Khris Middleton (Washington Wizards) Under 3.5 Assists (-179)

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As we gear up for the showdown between the Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks, Khris Middleton's assist line is intriguing, particularly the under on 3.5. Sure, Middleton has had some standout games, averaging 4.5 assists in his last five against the Mavs, but context is key here. In his last five games overall, he's only managed 2.8 assists per game- a dip that raises a few eyebrows. When you factor in the Grizzlies' defensive prowess, especially at home, where they limit opponents to an average of 5 assists, the path to hitting the over looks murky. Middleton's recent trend shows he's hit the under in 8 of his last 11 games as a home player, which suggests that he's been more of a scorer than a facilitator lately. With the statistics painting a clear picture, targeting the under feels like a savvy move in this matchup.

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