UFC 320 Fight: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen Betting Tips and Predictions

In the co-main event at UFC 320, Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen will face off in a 5-round bantamweight championship bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this Saturday. The action kicks off with early prelims at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, Disney+, and FX, followed by the prelims at 8 p.m. ET on ESPNews, ESPN+, Disney+, and FX. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET on Pay-Per-View.

Dvalishvili holds a record of 20-4-0, hailing from Georgia. He claimed the championship by defeating Sean O’Malley via unanimous decision at UFC 306 Riyadh Season Noche UFC in 2024. Sandhagen, with a record of 18-5-0, scored a Round 2 KO/TKO against Deiveson Figueiredo in May, bouncing back from a loss to Nurmagomedov.

Dvalishvili has won 13 consecutive fights, with 5 of his last 6 going the distance. Sandhagen, on the other hand, has gone to a decision in 3 of his last 4 fights and 5 of his last 7. Sandhagen holds a reach advantage and lands more significant strikes per minute, but Dvalishvili boasts a higher takedown average.

According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Dvalishvili is favored at -450, while Sandhagen is the underdog at +340. The total rounds are set at 4.5, with Over at -350 and Under at +250. The odds suggest the fight will go the distance, with Yes at -325 and No at +230.

For our picks and predictions, betting on Dvalishvili straight up might not be worth the risk given the odds. Instead, consider DVALISHVILI BY DECISION/TECHNICAL DECISION (-250) for method of victory. Avoid the Over/Under and focus on method of victory, possibly incorporating this fight into a multi-leg parlay.

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