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We have put together a 4-pick cross-sport parlay that will take you right through Sunday, including picks from the NBA, NHL, college basketball and NFL. One pick is taken from each sport and a winning ticket would give us a very nice payout with odds of +1364 at DraftKings Sportsbook.
NHL pick today: Winnipeg Jets -1.5 over Anaheim Ducks (-115), 3:00 pm ET
The Ducks are not exactly the most intimidating opponent coming into this game. Not only are they allowing 4.17 goals per game overall, but that number increases to 4.5 goals per game on the road. There’s simply nothing to write home about with this Anaheim team outside of Trevor Zegras’ flashy trick shots. That’s not going to be enough when facing Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. He’s led the NHL in saves made the past 4 seasons now, and the reason why his team is allowing just 1.82 goals per game in Winnipeg. Based on the talent gap in this game, backing the Jets on the puck line will be the play.
Be sure to check out our full Anaheim Ducks vs Winnipeg Jets predictions
NFL pick today: Kansas City Chiefs -2.5 over Cincinnati Bengals (-110), 4:25 pm ET
Last season’s victory for the Bengals was a hard-fought 27-24 battle and we expect this game to be just as close. The Chiefs’ defense ranks 18th in DVOA both against the run and the pass, so expecting them to keep the Bengals at bay is going to be tough.
But the Chiefs aren’t the only team with defensive struggles. Cincinnati has dealt with several injuries to their secondary and they’ve actually allowed an average of 231.3 passing yards per game over their last three, a number that is close to 30 yards per game higher than their season-long average. With Isiah Pacheco now leading the Chiefs backfield and having Smith-Schuster, Travis Kelce, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and a developing Skyy Moore available, they should be able to not just keep pace with the Bengals but also beat them and avenge last season’s loss.
Be sure to check out our full Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals predictions
NBA pick today: Los Angeles Lakers ML over Washington Wizards (+115), 6:10 pm ET
For the Lakers to be an underdog against a Wizards team who have lost 4 out of their last 5 games is kind of surprising. The Lakers have won 4 of their past 5 games, so the momentum is definitely on their side.
The Wizards have allowed around 119 points per game in the past 5 games, which ranks in the bottom 5 in that span. Anthony Davis has been playing like an MVP, scoring 25 or more points and at least 10 rebounds in the past 9 games. Following his 44-point performance against the Bucks, he should be able to dominate against the Wizards, If Davis and LeBron James are able to play, the Lakers should push their winning streak to 3 in a row and get the outright underdog win on the road.
Be sure to check out our full Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards predictions
College Basketball pick today: Michigan Wolverines +8.5 over Kentucky Wildcats (-110), 7:00 pm ET
This will be a battle between 2 of college basketball’s premier interior forces in Oscar Tshiebwe and Hunter Dickinson. Despite its recent loss to Virginia, Michigan proved itself against the Cavaliers and should feel confident heading into its matchup against Kentucky. Meanwhile, Kentucky failed to cover the spread by 6.5 points against Bellarmine at home — the same Bellarmine team that currently ranks 294th in offensive efficiency and within the bottom 25 teams in the country on defense. For that reason, backing the Wolverines to cover will be the play.
Be sure to check out our full Michigan Wolverines vs Kentucky Wildcats predictions
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