The GoldSheet finished Thursday at 2-1, though the loss unfortunately came on their biggest play. They bounce back strongly on Friday with two standout selections: a sharp college basketball side and another winner from their sizzling NBA totals run. Building off yesterday's success, their NBA O/U plays are now an impressive 20-8 this year (+45.44 units)! Don't miss out—break out your broom and secure both of today's winners immediately!
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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | (531) Milwaukee Bucks at (532) New Orleans Pelicans | 8:10pm EST - Feb 20/2026 |
The PLAY: Cam Thomas (MIL) Over 16.5 Points vs New Orleans
When Cam Thomas was waived by Brooklyn it left many scratching their heads because he possesses the talent to at least be apart of a rotation in the NBA. The Bucks came calling and so far they haven’t regretted it with the shooting guard averaging 16.6 points in three games with the team so far. Milwaukee opens up the second half of their season in New Orleans taking on a Pelicans team that allows the most points per game to shooting guards on the season and sit 27th in defensive efficiency. Thomas actually has a game under his belt at New Orleans this season scoring 16 points off the bench for Brooklyn back in mid January. We’re going to take Thomas to get over 16.5 points and actually like if he comes off the bench still going against a Pelicans second unit that includes Karlo Matkovic, Bryce McGowens and Jeremiah Fears which aren’t exactly household names. When the Bucks and Pelicans met on Feb 4 Milwaukee scored 141 points and although Thomas wasn’t apart of the team yet, guards Gary Trent Jr. and Kevin Porter Jr. combined to score 31 points off the bench. With Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner already set to miss tonight’s action, it may be smart for Milwaukee to lean on their guard play more so which includes Thomas so let’s take him to get over 16.5 points in New Orleans against the Pelicans tonight.
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