Darius Garland (LA Clippers) Under 3.5 Threes Made (-133)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishingWhen assessing Darius Garland's upcoming matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, it's tempting to lean on his three-point prowess, but context reveals a different narrative. Despite averaging an impressive 4.6 threes in his last five games, there's an important trend at play here. Against the Bucks, he's managing only 2.8 threes per game over their last encounters. Moreover, the Bucks' defense has been particularly stingy at home, limiting opponents to an average of just 3.4 threes. This suggests Garland will face intense perimeter pressure, likely hampering his usual rhythm. With an expected stat value of just 2.83 and a hit rate of only 65% in the last 20 games, it seems prudent to take the under on Garland's threes made. The numbers point toward a night where he may just not find the space to launch as many as we might hope.