Service Plays Thursday 2/20/20

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GC: NCAAB

Thursday card has our highest Rated Undefeated NBA Back from the break Extended Rest system and the Big West Conference play of the Year headlining another solid card. NCAAB Comp play below.

The NCAAB Comp play is on Vermont at 7:00 eastern. Vermont comes full circle tonight as they have reeled off 11 straight since losing at home to Stony Brook as a 10 point favorite. Now its payback time and Vermont has won 5 of 6 on this court and has a solid #71 RPI Scale rank. Stony Brook is in off a big win last out but has failed to cover the last 4 and is a dismal 0-5 straight up and ats as a home dog. Look for Vermont to cover. On Thursday we have an Exclusive Undefeated Extended Rest Highest rated NBA System going along with the NCAAB Big West Conference Game of the Year. See us on facebook to jump on. For the Free college hoops pick. Lay the Small number with Vermont. Rob V- GC Sports

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Arian Bhardi

Match: FC Copenhagen - Celtic
League : UEFA - Europa League
Date & Time : 2.20.2020 at 18:55 (12:55PM EST)
Pick: Celtic
Odds: +120

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Robert Ferringo cbb

2-Unit Play. Take #609 Northern Iowa (-3) over Indiana State (7 p.m.)
I think that this game sets up as a bounce back situation for the Panthers. Northern Iowa is coming off a rare loss last weekend, falling in overtime to Loyola Chicago. This team hasn't lost back-to-back games all season and I think that they will be able to hold off the Sycamores in this spot. Indiana State is a really good home team. But they aren't playing well right now, losing three straight games. That includes a 13-point blowout loss at home to a Missouri State team that is much weaker than UNI. Northern Iowa is just one game up on Loyola for the regular season conference title. They can't give away any games and I don't see them giving away one here.

3-Unit Play. Take #613 Northern Kentucky (-8) over Cleveland State (7 p.m.)
I am not 100 percent sure what is going on with Cleveland State, but it looks like three of their players (including a starter) may be suspended. The trio haven't played in the last two games but reporting is sketchy. Regardless, this Cleveland State team is one of the worst in college basketball. And if they have issues going on in the locker room then it will be impossible for them to play well. Northern Kentucky is coming off an embarrassing home loss and should bounce back here against a weak Vikings squad.

2-Unit Play. Take #628 Temple (-1) over Connecticut (7 p.m.)
Temple has been a massive disappointment this year. But this team is better than its record and they are kind of due for something good to happen. A win over a name Connecticut program still qualifies for the Owl. Temple has overcome some recent injuries, while the Huskies continue to lose players to ailments. I think the Owls will fall behind early but come back and get this win with a strong second half.

1-Unit Play. Take #633 Oregon State (+11) over Arizona (8 p.m.)
I think that Arizona could be looking ahead to this weekend's showdown with Oregon. The Wildcats can definitely run people out of their gym. But Oregon State is kind of a sneaky good underdog team. I think that this is too many points and I can see Oregon State falling behind big early but then sneaking in the backdoor with a nine-point loss.

3-Unit Play. Take #678 Utah (-3) over UCLA (10:30 p.m.)
Utah has a nice home court advantage and this young team plays completely differently in their own gym. UCLA has been making strides. But this is still a really young, really sketchy group. They have won three straight games, and five of six, but I think they will come up short here against a Utah team looking to aveng a 16-point loss at UCLA

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Mateus Lucas

MATEUS LUCASCombo pick (Brazil)Moto Club de São Luís - Cordino ECMoto Club de São Luís (Full Time Result)1.25Marilia - Olimpia SPMarilia (Draw No Bet)1.44@ 1.84/10

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From Northcoast group of handicappers:

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NBA
3* #503 Miami -6.5

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Doc Consensus (28-23 L12 days)

NBA
6u Nets/76ers UNDER 215.5
6u Hornets +4.5
5u Bucks/Pistons UNDER 225.5

NCAAB
6u Tennessee Martin +2
5u Santa Clara +14.5

NHL
6u Lightning ML (-120)
5u Maple Leafs ML (-115)

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Raphael Esparza (VSI)

7-Unit Play.* Take #679 Over 155.5 San Francisco at Gonzaga (11:00p.m., Thursday February 20 ESPN2)

