Friday brings three major matchups across the NBA, NHL, and MLB playoffs. The Oklahoma City Thunder host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of their series after a 122-113 road win Wednesday, while the Vegas Golden Knights look to build on a 4-2 Game 1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. The Royals face the Mariners in MLB action as Kansas City chases a rare win.

The Thunder entered the series 4-0 on the road this postseason and carry the league's best defense (107.8 points allowed per game). Jalen Williams reinjured his hamstring in Wednesday's win, yet Oklahoma City still holds a 60% chance of winning Friday according to the SportsLine Projection Model. The Spurs are also shorthanded with Dylan Harper, the No. 2 overall pick, dealing with a leg injury.

Vegas never trailed in its 4-2 Game 1 win, shutting out Colorado for the first two periods. The Golden Knights have won their last two against the Avalanche in Colorado and show value at +165 odds, winning in 41% of 10,000 simulations. On the MLB side, the Royals are 1-9 in their last 10 games but face a Mariners team with Logan Gilbert struggling (5.30 ERA in May starts). Kansas City is projected to win 52% of simulations at +115 odds.

A parlay combining all three picks would return +1067 on a $100 wager. The Thunder need at least one win in San Antonio to reach the NBA Finals, and the Golden Knights' defensive approach makes them attractive against Colorado.