We have put together a 4-pick cross-sport parlay that will take you right through Wednesday, 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 +1075 at DraftKings Sportsbook.
College Basketball pick today: Michigan Wolverines -8.5 over Pittsburgh Panthers (-110), 6:00 pm ET
Michigan is the recommended bet in this game, as their pick-and-roll heavy offense should cause major issues for Pitt.'Last season, Pitt's defense ranked in just the fifth percentile in pick-and-roll defense, so Michigan's offense should be able to score efficiently.
On the other end of the court, Pitt's offense is built on scoring near the basket. The Panthers aren't a good shooting team, evidenced by their 31.4% three-point shooting last year and 25% to start this season, so they usually need to score inside to have a good offensive game. The problem in this matchup is that Michigan rarely allows shots near the basket, ranking 15th nationally in preventing shots at the rim last season, per Hoop-Math. Michigan has the advantage at both ends, so expect to see them cover as a road favorite here.
Be sure to check out our full Michigan Wolverines vs Pittsburgh Panthers predictions