Jeremiah Fears (New Orleans Pelicans) Under 6.5 Assists (-137)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishingAs the Pelicans gear up to host the Jazz, eyes are on Jeremiah Fears, especially when it comes to his assist numbers. With the line set at 6.5, there's a compelling case for the under. Fears has shown impressive form, racking up assists, but let's not overlook the numbers: he's averaged just 4.29 assists lately, a stark reminder that he's been more of a scoring threat than a distributor. At home, he's hit the under in six of his last seven games, and his overall hit rate is a remarkable 12 out of 13. The Jazz defense presents a challenge, too, with their ability to stifle playmakers. With this backdrop, betting the under on Fears feels like the smart play, especially with the Pelicans looking to capitalize on scoring rather than playmaking against a team they can overpower. Expect him to focus more on finding his own shot than setting up teammates tonight.