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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 EPL, NHL, NBA, and college basketball.
One pick is taken from each sport and a winning ticket would give us a nice payout with odds of +989 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Let’s break down each of these plays.
EPL: Arsenal vs Leicester City – Both teams to score – Yes (-130), 12:30 pm ET
Arsenal is in a great position to claim a Champions League spot for next season and should be full of confidence for this afternoon’s EPL visit from Leicester. Arsenal has a nice cushion over its top-4 rivals due to its recent consistency. A 3-2 win at Watford last Sunday was the Gunners’ 4th successive Premier League win and Manchester City is the only team to have beaten them in their last 10 outings.
Leicester has had an odd season after just failing to get into the top 4 in the last 2 years, but the Foxes tend to get on the scoresheet when playing on the road. Wins over strugglers Burnley and Leeds have steadied the ship and talismanic striker Jamie Vardy is back, so they should be more upbeat than they have over the last couple of months. While this is plainly a tougher test, the Foxes can find the net at the Emirates, so take both teams to score.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for Leicester City vs Arsenal
College basketball: Memphis Tigers vs Houston Cougars -3.5 (-110), 1:00 pm ET
Houston has not defeated Memphis yet this season, but they were still able to win the AAC regular-season title. They lost just 3 league games throughout conference play and beat out SMU by 1.5 games for the title. This has not been the same Houston team since 2 starters went down, but they are still a top-25 team in the country. Memphis has been outstanding over the past month, but Houston can get their revenge. This is a quick turnaround for both teams and Houston has the coaching advantage over Memphis. Expect Houston to be locked in defensively and cause Memphis to turn the ball over at a high rate. The AAC still runs through Houston, and they can cover this short spread.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for Memphis Tigers vs Houston Cougars
NHL: Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins ML (-145), 1:00 pm ET
This should be a very entertaining and intense matchup between 2 of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Expect the Penguins to come out with an extra sense of urgency in front of their home fans after suffering 2 narrow losses to the Hurricanes recently. The deciding factor in this game may be Pittsburgh’s rest and motivational advantage. The Penguins have had 2 full days of rest following their win over Vegas, while Carolina played at home last night against the Flyers. This means that Carolina will be starting backup goaltender Antti Raanta and may be dealing with fatigue as the afternoon rolls on, which benefits a motivated Penguins team eager to take down their divisional rivals.
This should be a close battle between evenly matched teams, but it’s hard to ignore the situational advantages that Pittsburgh has heading into this game, so expect the home team to take care of business.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins
NBA: Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics -6 (-110), 3:30 pm ET
The Celtics have also been dominant since 2022 started, especially Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 39.8 points per game in March. They own the longest winning streak in the East with 5, and they’ve won 16 of their last 18 overall. A win would keep the pressure on Chicago for the 4th seed, something that not a lot of people saw coming after their slow start to the season. The Celtics also have the edge in head-to-head meetings, winning 6 of the last 10. Even though both teams have been dominant, I’m siding with the home team. Boston is 24-11 SU at TD Garden for the season — back them to cover.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics
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