Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill odds, predictions: MMA insider reveals tips for UFC 283 in Rio de Janeiro

Fan favorite Glover Teixeira will make his second attempt at becoming champion on Saturday when he takes on rising star Jamahal Hill for the vacant light heavyweight title in UFC 283’s main event. from the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The belt became available when reigning champion Jiri Prochazka suffered an injury that will sideline him indefinitely. In the interest of developing the division further, he has vacated the title he took from Teixeira last year. The No. 7 mound has climbed the ranks behind an explosive style that has achieved its last four wins by KO.

Hill is a -125 betting favorite (risk $125 to win $100), while Teixeira is offered at +105 on Caesars Sportsbook’s UFC 283 odds. In the co-main event, Flyweight Champion Deiveson Figueiredo (-105) takes on highly rated contender Brandon Moreno (-115) in the fourth meeting of these rivals. Before hitting UFC 283 tips, be sure to check out SportsLine martial arts expert Daniel Vithlani’s MMA predictions and betting tips.

Vithlani is an extremely analytical UFC bettor who has won more than $6,200 for $100 bettors in 2022. That includes a documented 24-14 record in his two-legged parlays. Each pick was documented on his public Instagram account.

From breaking up movies and closely following fighters and their camps to tracking hot action and responding to betting market signals, Vithlani covers the breadth of the MMA betting landscape top to bottom.

He also trains amateur boxers and regularly speaks to MMA fighters to understand the nuances of the sport. Over the past three years, Vithlani has developed a system of multiple must-tail and must-fade angles that consistently pay off. Everyone who has followed it has seen massive returns.

Now focused on the UFC 283 fight map, Vithlani has made his picks on who wins each fight and made recommendations on some intriguing props. You can only see who you support here.

UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill Preview

Teixeira and Hill have both said they were surprised and grateful for the opportunity to fight for the title at UFC 283, which was only announced for both fighters about six weeks in advance. This is because the vacant title was also at stake at UFC 282 last month, but the matter remained unresolved.

Former champion Jan Blachowicz and top contender Magomed Ankalaev fought an uneasy back-and-forth for five rounds that ended in a split draw. Instead of booking them for a rematch, UFC President Dana White decided to squander the opportunity for Hill and Teixeira, who are now getting a title shot in his home country.

The 7th-ranked Mound was originally scheduled to face former title challenger Anthony Smith at UFC 283, but that fight was called off when the UFC leadership decided to rush him to fight for the vacant title. Smith, temporarily left without a fight, helped Hill practice for Saturday’s main event.

Hill, 31, (11-1-1) is a product of the popular UFC recruiting program “Dana White’s Contender Series,” though he wasn’t considered one of the top contestants on the show. He has silenced skeptics by going 5-1-1 in seven UFC appearances with four stoppages.

43-year-old Teixeira (33-8) won his first UFC title at the age of 42 but still looks as athletic and enduring as his much younger opponents. He was ahead of heavily favored Prochazka on the scorecards last July when he briefly lost focus and was submitted late in the fifth round. You can see who Vithlani supports on SportsLine.

The best UFC 283 picks

Sharing one of Vithlani’s UFC 283 picks here: He sides with Ismael Bonfim (+105) to earn a win over Terrance McKinney (-125) in an explosive lightweights matchup on the preliminary map.

McKinney (13-4) is an explosive and all-round talent whose profile has improved by winning three of his four UFC appearances, with all wins coming from an early stoppage. He submitted Erick Gonzalez in the first round of their fight last August.

Bonfim (18-3) is a Brazilian power puncher who will make his UFC debut after an appearance on “Dana White’s Contender Series.” He will jeopardize a 12-fight win streak.

“Stylistically, if he can get McKinney to miss, that’s a good premise for Bonfim to slip and tear up. I foresee a big shot compromising Mckinney and Bonfim winning by TKO,” Vithlani told SportsLine. Visit SportsLine for more tips.

How to make UFC 283 picks

Vithlani also has strong picks for Teixeira vs. Hill and every other fight on the UFC 283 card. He’s backing a fighter who “is going to be the tougher competitor” to emerge with a big win. This selection is only available on SportsLine.

Who Will Win UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill? And which fighter will emerge with a great victory? Visit SportsLine now to see which fighters to take with you wherever you go at UFC 283, all from the accomplished MMA analyst who won more than $6,200 for $100 bettors in 2022.

UFC 283 fight card, odds

Watch Vithlani’s full UFC 283 picks at SportsLine
Jamahal Hill (-125) vs. Glover Teixeira (+105)
Brandon Moreno (-115) vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (-105)
Gilbert Burns (-455) vs. Neil Magny (+345)
Jessica Andrade (-550) vs. Lauren Murphy (+400)
Johnny Walker (-190) vs. Paul Craig (+160)
Ihor Potieria (-215) vs. Mauricio Rua (+180)
Gabriel Bonfim (-180) vs Mounir Lazzez (+155)
Jailton Almeida (-950) vs Shamil Almeida (+650)
Cody Stamann (-350) vs Luan Lacerda (+275)
Terrance McKinney (-125) vs. Ismael Bonfim (+105)
Warlley Alves (-120) vs. Nicolas Dalby (+100)
Josiane Nunes (-550) vs Zarah Fairn (+400)
Saimon Oliveira (-160) vs Daniel Marcos (+140)
Thiago Moises (-320) vs Melquizael Costa (+250)