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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 Champions League, MLB, College Football and NHL. One pick is taken from each sport and a winning ticket would give us a very nice payout with odds of +714 at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Champions League pick today: Barcelona ML over Inter Milan (-195), 3:00 pm ET
Barcelona are under pressure in Group C after a poor showing at Inter Milan on Champions League Matchday 3. Bayern Munich look set to win the group, so Barca desperately needs 3 points at home to Inter and Xavi’s men can edge another tight contest.
There were only 4 shots on target, 2 apiece, in last week’s clash in Milan and Inter may struggle to create scoring chances at Camp Nou. Barcelona’s defense has conceded only 1 goal in 8 matches in La Liga this season and the hosts can claim an important victory this afternoon.
Be sure to check out our full Barcelona vs Inter Milan predictions
MLB pick today: Atlanta Braves ML over Philadelphia Phillies (-140), 4:30 pm ET
Zack Wheeler will get his second start of this postseason for the Phillies, and Kyle Wright will start for the Braves. Both pitchers may play well, but this one looks a bit better for Wright and the Braves. Wheeler had an ERA of 3.84 on the road this season, compared to Wright’s 2.86 ERA at home.
Wright also has better numbers against this Phillies lineup than Wheeler has against the Braves. Philadelphia’s lineup is 10-for-59 for a .169 average with 5 RBIs against Wright. Atlanta’s lineup is 36-for-141 for a .255 average with 14 RBIs versus Wheeler. The Braves are the better team with the more favorable matchup this afternoon. For that reason, backing the Braves to even up this series looks to be the best option.
Be sure to check out our full Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves predictions
College Football pick today: Marshall Thundering Herd -10.5 over Louisiana Ragin Cajuns (-110), 7:30 pm ET
Marshall comes in with one of the best scoring defenses in the country, allowing only 16.2 points per game (17th in FBS). The defense allows just 71.2 rushing yards per game (4th) and boasts a +6 turnover margin this season (13th). This Marshall defense will make life difficult for a Louisiana offense that will be without starting QB Chandler Fields.
Marshall will also be looking to avenge last year’s loss to Louisiana in the New Orleans Bowl to wrap up the season. That was when the Herd were members of Conference USA before joining the Sun Belt this offseason. Look for the conference’s newcomers to make a statement in this rematch.
Be sure to check out our full Louisiana Ragin Cajuns vs Marshall Thundering Herd predictions
NHL pick today: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 over Chicago Blackhawks (-155), 9:35 pm ET
This will be both teams’ first games of the season, but that may be the only thing the teams have in common this year. The Blackhawks went into rebuild mode over the offseason with some interesting moves. They also settled on Petr Mrazek for their starting goalie, who ranked 117th in goals saved above expected last year.
The Avalanche, on the other hand, are looking to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. Granted, they lost forward Nazem Kadri and starting goalie Darcy Kuemper to free agency, but this team is still talented and deep. The strategy and talent between these teams are on opposite sides of the spectrum. Look for the Avalanche, who will be hoisting their Stanley Cup banner, to dominate from puck drop and take the Avalanche puck line.
Be sure to check out our full Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche predictions
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