Matthew Lowrimore
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We have put together a 4-pick cross-sport parlay that will take you right through Friday, including action from the NBA Finals, CONCACAF Nations League, Premier Lacrosse League and MLB. One pick is taken from each sport and a winning ticket would give us a nice payout with odds of +1007 at DraftKings. Let’s break down each of these plays.
PLL: Chrome +1.5 (-110) vs Redwoods, 6:00 pm ET
The Chrome came out of the gates firing in 2022. Their 11-10 PLL victory over the Archers came as a surprise to most as the Chrome squad finished 2021 with the worst record in the league. Seven out of 10 Chrome shots that landed in the back of the net were assisted, which is a key factor in beating this Redwoods defense that allowed the highest assist rate (55.9%) to opposing offenses last season. In addition, the Chrome defensive midfield unit was able to push transition to gain good looks at the net all game long last week which should carry over into their game plan this week.
The Redwoods were 2-4 ATS in 6 games as a 1.5-point favorite in 2021, and managed to lose back-to-back games outright twice last season. I really like the matchup for Chrome in terms of playing styles on both ends of the field and they have a legitimate chance to win this outright too.
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MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies – Over 8.5 runs (-115), 7:05 pm ET
The Arizona bullpen has been abysmal and is entering this series after a 4-game series without an off day. Not only does that set them up for a poor performance, but the Phillies also have plenty of bats to take advantage. Philly is a top-5 scoring team and most-profitable team for overs this season.
Not only do they have no issues producing runs, but that rank is also due to their bullpen. Their relievers have been notorious for blowing leads, including a 7-run 9th-inning lead to the Mets earlier this season. While the Diamondbacks don’t have the lineup of New York, they can still contribute in the later innings, which makes an over worth a play.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies
NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics – Under 214 points (-110), 9:00 pm ET
With Golden State having to really tighten up on the defensive end and limit Boston’s secondary scoring, I expect them to try to set the tone early with defense. At the mid-point of the series, scheme really begins to play a factor as both teams have a good understanding of what the other will try to do. The Celtics have figured out how to limit the Golden State offense and that’s enough to back the under.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics
CONCACAF Nations League: USA -4.5 (-160) vs Grenada, 10:00 pm ET
Grenada has already played 2 Nations League matches against El Salvador, taking only 1 point from those games. They lost the away fixture 3-1 and could leak goals against a far superior Stars and Stripes team, who are worth backing at -4.5 against the spread in Austin, Texas.
The USA has scored at least 3 goals in each of its last 3 games on home turf, beating Honduras 3-0, Panama 5-1 and Morocco 3-0, and Grenada should be even softer opponents. The USA offense features Timothy Weah and Christian Pulisic and could simply be too hot for the road team to handle.
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