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We have put together a 4-pick cross-sport parlay that will take you right through Wednesday, including picks from the NBA, NHL, college football, and college basketball. One pick is taken from each sport and a winning ticket would give us a very nice payout with odds of +1075 at DraftKings Sportsbook.
College Basketball pick today: Michigan Wolverines -8.5 over Pittsburgh Panthers (-110), 6:00 pm ET
Michigan is the recommended bet in this game, as their pick-and-roll heavy offense should cause major issues for Pitt. Last season, Pitt’s defense ranked in just the fifth percentile in pick-and-roll defense, so Michigan’s offense should be able to score efficiently.
On the other end of the court, Pitt’s offense is built on scoring near the basket. The Panthers aren’t a good shooting team, evidenced by their 31.4% three-point shooting last year and 25% to start this season, so they usually need to score inside to have a good offensive game. The problem in this matchup is that Michigan rarely allows shots near the basket, ranking 15th nationally in preventing shots at the rim last season, per Hoop-Math. Michigan has the advantage at both ends, so expect to see them cover as a road favorite here.
Be sure to check out our full Michigan Wolverines vs Pittsburgh Panthers predictions
College Football pick today: Northern Illinois Huskies -1.5 over Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (-110), 7:00 pm ET
Prior to giving up 37 points to the best offense in the conference last week, Miami (OH) had gone 6 straight weeks conceding 24 points or less. They are a solid defensive team, which is good news, because their offense is unimpressive. They also don’t do anything terribly well on the offensive side of the ball.
Not only is Northern Illinois playing at home, but Miami (OH) is most vulnerable on the ground. Additionally, it’s supposed to be cold, windy, and maybe a little wet, which should favor the team that runs the ball more effectively. For that reason, backing the Huskies to cover will be the play.
Be sure to check out our full Miami (Ohio) RedHawks vs Northern Illinois Huskies predictions
NBA pick today: Dallas Mavericks -9 over Houston Rockets (-110), 8:40 pm ET
The Texas Showdown won’t be very exciting this time around. The Houston Rockets have just two wins all season long, and one came against the Orlando Magic. On the other side, the Mavericks have Luka Doncic. Against the Portland Trail Blazers earlier in the week, he went off with 42 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Of course, we have seen teams rest their stars on the second leg of a back-to-back, so maybe that crosses the mind of Dallas. Either way, the Rockets are a young team, and the Mavs should have no problem cruising to an easy victory.
Be sure to check out our full Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks predictions
NHL pick today: Edmonton Oilers ML over Los Angeles Kings (-145), 10:00 pm ET
The Kings are coming off of a tough road loss to the Calgary Flames on Monday night, in which they allowed 4 goals in the first period. After being regarded as one of the better defensive teams in the NHL last season, that has not been the case so far this year.
The Kings have allowed the 6th-most goals per game on the road. That should have McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the boys licking their chops. The Oilers are also coming off of a big win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, and they’ve been off since then. A well-rested team that has the firepower of the Oilers should prove too much for LA tonight.
Be sure to check out our full Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers predictions
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