Good morning, Pickswise Nation. The Arnold Palmer Invitational is underway and Week 3 in the XFL is on the immediate horizon. Friday's schedule also includes plenty of action in the NBA and NHL. It's another big day in the world of sports, so let's get right to it and make your next bet better with Wise n' Shine!'
About Last Night
Luka, Kyrie both reach the 40 mark
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are already making history as teammates. They became the first Dallas duo to score at least 40 points in the same game as the Mavericks defeated the 76ers 133-126.
Penguins outlast Lightning
The most entertaining game on Thursday's NHL slate saw Pittsburgh beat Tampa Bay 5-4 in overtime. The Lightning tied things up with 4:50 left in regulation, but the Penguins won on Jason Zucker's goal 2:13 into OT. Among the other winners were the Bruins, Kraken, Predators and Stars.
Top-5 teams take care of business
Top-ranked Houston, #4 UCLA and #5 Purdue all won on Thursday. Houston destroyed Wichita State 83-66, UCLA raced past Arizona State 79-61 and Purdue held off Wisconsin 63-61.'