Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen have expressed a mutual respect ahead of their matchup on Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen, though both ranked bantamweights believe they will prevail in the crucial matchup. Their five-round affair will anchor the main UFC fight card (7 p.m. ET) from the AT&T Center in San Antonio. The No. 3-ranked Vera has become a fan favorite because of his rugged style and gregarious disposition. He is looking for his fifth straight win against the mild-mannered and No. 5-ranked Sandhagen, who needs a victory atop the UFC Fight Night card to preserve his spot.
Sandhagen is a -165 favorite (risk $165 to win $100), while Vera comes back at +140 in the latest UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen odds from Caesars Sportsbook. In the co-main event, former women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm (-225) meets Yana Santos (+185). Before locking in your UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen picks, make sure you see the MMA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine analyst Daniel Vithlani.
Vithlani is a highly analytical UFC bettor who profited more than $6,200 for $100 bettors in 2022. This includes a documented 24-14 record on his well-respected, two-leg…
