UFC 298 odds, picks: Proven MMA analyst releases picks for Volkanovski vs. Topuria and other matchups for February 17 showcase

Featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski defends his title against rising contender Ilia Topuria on Saturday in the main event of UFC 298. The main card is set for 10 p.m. ET from the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

Volkanovski is a -120 favorite (risk $120 to win $100), while Topuria is priced at +100 (risk $100 to win $100) in the latest MMA odds from the SportsLine consensus for UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria. Before entering your picks for UFC 298, 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 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria, we can tell you Vithlani is going with Marcos Rogerio De Lima (-140) to get the nodagainst Justin Tafa (+120) in a matchup of heavyweight sluggers on the preliminary card.

Vithlani also has strong picks for Volkanovski vs. Topuria and other bouts on the UFC 298 card. He's also backing a fighter who "is highly technical and relies on fight IQ" to emerge with a dominant victory! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his UFC 298 picks before making any of your own!