(Line available at betMGM, Circa, Stations and most Global sports books
(Will still bet this total at 156 and 157) Tonight at the McCarthey Athletic Center the number 2 team in the country welcome the San Francisco Dons. The Dons snapped their 3-game losing streak last Saturday beating Santa Clara 70-61 and in their last 4 conference games their defense has been lacking giving up an average of 73.5ppg. Gonzaga continues to pile up big numbers on offense and they are averaging 88.6ppg and their last 4 home conference games they are averaging 93.2ppg. Saturday February 1 the Gonzaga Bulldogs beat San Francisco 83-79 and late tonight in Washington the Bulldogs will put up a lop-sided number against the Dons and this total flies 'Over'. San Francisco is 5-0 O/U against a team with a winning SU record and the Dons are 5-2 O/U as a road underdog. Gonzaga is 23-5 O/U in their last 28 games and the Bulldogs are 19-7 O/U as a home favorite.

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ALLEN EASTMAN
3-Unit Play. Take #613 Northern Kentucky (-8) over Cleveland State (7 p.m., Thursday,* Feb. 20)

Northern Kentucky was blown out by 30 points in its last game! They were routed at home as a 10-point favorite. I think that they will bounce back on the road here. They beat Cleveland State by 26 points in the first meeting and I see another blowout in this one. Before that loss NKU was on a five-game winning streak and had gone 6-3 ATS in its previous nine games. Cleveland State is off a rare win. They are just 3-7 SU in their last 10 games and the home team is just 1-6 ATS in the last seven in this series. Northern Kentucky is 7-3 ATS as a favorite and 5-1 ATS on the road. They are 5-1 ATS after a loss and I like them to get this win.

7-Unit Play. Take #622 Delaware (+1) over Northeastern (7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20)

I will go with the home underdog in this one. The Blue Hens have won seven of their last eight games. They have played their way into the top four in the Colonial. I think that they can knock off the struggling Huskies here. Northeastern is just 4-6 SU and ATS in its last 10 games. Northeastern is just 1-4 ATS after a win and is just 2-7 ATS in its last nine games as a favorite. Delaware is 5-2 ATS in its last seven games overall and they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog. Delaware beat Northeastern on the road in the first meeting on Jan. 25. I think that they can get the sweep with a big win here. I will go against the public and take the home team. Go with the Blue Hens.

Allen Eastman

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SDQL Gurus

FLORIDA -137
FLORIDA @ LOS ANGELES | 2/20 | 10:30 PM EST
11:14 AM
Road favorites against non-conference opponents that have a winning percentage at least 10 percent higher and have won the first matchup this season are 15-6 straight-up. This is a trend that is on Florida. The Panthers are 8-2 this season versus opponents they have already beaten this season and 5-0 against foes whose winning percentage is at least 10 percent lower than theirs. We are on the Panthers.

9-3 IN LAST 12 NHL ML PICKS | +547
PITTSBURGH -101
PITTSBURGH @ TORONTO | 2/20 | 7:00 PM EST
11:09 AM
The Penguins are 6-1 this season against an opponent they have beaten in each of their last two matchups. Pittsburgh also is 10-4 versus an opponent it has defeated at least once already this season. Expect the Penguins to maintain first place in the Metropolitan Division here.

9-3 IN LAST 12 NHL ML PICKS | +547
WASHINGTON -195
MONTREAL @ WASHINGTON | 2/20 | 7:00 PM EST
11:04 AM
The Capitals, who are 5-1 this season after back-to-back losses, are home and looking to regain first place in the Metropolitan Division. They are facing the struggling Canadiens, who have lost five straight and have allowed an average of 3.08 goals this season. Look for the Capitals to get back into the swing of things with a win here.

9-3 IN LAST 12 NHL ML PICKS | +547

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Mike Barner

ATLANTA +6.5
MIAMI @ ATLANTA | 2/20 | 7:30 PM EST
12:47 PM
Yes, the Heat are 3-0 ATS versus the Hawks this season. However, two of those games were played in Miami, which is important to note because the Heat have been one of the best home teams in the league. They defeated the Hawks by nine points when they played in Atlanta, but Trae Young was sidelined for that contest. The Hawks have been a more competitive team at home this season, posting a 15-10-1 mark ATS. Meanwhile, the Heat are 12-16-1 ATS on the road. I think the Heat win this game, but the Hawks can keep it close, so take the points.

