UFC 328 odds, lines, predictions, time: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland picks from elite MMA expert
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- Khamzat Chimaev will defend his middleweight title against third‑ranked Sean Strickland at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on Saturday, with the main card beginning ~9 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
- DraftKings lists Chimaev as a -520 favorite and Strickland as a +390 underdog for the main event.
- Kyle Marley of SportsLine reports his UFC betting picks have earned nearly $10,000 per $100 wager over the past three years and over $21,000 since May 2018.
- Khamzat Chimaev enters the bout 15‑0, with six knockouts, six submissions, three decisions, and holds UFC records for most total strikes (529), ground strikes (517) and head strikes (411) in a single fight.
- Sean Strickland is the third‑ranked middleweight, coming off a knockout win over Anthony Hernandez at UFC Fight Night in February.
Why it matters: Betters who follow Marley's picks could net $390 per $100 wager on Strickland, while sportsbooks risk higher payouts on the -520 favorite Chimaev, likely pulling more action toward the underdog.
