UFC 315 Betting Insights: Key Picks Including Della Maddalena and Shevchenko

Two championships are at stake as UFC 315 lands in Montreal this Saturday. In the main bout, Belal Muhammad defends his welterweight title against Jack Della Maddalena.

Muhammad previously defeated Leon Edwards at UFC 304 to secure his title, although he initially planned to defend against Shavkat Rakhmonov before an injury sidelined him. Coincidentally, Della Maddalena has an impressive 17-fight winning streak, setting the stage for this thrilling contest.

In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko faces Manon Fiorot for the women’s flyweight title, marking Shevchenko’s first title defense since reclaiming it at UFC 306 after a trilogy with Alexa Grasso. Fiorot comes in undefeated since her debut loss, stepping into her first title fight as the favored contender.

This event promises to draw considerable attention, with fans eager to back their favorites via betting apps. Our analyst recommendations for the best bets in every fight on the UFC 315 main card are detailed below.

Key Bouts and Predictions

Benoit Saint Denis vs. Kyle Prepolec

Pick: Under 1.5 rounds (-188)
Kyle Prepolec is stepping in on short notice to replace Joel Alvarez and has a tough challenge against the submission specialist Saint Denis. Given Prepolec’s limited preparation, predict a quick finish from Saint Denis, who has a history of early stoppages.

Alexa Grasso vs. Natalia Silva

Pick: Alexa Grasso +3.5 (-140)
While Silva comes in as the favorite due to her winning streak, Grasso’s experience and tactical acumen from her bouts with Shevchenko make this a competitive match. Betting on Grasso covering the spread is a smart move.

Jose Aldo vs. Aiemann Zahabi

Pick: Jose Aldo by Decision (-120)
Despite Zahabi’s five-fight win streak, his lack of a grappling threat may play to Aldo’s strengths. Given Aldo’s striking finesse, expect him to secure a decision win if it stays standing.

Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot

Pick: Valentina Shevchenko by Decision (+215)
Shevchenko’s experience and previous dominance in the division should enable her to effectively manage the fight, making good value in her decision victory.

Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena

Pick: Jack Della Maddalena Moneyline (+160)
Muhammad’s tactical grappling will be tested against Della Maddalena’s striking prowess. Capable of ending the fight early, he poses a significant challenge to Muhammad’s title defense.