78-47-1 IN LAST 126 NBA ATS PICKS | +2637
12-4 IN LAST 16 ATL ATS PICKS | +761

CHARLOTTE +4.5
CHARLOTTE @ CHICAGO | 2/20 | 8:00 PM EST
12:39 PM
The Bulls won’t have many healthy players for this game. Joining their laundry list of injuries is Chandler Hutchison (shoulder), who had been starting for them recently at small forward. Meanwhile, the Hornets are healthy and have covered the spread in all three meetings with the Bulls this season, winning outright twice. I wouldn’t be surprised if they won this game, either, so I’ll take the points Thursday.

78-47-1 IN LAST 126 NBA ATS PICKS | +2637
19-9 IN LAST 28 CHI ATS PICKS | +909

10-1 IN LAST 11 CHA ATS PICKS | +891

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Bill Marzano

MEMPHIS -118
MEMPHIS @ SACRAMENTO | 2/20 | 10:00 PM EST
12:19 PM
The Grizzlies have won 15 of their last 19 games and are holding onto the eighth and final playoff spot in the West. Memphis has some tough road games ahead and will need to get off to a good start out of the All-Star break. The Grizzlies are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games as a favorite while the Kings are just 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 home games. Memphis money line (-118) is the play.

4-3 IN LAST 7 NBA ML PICKS | +6
MIAMI -6.5
MIAMI @ ATLANTA | 2/20 | 7:30 PM EST
12:12 PM
The Heat are a serious contender in the East, however they are going to have to improve on their 13-16 road record if they are going to have any chance to compete against the league's elite. The team is loaded with some young and talented players who have played better as the season has progressed. Miami has won all three meetings against the Hawks this year and is 7-2 ATS this season when favored by five to seven points and 9-1-1 in its last 11 Thursday games. Meanwhile Atlanta is just 4-10 ATS in its last 14 Thursday games. Heat cover.

MILWAUKEE -13
MILWAUKEE @ DETROIT | 2/20 | 7:00 PM EST
12:02 PM
Laying double digits on the road is always dangerous in the NBA, however the Bucks are the best team in the NBA, have completely dominated both meetings this year and have won six straight regular season meetings. The Bucks own the top scoring offense in the NBA (119.6 points per game) and are an even tougher matchup for the Pistons now since Detroit traded away its best player and rebounder, Andre Drummond. The Bucks also are the top offensive rebounding team in the NBA and will get a lot of second chance points. Bucks cover.

10-4 IN LAST 14 MIL ATS PICKS | +560

3-2 IN LAST 5 DET ATS PICKS | +80

PITTSBURGH -102
PITTSBURGH @ TORONTO | 2/20 | 7:00 PM EST
11:20 AM
These home-and-home series are dangerous when backing the team that won the first meeting. That being said, I still like the better team, and that's the Penguins. Pittsburgh is playing at a very high level right now, as it is 12-3-1 in its last 16 games. The Penguins dominated the previous two meetings this season, winning 6-1 and 5-2. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs have allowed a total of 33 goals while dropping six of their last nine contests. Toronto is a little banged up as well.

21-13 IN LAST 34 NHL PICKS | +806
6-2 IN LAST 8 PIT ML PICKS | +375

3-0 IN LAST 3 TOR ML PICKS | +306

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Tom Fornelli

ARIZONA ST. +2
OREGON @ ARIZONA ST. | 2/20 | 9:00 PM EST
10:44 AM
There's an obvious split in Oregon Pac-12 games this season. The Ducks are 6-0 at home in conference play and 3-4 on the road. Furthermore, the Ducks are only 3-5 ATS on the road this season as well as 5-8 ATS in conference games. Arizona State is 6-2 ATS as an underdog this season and will be able to hang at home against an Oregon defense that's been significantly worse on the road.

