We will cook up a three-leg college basketball parlay tonight on one of the best slates of the year. Last night, we cashed another +584 parlay and will aim to do the same tonight!
We'll begin this parlay in Nashville, Tennessee, for a battle between the Texas Longhorns and Tennessee Volunteers.
The Illinois Fighting Illini and Maryland Terrapins will then meet for a Big Ten Tournament showdown in Indianapolis.
Finally, we'll turn our attention to the ACC Tournament, where the Clemson Tigers and Louisville Cardinals will clash in the semifinals.
College Basketball Parlay for Friday, March 14
With the matchups set, let's dive into my college basketball parlay and NCAAB predictions for Friday, March 14.
College Basketball Picks, Parlay
- Tennessee -9.5 (-118) vs. Texas
- Illinois ML +102 vs. Maryland
- Clemson ML -120 vs. Louisville
Parlay Odds: +584 via DraftKings
Remember that some parlays are long shots for a reason, so please bet responsibly.
Tennessee -9.5 (-118)
3:30 p.m. ET · ESPN
Texas begins the matchup with a record of 19-14. The Longhorns have enjoyed a strong week, with huge wins over Vanderbilt and Texas A&M. The two victories likely earned Texas an at-large bid into the Big Dance.
Freshman Tre Johnson leads the team with 20.1 points per game.
Tennessee, meanwhile, begins the matchup ranked eighth in the nation. The Vols are playing for seeding and will likely be a No. 2 seed when Selection Sunday comes around.
Rick Barnes's team went 12-6 in SEC play, with notable nonconference wins over Louisville, Baylor and Illinois. Senior Chaz Lanier leads the team with 17.9 points per game.
The Vols are in a strong position today for a comfortable win. Texas has been in a great story this tournament but is playing its third game in three nights.
This physical Tennessee team will wear down Texas and create separation as the game progresses. The Vols rank second nationally in points allowed per game and will slow down this Longhorn offense today.
Illinois ML +102
6:30 p.m. ET · Big Ten Network
Brad Underwood’s team has posted a record of 21-11 and ranks 24th in the nation.
It was a roller-coaster season for the Illini, who are playing their best basketball right now after winning four consecutive games.
Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis leads the team with 15.0 points per game and 4.7 assists.
Maryland has posted a strong record of 24-7, as the Terps sit at 11th in the nation. They are projected to be a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament but could play their way up with a strong performance this weekend.
Freshman Derik Queen leads the team with 15.7 points per game.
In this matchup, we'll fade the public and ride with the dog. As mentioned, the Illini are currently playing its best basketball of the season.
Illinois ranks 11th in the nation in points per game. The Illini's fast pace will give Maryland issues throughout the contest.
Clemson ML -120
9:30 p.m. ET · ESPN
The winner of this game will play North Carolina or Duke in the ACC Championship.
Clemson supports a record of 27-5 and ranks 10th in the nation. It enjoyed a strong season in the ACC, finishing 18-2.
Chase Hunter leads the Tigers with 16.2 points per game.
Louisville comes into the matchup with a record of 26-6 overall and 18-2 in the ACC. Head coach Pat Kelsey has brought the winning culture back to this program, as the Cardinals haven't reached the Big Dance since 2019.
Wisconsin transfer Chucky Hepburn leads the team with 16.4 points per game and 5.9 assists.
The line has continued to move in the direction of Clemson after opening as an underdog.
Clemson is the better team on both ends of the floor and the more physical team, ranking 159th in the nation in rebounds per game, compared to the Cardinals, who rank 236th.
Another key area in which Clemson is much better is its free-throw percentage. The Tigers rank 41st in the nation, compared to Louisville's rank of 236th. Free throws will be crucial in a close back-and-forth game.
