Matthew Lowrimore
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We have put together a 4-pick cross-sport parlay that will take you right through Friday, including picks from the NBA, NHL, college basketball and college football. One pick is taken from each sport and a winning ticket would give us a very nice payout with odds of +1077 at DraftKings Sportsbook.
NBA pick today: Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets – Under 224 points (-110), 7:40 pm ET
The Raptors just got blitzed by New Orleans so they should they pay more attention to their defense in this game. These teams have also met twice this season and both games have cashed the under. For that reason backing the under will be the play tonight, as well.
Be sure to check out our full Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets predictions
College Football pick today: USC Trojans -2.5 over Utah Utes (-115), 8:00 pm ET
The Pac-12 Championship game should be 1 of the more exciting games of the weekend as USC and Utah faceoff once again. USC has revenge on its mind, and quarterback Caleb Williams is looking to punctuate his Heisman campaign, closing out an impressive 3-game stretch against ranked teams for the Trojans. In the first 2 Williams threw for more than 700 yards and a total of 7 touchdowns.
USC’s defense is also second in the nation in interceptions and fourth overall in turnovers. The Trojans have to win this game to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff. For that reason backing the Trojans to cover will be the play.
Be sure to check out our full Utah Utes vs USC Trojans predictions
College basketball pick today: Baylor Bears +1.5 over Gonzaga Bulldogs (-105), 8:00 pm ET
The main concern with Gonzaga is its extraordinarily high turnover rate, especially since Baylor thrives off of live-ball turnovers. It is also concerning seeing how many offensive rebounds the Zags concede, although Baylor likely lacks the interior depth to take full advantage.
The concern with Baylor is that it may be too thin on the inside to deal with Drew Timme. The Bears also tend to be too dependent on their guard play and their 3-point shot.
While there are concerns with both sides, the Gonzaga turnover issue against a guard-heavy Baylor team looks like it could be the biggest difference in this game. For that reason backing the Bears to cover will be the play.
Be sure to check out our full Baylor Bears vs Gonzaga Bulldogs predictions
NHL pick today: Winnipeg Jets 3-Way ML over Columbus Blue Jackets (-145), 8:00 pm ET
The Jets are coming off of arguably their biggest win of the season by completely shutting out the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and the Jets are allowing just 1.6 goals per game at home. That’s incredibly low — the best mark in the league, in fact. The Jackets have been the exact opposite in terms of goaltending. They are allowing 4.1 goals per game, which is the 2nd most in the NHL, and that gets even worse on the road. Outside of Columbus the Jackets surrender a whopping 4.5 goals per contest — the most in the league. Because of the talent gap in goal, backing the Jets to win in regulation will be the play tonight.
Be sure to check out our full Columbus Blue Jackets vs Winnipeg Jets predictions
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