UFC 307 odds, picks: MMA analyst releases picks for Pereira vs. Rountree and other matchups for October 5 showcase

Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira defends his belt Saturday against No. 8-ranked contender Khalil Rountree Jr. in the main event of UFC 307. Their five-round battle tops the main card (10 p.m. ET) from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

Pereira is a -450 betting favorite (risk $450 to win $100), while Rountree is priced at +350 (risk $100 to win $350) in the latest MMA odds for UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree. Before locking in your picks for UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree, make sure you see the MMA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine expert Daniel Vithlani. 

Vithlani is a highly analytical UFC bettor who has been a consistent winner for SportsLine members since making his debut in January 2023 with a 5-0 record for UFC 283. In fact, he's up over $1,500 on his UFC main-card picks!

His other highlights include calling an upset for Sean O'Malley (+210) against Aljamain Sterling (-250) at UFC 292 as part of a 4-1 main card and his UFC 299 winners included underdog selections on Dustin Poirier (+190) against Benoit Saint Denis (-230) and Michael Page (+110) against Kevin Holland (-130). Anyone who has followed him is WAY UP!

This week at UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree, we can tell you Vithlani is backing Kevin Holland (-155) to get past Roman Dolidze (+130) in a matchup of middleweight sluggers to kick off the main card. 

Vithlani has strong picks for  Pereira vs. Rountree and other bouts on the UFC 307 card. He's also backing a fighter who is "the more technical striker" to pull off a major win! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his UFC 307 picks before making any of your own!

Who wins UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree, and which fighter is a MUST-BACK? Join SportsLine now to see which fighters you need to be all over, all from the expert who profited more than $1,500 on UFC main-card picks!