UFC 296 odds, picks: Rising MMA analyst releases picks for Edwards vs. Covington and other showdowns for December 16 card

Welterweight champion Leon Edwards defends his belt Saturday in the main event of UFC 296 against top-ranked challenger Colby Covington. The main card is slated for 10 p.m. ET from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Edwards is a -165 betting favorite (risk $165 to win $100), while Covington is priced at +140 (risk $100 to win $140) in the latest MMA odds from the SportsLine consensus for UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington. Before locking in your UFC 296 picks, 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, 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 296: Edwards vs. Covington, we can tell you Vithlani is backing Josh Emmett (+185) to get his hand raised against Bryce Mitchell (-225) in a featherweight battle on the preliminary card. 

Vithlani also has strong picks for Edwards vs. Covington and other bouts on the UFC Fight Night card. He's also backing a fighter who "tough and sound everywhere" to emerge with a dominant victory! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his UFC 296 picks before making any of your own!