As the Houston Rockets prepare to face the Orlando Magic this Friday, all eyes are on Alperen Sengun. Now, this isn't simply because the guy's a wizard with the ball - though, we can't ignore his impressive overall assist average of 5.8 in the last five games. No, this is about Sengun's consistent performance on the road. Despite the hostile crowds and unfamiliar courts, he's still racking up 4.2 assists on average in away games. And let's not forget Sengun's past encounters with the Magic. Sure, he's teetering on the edge with an average of 4.8 assists against them, but when playing in Orlando, he's managed to keep it close to 4.7. With this, and Sengun's recent hot streak of hitting the over on assists in his last four games, I'm confident he'll deliver more than 4.5 assists. Let's bet on
Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets) Over 4.5 Assists (-270)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishingLook no further than Alperen Sengun to provide the spark in the Rockets' clash with the Magic. With a streak of dishing out more than 4.5 assists in his last four games, the big man from Houston is undoubtedly in his element. The Magic's defense, as nimble as it may be, doesn't seem to faze Sengun on the road. He averages 4.7 assists against them away from home, dancing just on the edge of our target. Moreover, his overall away game average stands at 4.2. But that's not the whole story. When you consider the broader picture, Sengun's overall average in the last five games is an impressive 5.8 assists. With the expectation that he'll clock in north of 5.9 assists, it's clear that Sengun is likely to keep his hot streak going. So, let's back him to go over 4.5 assists yet again.
Tari Eason (Houston Rockets) Under 3.5 Assists (-417)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingAs the Houston Rockets take their game on the road against Orlando Magic this Friday, our eyes are firmly on Tari Eason. Now, Eason's having a bit of a rough patch when it comes to racking up those assists, especially while away from home. Over his last five games, Eason's hit an average of just 1.4 assists on the road - a good deal shy of that 3.5 mark we're speculating on. Even when it comes to his track record against Orlando, Eason's averaging a tepid 2 assists away from home. On top of this, his overall hit rate on unders is simply phenomenal-10 out of his last 10. So, while the Magic Kingdom might be a place where dreams come true, it doesn't look like Eason will be dishing out more than 3.5 assists in this particular game. The numbers speak for themselves.
Jevon Carter (Chicago Bulls) Under 2.5 Rebounds (-208)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingWhen it comes to rebounding, Jevon Carter's been more of a spectator than a participant lately. His recent numbers barely scratch the surface of the 2.5 rebound barrier we're looking at. In his last five games, he's averaged a mere one rebound overall, and his record against the Magic doesn't inspire much confidence either with an average of 1.8 boards. Even his home-away splits tell a similar story, with an average of just 0.6. The under has hit in 11 of Carter's last 12 games, and he's been perfect for under bettors in his last six on the road. As the Rockets face off against Orlando, it's looking like a safe bet to bank on Carter's rebounding struggles continuing. As the saying goes, the ball - or in this case, the lack of it - doesn't lie.