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\n\t\tTop DFS Picks and Strategies for UFC White House<\/p>\n
UFC DFS picks for this weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 card are up, as well as fight-by-fight breakdowns, plus betting and lineup strategy for the entire event.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tTop DFS Picks and Strategies for UFC White House<\/p>\n
DFS plays for this weekend’s UFC White House card are live. Included in this preview are profiles for each fighter and breakdowns of my DFS strategy for every bout on the card. Welcome to Drake’s Takes.<\/p>\n
UFC Freedom 250 Picks & Career Results:<\/p>\n
2026 Overall Picks:\u00a0163-65-2\u00a0
2025 Overall Picks:\u00a0345-152-2\u00a0
DFS Lock of the Week:\u00a0Topuria
Fanduel Captain: Topuria<\/p>\n
Ilia Topuria (17-0-0) v.\u00a0Justin Gaethje\u00a0(27-5-0)<\/p>\n
Ilia Topuria<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’7″ \u2013 Reach: 69″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 17-0 (7 KO\/TKO, 8 submissions)Elite boxer with devastating power and underrated grapplingContinues to prove he is one of the most complete fighters in the sport\u00a0<\/p>\n Justin Gaethje<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’11” \u2013 Reach: 70″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 27-5 (19 KO\/TKO, 2 submissions)Relentless pressure fighter with legendary durability and knockout powerAlways dangerous and willing to turn fights into a war\u00a0<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC Freedom 250 Pick: Topuria<\/p>\n Think Topuria can hit his striking prop on PrizePicks? Check out the Best MMA Picks & Prop Bets<\/a> by comparing lines to our projections using the RotoWire Picks & Props tool.\u00a0<\/p>\n Alex Pereira (13-3-0) v.\u00a0Ciryl Gane\u00a0(13-2-0)<\/p>\n Alex Pereira<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 6’4″ \u2013 Reach: 79″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 13-3 (11 KO\/TKO)One of the most feared strikers in MMA with legendary knockout powerCarries fight-ending ability every second the fight remains standing<\/p>\n Ciryl Gane<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 6’4″ \u2013 Reach: 81″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 13-2 (6 KO\/TKO, 3 submissions)Elite technical heavyweight with outstanding movement, speed, and striking defenseExcels at controlling range and frustrating opponents over five rounds<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC Freedom 250 Pick: Gane<\/p>\n Like this slight underdog play? Try it out with different lineup combinations on our DraftKings UFC Lineup Optimizer<\/a> to see what combinations you can create with this salary relief.<\/p>\n Sean O’Malley (19-3-0) v.\u00a0Aiemann Zahabi\u00a0(14-2-0)<\/p>\n Sean O’Malley<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’11” \u2013 Reach: 72″ \u2013 Stance: SwitchRecord: 19-3 (11 KO\/TKO, 2 submissions)Elite striker with outstanding timing, footwork, and knockout powerExcels at controlling range and making opponents pay for every mistake<\/p>\n Aiemann Zahabi<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’8″ \u2013 Reach: 68″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 14-2 (5 KO\/TKO, 3 submissions)Well-rounded veteran riding an impressive winning streakHas shown improved boxing and composure against high-level competition\u00a0<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC Freedom 250 Pick: O’Malley<\/p>\n Derrick Lewis (29-13-0) v.\u00a0Josh Hokit\u00a0(9-0-0)<\/p>\n Derrick Lewis<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 6’3″ \u2013 Reach: 79″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 29-13 (24 KO\/TKO, 1 submission)One of the hardest hitters in UFC history with fight-ending powerDangerous until the final bell, but recent performances have raised questions about durability and motivation\u00a0<\/p>\n Josh Hokit<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 6’1″ \u2013 Reach: 73″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 9-0 (5 KO\/TKO, 3 submissions)Undefeated prospect with relentless pace, cardio, and underrated wrestlingComing off an impressive win over Curtis Blaydes<\/a> and continuing to rise rapidly through the heavyweight ranks\u00a0<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC Freedom 250 Pick: Hokit<\/p>\n Mauricio Ruffy (13-2-0) v.