Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Atlanta Hawks) Under 5.5 Assists (-135)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingAs the Atlanta Hawks gear up to face the New York Knicks, all eyes should be on Nickeil Alexander-Walker and his assist totals. With a current line set at 5.5, the under feels like a savvy play. Why? Well, recent trends tell a compelling story. Over his last five games, Alexander-Walker has averaged just two assists, showing a clear dip in his playmaking duties. When on the road, that number slightly ticks up to 2.8, but that's still well below our target.Against the Knicks, his historical performance has been even less impressive, averaging just 1.6 assists in their previous matchups. It's also worth noting that he hasn't eclipsed this number in 11 straight away games-an alarming statistic for anyone considering the over. With the Knicks' defense tightening up, expect Alexander-Walker to struggle to find open teammates, making the under a tempting bet.