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We have put together a 4-pick cross-sport parlay that will take you right through Tuesday, including picks from the NBA, NHL, EPL and MLB. One pick is taken from each sport and a winning ticket would give us a very nice payout with odds of +996 at DraftKings Sportsbook.
EPL pick today: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest – Under 2.5 goals (+115), 2:30 pm ET
The goals have dried up for Brighton following a frantic 3-3 draw at Liverpool earlier this month and this could be cagey affair against last-placed Nottingham Forest. Tottenham and Brentford have beaten and recorded shutouts against Brighton, but Forest are unlikely to pose much of a threat at the Amex Stadium. The visitors have scored just once in 5 Premier League road games this season and are marooned at the bottom of the standings having won just once. For that reason, backing the under 2.5 goals looks to be the best play.
Be sure to check out our full Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest predictions
MLB pick today: New York Yankees ML over Cleveland Guardians (-170), 4:07 pm ET
Not only were the Yankees able to keep their season alive with a Game 4 win, but the extra day also looks to have set them up for what they were hoping for. New York will now be able to start lefty Nestor Cortes. He’s still not on full rest, but that should not change the fact that Cortes should have his best stuff in a must win Game 5.
The postponement did the Guardians no favors, as they have been a terrible lineup against lefties this season. Not only that, the Yankees will get to face Cleveland starter Aaron Civale. He missed just under a month this season due to injury and has yet to pitch in the postseason. For that reason, backing the Yankees to win Game 5 and advance to the ALCS will be the play.
Be sure to check out our full Cleveland Guardians vs New York Yankees predictions
NBA pick today: Philadelphia 76ers +2.5 over Boston Celtics (-105), 7:30 pm ET
It is the first game of the season and the Celtics are small favorites at home, which makes sense. These teams finished tied at the top of the Atlantic last season with Boston taking the division title thanks to tiebreakers. Boston and Philly split their 4 games during the regular season, and in all 4 the home team was favored by 3 or fewer points. Philly is a veteran team with a veteran coach, so starting fast makes sense. For that reason, backing the 76ers to cover looks to be the best play.
Be sure to check out our full Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics predictions
NHL pick today: Calgary Flames ML over Vegas Golden Knights (-155), 9:00 pm ET
Vegas is a bit of a different looking team this year. They gave up Max Pacioretty for virtually nothing to the Carolina Hurricanes and goaltender Robin Lehner is still injured. That means they’re without one of their top goal-scorers and starting goalie.
As for the Flames, they had quite the impressive season last year before falling to the Oilers in the second round of the playoffs. They too look rather different than last season due to offseason moves. Johnny Gaudreau lefty for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Matthew Tkachuk was traded to the Florida Panthers for Jonathan Huberdeau. While the loss of Gaudreau hurts, Huberdeau was tied with Gaudreau for the 2nd-most points in the NHL last season at 115.
Looking at last year’s meetings also makes this quite an interesting matchup. After a close 1-goal game, each team recorded blowout wins of 6-0 and 6-1. They are both undefeated coming into this game, but the Flames can stay hot at home.
Be sure to check out our full Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames predictions
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