To start our NBA Opening Night parlay, I'm backing the Pistons as slight home underdogs against the Celtics. Detroit went 31-9 at home last season and earned the #1 seed in the East. They slumped in the playoffs, but should be inspired to bounce back behind Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham. As for the Celtics, they will be adjusting to life after Jaylen Brown, and it's a big ask for them to come into Detroit and win right away. The Pistons hold the value here.

Next, I like the 76ers to at least keep things close with the Knicks. New York will raise its first championship banner since 1973, but Philly will have its own sights in a championship this season after bringing in LeBron James. The Knicks struggled in the preseason and had some behind-the-scenes issues as they failed to agree a new contract with KAT. The 76ers should be highly motivated to make a statement at MSG here, and should push New York all the way.

Let's wrap up our NBA parlay by backing another underdog to win outright, with the Thunder taken to beat the Spurs. OKC was the heavy NBA Championship favorite for almost all of last season, but fell in seven games to San Antonio. While the Thunder lost some players in the offseason, they should be motivated to get one back on their rivals. The Spurs are this season's favorites after falling short to the Knicks in the NBA Finals last season, but could be caught cold here by this inspired Thunder team. It's not every day you get OKC as an underdog, and I can't turn that opportunity down.

Starting off our Tuesday college football parlay, I'm backing Middle Tennessee to stay within single digits of Florida International. Both teams are 3-0 at home but winless on the road, and while that could spell bad news for MTSU, they should keep this one close, as they hold a respectable passing attack that can take advantage of FIU's vulnerable secondary.

Next, I'm backing Delaware to beat Missouri State. The Fightin' Blue Hens are on a three-game slide, but this looks a solid get-right spot at home, where Delaware has proven success. As for Missouri State, it has lost all three road games this season, and that trend can continue here.

To round off tonight's college football parlay, let's take Marshall to stay within a field goal of South Alabama. The Thundering Herd have had 10 days to prepare for this one, and while their last game was a 27-21 defeat to Coastal Carolina, the fact they kept it that close despite posting six turnovers gives some encouragement. South Alabama's offense has been vicious of late, but Marshall should do enough to stay within a field goal.

Let's back the Islanders to beat the Ducks to open tonight's NHL parlay. New York has been solid lately, posting a 2-0-1 record while conceding just four goals in that span. That could pose problems for a Ducks team that has struggled offensively and is playing on the second night of a back-to-back.

Next, let's back the Capitals to beat the Kings. Washington made a ton of off-season acquisitions to bolster its Stanley Cup credentials, and their new-look offense should have little trouble beating an LA team that is still yet to win a game this season. Given the Kings are allowing 4.17 goals per game, they should be completely outmatched by the Caps tonight.

We're riding the Blues over the Jets to bring home our NHL parlay. St. Louis is averaging 3.28 goals per game this season despite only playing two at home. Now returning to Enterprise Center, the Blues should take advantage of Winnipeg's goaltender issues and the fact the Jets are averaging just 2.88 goals per game.