\u00a0Michael Chandler\u00a0(23-10-0)<\/p>\n Mauricio Ruffy<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’11” \u2013 Reach: 75″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 13-2 (12 KO\/TKO)Elite striker with explosive speed and devastating knockout powerContinues to develop into one of the most dangerous lightweights in the UFC\u00a0<\/p>\n Michael Chandler<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’8″ \u2013 Reach: 71″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 23-10 (11 KO\/TKO, 7 submissions)Explosive veteran with wrestling and fight-ending powerAlways dangerous, but durability and decision-making have become major concerns late in his career\u00a0<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC Freedom 250 Pick: Ruffy<\/p>\n Bo Nickal (8-1-0) v.\u00a0Kyle Daukaus\u00a0(17-4-0)<\/p>\n Bo Nickal<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 6’1″ \u2013 Reach: 76″ \u2013 Stance: SouthpawRecord: 8-1 (3 KO\/TKO, 4 submissions)Elite collegiate wrestler with outstanding top control and athleticismComing off a rebound win, but still has questions against higher-level MMA competition\u00a0<\/p>\n Kyle Daukaus<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 6’2″ \u2013 Reach: 76″ \u2013 Stance: SouthpawRecord: 17-4 (2 KO\/TKO, 12 submissions)Dangerous grappler with a slick submission game and improving strikingHas looked far better since returning to the UFC with two first-round finishes\u00a0<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC Freedom 250 Pick: Daukaus<\/p>\n Diego Lopes (27-8-0) v.\u00a0Steve Garcia\u00a0(19-5-0)<\/p>\n
This should be an absolute banger and one of the best fights of the year. Gaethje is always live with his power and pressure, but Topuria is simply operating on another level right now. His boxing is cleaner, his defense is tighter, and he has the grappling advantage if he ever chooses to use it. Gaethje will have moments, but I expect Topuria to find the bigger shots and eventually put him away. Topuria profiles as one of the premier plays on the slate with massive finishing upside.<\/p>\n
I’m going to lean Gane here, by a slight margin. Pereira moving up to heavyweight brings plenty of unanswered questions, especially against a natural heavyweight with Gane’s movement and athleticism. Gane should be the faster fighter and owns some of the best striking defense in the division, making him a difficult target for Pereira’s left hand. Pereira is always one shot away from changing the fight, but I’ll side with Gane to use his footwork, volume, and defensive skills to earn a competitive decision or late stoppage.<\/p>\n
O’Malley has significant advantages in length, speed, and overall striking ability, and he has consistently performed well against elite competition. Unless Zahabi is able to make this ugly and close the distance, I expect O’Malley to control the fight from range and eventually find a finish. O’Malley profiles as one of the strongest knockout plays on the slate.<\/p>\n
Lewis is always one punch away from ending a fight, but this feels like a changing-of-the-guard matchup. Hokit pushes a relentless pace, mixes in wrestling, and has already proven he can handle a high-level heavyweight over three rounds. If Lewis doesn’t land something massive in the opening minutes, I expect Hokit to wear him down with volume and pressure. Hokit profiles as one of the stronger plays on the slate with both a high floor and a high ceiling.<\/p>\n
This should be a shellacking by Ruffy. Chandler is always live for a big punch or an early takedown, but Ruffy is faster, cleaner, and far more dangerous in open space. Unless Chandler can completely change the fight with wrestling, I expect Ruffy to pick him apart and eventually find a highlight-reel knockout. Ruffy profiles as one of the premier plays on the slate with massive first-round finish upside.<\/p>\n
I’m going to take a chance with the dog here. Nickal has been a complete letdown relative to the hype and still hasn’t shown he can consistently dominate quality UFC competition. Daukaus, on the other hand, has looked like a different fighter since returning, showing more confidence, better striking, and the same dangerous submission game. Nickal’s wrestling is always a factor, but if he can’t control the fight early, Daukaus has the tools to make him uncomfortable everywhere. Daukaus profiles as one of my favorite underdog plays on the slate.<\/p>\n