Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors) Under 8.5 Assists (-110)

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As the Raptors gear up to face the Grizzlies, Scottie Barnes finds himself in a tricky spot. While he's been lighting it up with an average of 12.2 assists over his last five games, those numbers take a nosedive when he hits the road. Specifically, he's averaging just 9.6 assists away from home and a mere 5.2 assists against Memphis in their last encounters. With the Grizzlies boasting a formidable defense, particularly at home, it's tough to see Barnes eclipsing that 8.5 threshold. His overall hit rate of 14 out of 20 games is impressive, but the recent trend shows a stark contrast, especially with just 12 hits in his last 15 away games. Given that expected stat value sits around 6.19, it feels like a smart play to lean into the under on Barnes' assists this Saturday.

Kobe Brown (Indiana Pacers) Under 16.5 Points + Rebounds (-123)

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As the Charlotte Hornets gear up to face the Indiana Pacers, all eyes will be on Kobe Brown, but betting on him to hit the over on 16.5 combined points and rebounds feels like a stretch. Brown has been consistent lately, averaging 11 points and 3.2 rebounds over his last five games. However, when he hits the road, those numbers dip significantly to 10.6 points and just 4.6 rebounds. Against the Pacers, the stats aren't kind, showing he typically contributes a mere 2.4 points and 1.4 rebounds. Even worse, in his recent away games against them, he mustered only 1 point and half a rebound. With a staggering 13 out of his last 16 outings hitting the under, it's hard to envision him breaking through this time. Given his recent performance and the matchup, the under on Brown's combined total seems like the smart play here.

Kam Jones (Indiana Pacers) Under 4.5 Assists (+117)

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As the Hornets gear up to face the Pacers, all eyes should be on Kam Jones for a potential under on his assists at 4.5. Despite his energetic play, he's averaging just 3.8 assists over his last five games, and when we zoom in on his away performances, that number ticks up to 4.2. However, against the Pacers specifically, he's been held to only 2 assists in their last outings, and history suggests that trend isn't likely to change. With a hit rate of just 3 out of his last 4 games at this number, and a remarkable 15 out of 19 when away, the signs point to a tough night for Jones. The Pacers' defense is known for stifling playmakers, and with this context, it's hard to see him surpassing the 4.5 assists mark. Locking in the under feels like a solid play here.

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