Matthew Lowrimore
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We have put together a 4-pick cross-sport parlay that will take you right through Tuesday night including action from the MLB, MLS, and Champions League.
Two picks are taken from the MLB with one each from the MLS and Champions League. A winning ticket gives us a nice payout with odds at +1494 with DraftKings; that’s more than 14/1! Let’s break down each of these plays.
Champions League: Chelsea -1.5 (-150) vs Zenit St. Petersburg, 3pm ET
Chelsea appears to have grown in confidence since last season’s Champions League triumph and can begin its defense of the trophy with a convincing victory over Zenit St. Petersburg at Stamford Bridge.
Zenit is used to being the best team in Russia but struggled in last season’s Champions League group stage — taking just one point from six games. They could not have been given a tougher start and should struggle to compete with the Blues, who look equipped to challenge on all fronts.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for this matchup.
MLB: Cincinnati Reds ML (-160) vs Pittsburgh Pirates, 6:35pm ET
The Reds are not in a position to be losing games to the last-place Pirates. They should feel good about their chances, as they are 9-1 against the Pirates so far this season. They have also won 17 of Wade Miley’s 26 starts. Miley has faced Pittsburgh twice this season and he has yet to allow a run. The left-hander has thrown 13.0 innings in those 2 starts and he has surrendered just 8 hits and 3 walks while striking out 11. The Reds have averaged 8.2 runs per game in their last 10 matchups against the Pirates and they should be ready to roll against Dillon Peters. Take the Reds on the road.
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.
MLB: Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays – Under 9 runs (-115), 7:07pm ET
Both pitchers have had a lot of success in their recent starts and it seems unlikely that either team will score more than 4 runs. The under is 4-1 in the last 5 games Jose Berrios has started at home and it would be a surprise if this game produces more than 7 runs. Both bullpens have been great recently with the 7th and 10th-best ERA in the last 30 days, so feel confident backing the under with two solid pitching staffs.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for this matchup.
MLS: Inter Miami CF ML (+215) vs Toronto FC, 7:30pm ET
Toronto FC has lost 5 in a row, mostly against mediocre teams (including a 3-1 defeat to Inter Miami in mid-August) and has now conceded a whopping 49 goals in 23 matches, 10 more than any other team in the league. Miami started the season slowly but is playing better and looking to sneak into the playoffs. Take the away side to get all 3 points.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for this matchup.
