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Strike Point Sports NHL
7-Unit Play. Take #55 Columbus (-105) over Buffalo (7:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13)
The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to rebound after rare back to back losses from Colorado and Tampa Bay. But the fact is those two teams are two of the better teams in the league and while they lost, the Blue Jackets still held them both to 2 goals. Columbus was up 1-0 against Colorado when the club gave up 2 goals in the 3rd and then lost in OT to the Lightning 2-1. Look, this Columbus team is still playing great hockey. Prior to their two game slip the team went 11-2 and have been one of the best defensive teams In the NHL over the stretch. Buffalo continues to struggle and have some really bad losses over their last 9 games. Over the stretch the Sabres have gone 3-6 where they have struggled on both ends of the ice. Look at their losses: Nashville (1-2), Ottawa (2-5), Montreal (1-3), Colorado (1-6), Detroit (3-4) and Anaheim (2-3). Hell, Buffalo almost lost to Detroit again Tuesday night. I think these struggles will continue against this defense. I also believe Columbus is due to have a big offensive night. The Blue Jackets have only scored 5 total goals in their last 4 games. Take the Blue Jackets on the road tonight in Buffalo.
3-Unit Play. Take #61 Arizona (-135) over Ottawa (7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13)
The Arizona Coyotes will visit the Ottawa Senators tonight in the Canadian Tire Centre. Both of these teams have been struggling but Arizona is a much better team than Ottawa right now. I also think that this Coyote team is a lot more desperate for a win than the Senators. Even with Arizona losing 10 of their last 13 games the club is still tied for 3rd in the Pacific. The club is only 5 points away form Vancouver who leads they Pacific right now and this lull in their season will need to end tonight. Over their last two games you can see the club getting back to form with a 3-2 win in Montreal and then a 2-3 loss in Toronto. Ottawa is only 18-27-11 on the season with 2 wins in their last 18 games. Take the Coyotes on the road tonight.
2-Unit Play. Take #52 Toronto (-135) over Dallas (7:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13)
The Toronto Maple Leafs will host the Dallas Stars tonight in Scotiabank Arena. Both clubs boast a 5-2-1 record since the All-Star Break and while I like how this Stars team is playing Toronto seems to have their number. The Maple Leafs have now won 8 of the last 10 match-ups against the Stars and in their most recent contest the club won 5-3 in Dallas January 29th. Look, Dallas has had success on the road this season but have had some issues defensively as of late. Toronto knows they need to take advantage of these home games to improve their playoff picture. Toronto has played well against the Central and are now 5-2 over their last 7 games and 4-0 in their last 4 against the West. Look for this trend to continue tonight in Toronto. Take the Maple Leafs at home.
Vernon Croy NCAA Basketball
6-Unit Play #624 UCF +3.5 over Wichita State (Thursday, February 13 at 7:00 PM ET)
(Line available at betMGM, Circa and Stations)
Take UCF ATS as my top college basketball pick for Thursday night. This pick falls into one of my top college basketball systems and I have UCF winning this game outright by 5+ points at home here tonight. This is a very tough spot for Wichita State coming off a 36-point loss to Houston and Central Florida has been playing a lot better basketball over their last 2 games. Wichita State lost by 3 points at Tulsa in their 2nd last road game and UCF just beat that same Tulsa team by 8 points. Wichita State has struggled on the road this season shooting just 36.1% as a team averaging 63.1 points per game and UCF has shot 44.6% as a team at home this season averaging 68.7 points per game. Wichita State has shot just 25.1% as a team from beyond the arc on the road this season and they lose their 4th straight game here tonight. Play UCF ATS as they move to 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games against a team that has a winning record.
5-Unit Play #601 Drexel +5.5 over William & Mary (Thursday, February 13 at 7:00 PM ET)
Take Drexel ATS as my top college basketball pick for Thursday night. This pick falls into one of my top college basketball systems and we are getting a great line here with a Drexel team who can win this game outright. Drexel beat William & Mary by 27 points back on January 18 and I expect for them to dominate the boards again here tonight. Drexel also beat UNC Wilmington 55 points and William and Mary just lost to UNC Wilmington by 6 points. William & Mary has struggled big time going 1-4 their last 5 games overall and failing to cover the spread in all 5 games. William & Mary have averaged just 58.2 points per game over their last 5 games while shooting 40% as a team with opponents shooting 49.8% against them. The road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games play between these 2 teams and so is the underdog. Play Drexel ATS
College Basketball
8:00 PM EST
Rotation #635
Florida Atlantic +2 over Southern Miss
Southern Miss is breaking in with a new coach and they didn’t get any big program transfers this off-season so they are playing Community and Junior College players. This Golden Eagles team doesn’t return much star power and it shows by their record. Florida Atlantic has players on their team that have not beaten Southern Miss and this will be the best chance they get. Southern Miss suspended a few new guys and doesn’t have much of a bench. The Owls are a little bit better on the offensive and defensive end in conference play. Take Florida Atlantic.
Elite Sports Picks
Youngstown St. +2.5 over Detroit (NCAAB)
Insider Sports Report
4* Arkansas St. +8.5 over Texas-Arlington (NCAAB)
3* Boston -1.5 over L.A. Clippers (NBA)
3* U.S.C. -4 over Washington (NCAAB)
National Sports Service
4* Florida International +9 over Louisiana Tech (NCAAB)
3* Oregon -4 over Colorado (NCAAB)
3* Washington St. +8 over U.C.L.A. (NCAAB)
Primetime Sports Picks For 02/13/20
4 Unit --> Boston -1.5 over L.A. Clippers (NBA)
3 Unit --> Eastern Kentucky +4 over Morehead St. (NCAAB)
3 Unit --> Western Kentucky -1.5 over U.T.E.P. (NCAAB)
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Marquee Picks®
4★ Utah +5.5 over Oregon St. (NCAAB)
3★ Arkansas St. +8.5 over Texas-Arlington (NCAAB)
3★ U.T.E.P. +1.5 over Western Kentucky (NCAAB)
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