UFC 265 is a stacked card with a major Bantamweight bout serving as the co-main event. Two top 10 fighters face off in José Aldo and Pedro Munhoz. The winner will surely climb the ranks as they each hope to earn a title shot in the future. It's time to continue our UFC odds series with a José Aldo-Pedro Munhoz prediction and pick.

José Aldo is a living legend in the UFC holding a professional record of 29-7. It's been rough for Aldo in his last five fights as he's gone 2-3. He hopes to get back on track with a win on Saturday night, as a victory will keep him within the top five of the Bantamweight rankings.

Pedro Munhoz hopes to jump the leader board, as a win over Aldo would give him a big boost to his career. He aims to win his second fight in a row and become a top contender. Munhoz has gone 3-2 in his last five fights, losing to UFC legend Frankie Edgar and current Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling. A win over Aldo would be the biggest win of his career.

Here's how the sportsbooks have set the odds for the co-main event of the evening.

UFC 265 odds: José Aldo-Pedro Munhoz odds

José Aldo (-116)

Pedro Munhoz (-104)

Over 2.5 rounds (-210)

Under 2.5 rounds (+170)

How José Aldo wins the fight

“Junior” is a legend in his own right and at 34 years old, he doesn't seem to be leaving the octagon anytime soon. Aldo is much more inclined to keep his fights standing as he's achieved 17 KO/TKO wins out of his 29 total career victories. At one point in his career, Aldo was on an 18 fight win streak but has lost six times since then.

Considering his opponent at UFC 265 favors the ground, José Aldo will likely plan to keep this fight standing. He'll want to avoid the clinch and any takedown attempts, as Munhoz has the ability to pull a submission at any moment. Aldo's best strategy will be to keep his distance and fight from the outside with strong jabs and leg kicks. Eventually, his opponent will open up and Aldo can deliver more damaging strikes late in the fight.

How Pedro Munhoz wins the fight

Known as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu artist, Pedro Munhoz has eight submission victories under his belt. He has notable wins over Jimmie Rivera, Cody Garbrandt, and Rob Font, so Munhoz has what it takes to compete with the best. His bout against José Aldo at UFC 265 is the biggest fight of his career, as a win should shoot him up the rankings.

Munhoz has knockout power, but he's much more comfortable on the ground. Considering how dangerous his opponent is on the feet, Munhoz's strategy should be to take this fight to the ground early and often. The sooner the better, as the longer the fight lasts, the more slippery his opponent becomes. His best bet will be to close the distance, dictate the pace, and take Aldo down to the mat. From there, Munhoz should be able to control his opponent and win the fight.

José Aldo-Pedro Munhoz prediction & pick

This is a classic striker versus grappler scenario that tends to lead to exciting fights. Each fighter will have a different game plan for this one, as their strengths and weaknesses are the exact opposite. With that said, this Bantamweight matchup will come down to who follows their game plan more effectively. With Aldo aging and losing six of his last 10 fights, Munhoz should be able to walk out of UFC 265 with a big win.

FINAL JOSÉ ALDO-PEDRO MUNHOZ PICK: Pedro Munhoz wins via submission in Round 2