UFC 277: Peña vs. Nunes 2 odds, predictions, lines: MMA expert releases surprising fight card picks, best bets

Julianna Peña is the new UFC bantamweight champion. She takes on Amanda Nunes in the main event of UFC 277. The fight is on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. from the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Caesars Sportsbook lists Nunes as a -300 favorite. In the co-main event, former flyweight champ Brandon Moreno (-200) faces Kai Kara-France (+175). SportsLine's Mike Gombas has released his UFC277 picks. He has shown a 6 percent return on investment for his followers over the past two years.

Peña beat Nunes in a controversial fight. The winner will fight Nunes for the women's bantamweight title. UFC 277 takes place at the O2 Arena in Chicago. It's a rematch of the fight that took place in which Nunes won by a rear-naked choke submission. UFC is one of four organizations where champions hold two titles at once.

Magomed Ankalaev is a favorite to beat Anthony Smith in a light heavyweight bout on the UFC 277 main card. Gombas is expecting Ankalav to make easy work of Smith. He believes Ankaliev will get a title shot if he wins.

Gombas has strong picks for UFC 277: Peña vs. Nunes and other fights on the UFC277 card. He's backing a fighter who has great output and cardio to emerge with a dominant victory.

Amanda Nunes is the underdog against Julianna Peña. Brandon Moreno is a favorite against Kai Kara-France. Magomed Ankalaev is favourite against Anthony Smith.