Saturday brings a thrilling lineup of sports to watch, featuring a full slate of 15 MLB games, the WNBA match between the Mystics and Wings, and a significant boxing event with Jake Paul battling Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Additionally, UFC 317 will showcase two title fights, highlighted by Ilia Topuria facing off against Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight championship, and Alexandre Pantoja defending his flyweight title against Kai Kara-France. The main UFC card starts at 10 p.m. ET.
Topuria, with an unbeaten record of 16-0, has moved up from featherweight, vacating his championship to challenge Oliveira, a former UFC lightweight champion. Pantoja aims to defend his title successfully against Kara-France, whom he previously defeated in an exhibition match back in 2016. Current predictions suggest Topuria is favored to become the next lightweight champion, while Pantoja is favored to retain his title.
In today’s best bets compilation, expert selections for UFC 317 are available alongside picks for the MLB games and the Paul-Chavez boxing match.
⚾ MLB Best Bets, Where to Watch
Nationals at Angels
- Time: 9:38 p.m. | Location: Anaheim | TV: MLB Network
- SportsLine picks – Model: Nationals +101 | Expert: Mike Soroka Under 17.5 outs (-135)
As the Angels pursue playoff contention with a record of 40-41, the Nationals stand at 34-47, indicating they have more ground to cover despite promising young talent like James Wood, CJ Abrams, and MacKenzie Gore.
🤼 UFC Best Bets, Where to Watch
UFC 317
- Time: 10 p.m. | Location: Las Vegas | TV: Prelims on ESPN+, main card pay-per-view
- SportsLine picks: Expert: Renato Moicano (-120)
UFC 317 not only features two title fights but also an exciting matchup between Renato Moicano and Beneil Dariush. UFC analyst Daniel Vithlani highlights Moicano’s Jujitsu skills as a key factor, despite Dariush’s strong kickboxing and experience.
🥊 Boxing Best Bets, Where to Watch
Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
- Time: 8 p.m. | Location: Anaheim | TV: Pay-per-view
- SportsLine picks: Expert: Fight goes the distance (-160)
Experts believe the likelihood of a knockout before 10 rounds is slim, which aligns with the prediction from SportsLine’s Josh Nagel. Both fighters are noted for their durability, making a decision victory more plausible.
