Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 36.5 Points + Assists (-112)

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In this matchup against the Mavericks, betting the under on Austin Reaves' points and assists at 36.5 feels like a savvy play. While Reaves has shown flashes of brilliance, averaging just over 20 points and 5 assists in his last five games, those numbers dip when he's on the road. Specifically, he's averaging only 13 points and 2.8 assists against Dallas away from home. This trend isn't just a fluke; he's hit the under in all 13 of his last away games, a statistic that suggests he struggles to find his rhythm outside of familiar territory. Furthermore, facing a Mavericks team that thrives on defense adds another layer of difficulty. With his recent performance against them averaging only 21 points and 4.4 assists, it seems prudent to expect Reaves to fall short of that lofty 36.5 combined total this time around.

Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) Under 24.5 Rebounds + Assists (-118)

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As the Denver Nuggets gear up to face the San Antonio Spurs, all eyes will be on Nikola Jokic, but a closer look at the stats suggests taking the under on his combined rebounds and assists at 24.5 might be the savvy play. At home, Jokic has averaged 14.6 rebounds and 12.4 assists over his last five games, but those numbers dip when faced with the Spurs. Historically, he's registered just 12 rebounds and 8.8 assists against them at home, falling short of the mark. The Nuggets have been solid, but Jokic's recent hit rate at home is only 55%, hitting the under in five of his last eleven outings. Given the Spurs' defensive schemes targeting him, it feels like a night where he might just take a step back. All things considered, the under looks enticing in this matchup.

Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 41.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-114)

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As the Lakers gear up to face the Mavericks, all eyes will be on Austin Reaves, but betting on him to hit over 41.5 points, rebounds, and assists seems risky. Sure, he's been solid, averaging 20.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists over his last five games. However, his away performances paint a different picture-21.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and just 4.6 assists. When Reaves steps onto the court in Dallas, his numbers dip further, with an average of only 13 points and 2.8 assists against the Mavericks, a team that has consistently kept him in check. Given that he's hit the under in all his last 13 away games, it's hard to envision him breaking that trend in a tough matchup. The evidence suggests that taking the under on Reaves for this game feels like a smart play.

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