UFC Fight Night odds, picks: MMA analyst releases selections for Buckley vs. Malott and other fights for October 17 event
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SportsLine MMA expert Daniel Vithlani has released his picks for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card on Paramount+, focusing on the main event between Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott. The bout will take place at 8 p.m. ET at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, and will be streamed live on Paramount+.
According to the latest MMA betting odds, Malott is the -125 favorite, meaning a $125 wager would return $100 if he wins, while Buckley is priced at +105, so a $100 bet would net $105. Vithlani, who has been a consistent winner for SportsLine members since his debut in January 2023, is backing Malott in the main event.
In addition to the headline fight, Vithlani has highlighted the opening lightweight bout of the main card, where Mandell Nallo is the -285 favorite over Nate Landwehr, who is +230. Vithlani notes that Nallo’s technical wrestling skills give him a clear advantage in the matchup.
Vithlani’s track record includes calling several upset picks, such as Sean O’Malley (+210) over Aljamain Sterling (-250) at UFC 292 and Dustin Poirier (+190) over Benoit Saint Denis (-230) at UFC 299. His recent picks have earned him over $1,500 in profits on UFC main‑card selections.
For those looking to place informed bets on the October 17 card, Vithlani’s selections emphasize the importance of technical skill and wrestling pedigree. His picks are available to SportsLine members, who also receive access to Paramount+ Premium, which streams every UFC event at no extra cost.
