Here are the UFC 302 odds, predictions, start time, fight card, and preview from a reputable mixed martial arts expert for Makhachev vs. Poirier.
The predictions for UFC 302: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, are revealed by SportsLine’s Daniel Vithlani.
Dustin Poirier is enjoying the most of the media spotlight, but Islam Makhachev plans to retain the lightweight title following Saturday’s UFC 302 main event. The main event of UFC 302 will begin at 10 p.m. ET from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and will feature a five-round bout. Listed last.
Despite being ranked first in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings, Makhachev has remained composed in front of the media and fans this week, despite challenger Poirier’s suggestion that this may be his final fight after 31 appearances with the organization. In addition, Makhachev revealed to the media that he intends to let Poirier’s supporters down after successfully defending his lightweight title three times.
In the most recent UFC 302: Makhachev vs.
Poirier odds, Makhachev is a -625 favorite (risk $625 to win $100),
while Poirier is a +450 underdog. Paulo Costa (+200), a tough fighter, will take on Sean Strickland (-240), the former middleweight champion, in the co-main event.
Check out SportsLine expert Daniel Vithlani’s MMA predictions and betting advice before settling on your UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier selections.
Vithlani monitors all aspect of the MMA betting scene, from watching fighters and their camps and evaluating film to keeping an eye on quick activity and betting market signals. In order to better grasp the nuances of mixed martial arts, he also frequently converses with MMA fighters and teaches amateur boxers.
After winning 5-0 in the main card of UFC 283 in January 2023, Vithlani made his SportsLine debut and has been a consistent winner ever since. Vithlani has gone 7-4 on main-event picks over the last 11 UFC pay-per-view events, and his main-card picks have made his supporters over $1,200 in profit over that time.
Notable bets he made at UFC 292 included picking underdogs Poirier (+190) over Saint Denis (-230) and Michael Page (+110) against Kevin Holland (-130), as well as an upset for Sean O’Malley (+210) versus Aljamain Sterling (-250) as part of a 4-1 main card. Those who have followed him have seen enormous gains.
With UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier quickly approaching, Vithlani has thoroughly examined the card and made his top selections, which are exclusive to SportsLine.
UFC 302: Preview of Makhachev vs. Poirier
The current top fighter in the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings is Makhachev (25-1).
He is riding a 13-fight winning streak and has not lost in almost nine years going into this Saturday’s main event of UFC 302. For a fighter who has the ability to rank among the promotion’s most dominant champions in recent memory, his star power has been rather modest.
This is mostly because Makhachev keeps a low profile in the public eye, despite the fact that he has occasionally behaved harshly against other competitors and the media. Even his most ardent detractors, however, have to admit that Makhachev has earned the right to be regarded as an exceptional UFC champion.
Makhachev’s main coach and instructor is 32-year-old Dagestani native Khabib Nurmagomedov, a former undefeated lightweight champion.
One of the most well-liked fighters on the UFC roster, Poirier (30-8-1) is an 11-year veteran of the promotion and a formidable opponent for Makhachev. Among Poirier’s many accomplishments are two victories via knockout over Conor McGregor, two victories over Max Holloway, the former featherweight champion, and a 1-1 draw with Justin Gaethje.
But he was submitted by Charles Oliveira and Nurmagomedov in his two championship attempts. But, the 35-year-old native of Louisiana pulled off a stunning comeback victory over highly touted prospect Saint Denis, who closed as more than a 2/1 favorite. This proved that the fighter is still among the best in the UFC. More UFC 302 predictions are available on SportsLine.
Best UFC 302 Forecasts
Here’s a prediction Vithlani made for UFC 302: In their middleweight slugfest, he is betting for Kevin Holland (-260) to win over Michael Oleksiejczuk (+210).
Holland (25-11-1) is a versatile athlete with experience competing in the middleweight (185 pounds) and welterweight (170 pounds) weight classes. He is an easy slugger. Although he is ranked 15th in the welterweight division and has had greater success there, he told the media that he had decided to return to the middleweight class, where he sometimes seems bigger than his opponents. The 31-year-old, who was defeated by former Bellator star Michael Page, is hoping to end a two-fight losing run.
After winning nine straight fights, Oleksiejuk—a former light heavyweight champion in the Thunder Fight League promotion—joined the UFC. Although the 29-year-old Polish fighter has demonstrated his talent in the UFC, he has not yet won more than two fights in a row. He suffered a stoppage defeat against up-and-coming opponent Michel Pereira in March. More selections for UFC 302 are available on SportsLine.
How to choose your UFC 302 team
For the Makachev vs. Poirier bout as well as other bouts on the UFC 302 event, Vithlani has excellent predictions.
Furthermore, he is supporting a fighter who has a “granite chin and lethal body kicks” in hopes of winning big. You can only get such selections and analyses on SportsLine.
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odds for UFC 302, bout card
The following are all of the predictions, choices, and best bets for UFC 302:
Dustin Poirier (+450) vs. Islam Makachev (-625)
Paulo Costa (+200) vs. Sean Strickland (-240)
Michal Oleksiejuk (+210) vs. Kevin Holland (-260)
Alexander Romanov (+210) vs. Jailton Almeida (-260)
Against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (+155) is Randy Brown (-180).
Roman Kopylov (+100) vs. Caio Almeida (-120)
Joe Solecki (+310) vs. Grant Dawson (-400)
Philip Rowe (+135) vs. Jake Matthews (-160)
Niko Price (+200) vs. Alex Morono (-240)
Mickey Gall (+260) vs. Basil Hafez (-330)
Joselyne Edwards (+170) vs. Ailin Perez (-200)
Mitch Raposo (+205) vs. Andre Lima (-250).
