UFC Winnipeg Odds & Main Card Predictions

• Tonight’s UFC Winnipeg is headlined by the Gilbert Burns vs Mike Malott welterweight fight
• This bout will mark Burns’ sixth straight five round fight, and the first for Malott
• See the UFC Winnipeg odds below, plus my main card predictions for Burns vs Malott and more

The UFC is back in Canada tonight, so it’s only fitting that a Canuck is headlining UFC Winnipeg. The honor goes to Ontario native Mike Malott, who’s a sizeable favorite over Gilbert Burns in their welterweight bout. Personally, I think the price on Burns is a slap in the face, and I’ll be looking to back him on the moneyline as a result.

The UFC Winnipeg prelims are already underway on Paramount+, with the main card fights scheduled to start at 8:15 pm ET, also on Paramount+.

Here are the UFC Winnipeg odds, plus main card predictions for Burns vs Malott and more.

UFC Winnipeg Main Card Odds

Odds as of April 18 at DraftKings. Check out the best UFC betting apps for UFC Winnipeg on Saturday.

Malott is currently a heavy -270 moneyline favorite, with Burns coming back as a +220 underdog. The total rounds is set at 2.5 with the juice slightly shaded to the under, and I think betting the over also makes sense given Burns’ pedigree and Malott’s questionable grappling defense.

UFC Winnipeg Main Card Predictions: Gilbert Burns Moneyline

Although tempted by over 2.5 rounds, I’ll stick with Burns’ moneyline as my official UFC Winnipeg main card prediction. Burns is a former top title contender in the welterweight division, and although he’s dropped three straight fights, all have been to either current or former champions.

At age 39, he’s getting a little long in the tooth, but there are a couple reasons to grab his moneyline in this matchup. Let’s start with his grappling prowess. He is a former BJJ World Champion, and averages double the amount of takedowns as his opponent. Once on the mat, he has the skill to keep Malott there, and on the ground is typically where Malott racks up the bulk of his points.

Gilbert Burns vs Mike Malott Tale of the Tape

Then there’s the stamina advantage that Burns brings into the octagon. He boasts a significantly better engine than Malott, who’s looked gassed every time he’s exceeded 2 rounds let alone 4. His lone loss in the promotion came when he could barely stand up in the final round, and this fight will be a five-round battle.