To start today's MLB NLDS parlay, I'm backing the Braves to take control of this series against the Dodgers. Atlanta earned a huge 1-1 split in LA despite throwing a pair of bullpen games. Now the Braves have Chris Sale on the mound, who compiled a 2.16 ERA in the regular season and an insane 200-to-31 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Sale was sharp in his two appearances against the Dodgers this year, and I believe he can make the difference for Atlanta today.

To bring home our MLB parlay, I'm siding with the Padres to get back into their NLDS series against the Brewers. San Diego is in an 0-2 hole, but they have been hot at Petco Park and will have Nick Pivetta on the mound, who has been solid since joining the rotation. Meanwhile, the Brewers start Dustin May, who has a 5-7 record and a 4.38 ERA. In a win-or-go-home situation, I'm banking on the Padres to answer the call and keep this series alive.

The Maple Leafs have had a stuttering start to the season, but I'm backing them to get things right tonight in my NHL parlay. The Preds have managed just three goals in their first two games, and might find it tough against this solid Leafs D. Let's go with Toronto to get the win tonight.

The Senators have made a perfect start to the season and should move to 3-0-0 tonight at the expense of the Red Wings, who are winless. Detroit is without star forward Dylan Larkin, while Ottawa has looked dominant thus far. I'm banking on that continuing as the next leg of my NHL parlay.

To bring home our NHL parlay tonight, I'm taking the Rangers to beat the Islanders in the Battle of New York. The Rangers enter this one on a three-game win streak where they have been comfortable finding the back of the net. The addition of Pavel Dorofeyev has improved the Blueshirts offensively and their confidence right now should power them to a home victory over their in-state rival.