Top DFS Picks for UFC Freedom 250: Gaethje to Emerge Victorious?

• UFC Freedom 250 at The White House is set to kick off on June 14th at 8pm
• Check out my DFS picks for UFC Freedom 250, featuring top plays and lineup strategy!
• Gaethje? Chandler? Topuria? Read below to find out more!

We finally made it! UFC Freedom 250 is here, and there’s nothing better than watching elite fighters’ step into the Octagon with everything on the line. From explosive striking battles to high-level grappling matchups and potential finishes at any moment, this card is built to deliver nonstop action and plenty of DFS opportunities along the way.

Below, I’m breaking down my favorite DFS picks for UFC Freedom 250, including the key fighters I’m targeting, a few high-upside props, and some spots where I think the numbers don’t fully match the matchup. Whether you’ve been playing DFS for a while or just want to make this card more exciting, these are the plays I’m looking at for UFC Freedom 250 on PrizePicks.

My Picks for UFC Freedom 250

1. Justin Gaethje More 44.5 Significant Strikes

This pick is built on Gaethje’s consistent pressure and high-output striking style. Even in difficult matchups, Gaethje tends to stay active and force exchanges rather than fight passively. The 44.5 line is very achievable if the fight reaches the second and third rounds, as he routinely lands volume in extended striking battles. The main risk is an early finish or him being controlled enough to limit output, but in a competitive fight environment, Gaethje’s pace and willingness to engage make the over the stronger side.

2. Michael Chandler More 1.5 Takedowns

Chandler’s takedown prop is more about opportunity than pure wrestling identity. While he’s known for explosive striking, he does mix in wrestling early when he’s trying to establish control or change momentum. If he attempts early takedowns and finds even partial success in scrambles or clinch exchanges, clearing two total takedowns is realistic. The concern is that he abandons grappling if he finds success on the feet or if the opponent shuts down his entries, making this a more fragile but still viable angle based on early fight aggression.

3. Ilia Topuria More 1.5 Rounds

This is the most structurally sound pick of the three. Topuria has clear finishing ability, but Gaethje’s durability and toughness make an early stoppage far from guaranteed. Topuria is dangerous in the first round, yet he also fights with composure and often builds pressure rather than rushing wild finishes. That combination increases the likelihood the fight reaches Round 2, especially in a high-stakes setting where both fighters respect each other’s power. Unless an early clean knockout lands, this line aligns well with how both athletes typically compete.

Overall, this card leans heavily on pace dynamics and durability factors, with Gaethje’s volume, Chandler’s early wrestling attempts, and Topuria’s finishing-but-controlled style all creating strong prop opportunities.