UFC 314, scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, features a compelling main event between former featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and rising contender Diego Lopes for the vacant featherweight title.

If you'd like to chat more, feel free to connect with me on Discord or X/Twitter at @MikeIannoneDFS. For now, here's what you should consider for this weekend before making any UFC 313 predictions.

 

 

 

Volkanovski vs. Lopes Best Bets For UFC 314, Saturday, 4/12

Alexander Volkanovski (26-4): The 36-year-old Australian fighter aims to reclaim the featherweight title he lost to Ilia Topuria in February 2024. Volkanovski's career includes notable victories over fighters like Max Holloway and Brian Ortega. However, he has faced challenges recently, with losses to Islam Makhachev and Topuria.

Diego Lopes (26-6): At 30, Lopes enters this bout on a five-fight winning streak, with recent wins over Dan Ige and Brian Ortega. Known for his aggressive style and punching power, Lopes presents a dynamic challenge for Volkanovski.

Odds For Volkanovski vs. Lopes Best Bets: Volkanovski enters as the favorite in the current UFC 314 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook, with odds around -150, while Lopes is the underdog at approximately +130.

 

 

 

UFC 314 Predictions & Picks: Saturday, April 12th

Alexander Volkanovski Inside The Distance (+275 at DraftKings)

Volk possess more tools than Lopes including his well-tested cardio. The longer this fight goes the more it favors Volk.

Lopes is live for the first 10 minutes but then this looks like Volks fight to dominate

Michael Chandler Money Line (+135 at DraftKings)

Chandler has faced the better competition, and even off of a two-year layoff he was still durable enough to go five full rounds with Charles Oliviera.

Unless Paddy can wrap up a submission, Chandler’s pressure is going to be too much and eventually he catches Paddy with a big shot.

Dominick Reyes Money Line (+155 at DraftKings)

Reyes at his best can go toe to toe with Jon Jones using his diverse striking, and while I think Krylov is a solid top 15 fighter in the weight class, Reyes still has the upside to get into the top 5 and that ascent starts on Saturday.

 

 

 

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  3. Find UFC Betting: Head to the sportsbook and look for UFC under the “Fighting” section.
  4. Pick Your Fights: Explore the UFC 314 card and select the bets you like.
  5. Place Your Wager: Enter your stake and lock in your bet.

 

 

 

How To Watch UFC 314, Volkanovski vs. Lopes Saturday Night

For fans eager to catch any Volkanovski vs. Lopes best bets and the rest of the card, UFC 314 is available via Pay-Per-View (PPV). Here’s how to tune in:

  • Date & Time: Saturday, April 12th
  • Prelims: 6:00 PM ET
  • Main Card: 10:00 PM ET
  • Location: ESPN+ Pay-Per-View (PPV)

Make sure you don’t miss any of the action, as this event promises thrilling matchups across the entire card!

 

 

 

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