UFC 314 Betting Preview: Underdogs, Upsets & Explosive Finishes

UFC 314 Betting Preview: The stars of the UFC is set to light up the Kaseya Center in Miami tonight, with a stacked card.

UFC 314 is set to light up the Kaseya Center in Miami tonight, with a stacked card headlined by a featherweight title bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. The co-main event sees fireworks almost guaranteed as Michael Chandler squares off with Paddy Pimblett. This UFC 314 Betting Preview dives deep into key matchups, underdog value, and explosive props to help guide your betting card.

Main Event: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes – Featherweight Title

Former champion Alexander Volkanovski (26-4) steps back into the Octagon just weeks after a brutal knockout loss to Ilia Topuria. It’s a bold move from a veteran widely regarded as one of the greatest featherweights of all time—but it raises questions. Is it too soon to return? Will his chin hold up?

Enter Diego Lopes (27-6), a rapidly rising contender who has won five straight fights after a debut loss in the UFC. Lopes has grown with each outing, facing increasingly tougher opponents and finishing four of his last five. With slick submissions and dangerous striking, the Brazilian is a live underdog with real momentum.

Betting Strategy:

• Main Bet: 5 units on Diego Lopes to win at +118 odds
• Side Bet: 1 unit on Lopes to win in Round 2 at +600 odds

This UFC 314 Betting Preview sees value in the underdog. Lopes has the tools and the timing to capitalize on a vulnerable champion returning too quickly.

Co-Main Event: Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett – Lightweight Bout

Expect chaos. Michael Chandler (23-9) has fought a murderers' row in the UFC: Charles Oliveira (twice), Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier. He's 2-4 in the promotion, but every fight has been a banger. He brings explosiveness, power, and a no-nonsense approach.

Paddy Pimblett (22-3), undefeated in the UFC with six wins, has yet to face elite competition. He’s flashy, charismatic, and exciting—but this is a huge step up in class.

Betting Strategy:

• Bet: 3 units on under 1.5 rounds at +168 odds

Given Chandler’s kill-or-be-killed approach and Paddy’s vulnerability when pressured, this one likely ends early. Don’t expect the judges to get involved.

Maincard Value Picks

Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull

Rodriguez is dynamic and creative. Pitbull is a proven finisher. Both men love to go for broke, and neither is afraid to take risks. This has “finish” written all over it.

Betting Strategy:

• Bet: 2 units on the fight not going the distance at -102 odds

Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva

Jean Silva is a KO artist with serious power and a relentless pace. Bryce Mitchell, known for his grappling, was knocked out in his last fight and could struggle to survive against Silva’s pressure.

Betting Strategy:

• Bet: 5 units on Jean Silva to win by KO/TKO at +100 odds

Final Thoughts: Place Your UFC 314 Bets With Coolbet

This UFC 314 Betting Preview is all about finding the right edges: a surging contender against a possibly diminished champion, a co-main event ripe for a wild finish, and two undercard fights with clear stoppage potential.

Tonight’s Bets Recap:

• 5 units on Diego Lopes to win at +118
• 1 unit on Lopes to win in Round 2 at +600
• 3 units on Chandler vs. Pimblett under 1.5 rounds at +168
• 2 units on Rodriguez vs. Pitbull fight not going the distance at -102
• 5 units on Jean Silva to win by KO/TKO at +100

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Get ready for a night of violence, upsets, and edge-of-your-seat moments. Good luck and enjoy UFC 314!