13-6-1 IN LAST 20 CBB ATS PICKS | +632
4-2 IN LAST 6 OREG ATS PICKS | +177

IOWA -2.5
OHIO ST. @ IOWA | 2/20 | 7:00 PM EST
10:42 AM
There's not much reason to overthink this one. Iowa is a much better team at home than it is on the road. The Hawkeyes are 9-2-2 ATS at home this season as well as 10-3-2 ATS when favored. Also, while Ohio State's defense has been better over the course of the entire season, the numbers are a bit misleading. Ohio State's overall defensive efficiency according to KenPom is 90.6. In conference play it's 11 points worse at 101.6. Ohio State is also horrible defending the 3-point line, which won't help against an Iowa team that can light it up from there, particularly at home. Take the Hawkeyes.

13-6-1 IN LAST 20 CBB ATS PICKS | +632
3-0 IN LAST 3 IOWA ATS PICKS | +300

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John Bollman

FEATURED PICK
PHILADELPHIA +105
PHILADELPHIA @ COLUMBUS | 2/20 | 7:00 PM EST
10:12 AM
The Flyers are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games and the Blue Jackets are 3-3-4 in their last 10 games. These two teams faced off in Philly on Tuesday night and the Flyers won handily 5-1. The Blue Jackets have lost six straight games and they had to pull Elvis Merzlikins last game. The Flyers have won both matchups between these teams this season, I like the Flyers with plus money on the road.

40-25-1 IN LAST 66 NHL PICKS | +1024
6-3 IN LAST 9 PHI ML PICKS | +177

WASHINGTON -194
MONTREAL @ WASHINGTON | 2/20 | 7:00 PM EST
10:21 AM
The Canadiens have lost five straight games and they are coming off a tough loss to the Red Wings. The Caps have been struggling too, but they return home after a long West Coast road trip. The Caps have gone at least 2-1 or better against the Canadiens every season since 2010. Braden Holtby is starting to get hot and the Caps power play is starting to figure it out. Take the Caps at home.

40-25-1 IN LAST 66 NHL PICKS | +1024
3-0 IN LAST 3 MON ML PICKS | +328

UNDER 6
SAN JOSE @ NEW JERSEY | 2/20 | 7:00 PM EST
10:13 AM
These teams are both bottom six when it comes to scoring goals, with the Devils averaging 2.68 goals per game while the Sharks are averaging 2.59 goals per game. The Devils have the fifth worst power play in the league at just 15.8% effectiveness while the Sharks convert at just 16.4% effectiveness. However, the Sharks have the best penalty kill in the league at 85.9% effectiveness while the Devils aren’t too far behind at 81.2% effectiveness. Tomas Hertl and Erik Karlsson are done for the season, take the under.

20-8-1 IN LAST 29 NHL O/U PICKS | +1119

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Larry Hartstein
SENIOR ANALYST

12:12 PM
UNDER 215.5
BROOKLYN @ PHILADELPHIA | 2/20 | 8:00 PM EST
This total has fallen for good reason. These are two of the top eight teams in defensive efficiency. The Under is 5-1 in the Nets' last six games, and I'll look for that to continue tonight in Philly.

23-11 IN LAST 34 NBA PICKS | +1089

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Mike Tierney

USC +9.5
USC @ COLORADO | 2/20 | 9:00 PM EST
10:10 AM
Though the Trojans triumphed twice last week with their premier player, F Onyeka Okongwu (16.4 ppg, 8.9 rpg), in concussion protocol, they still welcome him back with open arms for this test. His timing could not be better, given that Colorado has yielded 52 ppg in a six-game stretch with five outright wins. USC ranks 31st in the country for defensive efficiency, all of which suggests a low-to-moderate score favoring the side receiving a pile of points.

4-3 IN LAST 7 CBB ATS PICKS | +67
7-2-1 IN LAST 10 USC ATS PICKS | +485

2-1 IN LAST 3 COLO ATS PICKS | +88

VERMONT -6.5
VERMONT @ STONY BROOK | 2/20 | 7:00 PM EST
10:08 AM
Since losing to Stony Brook, Vermont has strung together 11 straight-up wins, and the margin in the seven road ones has averaged 11 ppg. G/F Elijah Olaniyi (18.9 ppg, 6.6 rpg), whose fingerprints were all over the upset with 28 points and 11 rebounds, appears iffy for the rematch with a bum ankle. If he is absent, the Seawolves could be starved for points against the nation’s No. 3 defense (58.5 ppg).

4-3 IN LAST 7 CBB ATS PICKS | +67