{"id":38607,"date":"2026-04-10T13:29:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/?p=38607"},"modified":"2026-04-10T13:29:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:29:38","slug":"pfl-chicago-mma-picks-and-betting-odds-april-11-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/mma\/pfl-chicago-mma-picks-and-betting-odds-april-11-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"PFL Chicago | MMA Picks and Betting Odds April 11, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PFL Chicago Betting Preview, Picks and Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>PFL Chicago<\/strong> takes place <strong><span style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: revert;\">April 11, 2026<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: revert;\"> as <span style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: revert;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/profile\/andy-lang\">MMA WagerTalk handicapper Andy Lang<\/a><\/span><\/span> gives his expert picks and predictions before the bell rings! <strong><span style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: revert;\"><\/span>Sergio Pettis vs Mitchell McKee<\/strong> headline the main event with t<span style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: revert;\">he main card starting up at 9:00pm ET from<\/span> Wintrust Arena in\u00a0Chicago,\u00a0IL!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Are you subscribed to WagerTalk TV? If not, what are you waiting for?! Set up alerts so that you never miss an episode of your favorite shows. Drop the gloves with the Puck Time crew and swing for the fences on Total Bases. From betting tips to free picks, <a href=\"https:\/\/wt.buzz\/tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WagerTalk TV<\/a> is your one-stop shop for streaming sports betting content.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WagerTalk also offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/MMA\">Free UFC Picks<\/a> all year long! Also, at WagerTalk you can always find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/mlb\">free MLB picks<\/a> every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PFL Chicago Betting Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Saturday, April 11<\/th><th>PFL Chicago (Courtesy of Caesars)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Main Event:<\/td><td><strong><span style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: revert;\"><\/span><\/strong>Sergio Pettis -120 vs Mitchell McKee +103<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rounds:<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fight Time:<\/td><td>Main Card Starts at 9:00pm ET \/ 6:00pm PT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arena:<\/td><td>Wintrust Arena in\u00a0Chicago,\u00a0IL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TV:<\/td><td>ESPN2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"amazing-offer-from-expert-nfl-handicappers\">PFL Pittsburgh <span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert; font-weight: revert; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Predictions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Josh Silveira -148 vs Jordan Newman +124\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Silveira fights tend to go the distance, and this one sets up similarly. Both fighters are well rounded with solid striking. If it hits the mat, Newman may actually have the edge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This projects\u00a0 as a very close fight, so the value is on the underdog. Newman is worth a sprinkle, but the <strong>best\u00a0bet is fight to go the distance<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Renat Khavalov -258 vs Raufeon Stots +210\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fight screams decision. Both are wrestlers who struggle to finish high-level opponents.\u00a0Expect a technical battle focused on positioning, control, and mat time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Khavalov should win\u00a0 more exchanges and is the rightful favorite, but the price is too steep. <strong>Best play is fight to go the\u00a0distance<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gabriel Braga -950 vs Cheyden Leialoha +625\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a massive mismatch. Leialoha has been fighting very low-level competition and is not on\u00a0Braga\u2019s level in any area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Braga has advantages in striking, wrestling, and overall skill. This\u00a0 shouldn\u2019t be competitive. <strong>Braga by finish is the play<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PFL Chicago Main Event: Sergio Pettis -120 vs Mitchell McKee +103<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pettis has a big experience edge here. He\u2019s well-rounded everywhere \u2014 not elite in one area, but\u00a0his fight IQ is excellent and he capitalizes on mistakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>McKee has good striking and ground and-pound, but he\u2019s hittable and can leave openings. He may get takedowns, but Pettis has seen\u00a0everything and should be able to defend. Cardio is also a concern for McKee if he pushes too hard early. <strong>Pettis is the pick<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>**************************************************<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Looking for more free sports picks and sports betting tips?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Latest Betting Odds and Public Action: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wt.buzz\/odds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vegas lines<\/a> updated in real time, including who the public is betting on. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Last Minute Handicapping Advice<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">: Check out our extensive library of <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/sports-betting-guide\">handicapping tips<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> and advice from professional Vegas handicappers (we also recommend taking the time to look over our <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/videos\">sports betting tips video library<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Want an expert opinion?<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Check out the latest <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\">Free Sports Picks<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> and <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/picks\">Best Bets<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> from our team of expert sports handicappers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Make sure to bookmark all the above!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PFL Chicago Betting Preview, Picks and Predictions PFL Chicago takes place April 11, 2026 as MMA WagerTalk handicapper Andy Lang gives his expert picks and predictions before the bell rings! Sergio Pettis vs Mitchell McKee headline the main event with the main card starting up at 9:00pm ET from Wintrust Arena in\u00a0Chicago,\u00a0IL! 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If not, what are you waiting for?! Set up alerts so that you never miss an episode of your favorite shows. Drop the gloves with the Puck Time crew and swing for the fences on Total Bases. From betting tips to free picks, <a href=\"https:\/\/wt.buzz\/tv\">WagerTalk TV<\/a> is your one-stop shop for streaming sports betting content.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>WagerTalk also offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/MMA\">Free UFC Picks<\/a> all year long! Also, at WagerTalk you can always find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/mlb\">free MLB picks<\/a> every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PFL Chicago Betting Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Saturday, April 11<\/th><th>PFL Chicago (Courtesy of Caesars)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Main Event:<\/td><td><strong><span style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: revert;\"><\/span><\/strong>Sergio Pettis -120 vs Mitchell McKee +103<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rounds:<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fight Time:<\/td><td>Main Card Starts at 9:00pm ET \/ 6:00pm PT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arena:<\/td><td>Wintrust Arena in\u00a0Chicago,\u00a0IL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TV:<\/td><td>ESPN2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"amazing-offer-from-expert-nfl-handicappers\">PFL Pittsburgh <span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert; font-weight: revert; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Predictions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Josh Silveira -148 vs Jordan Newman +124\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Silveira fights tend to go the distance, and this one sets up similarly. Both fighters are well rounded with solid striking. If it hits the mat, Newman may actually have the edge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>This projects\u00a0 as a very close fight, so the value is on the underdog. Newman is worth a sprinkle, but the <strong>best\u00a0bet is fight to go the distance<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Renat Khavalov -258 vs Raufeon Stots +210\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>This fight screams decision. Both are wrestlers who struggle to finish high-level opponents.\u00a0Expect a technical battle focused on positioning, control, and mat time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Khavalov should win\u00a0 more exchanges and is the rightful favorite, but the price is too steep. <strong>Best play is fight to go the\u00a0distance<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gabriel Braga -950 vs Cheyden Leialoha +625\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>This is a massive mismatch. Leialoha has been fighting very low-level competition and is not on\u00a0Braga\u2019s level in any area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Braga has advantages in striking, wrestling, and overall skill. This\u00a0 shouldn\u2019t be competitive. <strong>Braga by finish is the play<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PFL Chicago Main Event: Sergio Pettis -120 vs Mitchell McKee +103<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Pettis has a big experience edge here. He\u2019s well-rounded everywhere \u2014 not elite in one area, but\u00a0his fight IQ is excellent and he capitalizes on mistakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>McKee has good striking and ground and-pound, but he\u2019s hittable and can leave openings. He may get takedowns, but Pettis has seen\u00a0everything and should be able to defend. Cardio is also a concern for McKee if he pushes too hard early. <strong>Pettis is the pick<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>**************************************************<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Looking for more free sports picks and sports betting tips?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Make sure to bookmark all the above!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38607","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38607"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38607\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38609,"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38607\/revisions\/38609"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38608"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38607"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38607"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}