Terrance McKinney vs Jim Miller

New York prelim assignment

UFC lists Jim Miller vs. Terrance McKinney as a lightweight prelim at UFC 334 on November 14 at Madison Square Garden. The event page shows the bout on the schedule; it does not provide a bout-specific weigh-in update.

McKinney brings the higher striking volume

UFCStats lists McKinney at 6.83 significant strikes landed per minute, compared with Miller's 2.92. Miller's listed striking defense is higher (56% to 42%), setting up a volume-versus-defense test if they stay at range.

Grappling could shape the exchanges

McKinney averages 3.27 takedowns per 15 minutes to Miller's 1.49, while their submission-attempt averages are close at 1.8 and 1.7, respectively. That gives McKinney the higher listed takedown rate, but Miller remains a credible submission threat in grappling exchanges.

Both arrive off contrasting first-round finishes

Miller's most recent win was a first-round submission of Jared Gordon in May 2026; McKinney's latest outing was a first-round TKO loss to King Green in July. Their recent results make the opening round a particularly consequential phase, though neither result guarantees how this matchup unfolds.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Set a price ceiling on McKinney

The UFC event page lists McKinney at -220, so compare your own win estimate with the roughly 69% implied probability before considering the favorite. If the price worsens, passing is preferable to chasing it.

Consider a small Miller live-bet only after seeing the opening

Rather than taking the underdog pre-fight, watch whether Miller can manage the early exchanges and create grappling opportunities; if he cannot, there may be little reason to enter at a live price.