LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets) Under 24.5 Points (-114)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishingAs LaMelo Ball gears up to face the Orlando Magic, it's intriguing to consider taking the under on his points, set at 24.5. While he's been a scoring machine at home, averaging nearly 29.4 points over his last five games, the narrative shifts when he hits the road. Away from Charlotte, his scoring dips to about 24.2 points, and against the Magic, he's averaged just 19.4 points in their last few matchups. With a solid hit rate of 8 out of his last 12 games going under this number, there's reason to believe he might struggle to find his rhythm in Orlando. The Magic's defense can be stingy, and with Ball's expected stat value sitting around 20, it's a compelling case for betting the under. This game could see him distributing more than scoring, making 24.5 feel a bit optimistic given the context.