UFC 314 Odds, Betting Predictions, Picks and Best Bets

The UFC 314 odds are headlined by a match for the vacant featherweight title! Alexander Volkanovski is a former champion at 145 pounds and will try to reclaim the title against Diego Lopes in a fight that is very hard to predict.

This fight anchors what should be an exciting card in Miami, Florida on Saturday night! I share my UFC 314 predictions for all fights below, and dig a bit deeper for my best bets for the event.

UFC 314 Odds and Predictions Summary

The UFC 314 odds are close for the featherweight title fight between Volkanovski and Lopes. While Volkanovski has the pedigree as the former champion, Lopes is a dangerous underdog!

The co-main event should be a barn burner between lightweights Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett! Chandler can stay in the mix for a title shot, while Pimblett would move into the top ten with a win.

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Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes Odds, Prediction, and Betting Pick

• Alexander Volkanovski (-117)
• Diego Lopes (-103)

Volkanovski (26-4) has lost three of his last four fights, albeit against the highest level of competition. He lost a pair of fights to lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (one on short notice). Then “Volk” lost the featherweight belt to Ilia Topuria, who has since vacated it to move up to lightweight. Topuria is being rumored to face Makhachev during International Fight Week in July.

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Lopes (26-6) is riding a five-fight win streak and dominated Brian Ortega for three rounds in September 2024. He is very well-rounded, with 10 wins by KO/TKO and 12 by submission. Lopes is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, so expect him to test Volkanovski’s strong takedown defense.

We’ve seen older fighters start to slide often, and Volkanovski turns 37 in September. That’s why I expect the younger Lopes to find ways to hurt the former champion, both on the ground and on their feet. I’m taking the value on these UFC 314 odds and going with Diego Lopes at -103 at UFC betting sites!

Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett Odds, Prediction, and Betting Pick

• Paddy Pimblett (-142)
• Michael Chandler (+122)

Chandler (23-9) got tired of waiting for Conor McGregor and decided to fight Charles Oliveira in November 2024. He lost to the Brazilian for a second time by unanimous decision after a TKO in the first match . However, Chandler made it interesting in the final round with his stand-up power.

Pimblett (22-3) looked spectacular in his last fight against King Green, handling his own standing up, and then putting Green to sleep via triangle choke. “The Baddy” is a second-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and a fantastic grappler.

Chandler’s takedown defense will be tested as Pimblett will look to take him down early and often. The Englishman will have to be careful of Chandler’s explosive striking, but I think he’ll be cautious enough and lure Chandler into a takedown to submit him.

I’m taking “The Baddy” in these UFC 314 predictions and at -142, the odds are good enough to recommend a wager on this lightweight fight.

Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva Odds, Prediction, and Betting Pick

• Jean Silva (-260)
• Bryce Mitchell (+215)

Silva (15-2) enters as a sizable favorite over Mitchell (17-2) in this featherweight clash, mostly because the Brazilian hasn’t lost since November 2018. He emerged from Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023, and has four straight finishes on his resume. A win for Silva would get him into the top 15 of the UFC rankings.

While Mitchell has been in the news for controversial comments, don’t discount his fighting abilities. His two losses came against Topuria and Josh Emmett, who is tenth in the featherweight rankings. The Arkansas native is a strong grappler with a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He’ll be looking to take this fight to the mat.

But I’m backing Silva’s stellar takedown defense to keep this fight standing up, where he has a big advantage. At -260, I wouldn’t recommend an outright bet on Silva, but keep an eye on the fight props for this match because I think Silva wins by TKO/KO.

Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull Odds, Prediction, and Betting Pick

• Yair Rodriguez (-195)
• Patricio “Pitbull” (+165)

After years in Bellator as a former lightweight champion, and a former three-time featherweight champion, Patricio “Pitbull” (36-7) finally makes his way to the UFC. Yair Rodriguez (19-5, 1 NC) is there to welcome him, coming off two straight losses to Volkanovski and Ortega.

This should be another fun fight as Rodriguez is one of the best kickboxers in the UFC. “Pitbull” can also strike with him and has great kicks. But his path to victory might be to grapple as Rodriguez can be taken down.

“Pitbull”, yet another Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, has 12 submission victories to his name, and Rodriguez was submitted by Ortega in his last fight.

At +165, “Pitbull” offers some terrific value as Bellator fighters aren’t shown a lot of respect when moving to the UFC. There are a handful of fighters that can move to the UFC’s level, and even at 37, I think this veteran is one of them. He’ll use his guile to come away with a big upset in my UFC 314 predictions!

Where to Bet on UFC 314 odds?

My UFC 314 predictions are as follows:

• Diego Lopes (-103)
• Paddy Pimblett (-142)
• Patricio “Pitbull” (+165)

I’ll also be back later this week to update the Silva-Mitchell fight when the betting markets for finishes are released.

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