Champ Week is here, which means the goal is to find betting value and head to the pay window.
While straight bets are typically the way to go, if you're looking for a parlay option, you've come to the right place.
Here's my college basketball parlay, including two Champ Week picks for Thursday, March 12.
College Basketball Parlay for Thursday
- George Washington ML
- Seton Hall ML
Parlay Odds: +153 via DraftKings
Remember parlays can be "long shots" for a reason, so bet responsibly.
Leg 1: George Washington ML vs. Fordham
11:30 a.m. ET | Atlantic 10 Tournament
Though Fordham was victorious on the road in the first meeting between these A-10 rivals, George Washington has made vast improvements on both ends of the floor.
The revenge angle is one of many reasons I favor the Revolutionaries in the second meeting.
A deeper analysis into Bart Torvik efficiency metrics reveals that the Rams are gonna have difficulty putting points on the board given their lackluster 3-point shooting efforts.
George Washington’s interior defense has made tremendous strides, and if it's to jump out to an early lead on Thursday afternoon, the Rams’ offense could be forced to operate at a far quicker pace than it would like, and to ultimately force shots earlier in the shot clock.
I suspect that George Washington’s significant edge on the offensive end of the floor — in combination with Fordham’s lack of versatile scoring avenues — to be the headline in this Atlantic 10 clash.
While defense has been an issue for the Revolutionaries for most of the season, their incompetence defending the perimeter will be substantially minimized, giving George Washington a major edge in this one.
I feel comfortable backing George Washington on the moneyline.
Leg 2: Seton Hall ML vs. Creighton
2:30 p.m. ET | Big East Tournament
Seton Hall has far more to play for on Thursday afternoon, with realistic postseason aspirations if the Pirates are to string together a few wins in the Big East Tournament.
I think the Pirates are the far superior team in this matchup and definitely have more at stake in this week’s conference tournament.
I feel comfortable backing Seton Hall on the moneyline with the team’s tournament hopes still alive for the moment.
