Justin Gaethje, Charles Johnson & Natalia Silva Headline UFC 324 Best Bets for Las Vegas
My UFC 324 predictions and best bets for Saturday’s highly anticipated fights from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas include Charles Johnson, Natalia Silva, and main event fan favourite Justin Gaethje.
In the marquee fight of the night, Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje looks to recapture the UFC interim lightweight title when he meets rising contender Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett. The 37-year-old American Gaethje has cashed his last 3 fights when listed as a betting underdog and looks prime to make it happen once more.
The action gets underway with the prelims at 5 p.m. ET and the main card at 9 p.m. ET. Paramount+ will have you covered for the full night (no need for PPV!) so you can check out the UFC 324 odds for every fight on the card.
💰 UFC 324 best bets
See all of our UFC picks for this weekend's fights; pick confidence based a 1-to-5-star scale.
| Best bet | Odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Gaethje moneyline | +190 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Charles Johnson moneyline | -170 via Caesars | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Natalia Silva via decision | -180 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Ty Miller via KO/TKO/DQ | -125 via bet365 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
🚀 My best UFC 324 pick: Justin Gaethje ML (+190) vs. Paddy Pimblett ⭐⭐⭐
Justin Gaethje has won his last 3 fights when set as the betting underdog by Vegas linemakers. He has twice the amount of UFC experience as his opponent Paddy Pimblett, and has competed for and won major world championships in the past.
At 155 pounds, he’s one of the few UFC lightweights that can match Pimblett’s size, and if he can keep the fight standing, he should have a distinct striking advantage. Expect the opening rounds to be competitive before Gaethje starts to pull away to secure a win in the championship rounds.
‼️ More Gaethje vs. Pimblett
With potential retirement in the cards for "The Highlight" if he loses to "The Baddy", our Andrew Reid breaks down Gaethje's experience and chances in his Gaethje vs. Pimblett odds & analysis.
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Charles Johnson ML (-170) vs. Alex Perez ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is a stay-busy fight for Charles Johnson, who is the only man to knock out current UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van, having accomplished the feat just a year and a half ago. After struggling early in his career with takedown defence issues, Johnson has done a phenomenal job of improving in that department, and also sports one of the best get-up games in the division.
His opponent Alex Perez’ best chance at victory is to try and exploit that once shaky wrestling, but with Johnson showing 84% takedown defence over his last five fights, that path seems less likely.
Natalia Silva via decision (-180) vs. Rose Namajunas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
At 28 years old, Natalia Silva appears to be the next big thing in the women's 125-pound division. She’s defeated former UFC champions Jessica Andrade and Alexa Grasso, respectively, in her last two fights and looks to add a third one to her resume by taking out the once-decorated 115-pound champ Rose Namajunas.
Silva has won her last four fights by decision, and Namajunas hasn’t been finished in almost seven years. Much like our Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas picks, I'm taking this one to go the distance, plus Natalia Silva by decision.
Ty Miller via KO/TKO/DQ (-125) vs. Adam Fugitt ⭐⭐⭐⭐
UFC 324 also showcases the future of mixed martial arts, featuring several promising prospects, including 25-year-old Ty Miller, who makes his UFC debut as the first fight of the prelims. A former Golden Gloves boxer, Miller showed his diverse attack on the latest season of Dana White’s Contender Series and looks to keep that momentum rolling in his official octagon debut.
His opponent, Adam Fugitt, has been to a decision once in his past 12 fights and has been stopped inside the distance in four of his five losses as a pro. Could we see multiple stoppages on this card? We might see some heavyweight fireworks as outlined in our Cortes-Acosta vs. Lewis prediction.
📝 UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett fight card
- Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett, interim lightweight title fight
- Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong, bantamweight
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis, heavyweight
- Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas, women's flyweight
- Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva, featherweight
- Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo, bantamweight
- Ateba Gautier vs. Andry Pulyaev, middleweight
- Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas, light heavyweight
- Alex Perez vs. Charles Johnson, flyweight
- Michael Johnson vs. Alexander Hernandez, lightweight
- Josh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman, heavyweight
- Ricky Turcios vs. Cameron Smotherman, bantamweight
- Adam Fugitt vs. Ty Miller, welterweight
📺 How to watch UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 24
- Start times: 5 p.m. ET (early prelims), 7 p.m. ET (prelims), 9 p.m. ET (main card)
- Location: T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)
- TV: Paramount+
💡 More UFC 324 coverage & picks
- The interim lightweight title: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett Odds & Preview
- The co-main: Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong Analysis
- Heavyweight fireworks: Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis Predictions
- Flyweight title eliminator: Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas breakdown
- Full event board: Live UFC 324 betting odds
❓️ UFC 324 FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
- Who is fighting in the main event of UFC 324? Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett battle for the interim lightweight title in the main event of UFC 324
- What time does UFC 324 start? The prelims start at 5 p.m. ET, the main card starts at 9 p.m. ET
- Where can I watch UFC 324? Paramount+ is carrying the whole card - no need for pay-per-view
- Who is the betting favorite for Gaethje vs. Pimblett? Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett is the betting favorite to win the interim lightweight title
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