Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors) Under 8.5 Assists (-114)

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As the Raptors gear up to face the Grizzlies, all eyes will be on Scottie Barnes, especially when it comes to his assist numbers. While Barnes has been a playmaking powerhouse recently, averaging over 12 assists in his last five games, the context of this matchup suggests a potential dip. Consider this: when Barnes takes the court away from home, his assist average drops to a modest 9.6, and against Memphis specifically, he's been held to just 5.2 assists in their past matchups on the road. The Grizzlies' defense is particularly stingy, and with Memphis looking to clamp down on ball movement, Barnes might find it tough to hit that 8.5 mark. With a solid track record of hitting the under in away games, this feels like an opportunity to capitalize on the matchup. Going under 8.5 assists for Barnes could be a savvy play.

Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors) Under 16.5 Rebounds + Assists (-130)

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As the Raptors prepare to face off against the Grizzlies, all eyes are on Scottie Barnes, but it's worth considering a bet on his combined rebounds and assists to fall under 16.5. Over his last five games, Barnes has averaged a solid 12.2 assists, yet on the road, that number dips to 9.6, highlighting a trend that suggests he struggles to maintain his production away from Toronto. Against Memphis, his average of 5.2 assists and 6 rebounds is telling, especially when you look at his performance away from home, where he's consistently underwhelmed. His overall hit rate is impressive, yet in his last 12 road games, he's hit this under 10 times. With the Grizzlies presenting a tough defensive test, it's likely we'll see Barnes struggle to hit that 16.5 mark-making the under a compelling play.

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

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As the Hornets gear up to face the Pacers, all eyes will be on Kobe Brown, but betting on him to eclipse 16.5 points and rebounds feels like a stretch. Over his last five games, he's averaged just 11 points and 3.2 rebounds, and when performing away from home, those numbers dip further to 10.6 points and 4.6 rebounds. Against Indiana specifically, he's only averaged 2.4 points and 1.4 rebounds, with an even more concerning 1 point and 0.5 rebounds in their last matchup on the road.With a recent hit rate of just 3 out of 16 attempts against this number, and his performance tapering off in away games, it's clear that Brown has struggled to find his footing. Given these trends and the pressure of playing on the road, expecting him to exceed 16.5 seems overly ambitious.

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