Judges' Cards: UFC 267 Expert Betting Picks

Our experts provide their best bets and make their UFC 267 picks.

A light heavyweight championship tilt headlines the UFC’s return to the United Arab Emirates, when Polish powerhouse Jan Blachowicz defends his 205-pound strap against crafty veteran Glover Teixeira. In the co-main event, former bantamweight champion Petr Yan hopes to escape the Etihad Arena with gold strapped around his waist, but he’ll have to get by explosive finisher Cory Sandhagen first.

The Khamzat Chimaev hype train is back on the rails. After Chimaev was almost forced into retirement, the terrifying welterweight makes his much-anticipated return to the Octagon on Saturday night with a mission to completely destroy Li Jingliang.

Here are our expert UFC 267 picks for October 30.

UFC 267 Expert Picks

Fight odds via DraftKings as of October 28, 2021. UFC 267 picks made by David Manyun and Kyle Smith.

Jan Blachowicz (-310) vs. Glover Teixeira (+245) | Manyun: Blachowicz | Smith: Blachowicz

Petr Yan (-235) vs. Cory Sandhagen (+190) | Manyun: Yan | Smith: Yan

Islam Makhachev (-630) vs. Dan Hooker (+450) | Manyun: Makhachev | Smith: Makhachev

Alexander Volkov (-310) vs. Marcin Tybura (+245) | Manyun: Volkov | Smith: Volkov

Li Jingliang (+410) vs. Khamzat Chimaev (-575) | Manyun: Chimaev | Smith: Chimaev

Magomed Ankalaev (-310) vs. Volkan Oezdemir (+245) | Manyun: Chimaev | Smith: Chimaev

Amanda Ribas (-165) vs. Virna Jandiroba (+145) | Manyun: Ribas | Smith: Jandiroba

Ricardo Ramos (+145) vs. Zubaira Tukhugov (-165) | Manyun: Ramos | Smith: Tukhugov

Albert Duraev (-335) vs. Roman Kopylov (+260)| Manyun: Duraev | Smith: Duraev

Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos (-235) vs. Benoit St.Denis (+190) | Manyun: Dos Santos | Smith: Dos Santos

Michal Oleksiejczuk (+120) vs. Shamil Gamzatov (-140) | Manyun: Oleksiejczuk | Smith: Oleksiejczuk

Lerone Murphy (-310) vs. Makwan Amirkhani (+245) | Manyun: Murphy | Smith: Murphy

Andre Petroski (-235) vs. Hu Yazong (+190) | Manyun: Petroski | Smith: Petroski

Allan Nascimento (+300) vs. Tagir Ulanbekov (-400) | Manyun: Ulanbekov | Smith: Ulanbekov

UFC 267 Betting Lock

Amanda Ribas to Win (-167)

The rising Brazilian sta undoubtedly suffered a significant setback in losing to Marina Rodriguez via KO/TKO. Still, we cannot allow that outcome to determine her overall skill set when faced with Virna Jandiroba.

With two clashing styles of world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on the table, I anticipate this contest to take place on the feet, an area of the fight where I believe that Ribas is significantly greater than her opponent. -Manyun

Khamzat Chimaev to Win (-575)

Once earmarked for a potential showdown with highly ranked welterweight Leon Edwards (a bout many thought he would win), Chimaev has the potential to run roughshod over Jingliang now that he's fully recovered from COVID-19. It’s less of an if Chimaev wins, but more of a when he will finish the job. -Smith

SEE MORE: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira UFC 267 Picks

UFC 267 Top Underdog Pick

Ricardo Ramos to Win (+145)

With a fight card stacked top to bottom with highly juiced favorites, distinguishing a valuable underdog isn't simple. But Ricardo Ramos will present dangers to his opponent in both the striking and ground positions of the fight. I believe the oddsmakers should’ve lined this fight closer to a pick’em situation, especially when Tukhugov hasn’t lived up to the hype like his Russian counterparts.

Tukhugov doesn’t deliver enough output during his MMA bouts, and he’s continuously underperformed even during his UFC victories. There aren’t many worthy underdogs on the UFC 267 card, but Ramos is offering up some value this weekend. -Manyun

Virna Jandiroba to Win (+145)

The winner of Jandiroba/Ribas is poised to burst into the upper echelon of the strawweight division. Although the two women match very closely on paper (with Ribas holding the advantage on the feet), Jandiroba will ultimately use her wrestling to win a razor-close decision in what could turn into a grinding slog. -Smith

UFC 267 Top Prop Pick

Islam Makhachev to Win by Decision (+110)

In the people’s main event, top Russian prospect Islam Makhachev will continue his rise toward UFC lightweight title contention. First, he’ll have to contend with the ever-dangerous knockout ability of Dan Hooker.

While Hooker will present a knockout threat that Makhachev has yet to face, the elite level wrestling should dictate where this fight occurs. I expect Makhachev to control this fight with constant level changes that will push Hooker into a hesitant state. Hooker's toughness, though, should push this one to reach the judges’ scorecards. -Manyun

Khamzat Chimaev to Win Round 3 (+1000)

As mentioned earlier, Chimaev is the overwhelming favorite here, and rightfully so. That said, it’s relatively unknown what kind of toll COVID took on his body. That, coupled with Jingliang’s toughness and durability, could cause Chimaev to take longer than expected to put The Leech away. -Smith

SEE MORE: Yan vs. Sandhagen UFC 267 Picks

UFC 267 Bold Prediction

Khamzat Chimaev to Win by Submission (+260)

Chimaev burst onto the scene with three stoppage victories, two of which he accomplished within 10 days of making his UFC debut. Much like his Russian counterparts, Chimaev owns a level of grappling that most opponents cannot contend with.

I don't doubt that Jingliang will present a durability and knockout threat to Chimaev’s current trends, but a significant discrepancy in the grappling realm should give the returning star an easy path to victory once the fight is grounded. -Manyun

Glover Teixeira to Win (+245)

Although the pick is Blachowicz, there’s some value in Teixeira as a live dog here. Having inexplicably discovered the fountain of youth, the 42-year-old Brazilian has faced the toughest the light heavyweight division has to offer and is riding a five-fight winning streak heading into UFC 267. Four of those victories have come via stoppage. -Smith