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UFC 283 Odds, Predictions & Picks

Nick Holz

by Nick Holz in Mixed Martial Arts News

Updated Apr 11, 2023 · 4:27 PM PDT

Anthony Smith fighting Glover Teixeira
May 13, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Anthony Smith (red gloves) fights Glover Teixeira (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
  • UFC 283 takes place this Saturday, January 21st
  • A light-heavyweight title fight between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill headlines the UFC 283 card
  • Check out all the UFC 283 odds, predictions, and best bets below

UFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill takes place this Saturday, January 21st, at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The main event will be a battle for the vacant light-heavyweight belt between former champion Glover Teixeira and rising challenger Jamahal Hill.  The co-main event features a flyweight title fight that MMA fans have seen before, as champion Deiveson Figueiredo and challenger Brandon Moreno do battle for a fourth time. Also on the card are  well-known welterweights Gilbert Burns and Neil Magny who are set to scrap in what should be an explosive welterweight tilt.

All of the UFC 283 action gets underway on ESPN+ at 8pm ET.

UFC 283 Odds

Fighter Odds
Glover Teixeira +104
Jamahal Hill -132
Fighter Odds
Deiveson Figueiredo -113
Brandon Moreno -113
Fighter Odds
Gilbert Burns -430
Neil Magny +300
Fighter Odds
Lauren Murphy +360
Jessica Andrade -530
Fighter Odds
Paul Craig +154
Johnny Walker -200
Fighter Odds
Mauricio Rua +176
Ihor Potieria -200
Fighter Odds
Thiago Moisés -310
Melquizael Costa -230
Fighter Odds
Shamil Abdurakhimov +600
Jailton Almeida -1100
Fighter Odds
Gabriel Bonfim -188
Mounir Lazzez +146
Fighter Odds
Luan Lacerda +280
Cody Stamann -390
Fighter Odds
Ismael Bonfim +106
Terrance McKinney -136
Fighter Odds
Warlley Alves -128
Nicolas Dalby +100
Fighter Odds
Josiane Nunes -590
Zarah Fairn +390

Odds as of January 17th at FanDuel. Unlock the FanDuel promo code before you bet on UFC 283.

Promising up-and-comer Jailton Almeida is the largest favorite for UFC 283 at -1100. While brothers and Dana White’s Contenders Series veterans Gabriel Bonfim and Ismael Bonfim both fight at UFC 283 in their native Brazil. Undefeated thus far in his career, Gabriel is a -188 favorite over Mounir Lazzez. While Ismael Bonfim is a slight underdog at +106 odds versus Terrance McKinney.

 

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Teixeira vs Hill Odds & Prediction

In a bizarre turn of events, former light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira and American Jamahal Hill will do battle for the light-heavyweight strap at UFC 283. While that seemed far fetched only a few weeks ago, the winner of this bout will walk away with UFC gold.

With 20 of his 33 career wins coming via knockout or submission, the elder statesmen will surely be looking to finish the fight. In this case, against a much younger opponent, expect Teixeira to come out of the gate swinging. His best strategy in the UFC 283 main event is to finish his opponent before the wear and tear of being a 43-year old professional fighter starts to show.

A veteran of Dana White’s Contenders Series, Jamahal Hill will look to continue his meteoric rise in the promotion at UFC 283. Though he’s fought just 12 times in his career, the Michigan native boasts 7 knockout victories. Not to mention, “Sweet Dreams” is one a three-fight has finished three straight fights, with notable wins over Jimmy Crute, Johnny Walker, and Thiago Santos.

Glover Teixeira
VS
Jamahal Hill
43 Age 31
6’2 Height 6’4
76″ Reach 79″
20 Career Finishes 7

The main event of the UFC 283 card is an intriguing match up to bet on. While Teixeira has put together an unbelievable UFC career, it’s tough to see him having enough left in the tank to survive Hill’s lethal striking game.

Ultimately, Teixeira is a grizzled warrior, but look for Hill’s dynamic striking and power to end the UFC 283 main event in the middle rounds.

UFC 283 Main Event Pick: Jamahal Hill to win (-132)

Figueiredo vs Moreno 4 Odds & Prediction

You may have seen this one before. Flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo takes on Brandon Moreno in the co-main event. Each man will look to bring this rivalry to a decisive conclusion at UFC 283.

Incredibly, these men have met in the octagon three times since December 2020. Somehow, their first fight was one of the best scraps of all-time, ultimately ending as an explosive draw. Next, the two men battled in June 2021, where Moreno decisively defeated his opponent by third round submission. Then, just last January, Figueiredo reclaimed his belt with a unanimous-decision victory.

This UFC 283 co-main event is sure to be a barn burner. That being said, Figueiredo has been on the sidelines for a year, while Moreno put on a dominant performance in a win over Kai Kara-Francis last summer. In what should be a coin toss, we’re sticking with the fighter with the cardio and grit to pull out a late victory.

UFC 283 Co-Main Event Pick: Brandon Moreno to win (-113)

 

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