Malik Monk (Sacramento Kings) Under 5.5 Assists (-106)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingIn Thursday's matchup between the Sacramento Kings and the Orlando Magic, targeting Malik Monk for under 5.5 assists seems like a savvy play. While Monk has shown flashes of brilliance, his recent away performances tell a different story. Over the last five games, he's averaging just 4.6 assists on the road, and his history against the Magic isn't promising either, with an average of only 3.5 assists in their previous encounters away from home. Dig deeper, and you'll see that Monk's overall hit rate is impressive at 15 of 18, but when away, he's hit this under in 17 of his last 20 games. The numbers suggest a trend that favors the under, especially considering his expected stat value is just 3.37. With the pressure of being in Orlando and the defensive schemes that often stifle playmakers, it's hard to envision Monk eclipsing that 5.5 mark tonight.