Matthew Lowrimore
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We have put together a 4-pick cross-sport parlay that will take you right through Friday, including picks from the MLB, MLS and college football. One pick is taken from each sport with a second pick from College Football. A winning ticket would give us a very nice payout with odds of +1303 at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Let’s break down each of these plays.
College Football pick today: UTSA Roadrunners -4.5 over Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (-110), 7:30 pm ET
In what could be the biggest letdown spot of the week, Middle Tennessee is a team I’m looking to fade on Friday. The Blue Raiders just knocked off Miami on the road as 3-touchdown underdogs, and now return home for a date with UTSA. This is almost the perfect scenario for the Roadrunners to start Conference USA play and presents a great “sell high” spot for their opponent.
UTSA’s offense is averaging more yards per play than the Blue Raiders and the Roadrunners have also been far more efficient on 3rd downs, converting at nearly a 59% clip. UTSA has been an excellent road team under Jeff Traylor, posting a 13-5 ATS record in its last 18 road games. The Roadrunners are also 7-3 against the number in their last 10 conference games. For that reason, backing UTSA will be the play tonight.
Be sure to check out our full UTSA Roadrunners vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders predictions
MLS pick today: Toronto FC ML over Inter Miami CF (+110), 7:30 pm ET
Be sure to check out our full Inter Miami CF vs Toronto FC predictions
MLB pick today: Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals – Over 7 runs (-120), 8:15 pm ET
High totals have been a theme in the season series between the Pirates and Cardinals. The over/under record this season is 8-3-2. The total has gone over in 6 of the last 8 matchups and the average game total this season is 10.3.
Pittsburgh has scored a respectable 4.5 runs per game over their last 10, and appears capable right now of doing their part in taking a total over. On the flip side, the Cardinals have averaged over 6 runs per game against the Pirates this season. Any time they play Pittsburgh is a good opportunity for run production, therefore backing the over looks to be the best play tonight.
Be sure to check out our full Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions
College Football pick today: Washington Huskies -3 over UCLA Bruins (-110), 10:30 pm ET
The Washington Huskies have started the season with a perfect 4-0 record and find themselves ranked in the top 15 of the AP Poll. Much to the chagrin of Indiana fans, head coach Kalen DeBoer and quarterback Michael Penix Jr seem to be picking up right where they left off in Bloomington – as the Huskies have been quite good offensively.
While this is Washington’s first game away from home, the Rose Bowl has not been much of a home-field advantage for the Bruins. Maybe UCLA fans will show up for a conference home game against a ranked opponent, but in any case, this does not appear to be a daunting road test for the Huskies. Take Washington to win and cover tonight.
Be sure to check out our full Washington Huskies vs UCLA Bruins predictions
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