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By Marcus Whitfield · Published Feb 12, 2026 ·

UFC White House Underdogs: Best Long-Shot Value Picks

UFC White House underdog board ranked by expected value. A 5-star value rating means the model edge exceeds the implied probability by 8% or more. All payouts shown on a $100 stake.

UnderdogPricePayoutValue
Justin Gaethje+155$155 on $100★★★★
Alex Pereira+120$120 on $100★★★★★
Michael Chandler+125$125 on $100★★★★★
Derrick Lewis+170$170 on $100★★★★★
Steve Garcia+180$180 on $100★★★★★
Aiemann Zahabi+285$285 on $100★★★★★
Kyle Daukaus+320$320 on $100★★★★

Best individual underdog plays

Justin Gaethje (+155)

Career path of finishing fights regardless of opponent. Topuria has not been tested by elite-level pressure. One clean overhand right wins it.

Alex Pereira (+120)

Left hook scales to any weight. Gane has been knocked out before. The cleanest single-shot path on the card.

Michael Chandler (+125)

Round-one chaos against an opponent with limited championship-round experience. Chandler still owns first-round knockout equity.

Derrick Lewis (+170)

Single-punch power against an unproven prospect. Lewis has 14 career KOs in the first round.

Best dog parlays

  • 2-leg: Pereira + Gaethje (~+450). Both single-punch KO threats with clean upset paths.
  • 3-leg: Pereira + Gaethje + Chandler (~+1100). All three live finishers against younger but less-tested opposition.
  • Long-shot: All seven underdogs (~+18000). A novelty ticket — chaos parlay for 1% bankroll only.

Cross-reference with the favorites board, full odds, and the betting guide for parlay construction principles.