Bennedict Mathurin (Indiana Pacers) Under 5.5 Assists (-1429)

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March Madness is over, folks, and we're turning our gaze to the NBA for some lucrative betting action. The Clippers will be hosting the Pelicans, and we're zoning in on Bennedict Mathurin. The kid's got talent, no doubt, but his assist numbers suggest staying under 5.5 is a smart move. Mathurin's been averaging a modest 1.2 assists overall in his last five games, with a slight uptick to 1.4 in home games. The Pelicans haven't exactly been generous in giving up assists either, with opposing players averaging just 2 assists in their last five face-offs. Mathurin's performance against the Pelicans isn't inspiring a betting spree on the over either, with a meek 1.6 assists average. The data's painting a clear picture here: Mathurin's assist game isn't hitting those high notes just yet. So, bettors, set your sights on the under

Dejounte Murray (New Orleans Pelicans) Over 1.5 Assists (-5000)

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Put your chips on Dejounte Murray going over 1.5 assists when the Pelicans fly west to take on the Clippers this Monday. This ain't just a hunch; the numbers are singing a sweet song in his favor. Murray, an assist maestro, averages a healthy 6.4 dishes overall in the last five games. When he's out of his nest in New Orleans, that number ticks up to an impressive 7.2. Against these very Clippers? His numbers are even more eye-popping. He's been dealing 7.4 assists on average, and that only dips slightly to 7 when he's in Hollywood. The cherry on top is his perfect away record - a cool 20 out of 20 hit rate in his last outings. Murray is primed to keep the good times rolling, so don't hesitate to go over on this one.

Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers) Under 38.5 Points (-1429)

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Basketball enthusiasts, lend me your ears. You may be thinking Kawhi Leonard has a chance to drop 39 points on the Pelicans come Monday night, but I'm here to tell you why the Under 38.5 bet has merit. Over his last five games, Leonard's been filling the bucket with an average of 22.8 points per night. Even when playing at home in the Staples Center, where he usually shines brightest, his average only nudges up to 25.6 points. When he's faced off against the Pelicans, he's only managed to clock 21.2 points on average. Now, factor in the Pelicans' defense, which has held opposing heavyweights to a modest 15.7 points on their turf. With a 100% hit rate for these under bets in his last 20 home games, it's hard to argue against the trend. Can Leonard get hot and go for 39? Sure, but the data suggests it

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