UFC Picks & Predictions: Every Card, Best Bets

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📘 New to UFC betting? Start here. MMA is a moneyline sport: pick the winner, no point spreads. Books also price round totals (how long the fight lasts) and method props (KO, submission, decision). Prices on the same fighter vary wildly between books, which makes line shopping worth real money. Every card gets a free Desk breakdown before fight night. Free lessons: Sports Betting 101 · odds converter.

Dana White's Contender Series: Season 10, Week 2

Dana White's Contender Series Week 2 Predictions, Picks & Best Bets

Our desk leans Roman Puga at -178 to hand undefeated Taner Trembley his first loss in the Week 2 main event.

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UFC 330 Predictions: Makhachev vs Machado Garry Picks & Best Bets

Our desk backs Islam Makhachev to handle Ian Machado Garry, and the number matters more than the name.

Islam Makhachev at -350 (BetMGM)Read analysis →

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Dana White's Contender Series Week 1 Predictions, Picks & Best Bets

The Wise Guy Desk leans with unbeaten Jon Kunneman in the main event, but the real value on this card lives in the underdog prices.

Jon Kunneman -270 at FanDuelRead analysis →

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UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Salkilld Predictions, Picks & Best Bets

The Wise Guy Desk breaks down all twelve fights at the Meta APEX and leans Carol Foro to handle business in the strawweight main event.

Carol Foro, -235 at CaesarsRead analysis →

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UFC Belgrade Predictions, Picks & Best Bets: Medić vs. Rodriguez Card

The Wise Guy Desk breaks down the full Belgrade card and leans Stephanie Luciano to handle Marina Spasić in the featured strawweight bout.

Stephanie Luciano, -325 at DraftKingsRead analysis →

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UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov Predictions, Picks & Best Bets

The Wise Guy Desk breaks down all 13 fights in Abu Dhabi and rides Magomed Ankalaev at -550 to close the show.

Magomed Ankalaev, -550 at DraftKingsRead analysis →

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UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman Predictions, Picks & Best Bets

The Wise Guy Desk backs Dricus Du Plessis at -225 to turn back Kamaru Usman in the fight this whole card is named for.

Du Plessis -225 (DraftKings)Read analysis →

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UFC 329 Predictions: McGregor vs Holloway 2 Picks & Best Bets

The Wise Guy Desk backs Max Holloway at -210 to close the show on Conor McGregor at T-Mobile Arena.

Max Holloway, -210 at CaesarsRead analysis →

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UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Horiguchi Predictions & Best Bets

Manel Kape rates the rightful favorite over Kyoji Horiguchi, and the best number lives at -155.

Manel Kape at -155 (Caesars)Read analysis →

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UFC Freedom 250 Predictions, Picks & Best Bets

Topuria headlines from the White House lawn, but the main-event value points to Steve Garcia at +140.

Steve Garcia at +140 (Caesars) over Diego LopesRead analysis →

UFC betting FAQ

Where can I find free UFC picks for this weekend?

Right here. The Wise Guy Desk publishes a free, fight-by-fight preview of every UFC card: real odds with the best price across every US book, the records, and clear picks with the reasoning spelled out, refreshed daily through fight week.

How do UFC odds work?

Almost everything is the moneyline: pick who wins. A -250 favorite means you risk $250 to profit $100; a +200 underdog pays $200 profit on $100. There are no point spreads, and prices on the same fighter can differ by 30 or 40 cents between books, so shopping the number matters more in MMA than almost any sport.

Are these picks Ross's official plays?

No. Desk previews are free editorial analysis. Ross's official documented plays are bet with his own money, posted for members with the ticket photo, and graded win or loss publicly. When Ross has a play on a card, the Desk's free picks come off the page automatically.

Are these UFC picks really free?

Yes. Every fight-by-fight read on this page is free, every card, with no account and no card on file. Free VIP members also get a documented free play, and the best price across US books is shown on every fight so a free pick pays more when you bet it.

What are expert UFC picks?

Expert UFC picks are selections from experienced handicappers, not a raw model alone. The Wise Guy Desk reads each fight on the merits and the market, and Ross's documented UFC plays are the expert layer, bet with his own money and graded in public, win or loss.