Matthew Lowrimore
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We have put together a 4-pick cross-sport parlay that will take you right through Sunday, including action from the MLS, EPL, NBA, and college basketball.
One pick is taken from each sport and a winning ticket would give us a nice payout with odds of +1230 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Let’s break down each of these plays.
EPL: Manchester City vs Manchester United – Both teams to score – Yes (-115), 11:30 am ET
Pep Guardiola has tasted victory only once in a Manchester derby at the Etihad, with United winning on 4 of its last 5 visits. There is every chance the visitors at least get on the scoresheet, having netted in all 17 of their away games this season. Any goal is likely to only be a consolation for United, with City having shown itself to be the superior outfit. The Citizens started their run of 12 straight league wins by beating United last November — a comfortable 2-0 victory — and could embark on a potentially title-clinching run of results by completing the double.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for Manchester City vs Manchester United
College Basketball: Houston Cougars -3 (-110) vs Memphis Tigers, 12:00 pm ET
Even though they lost the first time these teams met Houston is favored in this spot. You can’t overlook a season’s worth of dominance by the Cougars. When they lost the first time to Memphis, the Cougars fell apart like we rarely see. They turned the ball over 19 times and could not even make half of their shots from the foul line. Assuming Houstons plays a cleaner game, I expect it to cover as a small favorite on Sunday.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for Houston Cougars vs Memphis Tigers
NBA: Brooklyn Nets +4.5 (-110) vs Boston Celtics, 1:10 pm ET
Nine days ago, Boston won and covered in Brooklyn as a nine-point favorite. Tonight could be different though as Kyrie Irving has a profound effect on Brooklyn’s offense. He scored a season-high 38 in Milwaukee as the Nets beat the Bucks in the only game Irving has played since the all-star break. The new Nets lineup will get its first run with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, who returned from injury and had a 31-point performance last time out in a loss to Miami. That’s a big part of the reason why this number is so short. I’ll back the Nets in what feels like a string of must-win games on a 3-game road trip that ends in Philadelphia.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics
MLS: Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC – Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals (-105), 10:00 pm ET
Be sure to check out our full game preview for Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC
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