Matthew Lowrimore
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A big Saturday of sports is expected, which means it is time to have some fun and look for some of the best bets across all the different sports and pile them into one parlay. We’ve put together a four-pick cross-sport parlay which will take you right through the day, including action from the NHL, NBA, UFC and MLB.
Each pick is taken from a different sport and a winning ticket gives us a nice payout with odds at +1122 with FanDuel — more than 11/1! Let’s break down each of these four plays. Remember to gamble responsibly.
Best MLB Pick: Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals Over 8.5 Runs (-106), 1:05 p.m ET
In just 16.1 innings this year, Patrick Corbin has surrendered 23 hits and ten walks. He has given up six home runs, and the worrying thing is that it’s been a constant. He has given up at least four runs in three of his starts, including allowing 10 to the Arizona Diamondbacks. In his smaller sample size, Paul Campbell hasn’t been much better. He has walked six hitters in 7.2 innings and pitched to an 8.22 ERA since coming up to the big leagues. After the two teams didn’t score through nine innings on Friday, we like there to be an offensive outburst coming on Saturday.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for this matchup. You can also read the rest of our MLB picks and predictions, as well as our prop bets, parlays, and MLB Best Bets.
Best NBA Pick: Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets -7 (-110), 7:10 p.m ET
The Detroit Pistons look set to be without a few key starters. Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee, Cory Joseph, Wayne Ellington are all confirmed to be out tonight along with Dennis Smith Jr. and Jahlil Okafor. Hamidou Diallo is also doubtful which could leave the Pistons short of seven players, with a very inexperienced rotation remaining.
For the Hornets on the other hand, Gordon Hayward remains a long time absentee, but the two others, LaMelo Ball and Malik Monk have both been upgraded to questionable to play after missing multiple games. The return of Ball could be a huge boost to this team. Considering the players the Pistons are missing, it is hard to see them being able to keep this game within single digits.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for this matchup. You can also read the rest of our NBA picks and predictions, as well as our prop bets, parlays, and NBA Best Bets.
Best NHL Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals ML (-116), 7:08 p.m ET
These two are now tied for top spot in the East Division with Washington having one game in hand, and they will face off for the last time this regular season on Saturday. Washington has won three of its last four games and is 7-2-1 in their last 10 games.
Pittsburgh has played well of late, winning five of its last six but this will be their fifth game in a week. Surely fatigue is going to play a factor here, which is why we like Washington to rebound with Alex Ovechkin back in the lineup.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for this matchup. You can also read the rest of our NHL picks and predictions, as well as our prop bets, parlays, and NHL Best Bets.
Best UFC Pick: Dominick Reys vs. Jiri Prochazka ML (-130), 12:30 a.m ET
Jira Prochazka is still rather early in the UFC side of his career but having 24 career wins by TKO/KO is extremely impressive. Dominick Reyes has been a little inconsistent as of recently, despite the fact he fought two extremely talented guys. Still, Prochazka is looking to take that next step, therefore I will back him to win this fight.
Be sure to check out our full fight preview for this Main Event. You can also read the rest of our UFC on ESPN 23 picks and predictions, as well as our UFC on ESPN 23 parlays, and UFC on ESPN 23 Best Bets.
