UFC 314 Best Bets

UFC 314 Best Bets

UFC 314 is one of the best fight cards to take place in 2025. The event is filled with compelling matchups that are must-watch television. If that is not enough, the fight card is also a great card from a betting perspective. If that piques your interest, here are three of the best bets you can make for UFC 314.

*All odds are taken from DraftKings and are accurate as of 4:00 p.m. EST on April 11, 2025. *

Alexander Volkanovski -142

In the UFC 314 main event, Alexander Volkanovski takes on Diego Lopes. The sportsbooks have Volkanovski as a -142 favorite, while Lopes is a +120 underdog. The favorite is the betting side in this UFC 314 matchup.

Volkanovski has clear concerns in this fight, but remains the betting side. At this point in his career, his durability is slipping. Lopes has the power to expose that flaw. Plus, Lopes has a dangerous submission game that could end the fight.

Outside of durability, Volkanovski still has a ton of quality traits. This ranges from fight IQ, intelligence, technical striking skills, strength, cardio, and more. In this matchup, he has serious technical striking and cardio advantages. If he does not get finished early, he should be able to pull ahead in the late rounds and begin to dominate the fight.

I am confident that Volkanovski can extend this fight. He should understand Lopes’ approach and can gameplan around his striking style. At -142, Volkanovski is one of the best bets for UFC 314. It is great to get an all-time great fighter at that price tag.

Michael Chandler +124

The UFC 314 co-main event features a lightweight bout between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett. Pimblett is currently a -148 favorite, while Chandler is a +124 underdog. The bet on the matchup is for Chandler to win the fight.

In my opinion, Pimblett is one of the most overrated fighters on the UFC roster. A lot of his success has been a result of fighting old opponents and beneficial style matchups. In some regard, that holds true against Chandler. Still, I expect the hype train to stop at UFC 314.

At the end of the day, Pimblett has catastrophic striking defense. That is a serious concern against a fighter with Chandler’s power. I expect Chandler to land heavy shots early.

This fight also pits two fights with terrible cardio against one another. The catch is that Pimblett’s is the worse of the pair. In his career, he has not shown anything to suggest he is prepared for five rounds. Meanwhile, Chandler is coming off a fight against Charles Oliveira that went 25 minutes.

Pimblett’s slick submissions, backtakes, durability, and power present him with some upside against Chandler. That said, his cardio and striking defense deficiencies make it harder to see him having a large amount of success. I’ll gladly fade the Pimblett hype train at +124. It is a great bet to have for UFC 314.

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Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pibull FDGTD +105

UFC 314 features a featherweight bout between Yair Rodriguez and Patricio Pitbull. Rodriguez is lined as a -198 favorite, while Pibull is a +164 underdog. The best way to be this fight is a prop bet, however. The best bet on the board is for this fight not to go the distance at +105.

Rodriguez and Pitbull both have clear paths to dominate this fight and land a finish. Rodriguez is a dynamic striker with quick punches and kicks. This allows him to land consistently and deal serious damage. In addition, he can land highlight-reel knockouts with elbows, knees, and kicks. If he lands big strikes, he has the power to expose Pibull’s concerning durability.

On the other hand, Pitbull is a strong grappler and solid boxer. It is possible that he uses his hands to land in the pocket; however, he is likely to finish this fight with his grappling. Rodriguez struggles when opponents can take him down and control him. That often results in him tiring, giving up dominant positions, and getting hit when the fight returns to the feet. Those flaws give Pitbull a chance to land a finish.

This fight should finish at a much higher rate than the +105 betting line suggests. That makes it a great bet for UFC 314.

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