SquirrelPatrol's Takedowns: UFC Fight Night - Whittaker vs. Aliskerov
John Breslin (squirrelpatrol) is one of the best DFS players in the game, having amassed over 100 Live Final seats. Get a glimpse into his process by checking out some of his contrarian MMA DFS picks for the upcoming UFC event.
Welcome to the weekend and to SquirrelPatrol’s Takedowns for UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov. This card is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and features a number of the same fighters as UFC 294 last October, the last card held in this region. A few of these fights have been shaken up over the past week, including the 5-round main event between Robert Whittaker and Ikram Aliskerov. We have some heavy favorites on this card with strong ITD lines but also some lesser-known fighters and long shots who could put up big scores. Let’s see if we can find some overlooked fighters to help us take down a GPP this weekend.
MMA DFS Picks: SquirrelPatrol’s Takedowns for UFC Fight Night – Whittaker vs. Aliskerov
Daniel Rodriguez
DraftKings: $7,300
FanDuel: $12
Daniel Rodriguez is still fighting Kelvin Gastelum on this card, with Rodriguez agreeing to accept the fight despite Gastelum reportedly not being able to get within 10 pounds of the agreed-upon weight (170.0 lbs). That puts Rodriguez in the unusual position of trying to gain weight leading up to weigh-ins. Rodriguez has lost his last two fights against very good opponents (Ian Garry and Neil Magny), while Gastelum’s inability to make weight raises concerns about an injury or his fight preparation. Rodriguez provides useful salary relief on this card priced at just $7,300 with +190 odds for a win (33% implied probability).
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