UFC Tips - UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry Predictions & Multi

Betseeker has UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry picks and predictions for the card this Sunday, August 16 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia.

There are four main card fights for punters to enjoy, including Dern vs. Robertson, Abdul-Malik vs. Stoltzfus, and Barboza vs. Ribovics.

Our UFC predictions cover every fight on the card, including the prelims, which kick off on Sunday morning.

UFC 330 Main Card Predictions

Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry

It’s tough to bet against Islam Makhachev, so we’re not going to. He’s the dominant fighter in this matchup, which is why he’s paying $1.29 to win.

He has proven himself at the top of the welterweight division, which is why he’s the champion, and although Ian Machado Garry is a good fighter, we think they’re on different levels.

Makhachev doesn’t have any weaknesses, and he negates Machado Garry’s strengths, so we don’t see any way for the Irishman to win. Makhachev will get him to the ground and limit his ability to strike, which is a good way to win.

It might not be an exciting fight, but Makhachev by decision pays $2.35, and that’s a good price in the title fight.

Islam Makhachev

Decision

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$2.35

Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson

We don’t think this will be the most exciting co-main event on a PPV card we’ve ever seen, but Mackenzie Dern should do enough to win.

The strawweight champion is never exceptionally dominant in her fights, and she often just does enough to get her hand raised. We expect something similar against Gillian Robertson, who comes through a win over Amanda Lemos, who didn’t look good last week.

Punters get $1.45 for Dern to win outright, which is worth including in UFC multi picks, and the $2.70 to win by decision is a better value play.

Mackenzie Dern

Decision

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$2.70

Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Dustin Stoltzfus

Most of the early money with UFC betting markets has come for Mansur Abdul-Malik, who firmed into $1.15 to beat Dustin Stoltzfus.

We’re not shocked by the short odds for the 9-1-1 fighter, who looked good before arriving in the UFC. He was beaten in the third round of his UFC debut against Yousri Belgaroui, but he should have learned from those mistakes.

Stoltzfus has eight losses on his record, so it’s tough to get excited about his chances of winning. He is the $5.50 underdog with good reason, and we’re betting against him with our UFC 330 picks.

Take the $2.18 for Abdul-Malik to avenge his last loss with a win by KO on Sunday.

Mansur Abdul-Malik

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$2.18

Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics

Punters are greeted with another one-sided betting market, which has Esteban Ribovics at $1.17 to beat Edson Barboza.

The 15-3 fighter is 10 years younger than journeyman Barboza, which could have a big impact on this fight. Ribovics might be coming off a loss, but he often fights well in these situations, including wins over Elves Brener and Daniel Zellhuber.

Barboza is riding a three-fight losing streak as a 40-year-old, and that’s not ideal. He’s not at his peak, and we can’t see him doing enough to beat Ribovics. The best value with UFC odds with Ribovics by KO at $1.68.

Esteban Ribovics

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$1.68

UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry Prelims

Winner predicted in bold:

Chidi Njokuani vs. Joel Alvarez

Donte Johnson vs. Eric McConico

Vicente Luque vs. Tresean Gore

Neil Magny vs. Ramiz Brahimaj

Jalin Turner vs. Kaue Fernandes

UFC 330 Multi Bet

Our UFC 330 multi bet features four fights, and the payouts are juicy with bookmakers.

We have included all four main card fights and included the method of victory for juicier payouts. We have Makhachev by decision, Dern by decision, Abdul-Malik by KO, and Ribovics by KO, which pays $23.34 with bookmakers.

That’s a good price for a UFC multi bet, so lock in the value.

UFC 330 Multi Bet

Makhachev by Dec, Dern by Dec, Abdul-Malik by KO, Ribovics by KO

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$23.23

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