If you're looking for a steady hand in the NBA betting market, look no further than Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers. He's been shooting from the arc like a man possessed, nailing an average of 2 threes per game in his last five outings. When playing at home? Even better. This guy's been burying 2.6 threes on average. Sure, he's not exactly Steph Curry, but he's consistent and that's what we're looking for here. The Orlando Magic, his opponents for the night, have been on the receiving end of 1.7 threes per game from Leonard in their last five matchups. And let's not forget, Kawhi's hit this mark in 5 out of his last 6 games, and every single time in the last three home games. So, betting on Kawhi to score over 1.5 threes? Seems like a no-brainer to me.
Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers) Over 1.5 Threes Made (-132)
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As the Los Angeles Clippers prepare to square off against the Orlando Magic, it's the sharpshooting Kawhi Leonard who's stealing the spotlight. Over his last five games, Leonard's been lighting it up from beyond the arc, averaging a hefty 2.0 threes per game. Even more impressive? When playing at home, that average leaps to a scorching 2.6.
Now, let's bring the Magic into the equation. Leonard has been consistently knocking down 1.7 threes per game against them. Combine that with Orlando's recent struggles at limiting three-point shots on the road, it's clear Leonard's got a golden shot at eclipsing the 1.5 mark. Especially considering his recent form - hitting the mark in 5 out of his last 6 overall games and acing it in his last 3 home matches. So, bank on Leonard to keep the threes raining down.
Kris Dunn (LA Clippers) Under 9.5 Points (-154)
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If you've been keeping tabs on Kris Dunn's recent performances, you'll know that he's been struggling to consistently hit high numbers. He's averaged a mere 5.8 points overall in his last five games, and it doesn't get much better when he's away from home, with an average of 5.6 points. Even against this particular opponent, the Los Angeles Clippers, Dunn's record isn't stellar – his average drops to 4.5 points.
His under 9.5 points bet has a solid hit rate: 5 out of his last 6 games overall, and a perfect 4 out of 4 when he's on the road. So, it's not really a leap of faith to expect Dunn to fall short of 10 points in the upcoming game against the Clippers. The stats simply support the narrative of a player in a scoring slump, making this bet an enticing proposition.
Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers) Under 1.5 Blocks (-500)
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Let's talk about Kawhi Leonard and his propensity for blocks in this upcoming match-up against the Orlando Magic. Now, Kawhi is a phenomenal player, no doubt, but there's a trend here that we can't ignore. Over his last five outings, Leonard’s been averaging just 0.8 blocks per game. Even more telling, when we zoom in on his games at home, his block numbers drop to zero. That's right, he's not swatting any balls at home. And against the Magic? He’s got just a 0.7 block average. The reality is, Leonard's been staying under that 1.5 block line consistently, hitting that in a whopping 18 out of his last 20 games and in every single one of the last 11 home games. So even though Kawhi is a beast on the court, when it comes to blocks, the under 1.5 seems like a solid bet.
Brook Lopez (Milwaukee Bucks) Under 18.5 Points + Rebounds (-135)
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Folks, let's talk about a little prop magic tonight with Brook Lopez of the Orlando Magic. When you look at the numbers, it seems like Brook's been more of a disappearing act than a star player lately. In the last five games, he's been averaging a mere 5 points and just 1.6 rebounds, a far cry from what's needed to hit that 18.5 mark in points and rebounds combined. Even when we look at his recent games against the Clippers, he's only managed an average of 14 points and 7.6 rebounds. It's clear he's not been his usual dominant self in the paint. My gut says, and the data agrees, that the smart money is on Brook to stay under 18.5 in points plus rebounds in tonight's showdown with the Clippers. Don't overestimate his hustle, folks - I'm betting under tonight.