Last-Minute UFC White House Predictions: Lock in These 3 Best Bets

• UFC Freedom 250 goes down tonight, headlined by the Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje bout
• Despite being a massive underdog, I’m betting Gaethje can push the Main Event Over 1.5 Rounds
• Get your last-minute UFC White House predictions and the 3 best bets to lock in for UFC Freedom 250 below

Welcome to an unprecedented spectacle in the nation’s capital. UFC Freedom 250 is touching down right on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. The action kicks off at 8:00 PM EST tonight, leading up to a historic main event walkout at approximately 10:10 PM EST.

At the top of the card, undisputed lightweight champion Ilia Topuria puts his title on the line against the battle-tested Justin Gaethje. Bettors are heavily debating whether the undefeated champion justifies his heavy favorite status, or if the underdog can finally capture undisputed gold and turn the lights out on Topuria’s perfect run.

Keep reading for the last minute UFC White House predictions, including which 3 best bets you need to lock in.

UFC White House Odds

Odds as of June 14 at DraftKings. Compare the best UFC betting apps for the UFC White House card before locking in your bets.

DraftKings has Ilia Topuria as the clear headliner favorite at -535 over Justin Gaethje (+400) in the UFC White House main event, while the Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane co-main is a true pick ’em at -105/-115. Several main-card fights carry short total-rounds numbers, signalling the books expect a string of early finishes.

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Last-Minute UFC White House Predictions

• Best Bet #1: Topuria vs. Gaethje: Ilia Topuria moneyline (-535 at DraftKings), plus Over 1.5 rounds (-125 at DraftKings)

With no previous meetings between Topuria and Gaethje, there is no direct head-to-head data to draw from for this five-round lightweight championship bout. When comparing their individual statistical profiles, a fascinating contrast emerges. Gaethje brings a significant experience edge with a 27-5 record (84.3% win rate), compared to Topuria’s flawless 17-0 (100%) mark.

The challenger also holds a clear physical advantage, standing 181 cm tall with a 178 cm reach, while the champion measures in at 170 cm with a 175 cm reach. Despite Gaethje’s edge in physical stature, Topuria’s unblemished record and elite grappling make him the smart play. At -535, you are eating a lot of juice, but the 80.81% vig-free probability confirms Topuria is a mathematical fortress.

As for the total rounds, bet Over 1.5. Gaethje’s stamina rarely falls off a cliff, and his elite fight IQ should keep him out of harm’s way until he has to take on a more aggressive approach in the later rounds.

• Best Bet #2: Pereira vs. Gane: Alex Pereira moneyline (-105 at Bet365)

The heavyweight title co-main event features another fresh matchup. Without past competitor-versus-competitor statistics, we have to look at how their physical metrics stack up—and the margins are razor-thin.

Pereira (13-3) stands at 194 cm with a 203 cm reach, while Gane (13-2) is nearly identical in height at 193 cm, boasting a slight reach advantage at 206 cm. Given the incredibly close nature of their career records and physical frames, this is a striking purist’s wildest dream. We are backing Pereira’s devastating kickboxing pedigree to cash at -105 in this scheduled five-round clash.

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• Best Bet #3: O’Malley vs. Zahabi: Sean O’Malley moneyline (-440 at DraftKings)

Sean O’Malley and Aiemann Zahabi have no shared history inside the cage, making their individual physical comparisons the most crucial factor here. O’Malley enters the contest with a 19-3 record, while Zahabi holds a respectable 14-2 mark.

However, the statistical tale of the tape heavily favors O’Malley. He towers over Zahabi (180 cm to 173 cm) and enjoys a massive wingspan advantage (183 cm compared to Zahabi’s 173 cm). That stark physical superiority—a full 10 cm of reach—allows O’Malley to dictate range at will. Lay the -440 juice on O’Malley.