LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets) Over 27.5 Points + Assists (-127)

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In the Wednesday showdown between the Charlotte Hornets and Dallas Mavericks, all eyes are on LaMelo Ball. The young point guard has been making waves on the home court, particularly when it comes to the combined stats of points and assists. Over his last five games at home, he's put up an average of 22.2 points and 6.2 assists, which already puts him close to the over/under of 27.5. But when you factor in his performance against the Mavericks, the over becomes even more enticing. In his last five encounters with Dallas, LaMelo's racked up an impressive 26.5 points and 11 assists on average. That's a staggering 37.5 combined - a full ten points above our target. With Ball hitting his over in 16 of his last 20 home games, the numbers suggest he's due for another big night. Let's ride the wave and back LaMelo to go over 27.5 tonight.

P.J. Washington (Dallas Mavericks) Over 20.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-125)

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Let's talk P.J. Washington, folks. This guy's been lighting up the court lately, and there's no reason to believe he'll slow down when the Hornets face off against the Mavericks this Wednesday. We're targeting "Over 20.5" for points, rebounds, and assists, and here's why. Washington's been a consistent force on the road, averaging 15.8 points, 7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in his last five away games. And let's not forget his impeccable track record against Dallas - he's consistently brought in 7 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists. Adding up these stats, we're already over that 20.5 target. Also, consider this: Washington's hit rate in his last six overall games and his last three away games are both spotless. Bottom line, Washington's been on a roll and we're expecting him to keep that momentum going. Let's roll the dice on Over 20

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