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We have put together a 4-pick cross-sport parlay that will take you right through Thursday, including action from college basketball, the NHL, and the NBA.
One pick is taken from each sport with a second pick from the NHL. A winning ticket gives us a nice payout with odds at +1189 with DraftKings; that’s almost 12/1! Let’s break down each of these plays.
NBA: Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans ML (+115), 8:10 pm ET
Aside from Zion Williamson being out, the Pelicans don’t have many issues when it comes to injuries. Their biggest problem is defense. In the last 5 games they’ve allowed an average of 119 points per game and have dropped 4 of them as a result. Granted it was a tough schedule with Phoenix, Utah and Milwaukee being the last 3 teams they have faced.
The Pelicans are also a much better team at home than on the road and they’ve gone 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 at the Smoothie King Center. Golden State has won 2 in a row in head-to-head meetings, but both of those wins were at home. Stephen Curry is banged up and might not even play. With the Warriors playing last night at Dallas, fatigue could also be a factor. New Orleans should have the advantage on the inside with Jonas Valanciunas, so back the home team to win.
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College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers -3 (-110), 9:00 pm ET
Wisconsin continues to build their already outstanding resume. Last time out, the Badgers stunned the 3rd-ranked Purdue Boilermakers 74-69 at home. Johnny Davis scored 37 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in Mackey Arena. He should be in the National Player of the Year conversation, as he is averaging 22.3 points and has led Wisconsin to ranked wins over Purdue and Houston. Take the Badgers, who have proved they can beat good teams. Iowa has dominated lesser opponents but has yet to get that signature win.
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NHL: Chicago Blackhawks ML (-155) vs Arizona Coyotes, 9:05 pm ET
As the season has progressed, the Coyotes have managed to string together some wins but they are still one of the worst in the league. After 7 straight games against top-ranked teams for Chicago, it will be a breath of fresh air for them to play the league-worst Coyotes. Take the Blackhawks to make the most of this golden opportunity to end their 5-game losing streak.
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NHL: New York Rangers vs Vegas Golden Knights – Over 6 goals (-110), 10:05 pm ET
The New York offense is chugging along without Artemi Panarin. They have scored 4 goals in each of their last 3 games, and they are now scoring nearly 3 goals per game on the road this season (2.95). With Vegas’ top 2 goaltenders questionable, the Rangers should be able to find the net a few times.
Igor Shesterkin has been tough to beat this season, but there may be some hope for the Vegas offense. The Golden Knights are scoring 3.35 goals per game at home, and they have put up at least 3 goals in 14 of their last 15 games. The over is also 7-3 in Vegas’ last 10 games. Look to the over.
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