We have put together a 4-pick cross-sport parlay that will take you right through Saturday, including picks from the NBA, NHL, college football and college basketball. One pick is taken from each sport and a winning ticket would give us a very nice payout with odds of +1291 at DraftKings Sportsbook.
College Basketball pick today: Kent State Golden Flashes +19.5 over Houston Cougars (-110), 2:30 pm ET
The Kent State Golden Flashes head to Houston to face the Cougars this afternoon. In many ways, this game is hard to judge. Kent State has not played a Power 5 school yet this season, but they have comfortably handled all but Charleston. Houston has not played a ranked opponent yet, and only one Power 5 team. Houston is certainly not a pretender, but are they 20 points better than everyone they face? Kent State is projected at the top of the MAC, and they return MAC player of the year Sincere Carry to lead the way.
This game is a good measuring stick for both clubs. There are probably a couple of good ways to play this game, as Houston games routinely hit the under. However, backing Kent State looks to be the best option. The Golden Flashes are a good scoring team, and they can keep from getting blown off the floor by a better Cougars team. Houston wins, and probably comfortably, but backing the Golden Flashes to keep it under 20 will be the play.
Be sure to check out our full Kent State Golden Flashes vs Houston Cougars'predictions