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March Madness Round 1 Parlays 2023

Frank AmmiranteSenior Sports Writer
@FAmmiranteTFJ
Last Updated: Mar 14, 2023

We’re gearing up for March Madness by diving into Round 1 to find the best parlay picks. With so many games happening at the same time, it’s an ideal opportunity to build parlays.

In this article, you’ll find a best bet along with a longshot and Same Game Parlay. Each parlay may consist of different bet types, such as moneylines, point spreads, Over/Unders, and player props.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at the March Madness Round 1 parlays.

March Madness Round 1 Parlays

All CBB odds used for March Madness parlay bets are current as of 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 14, and are courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.

NCAA Tournament Round 1 Top Parlay (+220) | DraftKings Sportsbook

WAGER: 1 Unit

  • Creighton Moneyline (-215) vs N.C. State
  • Saint Mary’s Moneyline (-190) vs VCU
  • Virginia Moneyline (-230) vs Furman

March Madness Round 1 Best Parlay

Creighton slots at 13th overall on Pomeroy’s rankings, ahead of higher seeds like Baylor, Duke, and Kansas State.

The Blue Jays are in the top 30 in both offensive and defensive adjusted efficiency. They should take advantage of N.C. State’s 85th-ranked defense in this matchup.

Saint Mary’s is one of the best defensive teams in the nation, ranking ninth on Pomeroy’s rankings.

The Gaels have impressive wins against San Diego State and Gonzaga on their resume. VCU’s 140th-ranked offense will have a tough time in this matchup.

Virginia is a top-25 defensive team that has notable wins against Baylor and Duke this season.

We’ve seen Furman have difficulties with tournament teams throughout the year, including losses to Penn State and N.C. State. Their defense ranks 183rd in the nation.

NCAA Tournament Round 1 Longshot Parlay (+444) | DraftKings Sportsbook

WAGER: 0.5 Units

  • Utah State Moneyline (-130) vs Missouri
  • Michigan State Moneyline (-130)) vs USC
  • Memphis Moneyline (-135) vs Florida Atlantic

March Madness Round 1 Longshot Parlay

No. 10 Utah State may be a much better team than their seed suggests because they rank 18th, per KenPom. The opposite could be the case with No. 7 Missouri, who comes in at 51st. Utah State’s 13th-ranked offense is in a mismatch against Missouri’s 178th-ranked defense.

We’re betting on head coach Tom Izzo to help the Spartans get it done against USC here. This is a balanced team with a top-45 rank on both offense and defense, per KenPom.

The Trojans come into the tournament with four losses in their last nine games.

Memphis looks like a potential dark horse in this tournament. They just knocked off top-seeded Houston to win the AAC Conference Championship. The Tigers grade well on both sides of the floor, coming in the top 35 on offense and defense.

NCAA Tournament Kentucky vs Providence Same Game Parlay (+165) | DraftKings Sportsbook

WAGER: 1 Unit

  • Kentucky Moneyline (-130)
  • Under 145.5 Points (-125)

March Madness Round 1 Same Game Parlay

Kentucky has the 14th-ranked offense in the country, which is good news against a Providence team that is 108th on defense. That’s a mismatch that we could see John Calipari’s side exploit early and often in this matchup.

The Wildcats are 3.5-point favorites here, but we’ll play it safe by taking them to win outright on the moneyline. The 145.5-point total feels like a high bar to clear in a first-round matchup, even with Providence’s defensive deficiencies.

I’m projecting Kentucky to control this game and cover the spread, which could mean that they’ll slow down the pace in the second half. This would bode well for the Under, so we’ll play it conservatively and bet on this game to go below the number.

Author

Frank Ammirante

Frank Ammirante is a Senior Sports Writer at The Game Day. Previously, he wrote for 4for4 Football and RotoBaller. Frank is a member of the Fantasy Sports Writer's Association while maintaining an active presence within the community. He has competed in industry contests like the Scott Fish Bowl, The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational, and more. Frank will be making his debut in Tout Wars this year. He's got a diverse sporting background, but specializes in football and baseball.

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