Miami vs. Drake: NCAA Tournament Same Game Parlay Picks (3/17)

Mar 17, 2023 - 9:32 AM

Check out our top same-game parlay for Thursday’s NCAA Tournament game between Miami vs. Drake.

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March Madness Round of 64 Same Game Parlay Bets

(5) Miami vs. (12) Drake

Leg 1 – Drake (-120)

The Miami Hurricanes are getting little love from bracket analysts. A lot of people are on Drake. That’s expected. Drake is an older team with a ton of experience and terrific defense.

However, Miami is also an experienced team. That’s not the reason I’m on Drake. I’m on Drake because of its defense. Drake has held teams to 31.2% from deep and 47.5% from inside the arc. Opponents have also earned just 22.4% of offensive rebounds against the Bulldogs this season.

The Bulldogs are going to struggle on the offensive glass. But inside the arc, Drake should succeed offensively, scoring 51.9% of shots. Miami has allowed teams to shoot 51.8% and could give Drake more second chances in this game too.

After all, opponents have earned 29% of offensive rebounds against Miami this year. Drake’s defense is much better than Miami’s. That’s why I’ll take Drake in this spot.

Leg 2 – Under 146.5 (-115)

I already ran down the numbers. Drake has held teams to 31.2% from three and 47.5% from inside the arc. They also make teams work. Opponents have used 18 seconds per possession this season, 286th on the defensive end this year.

Miami doesn’t get to the foul line at a high rate and won’t dominate the offensive glass at a high rate, either. On the other hand, Drake will struggle to do the same but will at least have some success inside the arc. That’s what will win them the game. But don’t expect either team to go off offensively in this one.

These are two experienced teams that should fight on the defensive end.

Leg 3 – Tucker DeVries Over 19.5 Points (+100)

I know I took the Over. But someone’s got to score in this game. The total can be 145, and we’d still get the Under. But that’s still a lot of points.

DeVries has an offensive rating of 114 and has been used in 27.1% of possessions this season to lead the team. He’s also shooting 51.5% from inside the arc and has nailed 37.6% from behind the arc.

When Drake needed him the most, DeVries delivered with 22 points on 8-for-14 from the field against Bradley in the MVC Final. Look for DeVries to step up in a big way in this game.

Parlay Odds: +850