
• Prelims: 7:00 PM ET
• Main Card: 9:00 PM ET

UFC 334 DFS Top Picks at a Glance

• Top play by odds: Bilal Hasan ($9,800, -1100)
• Must-play spot: Terrance McKinney ($8,900) vs. Jim Miller
• Main event lean: Ciryl Gane ($9,000), with exposure split to Josh Hokit
• Best value: Drew Dober ($7,600) vs. Chris Duncan
• Live dogs: Josh Hokit, Charles Radtke, Drew Dober, Jim Miller, Amanda Nunes

UFC 334 Main Event: Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit DFS Breakdown

The main event this week takes place at heavyweight as Ciryl Gane looks to use his mobility and athleticism to stay away from Josh Hokit’s aggressive pressure and wrestling. Gane has never been a good wrestler, and that could be his downfall here. He may be able to use his speed to keep Hokit at range, and he has more than enough power to finish this fight. If Hokit closes the distance and gets the fight to the ground, we have seen that Gane cannot get back to his feet, so this is a very tight fight. I lean toward Gane and his experience, but I will be splitting these two fighters in my lineups with a lean toward Gane.

Expensive UFC DFS Picks for UFC 334

Hasan is quick and has a ton of power for a flyweight. This fight probably ends quickly, but flyweight bouts sometimes go longer than expected. He is the clear top play this week based on odds.

Costa is moving up a weight class, so there is some concern. He is quicker and more powerful than Gordon, but Gordon has a tendency to drag fights into wars. If this gets into Round 3, I don’t know if I would want to be holding a Costa ticket.

McKinney is the best fighter for DraftKings in the history of the platform. He either wins by KO/submission in the first round or he gets finished. When he is priced like this, his fight is a must-play, and against an aging Jim Miller, I’m betting on him to get the first-round KO.

Harrison has five rounds to work with and elite wrestling. Nunes is coming off a 3.5-year layoff, and Harrison is coming off neck surgery, so there isn’t a result in this fight that would surprise me. If Harrison wins, even by decision, she likely scores 100+ DraftKings points.

Mid-Range UFC DFS Picks for UFC 334

Duncan has good wrestling and pushes a pace. Dober is a dog and is going to look to trade shots in the pocket. Someone is getting finished in this fight, so it is a priority at this price tag.

Borralho has good wrestling and will have to use it to win the fight. Belgaroui has been taken down by lesser wrestlers, and if Borralho gets the takedowns, this could be an easy win.

Sanches has great volume and pace. If he wins, he probably finishes the fight by KO.

Radtke has power and enough wrestling to get Thompson down if he can close the distance. His UFC losses against top talent like Malott and Prates don’t really translate to this matchup. He either wrestles and makes this look easy, or he gets picked apart on the feet.

Value UFC DFS Picks for UFC 334

This fight should be very competitive, and at his price, Dober is a great value. He is going in looking for a war, so you know he will fight for your money and is willing to go out on his shield for a chance to win.

Almeida is the better striker, but he is aging. I don’t love his overall MMA game, but he hits hard and is technical. Johnson looked mediocre against competition outside the division’s top 20.

I don’t think Miller wins this fight, but if he does, it is almost certainly by finish at the end of Round 1 or the start of Round 2. If he gets the finish, he is going to be on the optimal lineup at his price.

In a decision, Gordon won’t score great, but if he can roll back the clock and find his old grinding style, this is a fight he could win. At $6,900, even 65 points in a win may be enough to get you onto the optimal lineup.

UFC 334 DraftKings Sample Lineup

Lineup: Ciryl Gane ($9,000), Amanda Nunes ($7,400), K. Holland ($7,800), Drew Dober ($7,600), Terrance McKinney ($8,900), J. Diaz ($9,200) — $100 remaining.

UFC 334 Live Dogs

• Josh Hokit
• Charles Radtke
• Drew Dober
• Jim Miller
• Amanda Nunes

UFC 334 Picks, Odds and Fighter Stats

Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit

Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes

Terrance McKinney vs. Jim Miller

Melquizael Costa vs. Jared Gordon

Chris Duncan vs. Drew Dober

Caio Borralho vs. Yousri Belgaroui

Samuel Sanches vs. Evan Elder

Charles Radtke vs. Stephen Thompson

César Almeida vs. Donte Johnson

UFC 334 DFS FAQ

Who is the best UFC 334 DFS play on DraftKings?

Bilal Hasan ($9,800) is the top play by odds as a -1100 favorite over Luis Gurule, while Terrance McKinney ($8,900) against Jim Miller is a must-play fight.

What time does UFC 334 start?

The Early Prelims begin at 5:00 PM ET on Paramount+, the Prelims at 7:00 PM ET and the Main Card at 9:00 PM ET.

Who is favored in Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit?

Gane is a -205 favorite, with Hokit at +170. The lean here is Gane, but splitting exposure between both fighters is the recommended DFS approach.

Who are the best UFC 334 underdogs for DFS?

The live dogs this week are Josh Hokit, Charles Radtke, Drew Dober, Jim Miller and Amanda Nunes.