Best Bets in Sport for Wednesday, 10-11-2023: Winning Picks – MLB, NCAAF, and NHL Predictions

Good morning and welcome to USA Best Bet, your go-to source for an action-packed day filled with sports bets, picks, and parlays. Today brings a blend of excitement with Game 3s and Game 4s in Major League Baseball’s playoffs, a continuation of Week 7 in college football, and the second day of the 2023-24 NHL season. With a thrilling lineup, let’s dive right into making your next bet a winner!

Yesterday’s Sport Highlights

The USA Best Bet team clinched success with its sole 3-star best bet of the day as Liberty comfortably covered the -6 spread against Jacksonville State, kicking off college football’s Week 7 with a dominant 31-13 victory.

In the American League, the top-seeded team’s postseason journey ended without a single win as Baltimore suffered a sweep by Texas, who sealed the series with a convincing 7-1 win. Meanwhile, Houston leads Minnesota 2-1 after a dominating 9-1 victory.

Although it may be early to plan a parade, the Connor Bedard era began in style for the Blackhawks, who secured a 4-2 victory against Pittsburgh on Opening Day in the NHL. Tampa Bay defeated Nashville 5-3, and last season’s Stanley Cup champions, Vegas, emerged victorious with a 4-1 win against Seattle.

Today’s Sports Picks

• Check out our MLB predictions for today’s thrilling trio of MLB postseason division-series games.
• Dive into our college football preview for the UTEP vs. Florida International matchup.
• Explore our NHL picks for the second night of the season.

Best Sport Bet of the Day

MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 over Los Angeles Dodgers (-125)

The Los Angeles Dodgers faced back-to-back home losses in the NLDS against division rivals, the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers’ recent struggles extend beyond the losses; they scored a mere 4 runs over two games. The NL West champions have already exhausted their top pitchers, leaving Lance Lynn, with his 6.47 ERA during his time with the White Sox, to take the mound. Although he has improved with the Dodgers, it hasn’t been by much. The Diamondbacks are likely to continue their streak or, at the very least, keep the contest within a run. For the complete Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks predictions, visit our website.

NCAAF College Football Best Bet: Point Spread Pick FIU -1.0

Wednesday brings Conference USA mid-week football action, featuring an unconventional matchup as UTEP travels to Miami to take on FIU. Neither team has secured a conference win, and both may be without their starting quarterbacks. This game promises a challenging encounter. FIU’s starting QB, Keyone Jenkins, exited last week’s game with a concussion, making it tough to clear concussion protocols in a short week. On the UTEP side, Gavin Hardison, their QB, last played on September 23rd, and his availability remains uncertain. If he doesn’t play, the Miners may have to rely on their 4th-string QB due to other injuries. The prospect appears daunting.

Even with their starting quarterbacks, neither team stands out. UTEP’s offense has been lackluster all season, and it’s expected to be even weaker this week, especially if their passing game struggles. In contrast, FIU put up a strong performance against New Mexico State last week, competing evenly until the fourth quarter when they stumbled. Despite being initially labeled as 6.5-point underdogs, FIU seems to be the stronger team. The line has shifted throughout the week, with the Panthers now being slim favorites at home. This market movement appears justified, and betting on this game up to -2.5 makes sense. Keep an eye on the QB situation for both teams before kickoff.

(FIU -1 (-110) available at time of publishing; playable up to -2.5)

NCAAF Stat of the Day

UTEP’s passing game has struggled this season, averaging just 187.7 passing yards per game and 6.8 yards per pass attempt. The Miners have scored 14 points or fewer in 4 of their 6 contests this season.

Best Bet NHL: Prop Bet Pick: William Nylander’s Scoring Prowess

When discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs and their scoring prowess, the mind often gravitates towards superstar Auston Matthews. Yet, Matthews is far from the lone star on this remarkable roster. William Nylander, sharing the spotlight, made a significant impact with 40 goals last season, sharing the team’s top spot with Matthews. Nylander’s offensive instincts are undeniable, and he’s no stranger to unleashing a barrage of shots on goal, surpassing even Matthews in this regard last year.

Nylander’s track record against the Montreal Canadiens speaks volumes, having found the back of the net in three out of their four matchups last season. With the Leafs commencing their season against the Canadiens on home ice, the stage is set for Nylander and his teammates to capitalize on Montreal’s historical defensive struggles.

(Bet on Nylander to score over 0.5 goals at +140, with this pick remaining playable up to +120).

Today’s Main Events

• Explore our NFL Week 6 power rankings to see where your team stands.
• Check out NFL player awards odds and best bets.
• Find early NFL Week 6 lines and odds.
• Don’t miss our MLB mega parlay at +841 odds for the ALDS and NLDS games today.
• Dive into our Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Same Game Parlay, with potential winnings at +1032 odds.
• Prepare for the NHL season with our futures bets for division champions and the Stanley Cup.
• Day 2 of the 2023-24 NHL campaign calls for a +1041 mega parlay.
• Discover early NCAAF Week 7 best bets and all the odds.
• Get insights into our expert’s golf picks for this week’s Shriners Children’s Open.
• Stay updated with our sports betting articles throughout the day on the Analysis tab.

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