Sean Strickland will make the first defense of his middleweight title Saturday against top-ranked contender Dricus du Plessis in the main event of UFC 297. Strickland is a -130 favorite (risk $130 to win $100), while du Plessis is priced at +110 (risk $100 to win $110) in the latest UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis odds. Before entering your picks for UFC 297, make sure you see the MMA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine expert Daniel Vithlani.   

Vithlani is a highly analytical UFC bettor who profited more than 62 units in 2022. This includes a documented 24-14 record on his well-respected, two-leg parlays. Every pick was documented on his public Instagram account (@Brasco_Bets). In his SportsLine debut in January 2023, Vithlani went 5-0 on the main card alone to bring $100 bettors a profit of $500! Anyone who has followed him is WAY UP!

This week at UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis, we can tell you Vithlani is backing Mike Malott (-345) to get past Neil Magny (+275) in a welterweight showdown on the main card. "Malott has a distinct power advantage, and a fearless attitude that makes him feel like a safe pick even at these odds. The fans in Toronto will be thrilled to see the Canada native Malott secure another big win," Vithlani told SportsLine.

Vithlani also has strong picks for Strickland vs. Du Plessis and other bouts on the UFC 297 card. He's also backing a fighter who "feels like the more dominant fighter" to emerge with a dominant victory! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his UFC 297 picks before making any of your own!

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