MMA DFS Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel Lineups UFC Vegas 48 Walker vs Hill

Welcome UFC fans, the UFC is live at the Apex in Las Vegas, with an exciting light heavyweight fight for UFC Vegas 48: Johnny Walker vs. Jamahal Hill. Below are some of the best MMA DFS picks this weekend for DraftKings and FanDuel fantasy UFC lineups with the help Awesemo’s expert UFC DFS projections. Let’s dig into some UFC DFS picks and predictions for UFC Vegas 48: Walker vs. Hill.

UFC Vegas 48: Walker vs. Hill | DraftKings + FanDuel MMA DFS Picks

Top-End UFC Picks

Jonathan Pearce | DraftKings: $9,300 , FanDuel: $21

Pearce entered the UFC off the back of five finishes, including his knockout over Jacob Rosales on the Contender Series in 2019. He made his UFC debut against Joe Lauzon in 2019, and was the favorite only fall victim to the crafty striking of the veteran. That said, Pearce then dropped back down to featherweight and got back in the win column by finishing Kai Kamaka in 2020 via knockout. He got another opportunity in 2021 and submitted Omar Morales. Pearce is, understandably, the favorite, but Christian Rodriguez is unbeaten and has a ton of potential. However, I expect Pearce’s cardio and wrestling to wear him down and seal another finish for Pearce. Awesemo’s MMA projections give Pearce 76% win odds with a 53% chance for a knockout.

Parker Porter | DraftKings: $8,900, FanDuel: $23

Porter is coming into this fight off back-to-back decision wins over Josh Parisian and Chase Sherman. In his fight against Sherman, Parker showed a well-rounded game using a press style that led to solid clinch takedown attempts. That said, if Parker can avoid the initial onslaught of Alan Baudot, then he should be able to use his pressure style and secure another decision victory. Awesemo’s projections give Porter 70% win odds with a 44% chance for knockout.

Pearce was one of the top fighters popping in the Awesemo MMA DFS optimizer projections today. He’s a top UFC Pick for this slate. Check out all of our free fantasy MMA DFS Picks and projections in our DraftKings UFC DFS Cheat Sheet and FanDuel UFC DFS Cheat Sheet.

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Mid-Range UFC Picks

David Onama | DraftKings: $8,400, FanDuel: $15

Onama is coming off a unanimous decision loss in his debut against Mason Jones, which was the first loss of his career. He fights out of Glory MMA and fitness with James Krause and has showed a lot of potential. Onama has finished all his wins, five via knockout and three via submission. In this fight, if Onama can avoid the powerful and dangerous kicks on Gabriel Benitez , then Onama should be able us his wresting and power to finish Benitez. Awesemo’s MMA fantasy projections give Onama 59% win odds with a 46% chance for a knockout.

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UFC Value Picks

Mark Striegl | DraftKings: $7,500, FanDuel: $14

Striegl is a well-rounded fighter and a dedicated wrestler, but we have not got the chance to see his game translate to the UFC thus far. Because he fought Said Nurmagomedov in his debut, who knocked out Striegl out in 51 seconds. Striegl has a Sambo background, which boasts a wresting heavy approach. He is explosive in his striking and will walk his opponents down throwing huge shots. This is a risky value play due to Chas Skelly being a dangerous submission specialist. However, I expect Striegl will be able out wrestle Skelly and possibly find another win by way of finish. Awesemo’s UFC projections give Striegl 34% win odds

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